Vendor Information | Arts on the Avenue

Fine Art Vendors

Arts on the Avenue applications are now closed-waitlist is available

Participation Guidelines!

All application forms will be processed on a first come, first serve basis and your application does not guarantee you a spot regardless if you have participated in the past or not. Space is limited.

All vendors are provided a space for a 10' x 10' tent. Vendors are responsible for providing their own 10x10 tent as well as any tables, chairs or display units. Tents must be weighed down.

All vendors must respect the 10’x10’ stall size and customer access to neighbouring stalls or the flow of customers through the market.

Vendors must keep their stall space and surrounding area clean and remove all debris at the end of the day. Vendors must remove their own garbage.

Vendors will receive detailed instructions regarding setup/takedown and tent location closer to the event.

All Vendors must be a current member of the Arts Council. Get your membership at https://artscouncilofladysmithanddistrict.wildapricot.org/

Vendors must follow all ACLD protocols (These protocol may change, updated versions will be emailed to the vendor shortly prior to the event).

Fees

Vendor fee payment instructions will be included in the application acceptance email. Payments can be made by credit card, email transfers or cheque.

Each 10'x10' Vendor space is $200 for Arts on the Avenue on August 24th, 2025 and $85 for community groups. Vendors are limited to 1 space each. Hours are 10am-4pm.

Jury Criteria - Sunday Arts Market

All work must represent the artist’s original design. Any work created from a commercial pattern, kit or template will NOT be accepted.

Artists may only display and sell work of the same style and quality that has been accepted by the jury.

Artwork must respect the ACLD's guidelines on copyrights and cultural appropriation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations prior to June 30th, 2025 will receive full refund less $25.00 administration fee.
Cancellations after on or after July 1st, 2025 forfeit entire registration fee.
$40.00 NSF cheque charge.
All entries will be handled with care. However, festival organizers shall bear no responsibility or liability for loss of submissions or errors in submissions.

Arts on the Avenue on August 24th, 2025 10 AM-4 PM - Accepting Vendor Applications Jan 6 - Feb 28 2025 - Apply via our Art Call System link below.

The festival will take place on 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, between Roberts Street and Warren Street

Please Note:

If you are a new artist to Arts on the Avenue the works you submit in your application must be accurate samples of what you plan to sell at the event and these samples will be juried.
If you are a past participant that does not need to be juried please submit photos of your work for the application form that we can use for advertising purposes.

How to Apply!

Make sure to read all the participation guidelines above.
Are you a member of the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District? If not, you will need to become one, the fee for this is $50 for the year. You can find more about becoming a member https://artscouncilofladysmithanddistrict.wildapricot.org/
As part of the registration process you will need to fill out and submit our indemnification form. Sign a digital form here.
If you application is successful you will need to pay a vendor fee, payment instructions will be in the application acceptance email.
Ready to Submit? Submit a registration application to our event through are application page at https://artsontheavenue2025.artcall.org

If you do not get an email from artcall.org after registering please make sure to check your spam folder.
Missed the application deadline? A waitlist is available, you will still be subject to jurying. Please email info@artsontheavenue.ca