Artist Guidelines
Applicants will be required to submit images of their art and or products for Jury selection. Artists must provide their own tents, tables and chairs. No power will be provided. If power is necessary, you must have a generator below 60 dB.
Festival Location
Front Street Arts Festival takes place in the heart of Downtown Lynden lining the street at 4th and Front Street next to Centennial Park and the Public Restrooms.
Artists Booth Application Process
All applications for Front Street Arts Festival will be processed on jansenartcenter.org. Applications for the 2025 Festival will open to the public on April 5, and remain open until May 5, or until all booths are filled. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate art making during Front Street Arts Festival. Artists are welcome to invite visitors to participate in the art making at their booth.
Fees
$10 Application processing fee + $100 Booth fee
Booth fees will be collected when your application has been accepted by the jury. Payment can be made via credit card, check or cash.
Booth Assignment + Location
Booth location assignments are made at the discretion of the event team. Load in and load out information will be emailed to all accepted applicants.
Refund Policy
There are no refunds.
Tax Reporting
Collection and reporting of Washington State Sales Tax are vendor’s responsibility.
Participation Requirements
All Artwork must be original, high quality, and handcrafted by the artist(s).
Insurance
Jansen Art Center expects booths to carry their own insurance and to plan with their own insurance companies for proper coverage. Jansen Art Center will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to artists’ work or other personal property.
Inclement Weather
Front Street Arts Festival is a rain, shine, or wind event. Vendors agree to be available during Festival hours, regardless of weather. In preparation for possible inclement weather, The J requires that all canopies are secured with a minimum of 40 pounds of weight on each corner. Although July typically has nice weather, it can get windy and even smoky, being prepared for any type of condition is important in the Northwest.