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Application Participation

Participation Application

Name*
First Last
Business Name*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Phone*
Email*
Website
Facebook Name
Instagram Name
Applying for:*
Please choose from the events below. Mistaken event selection will delay review of your application.
- Art Hop
- reCYCLE
- Street Festival
Participated previously?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, what year(s)?
If Art Hop:
Choose one
You will not be required to pay now. You will be asked to pay if accepted.
- Artist - $75
- Host Business - $75
If Art Hop Artist:
What is your medium?
What is the price range for your work?
What are the sizes of your pieces?
Space preference (this is a request only and cannot be guaranteed)
Check here is you would be willing to host a class in your medium over Art Hop weekend.
- Yes
Please attach two high res samples of your work labeled with your last name. These images should be HORIZONTAL and will be used on our website if you are accepted.
Drop files here or
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements.*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Art Hop Host Business:
What are your hours of operation on Saturday and Sunday?
We require that businesses be OPEN both days of the event to participate.
What type of art would you like in your business (we will do our best to meet this request). Check all that apply:
- Art
- Clothing/Textiles
- Jewelry
- Housewares
- Paper Goods
- Bath/Body
- Kids Items
- Other
Number of Artists
We ALWAYS get more applications than we have locations to fit them. Please let us know if you are willing to host more than one artist. The more artists we have, the bigger our event is.
- 1 Artist Only
- 2 Artists
- 3 Artists
What space are you willing to offer to artists? Walls, window space, other?
Check here if you would be willing to host a class in your space over Art Hop weekend.
- Yes
If an artist can hang items on your walls, how will that work? Pre-existing holes, removable hooks?
Do you have a preferred artist or genre? If yes, please provide.
If you have your own artist, to participate they will need to apply online and pay application fee.
Anything else that we need to know?
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Earth Day:
Number of Booths Required
Booth Fee - $50
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If reCYCLE:
Name of Submission:
Description of Submission:
Please attach a sketch of your proposed Seat (with dimensions), a descriptive overview of the Seat (including materials used and how it will withstand the elements) and a photo of any previous work.
Drop files here or
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Street Festival:
2019 Rates (effective 7/20)

Artist Booth Space: $210
Artist Shared Booth Space Surcharge: $50
Community Group Booth Space: $200
Company Booth Space: $800
Small Company/Start-Up (5 employees or less, start up - 12 months or less) Booth Space: $425
Takoma Commercial District Business Booth Space: $150
Local Food Vendor Booth Space: $500
National Chain Food Vendor Booth Space: $1,250
Corner Booth Space Surcharge: $100 (Email for availability)
Choose one*
- Artist
- Community Group
- Takoma Business
- Company
- Food Vendor
- Sponsor
If Street Festival Artist:
What type of art/crafts do you make?*
- Art
- Clothing/Textiles
- Jewelry
- Housewares
- Paper Goods
- Bath/Body
- Specialty Foods
- Kids Items
- Other
If other:
What is your price range?*
Please attach two high res images of your work labeled with your last name.
Drop files here or
I understand that this is a producers only festival and confirm that I will make all of the items to be sold at my booth.*
- Yes, I understand that this is a producers only festival and confirm that I will make all of the items to be sold at my booth.
Number of booths requested
- 1
Special Requests
Will be reviewed but not guaranteed.
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Street Festival Food
What food will you be offering?*
No smokers permitted; all service ware must be recyclable per city ordinance.
Please provide your setup dimensions (length x width)*
Electricity is not provided. Quiet generators permitted. No smokers.
Are you a food truck?*
- Yes
- No
Image of booth setup and menu
Please upload an image of your booth or truck setup and menu
Drop files here or
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Community Group
No sales; Info only
Number of booths requested*
- 1 (10'x10' space)
Tell Us About Yourself/Special Requests*
Requests will be reviewed but are not guaranteed.
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Company
Number of booths requested (space is 10'x10')*
- 1
- 2
Tell Us About Yourself/Special Requests*
Requests will be reviewed but are not guaranteed. If you are a small business (with five or fewer employees or have been operative 12 months or less) please indicate here.
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Takoma Business
Must be brick and mortar establishment based in commercial districts of Takoma Park or Takoma, DC.
Number of booths requested*
- 1 (space is 10'x10')
Do you wish to be located in front of your business?*
Special Requests
Example: easement only
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Sponsor:
Sponsorship Levels:

Carroll Avenue Title Sponsors — $3,500
- Exclusive sponsorship of 1 of 3 performance stages. (Client will provide stage banner. Contact OTBA for stage availability & info.)
- Sponsor recognition announcements from the stage between performances
- 10’ x 10’ booth space
- Logo & sponsorship recognition on the website, advertising and social media
Takoma Patrons — $1,800
- 10’ x 10’ booth space
- Sponsor recognition announcements from the stage between performances
- Logo & sponsorship recognition on the website, advertising and social media
Gilbert’s Town Supporters — $1,000
- 10’ x 10’ booth space
- Logo & sponsorship recognition on the website, advertising and social media
Sponsorship Levels: (Check one)
- Carroll Avenue Title Sponsors — $3,500
- Takoma Patrons — $1,800
- Gilbert’s Town Supporters — $1,000
Click here to read detailed event requirements
Type Name*
Type Date*
If Grant Avenue Market:
Please attach two high res samples of your products and/or booth set up labeled with your last name.
Drop files here or
What is your price range?*
Click here to read detailed event requirements
I have read and agree to the attached requirements*
Should you be accepted into the market, please note booth fees are nonrefundable. Event occurs rain or shine.
- Yes, I have read and agree to the attached requirements.
Type Name*
First Last
Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
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Upcoming Events

Fri 23

Summer’s End Artist Reception

August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Back Wall Gallery at Things From Egypt and Beyond

7002 Carroll Ave

Fri 23

Great Shoals Winery at Things from Egypt

August 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

All Things From Eqypt

7002 Carroll Avenue

Sun 25

Takoma Park Farmers Market

August 25 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Laurel Ave

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