Artists, Crafters, and Food Vendor Submissions

call for artists, crafters & Food vendors

Attention crafters, artisans, and creators of original handmade items, the 2025 Pawtucket Arts Festival is now accepting vendor applications for space in the arts marketplace at the Slater Park Fall Festival.

The festival features a curated, open-air market from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 6th - Sunday, September 7th that attracts over 12,000 attendees and features a live performance of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. All applications will be reviewed by the Pawtucket Arts Festival Arts Vendor Selection Committee to ensure that all art vendor's work is a unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade art object and that a balance of many art forms are represented throughout the marketplace.

Please Note the Following Important Information

Please know that all applications will be reviewed by the Pawtucket Arts Festival 'Arts Vendor' Selection Committee on a rolling basis. The Committee seeks to ensure that all art vendor's work is a unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade art object and that a balance of many art forms are represented throughout our 2025 Slater Park Fall Festival. You will be notified of your acceptance as an arts vendor within 2-3 weeks of applying. Once approved you will receive an acceptance letter with a link for payment. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please reach out to Jennifer Kilsey at jkilsey@pawtucketri.gov or by phone at 401-728-0500 x 454.

artists & crafters Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

(###)

###

####

Email

Vendor Booth Size

Please choose which day(s) and booth size you'd like to sign up for. Please note payment will be requested upon application approval.

ARTISAN STATUS

RI SALES TAX PERMIT

ARTISANS CRAFT

ELECTRICITY

A limited number of spaces have access to electricity and are available on a first come, first served basis. Would you like access to electricity?

YES

NO

Images

Please provide a web link, social media page, or online shop showing your artwork or fine craft that you will be selling. If you currently do not have a website please upload 3 images to Google Drive (its free account which you can set up at https://www.google.com/drive/ ) and share a link.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please note any special requests you'd like us to consider regarding your application and/or list additional individuals you may be sharing your table with, as well as, their artistry for consideration.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the above requirements and agree to abide by them. I understand I will be notified of my acceptance as an arts vendor by July 30th. I am aware I will only pay the vendor fee if I am accepted as a 2025 Arts Vendor.

IMPORTANT DETAILS TO REVIEW BEFORE SUBMITTING

• Vendor registration begins at 8:00 AM for setup and you must be ready for the public by 11:00 AM each day. You are required to stay until the end of the festival each day (11:00 AM-5:00 PM), and are welcome to stay beyond 5:00 PM during the Pawtucket Teachers' Alliance presentation of the RI Philharmonics 'Pops in the Park' performance at 5:30 PM. Overnight security will be provided on Saturday evening.

• All items for sale must be of your own production– any size, any medium. Artwork must be “family friendly.” Pawtucket Arts Festival representatives reserve the right to remove work they deem non-compliant with requirements.

• Each 12’ x 12’ space is $100.00 for an individual day and $150.00 for the weekend, with a maximum of (2) spaces available for rent by one vendor. 10’ x 20’ spots are available for the full weekend only at $300. Exhibitors must provide their own booth set up and should be prepared for inclement weather. Tables, tents, chairs, tent weights, linens or electricity are NOT provided. You may share your booth (two persons per booth maximum); however, each participant must submit his/her own application with images to be juried. Tents should be made secure and weighted. Boxes, crates, or other materials must be stored neatly and out of the way of traffic. Exhibitors must maintain a clean booth area.

• Booth assignments will be designated by PAF organizers and will be e-mailed 2 weeks prior to the event to the address you have provided.

• This is a rain or shine event please plan accordingly by bringing tent, tarp or canopy. NO REFUNDS will be issued once accepted into this festival.

• Your completed application must be reviewed and accepted before payment can be received. Once accepted you will receive an acceptance letter with a link for final payment. The deadline for consideration is JULY 30TH. NO REFUNDS will be issued once accepted into this festival.

• Please Note: All out of state and in-state residents who do not have a permanent RI Sales Tax Permit will be required to purchase a temporary RI Sales Tax permit from the PAF on the day of the event. All holders of temporary RI Sales Tax Permits will be required by law to pay RI Sales Tax on sales prior to leaving the park at the end of the festival.