Winner of the 2018 Special Event Award by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association Winner of the 2018 Pauly Award for Special Event of the Year by the Greater Knoxville Hospitality Assn.

Recognized as one of East Tennessee’s most popular events, the largest of its kind in the local area, and the only such free-admission community event presented by an opera company in the U.S.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020 ARTISAN VENDOR GENERAL INFORMATION

This information and the accompanying agreement apply only to vendors who sell handcrafted works of art. Different applications are available for all other vendors.

Now in its 19th year, the Rossini Festival International Street Fair is Knoxville Opera’s annual celebration of the performing arts. Designated a “legacy event” by Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, this unique gathering transforms downtown Market Street, Market Square and the adjoining streets into a European- style pedestrian street mall. Over the course of 11 hours, the public is treated to non-stop entertainment on five outdoor stages showcasing opera, classical, jazz, gospel, and ethnic music; ballet, modern, and ethnic dance. Attendees can purchase from scores of food vendors and more than 100 artisans throughout the day, while the YMCA FunZone keeps the kids entertained. More than half a million residents of Knox County and the surrounding area have enjoyed the Rossini Festival over the years. With free

admission for all, the Street Fair is largely dependent upon sponsor support for its funding and success.

“The Rossini Festival’s culture is extraordinary and serves as a wonderful model for other arts groups throughout the nation to emulate…”

– Wayne Brown, Head of Music and Opera, National Endowment for the Arts

The Rossini Festival is growing every year and we hope you will become one of our celebrated Artisan Vendors in 2020. We look forward to including you in this special occasion! For more information about the Street Fair, please visit www.RossiniFestival.org.

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KNOXVILLE OPERA ROSSINI FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR Saturday, April 18, 2020, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

ARTISAN VENDOR RULES, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT – PAGE 3

1. COMPLETE and RETURN PAGES 3 AND 4 OF THIS APPLICATION AGREEMENT EITHER online VIA EMAIL to KnoxvilleOpera, Don Townsend, (dtownsend@KnoxvilleOpera.com), OR VIA MAIL to Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival, 612 E.Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917. If you have questions about application procedures or the Rossini Festival, pleasecontact Don Townsend at dtownsend@knoxvilleopera.com or 865-599-7961.

2. The Artisan Vendor Registration Fee is $205 or $220 (based upon location) for a 10’ x 10’ booth space if paidapplication and agreement are received by March 15, 2020. If your entry application and/or payment arrive at KOafter March 15, 2020 the Artisan Vendor Registration Fee is $255 or $270 (based upon location). Acceptancenotification will be emiled by March 16, 2020 and setup instruction packets will be mailed on or about April 1, 2020.Spaces will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. See paragraph 11 for space assignment information. Seepage 5 for map of locations.

3. A separate application is required for each artisan. Shared exhibit spaces are permitted but each artisan must bejuried individually. The Shared Artisan Vendor Registration Fee is $115 or $180 per artist (based upon location) ifpaid applications and agreements are received from both artisans sharing a single booth by March 15, 2020. Ifyour entry application and/or payment arrives after March 15, 2020 the Shared Artisan Vendor Registration Fee is$145 or $160 per artist (based upon location). If a shared exhibit space applicant is not accepted, the sharingpartner may withdraw or pay for a full exhibit space. See paragraph 11 for space assignment information. Seepage 5 for map of locations.

4. Photos must be submitted with your application: two photos of your best work and one photo of your display.Photos should measure at least 4” x 6” (or at least 480 x 640 pixels if submitted electronically). Do not submit slides,scrapbooks, or laminated or mounted photos. On page 3, please provide a brief description of the work, includingname, medium, and price. Each photo must be labeled or titled the corresponding number from the page 3descriptions (“Photo 1” etc). Please submit only the photos requested.

5. Applications which are incomplete or do not include the required photos may be disqualified at the discretion ofKnoxville Opera and will not be returned.

6. Include a short biography of the artist(s) and description of the artist(s) process(es), along with the descriptionsof the art shown in the photos with the application. Write only on the lines provided on the application form.

7. All works for sale must be produced by the exhibiting artist, and must be original in concept, design and execution.Applications will be juried, with applicants selected for participation based on appropriateness to the event, quality,and “fit” within Knoxville Opera’s need for a diverse mix of products for sale.

8. No work may be exhibited or sold which has been made with the use of commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans,stencils, or prefabricated forms. No buy/sell work from retail stores is permitted! Knoxville Opera reserves theright to remove any work from exhibition and/or sale which does not reflect the caliber of work presented in thesubmitted photos, or which KO considers to be in poor taste.

9. Signage: Artisans must provide and display signage in their exhibit spaces stating their name (business and/or artist)and home city and state.

10. Exhibit Space: Artisan’s entire display and setup must fit within the designated 10’ x 10’ exhibit space(s). Tents,tables, chairs, displays, table coverings, signage, and all other equipment deemed necessary by the artisan are theresponsibility of the Artisan. Tents, weights, tables and chairs are available for rent from KO. Rental fees mustaccompany application fees. See page 4 for details.

The City of Knoxville now requires that tents are secured with approximately 40 lbs. of weight on each leg. Allvendors are be required to comply with all requirements of the City of Knoxville Special Events Department ineffect at the time of the event. Call 865-215-4248 or visit this link for more information.

KNOXVILLE OPERA ROSSINI FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR Saturday, April 18, 2020, 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

ARTISAN VENDOR RULES, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT – PAGE 4 Each vendor is responsible for removing their own trash from their exhibit space on a continuing basis throughout the day including at final breakdown. No trash is to be left at vendor’s site. It is against City of Knoxville regulations to pour or dispose of anything in the storm drains.

11. Space Assignments: Artisan Vendors who have participated previously in the Street Fair will be placed first (inthe order of payment received) but without guarantee of specific placement. First-time Artisan Vendors will beassigned spaces after the returning vendors have been assigned, and in the order of payment received.

12. Hours of Operation: Artisans must be open for business from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm.

13. Utilities: Electricity is available to Artisans free of charge. Electric service will provide 10 amps at 110 voltssingle-phase (normal household electric service), (No generators will be permitted). Water access is NOTavailable. If needed, Artisans must bring their own water.

14. Theme: The event is intended to have the tone of an upscale European street fair, projecting an image ofquality and tastefulness appropriate for the entire family. Product offerings do NOT have to be internationalin nature, but must be appropriate to the tone of the Fair.

15. Sales: Artisan Vendors will handle all sales including those by credit cards. Artisan Vendors will collect andprocess any and all applicable sales taxes. KO provides no change service and does not pay sales tax on behalf ofVendors.

16. Refunds: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival, 612 E. Depot Ave.,Knoxville, TN 37917. Artisans whose cancellations are received on or before March 15, 2020 will receive arefund of their Artisan Vendor Fee minus a $40 administrative fee. Cancellations received after March 15, 2020will receive no refunds under any circumstances including, but not limited to, the weather. Artists whose work isdeemed inappropriate by the jury panel will receive a refund of their Artisan Vendor Fee minus a $20administrative fee.

17. Waiting List: If and when the maximum number of exhibit spaces is filled, a waiting list will be kept and anycancellations will be filled with the next available vendor.

18. Set-up and Breakdown: Artisans will be allowed to unload at their designated space on the morning of theStreet Fair from 5:30 am to 8:30 am and will receive a setup map and traffic pattern prior to the Fair. No set upis allowed the day before or any earlier than 5:30 am. All vehicles must be removed to assigned parking areasNO LATER than 8:30 am. For breakdown at 9:00 pm, please be prepared to hand truck all of your property toyour car. No vehicles will be allowed on the streets until after all patrons have left and the Knoxville Police openthe streets. Early breakdowns are not permitted unless authorized by Don Townsend or Brian Salesky at theStreet Fair.

INSTRUCTIONS:This document is a “fillable” pdf which may be printed and completed by hand, or completed electronically andreturned to Knoxville Opera via email.

If completing by hand, please return with your payment to: Knoxville Opera Rossini Festival, 612 E. Depot Avenue,Knoxville, TN 37917. Acceptance notifications will be emailed on March 16, 2020, and setup instruction packets will bemailed to the address on your application on or about April 1, 2020.If completing online, please type in appropriate boxes and “save” this form to your desktop. Please save yourcompleted form in the following format using “2020 – your vendor name.pdf” as the file name (example: 2020 –ACME windchimes.pdf). Then submit via email to dtownsend@KnoxvilleOpera.com. You will receive an emailedresponse shortly after we have received your application. This response will not serve as acceptance of yourapplication, but as receipt of your application. If completing and emailing application, an actual signature is notnecessary, but all appropriate boxes must be checked.

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ARTISAN VENDOR RULES, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT – PAGE 5

Please print legibly OR type. Do not alter application. Check all applicable boxes, and fill in all applicable blanks below.

Artist: Craft/Art:

Business Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:_

Phone: ( ) Mobile Number: ( )

Website Address:_

Email Address:

Number of previous years I have participated at the Rossini Festival Street Fair:

Enclosed photos (required):

Photo #1: Price: $ Art name/medium/description

Photo #2: Price: $ Art name/medium/description

Photo #3: Display Booth from a previous show

Brief biography of Artist and description of process used in creating artwork: (use this space only)

(optional) Knoxville Opera may endeavor to publicize your participation in the Street Fair. Please write a maximum 25-word description of your business for publicity purposes.

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ARTISAN VENDOR RULES, APPLICATION, AND AGREEMENT – PAGE 4

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Please print legibly OR type. Do not alter application. Check all applicable boxes, and fill in all applicable blanks below. ENCLOSED IS MY PAYMENT to Knoxville Opera for the following items:

Applications Received by March 15, 2020 Silver Gold

Artisan Vendor Registration Fee: _________ 10’x10’ space(s) x $205 $220 = $___________

Shared Artisan Vendor Registration Fee*: _________ 10’x10’ space(s) x $115 $130 = $___________

Applications Received after March 15, 2020

Artisan Vendor Registration Fee: _________ 10’x10’ space(s) x $255 $270 = $___________

Shared Artisan Vendor Registration Fee*: _________ 10’x10’ space(s) x $145 $160 = $___________

*per artisan

Rental of 10’ x 10’ Tent(s) without sides: _______ tent(s) x $110 = $___________

Rental of 10’ x 10’ Tent(s) with sides: _______ tent(s) x $160 = $___________

Rental of Set of 4 Weights: _______ set(s) x $25 = $___________

Rental of Table(s): _______ table(s) x $10 = $___________

Rental of Chair(s): _______ chair(s) x $4 = $___________

Total Amount of My Payment Is: $___________

I am sharing my booth with (artist name)________________________________________________________________________________

Enclosed (or attached) are two 4”x 6” or larger (or at least 480 x 640 pixels if submitted electronically) photos of my work and one 4” x 6” or larger(or at least 480 x 640 pixels if submitted electronically) photo of my typical display.

Please provide me with access to: 110 volts 220 volts

Return this form with payment to: KNOXVILLE OPERA ROSSINI FESTIVAL, 612 E. Depot Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 or dtownsend@KnoxvilleOpera.com.

Payment Method (Payment must accompany this order via credit/debit card or check. Please check appropriate box(s)) I am paying via check (payable to “Knoxville Opera” check # ) I am paying via credit/debit cardDebit/Credit Card (check one): MasterCard Visa American Express Discover

Card #: CCV #* EXP. /

Name on Card: Signature:

Card Billing Address: City: State Zip:

* American Express – 4 digits listed on front right-hand side of the card. * Discover, MasterCard, VISA – last 3 numbers on the back signature panel.Please note: Artisans whose work is not accepted by the Rossini Festival Jury will receive a refund of their Artisan Vendor Registration Fee minus a $20 administrative fee.

I agree to the terms, conditions, and payment as set forth in this 5-page “Artisan Vendor Rules, Application, and Agreement” Signature of Artisan or

Authorized Representative: Date: _

Print Name: _ Title of Artisan or Representative: _ AN APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL ALL BOOTH AND EQUIPMENT FEES ARE PAID IN FULL AND A FULLY EXECUTED

APPLICATION/AGREEMENT IS RECEIVED AND SIGNED BY KNOXVILLE OPERA. A SIGNED COPY OF THE AGREEMENT WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU FOR YOUR FILES. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN KNOXVILLE OPERA’S ROSSINI FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR.

For KO use only: Approved by Don Townsend, RF Production Mgr., Knoxville Opera: Date:

KNOXVILLE OPERA’S ROSSINI FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR Saturday, April 18, 2020 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

Gold Prices $220 Artisan Vendor (on or before March 15, 2020) $130 Shared Artisan Vendor (on or before March 15, 2020) $270 Artisan Vendor (after March 15, 2020) $160 Shared Artisan Vendor (after March 15, 2020)

Silver Prices $205 Artisan Vendor (on or before March 15, 2020) $115 Artisan Vendor (on or before March 15, 2020) $255 Artisan Vendor (after March 15, 2020) $145 Shared Artisan Vendor (after March 15, 2020)

Gold Price locations: • Krutch Park Extension• Parking lot between Church and Cumberland near Gay St• Church Ave between Gay St and Market St • Gay St between Church Ave and Clinch Ave• Union between Market St and Gay St• Clinch between Market St and Gay St

Silver Price locations: • Market St area between Church and Union• Market Square • Parking lot between Church and Clinch• Parking lot west of South Stage

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