Art in the Park – Artist Info Center
Thank you for your interest in applying to participate in the Boise Art Museum’s 69th annual Art in the Park.
Before starting the online application, please read these helpful tips and Notice of Change in Fees:
• Read the Art in the Park prospectus (on the initial page of the application) carefully, as it contains important and detailed information about participating in Art in the Park. We recommend that you download or print a copy for your reference.
• Complete every required field in the application.
• Double-check to make sure the e-mail address you provide is correct—we will use this e-mail address for all future communications.
• During the final step of the application, you will be asked to submit a $40 non-refundable jury fee using a credit or debit card — Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card (No American Express).
• Immediately after you submit your payment, your information has been received, and an e-mail will be sent to the address you provided. This e-mail will include instructions for uploading your artwork images to complete your application. Your application is not complete until you have submitted your photos.
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tips, see content below.
Notice of Change in Fees
The City of Boise has informed us that they now require event organizers to collect a Vendor Fee for each artist, in the amount of $75. Despite all event costs to the Boise Art Museum increasing this year (shuttle buses, security, equipment rentals, portable restrooms, marketing, etc.), we are being mindful of this new cost and not increasing the BAM Art in the Park application or booth fees, as a result. The BAM Art in the Park booth fee will remain $100.
The City of Boise Vendor Fee and the BAM Art in the Park booth fee will be due upon acceptance, by the deadline June 7, 2023 (total of $175). The BAM Art in the Park booth fee is partially refundable until July 7, 2023. The City of Boise Vendor Fee is non-refundable.
| Schedule of Artist Fees | ||
| Required Fees |
Application Fee | $40* |
| Booth Fee | $100 | |
| City of Boise Vendor Fee | $75* (new requirement by the City of Boise) | |
| Artist Commission | 20% of sales | |
| Optional Fees |
Double Booth Fee (additional) | $100 ($200 total) |
| Overnight City of Boise Parking Permit Fee |
$30 per night, per vehicle/trailer* | |
| Overnight City of Boise Lodging Fee |
$30 per night, per vehicle/trailer* |
| *non-refundable |
Please check this website often, as we will be adding and updating information on a regular basis. All communications from the Art in the Park (AIP) office will occur via email and this webpage. If you have any questions regarding AIP, please check this webpage first. If we haven’t answered your questions, please contact the AIP office at 208-345-8330, ext. 114, or email us at aip@boiseartmuseum.org
Thank you.
– Andrea Burke, Event Coordinator
2023 CALENDAR AND IMPORTANT DATES
| Mid-January | Artist application process begins online. Visit this page for the application link. |
| Friday, March 31 by Midnight MDT |
Complete artist applications must be submitted online and include a non-refundable $40 jury fee. |
| Early May | Artists notified via e-mail of application status. Begin booth location requests and fee payment. |
| Wednesday, June 7 | Last day for booth location requests and fee payment. |
| Friday, July 7 | Last day for written request for cancellation with 75% BAM Art in the Park booth fee refund. |
| Thursday, September 7 | Artist Check-In: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artist Set-Up: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 10 | Artist Booth Removal: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., and online check-out begins (must be completed by no later than 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 11). |
If you do not receive an email with your access code after submitting your payment, it may mean:
1) That your email provider has blocked the message or sent it to your spam/junk mail folder. Check your online banking to see if the transaction is shown. If it is, contact the Art in the Park Coordinator for further assistance. If no transaction is shown, begin the process again.
2) Your transaction may have been declined. Please double check your credit/debit card information and your billing information for accuracy. As a reminder, only Visa, Mastercard, or Discover will be accepted by the system. Again, check your online banking. If the transaction is shown, contact the Art in the Park Coordinator for further assistance. If no transaction is shown, begin the process again.
3) You may not have filled in every required section on the application. Required sections are marked with an asterisk. Again, check your online banking. If the transaction didn’t take place, begin the process again.
4) If you still encounter issues, try using a different computer, or a different internet browser program. Avoid using smartphones or tablets.
Q: What health safety measures will be in place? A: BAM works with the City of Boise, and the Central District Health Department to ensure a safe event. BAM will share any arrangements made during the planning process with participants.
Q: When is the Deadline for Application? A: Completed applications are due Friday, March 31, 2023, midnight (MDT). No late applications will be accepted.
Q: When will I find out if I was accepted into the show? A: The jurying takes place at the end of April and announcements are made via e-mail in May.
Q: Can I pay my jury fee with a check? A: The application process is set up to only accept credit and debit cards–Visa, MasterCard or Discover (No American Express). Checks are not accepted.
Q: If I ’m in the show, when do I get to pick out my booth location? A: We will place the booth map online in May, when application status notifications are e-mailed. At that time, you will be able to request your preferred booth locations. A concerted effort will be made to place you as close as possible to your requested location, but there are no guarantees.
Q: If I’m not accepted into the show, can I be placed on a wait list? A: A wait list is developed during the jury process. Vacancies due to cancellations are filled from the wait list. You will be notified if you are on the wait list.
Q: How do I apply to be an artist in next year’s Art in the Park? A: The application process begins in January each year. A link to the online application will be available on this webpage. If you would like to be notified when the application process begins, please send your name and e-mail address to AIP@boiseartmuseum.org.
Friday | Saturday | Sunday
September 8 – 10, 2023
Boise, Idaho
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Artist Application
Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
by Midnight MDT
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