About This Call
This exciting new festival will take place at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park in downtown Tampa. This scenic waterfront park offers a lovely green space situated along Garrison Channel, directly between the Tampa Bay History Center and the Hillsborough River. Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park serves as is an oasis of serenity in downtown Tampa area. Additionally, the park is part of the Tampa Riverwalk and hosts numerous special events, drawing both residents and visitors.
General Information
Thank you for applying to American Craft Endeavors! We have an ongoing jury process, and applications are juried in order of date received. We recommend that you apply early, as the show and/or categories could meet maximum allotment causing closures. Therefore, once the show and/or categories are closed, applicants are applying for the wait list only. Show dates and information are subject to change and will be announced immediately.
Upon receiving an invitation to participate in the show, you will need to submit a deposit/booth fee immediately to secure your space. Simply ACCEPTING on Zapp will not secure your space in the show. If invited, you cannot pay for our shows on Zapp; your invitation email will contain payment instructions.
- Apply early!
- Booth fee is $395.00
- All booth fee payments are paid directly to American Craft Endeavors, not Zapp.
- Deadline date = last day applications accepted
- Invited? Submit deposit/booth fee immediately!
- Reminder: Accepting on Zapp does not secure space
Venue: Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park in Tampa, FL
Public Admission: Free, no gate
Parking: Daytime available for RVs and standard size vehicles Spaces: 10x10, 10x15 and 10x20 booth spaces Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM Set-Up: Saturday Security: Overnight security will be onsite
Mediums:
Candles, Ceramics/Clay/Pottery, Clothing, Dips/Sauces, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Hair accessories, Handbags, Hats, Jewelry, Metal Art, Mixed Media, Paintings, Pet Accessories, Photography, Plants, Resin, Sculpture, Soaps/lotions, Wood
Rules and Regulations
Requirements to apply
- 3 Images of work
- 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent. INDOOR displays WILL NOT be accepted.
- Biography or website of yourself and work
- Jury Fee (Non-refundable Application Fee): $20.00
Jury Information
- This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors we can accept, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced craftspeople.
- All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury, which meets weekly.
- Please allow 2 to 4 weeks to process your application once received in our office.
Exhibitor Standards
- Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and directly created and showcased by the approved individual artist or through a collaboration between two artists.
- The participation of teams or companies is prohibited.
- The artist or craftsperson whose work has been accepted is required to be present throughout the event to engage with patrons.
- Subletting or sharing of space is prohibited.
- The use of kits, imported goods, or mass-produced items is strictly prohibited.
- One medium only per booth is permitted.
Booth Information and Fees
- Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing.
- All tents MUST be white.
- Handwritten signs and sale signs are strictly prohibited.
- Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep. Space and a half and double booths are also available on a limited basis.
BOOTH FEES:
- Single Booth (10' x 10'): $395.00
- Booth and a Half (10' x 15'): $592.50
- Double Booth (10' x 20'): $790.00
Refund and Cancellation Policy
We do not issue refunds for cancellations; however, a credit (good for 2 years) will be issued if notification is made at least 30 days prior to a craft show. The APF fee is a $20 non-refundable application fee.
Jury Details
- Average number of applications submitted each year: 120
- Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 100
- Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by date received.