Frequently Asked Questions
On this page ADNA will post answers to frequently asked questions
related to the Festival and Tour.
GENERAL
Q. Why does ADNA produce the Downtown Festival?
A. The purposeis simple: We do it to showcase our neighborhood. It
is our job to create a welcoming, fun, clean, and exciting
atmosphere. We invite guests from all over the Metro Atlanta
area to come into our neighborhood to see how we live and play!
Q. What are the hours for the Festival & Tour?
A. Hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 18.
Q. How much does the Festival cost?
A: The Festival is free and open to the public.
Q: Where does this all happen?
A: The Atlanta Downtown Festival will take place in the historic Fairlie-Poplar district, while the Tour takes place over a wider area of Downtown Atlanta. You can find maps and directions for MARTA, car, and bike right here on the web site.
Q. Are there any activities for children?
A: Yes!
The festival includes live entertainment, food, and artwork, plus a "Children's Area" featuring activities for children such as live readings, puppet-making, and more.
ARTIST'S MARKET
Q: What kind of art features in the market?
A. Hand-crafted art: paintings, welded metal sculpture, jewelry, furniture, pottery, folk art, photography... you name it! There are also a few soap-makers and makers of other unclassifiables. See the complete list for last year (2007), with categories, here.
Q: How many artists are there this year and who are they?
A. This information will be posted as soon as is available. You can review a list of last year's vendors
.
Q. Can I see samples in advance or find out more about the artists?
A. Yes! You can see a sample gallery or get links to artist web sites. You can even see pictures from past artist's markets. Many artists will appear again in 2008.
Q: Do sellers accept credit cards?
A. Many of the artists have their own credit card processing systems set up, especially if their pieces are in the more expensive range. A few artists may only accept cash or check.
Q: I'm an artist and would like to be part of the Artist's Market. What
do I have to do to participate?
A. Beginning in 2006, the Artist's Market became a juried show,
meaning artists must compete against one another for spots,
so the best artists get in. The first step in participation
is filling out the 2009 application form. You can download
it as a PDF
File or as Word
File. The application deadline is April 1, 2009. Each application
must be accompanied by 3-5 photos or slides of the work being sold, as well as
a $10 jury fee.
Anyone under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian sign this application to indicate permission. NO ONE under the age of 12 years can volunteer without a parent or guardian present.
SPONSORS
Q: How can companies become Festival/Tour sponsors?
A. Please see the Sponsors page to learn about about corporate contributions, including Gift-Giving, Sponsorships, In-Kind Arrangements.
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