The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces

THE SANDY SPRINGS "RACE TO THE ARTS" ARTIST MARKET IS SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010. COST TO PARTICIPATE IS ONLY $10

You are required to read and agree to the Rules and Regulations before making a reservation.

You may scroll to the bottom of the page to continue to the reservation system.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME PARTICIPANT, PROVIDE A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PRODUCT IN THE "COMMENT" SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE RESERVATION. FAILURE TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION MAY MEAN YOUR REQUEST WILL NOT BE CONFIRMED.

1. APPEARANCE
The Sandy Springs "Race to the Arts" Market is not a flea market. All vendor booths operate at the discretion of the management and are prohibited from selling or displaying items including but not limited to: animals, weapons, explicit sexual materials and personal services. If you are concerned about your merchandise being allowed, please contact the market manager in advance. Vendors are required to keep their areas clean and free of obstruction and debris. Vendors must remove their own trash from the site.

2. COMPETITION
Items deemed to compete with the retail businesses already established at Sandy Springs will not be permitted under any circumstances. Vendors of similar merchandise will be permitted at the discretion of Market management. NO SOLICITING or RECRUITING IS ALLOWED.

3. PROHIBITIONS

Illegal items or anything that would require a permit to be issued such as illegal CD's, DVD's, and unauthorized "knock offs" are prohibited. No food items may be prepared on site, must be packaged and contain non-hazardous materials.
No cooking is allowed on site per Fulton County Dept. of Health and Wellness regulations.
No flammable materials may be used at any time.
No weapons, knives or dangerous instruments may be used or sold.

4. PETS
Exhibitors are requested not to bring pets without approval of Market management.

5. LICENSING & INSURANCE
No vendor license is required. For State and Federal license information, please contact the Georgia Dept. of Revenue. Vendors operate under the limited insurance proviso by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC. Vendors operate at their own risk and hold harmless both Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC as well as venue host and the City of Sandy Springs. Vendors are not recognized as employees under the Georgia Workers Compensation Act.

6. SALES TAX
The collection and reporting of appropriate state sales tax is the requirement and responsibility of each vendor. Market management will have tax information available.

7. TENT SPACE AND SIZE
Tents are 10x10. Rental tents will be provided by market management unless you have received permission to bring your own approved tent and weights. Each tent will be set-up and clearly marked prior to the morning set-up time. Tent curtains are only provided at discretion of Market Management. Cost of damage to tents or curtains will be charged to the vendor.

Click here to view tent specifications.

Want to order an approved tent online? Click here.

8. PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS
Pre-payment is required in order to reserve a space and may be made up to four weeks in advance. Pre-payment will not guarantee a confirmation or specific space assignment. Each tent will be set-up and clearly marked prior to the morning set-up time.

9. DISPLAY
Display tables, cabinets, chairs and hanging racks are the sole the responsibility of each vendor. They are not provided by Market Management. No hanging racks or weighted materials of any kind may be attached to tents or tent frames. Cost of damage to tents will be charged to the vendor.

10. ELECTRICITY
Participants may bring battery powered generators only. No power outlets are supplied for this event.

NO GASOLINE POWERED GENERATORS ARE ALLOWED.

11. VENDOR SPACE AND SELECTION
Market management reserves the right to assign spaces to vendors. Even if you are the first person that has arrived, this will not guarantee that you will be permitted to have more than one space or a particular space. Pre-paid, reserved spaces will be assigned a space prior to set up. Walk ups are NOT allowed for this event.

12. SET UP AND BREAK DOWN

Hours of operation: Sunday, May 2 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Check in and unloading: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Enter Sandy Springs Circle at Hammond Dr. Participants will be directed to their space and given a parking pass.
Participants must unload at their space, and move their car to parking, THEN return to set up.
All cars/vehicles must be clear of the market area by 9:30 a.m.
Breakdown may begin at 6:00 pm on Sunday. Once you are packed, you may retrieve your vehicle and return to the market. Enter Sandy Springs Circle at Hammoned Dr.
Load time will start at 6:30 pm on Sunday (once the street has cleared)
All vendors must remove all items within one hour after closing of the market.

13. VENDOR PARKING
Free parking is offered to vendors in an outside lot. All vendors will be asked to park their vehicles in the parking area after unloading. A parking pass will be provided for each vendor vehicle.

14. RAINCHECKS AND REFUNDS
If the Market management cancels the market due to weather, all pre-paid vendors will be notified. This is a rain or shine event and we will not be offering rainchecks for this event. To hear a pre-recorded message about the event, call the AFFPS office at 404-845-0793.

15. MARKET MANAGEMENT
Market management will be available on site for the duration of the event. For more information, send an email message to: info@affps.com.

I understand by accepting the rules and regulations that this shall satisfy all obligations and duties as required by my credit card companies as related to "delivery" and acceptance of terms.

I understand that each market is independent and shall be held harmless in all matters and is operated with the assistance and direction of the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. LLC.

Click here to print the rules and regulations.

ABOUT YOUR RESERVATION

1. You must use an email address and credit card to reserve a space. Please indicate as much information about your merchandise as possible in the "comments" section of the application.

2. You will receive an invoice by email. This is a confirmation that we have successfully received your request. This is NOT a confirmation that you have a space.

3. Once your reservation request has been reviewed, your credit card will be charged and you will receive a second email saying your "order has been shipped." An authorization code appears under your credit card number. This is your confirmation for a reserved space. (You will receive your space assignment during check-in on the day of the Market.)

4. If Market Management has questions about your application, you will be contacted by phone.

5. We no longer make reservation date changes.

You are required to read and accept the Rules and Regulations prior to making your reservation.

DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN TENT?

Sandy Springs Market provides a limited supply of tents and weights for each reserved space. If you own your own tent and it meets the Market specifications (please click here), you may bring your tent and weights to the Market, with approval by Management. This saves you money on an online reservation and greatly increases your chances of securing a space if you arrive at the Market without a reservation.

READY FOR WEATHER?

Remember, this is an outdoor Market. Bring a sheet or tarp in case of unexpected changes in weather.

NEED ELECTRICITY?

Sandy Springs does NOT provide electricity. However, a limited number of portable generators are available for rent on a first come, first served basis. Generators have a power life of approximately 3 hours. Fee to rent is $10.00. Vendors must bring their own power cords.

If you would like to purchase a portable generator, click here to order online. We have also found them available at SAM'S CLUB.

NOTE: NO GASOLINE POWERED GENERATORS ARE ALLOWED.