This contract states the terms of agreement for the provision of table space at the Richmond Art Center’s 61st Annual Holiday Arts Festival, hereafter referred to as “The Event”. Only persons or entities that have been approved as exhibitors by the Richmond Art Center may sign this contract.
The Event will be held at Richmond Art Center, hereafter referred to as “RAC”.
All vendors and exhibitors are required to agree to these Holiday Arts Festival Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions. Upon receipt of Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s acceptance of the Terms and Conditions, RAC will provide Vendor/Exhibitor with an email confirmation of their participation in the Event.
Application approval entitles Vendor/Exhibitor, subject to the terms and conditions of this contract to the following during the Event:
a) The exhibit space(s) with table and chair/s as identified in their acceptance email;
b) Posting of Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s Business on Richmond Art Center’s website; and
c) One sign in the Event lobby with Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s name.
Important Dates:
Contracts and Fees Due: Friday, November 3
Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up: Saturday, December 2, 10am to 5pm OR Sunday, December 3, 8:30am-10am
Holiday Arts Festival: Sunday, December 3, 10am to 5pm
Vendor/Exhibitor Load Out: Sunday, December 3, 5pm to 6:30pm
TERMS
FEES AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: Vendor/Exhibitor agrees to pay RAC a Table Fee per their allocated table size and membership status (6 Foot Table Fee: $190 for RAC members; $200 for non-members; 4 Foot Half Table Fee: $110 for RAC members; $125 for non-members). Failure to pay the Table Fee in full by Friday, November 3, 2023 will result in forfeiture of any fees paid and loss of exhibit space.
CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: The Table Fee will be refunded to Vendor/Exhibitor ONLY if the event is canceled by RAC.
SCHEDULE: The Vendor/Exhibitor must adhere to the published Event Schedule and to any variations in the schedule that may have been introduced during the period of the Event at RAC’s sole discretion.
LIABILITY: Vendor/Exhibitor assumes all responsibility for the safety and security of its equipment and goods at the Event. RAC will not provide insurance for Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s equipment or goods while in transit or while on the Event premises.
SUBLETTING: Subletting the table is not permitted. The use of the table is limited to the Vendor/Exhibitor for which the exhibit fee described above has been paid.
DISPLAY LIMITATIONS FOR EXHIBITOR: Furniture, display equipment or merchandise may not protrude from designated space. The arrangement of the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s merchandise and/or booth furnishings must also conform to the following requirements:
The Vendor/Exhibitor agrees to abide by any additional rules and regulations of the Facility.
No decorations, advertising, or signs shall be outside the booth space.
Signage should not visually obscure or block other vendors or open spaces. If you have questions about particular booth signage or decor, please contact us at amy@richmondartcenter.org
EXHIBITOR SIGNAGE
The Vendor/Exhibitor will be provided with a sign denoting the Exhibitor’s name.
The company must be the name of record on file with the Event.
Vendor/Exhibitor name must be visible at all times.
STORAGE OF CARTONS, ETC: All cartons and other containers used to transport merchandise and displays to the Event will be stored under the table only. RAC does not have storage for items beyond the Exhibitor space.
DEFAULT: The Vendor/Exhibitor shall be in default under this contract for any failure to comply with any of the terms and conditions hereof.
COMPLIANCE: Vendor/Exhibitor will at all times comply with RAC’s policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Vendor/Exhibitor:
PROHIBITED MATERIALS: shall not bring or permit any weapons, flammable, explosive, or volatile material or material under high pressure, including gasoline, kerosene, propane, or other fuels/combustible into the Facility. The Vendor/Exhibitor shall not bring or permit any illegal substances.
CODE OF CONDUCT: will ensure that all Vendor/Exhibitor personnel attending the Event comply with these Terms and Conditions and refrain from engaging in unlawful, harrassing, threatening, discriminatory or otherwise objectionable acts.
RETURN OF SPACE: The Vendor/Exhibitor will vacate the space by 6:30 pm on December 3, 2023, and leave the Facility in the same condition as when first occupied. Installation materials (nails, screws) in display walls must be removed. RAC will take responsibility for patching and painting holes.
PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE RELEASE: RAC reserves the right to photograph and document the Vendor/Exhibitor and the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s merchandise for publicity, educational, and fundraising purposes. RAC will use reasonable efforts to credit the Vendor/Exhibitor.
LICENSES AND PERMITS: The Vendor/Exhibitor, at its own expense, will obtain all licenses, permits, and approvals required and pay all taxes, including, but not limited to sales tax, which are accrued during the Event. The Vendor/Exhibitor will be responsible for all sales conducted at Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s table.
INDEMNIFICATION: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VENDOR/EXHIBITOR SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD RAC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES (COLLECTIVELY, THE RAC INDEMNITEES) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, PENALTIES, EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES), LOSSES, OR LIABILITIES INCURRED BY OR ASSERTED AGAINST AN RAC INDEMNITEE FOR INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION TO PROPERTY, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH CLAIMS, ACTIONS, DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, FEES, COSTS OR PENALTIES ARE CAUSED BY OR ARISE OUT OF VENDOR’S/EXHIBITOR’S PRESENCE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT.
ETIQUETTE: The Vendor/Exhibitor is prohibited from entering another Exhibitor’s display without permission. Vendors/Exhibitors displaying audio or video products are to keep the volume at a minimum level in respect to other Exhibitors, Attendees, and The Event.
SOLICITATION: Solicitation or advertising at the Event, including the Vendor’s/Exhibitor’s table, is prohibited unless approved in writing by RAC.
Holiday Arts Festival 2023 Exhibitor/Vendor Terms and Conditions
By clicking the I AGREE button above, I certify that I am authorized to bind the Vendor/Exhibitor listed above to all the foregoing terms and conditions. These Terms and Conditions constitute a valid and binding contract between RAC and Vendor/Exhibitor.
RAC celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day through artmaking
October 9, 2023
By Mike Kinney
Dozens of community members and their families celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day through artmaking at the Richmond Art Center on Saturday.
It was part of the art center’s annual “Fall Family Day,” a fun, free event that invited the local community to get a taste of the RAC’s offerings while celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
The event enlisted families to work on a community mural facilitated by muralist Luis Garcia. In other activities, the Native American Health Center of San Francisco held a powwow reading corner. Printing, knitting and leaf activity sessions were offered, and families could also contribute to a photographic portrait series by Anne Wolf and Lisa Levine.
DJ Freddie J of Hotmixx Entertainment provided guests with the best RB and jazz fusion, and tamales were served at a popular food pop-up.
The spirit of Indigenous Peoples’ Day was definitely here today; I am glad people had a chance to come and celebrate it with us,” said visitor Dee Brown, a Native Lakota.
Added Ruby Johnson, another guest, “My family really enjoyed helping to paint the community mural, it gives me a real sense of how important art is to our community.”
Kathy Driskill said it was her first visit to the RAC.
“And I had such a wonderful time being with the community celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with arts and culture! I can’t wait to come back here next year,” Driskill said.
On Saturday we celebrated Indigenous Nations across the Americas at our annual Fall Family Day event. Hundreds of folk came to Richmond Art Center – in Huichun, the unceded territory of the Lisjan-Ohlone people – to make art, share in community, and honor the contributions and culture of Indigenous people.
Thanks to all our partners, artists and participants who made this event so much fun!
Special Thanks: Luis Garcia, Native American Health Center, Andrés Cisneros-Galindo, Tiffany Conway, Anne Wolf and Lisa Levine, DJ Freddie, UC Master Gardener Program, Tamales Tamazula
RAC Receives Special Recognition from the State of California
Adrianna Jackson, District Director for Senator Nancy Skinner, visited us recently to present Richmond Art Center with a Certificate of Recognition for our Greenhouse Live Youth Art Showcase.
We’re so proud to receive this commendation!
Image above: Stu212 founders, Jeremy Phillips and Ron Armstrong Jr, Adrianna Jackson, and RAC’s executive director, José Rivera.
Richmond Art Center is proud to announce we recently received a Community Ties Giving Program grant from Union Pacific Railroad! 100% of grant funds will support needs-based Art Boost scholarships for children, teens and adults to enroll in classes for free.
Thank you Union Pacific for helping us continue to keep art accessible in our community!
Image: RAC’s executive director José R. Rivera with Union Pacific Railroad’s Peggy Ygbuhay
Greenhouse LIVE, on Friday, September 22, was an amazing evening of music, poetry, dance and art! We also launched Richmond Art Center’s new mural, “Epic Struggle / Battle Royal”.
Thanks to all of the amazing artists for gracing us with your talents:
Spoken Word: Rozell the Bard @rozellthebard; Anizha aka Spoken Soul @its.anizhas.world; Tajanique Bell, and special guest Donté Clark @donblak Music: Lai’Jhon Hawkins @laijhonhawkins Dance: Auseon Wakefield Visual Art: Belle Garcia
S.P.O.T.S Mural: Martin Cabrales, Yahir Garcia, Mariella Gutiérrez, Israel Macedo, Jonathan Paz Pureco, Carlos Poblano, Giselle Reyes, Sebastian Vela (and program lead artists Keena Romano @lamakina510 and Fredericko Alvarado @frederickoalvarado)
Thank you to City of Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez @richmondmayoreduardo and Adrianna Jackson, District Director for Senator Nancy Skinner @senatorskinner for attending and your continued support of the youth in our community.
Thanks to Stu212 @stu212 for your partnership, hard work and dedication to this event.
Finally, thanks to everyone who showed up in support of Greenhouse Live!
Event Date: Sunday, December 3, 10am-5pm Vendor Application Deadline: Monday, October 2, 11:59pm
Local artists, artisans, and makers are invited to apply to sell their work at the Holiday Arts Festival. This shop-local event is a great way to expose your work to an audience of 1,000+ who appreciate hand-crafted gifts.
There is no application fee and first-time vendors to the festival are encouraged to participate.
Special Guest Donté Clark to perform at Greenhouse Live!
We’re excited to announce poet, actor, and community activist Donté Clark will be a special guest at Greenhouse Live! Donté is a former poet laureate of Richmond and youth mentor. And fun fact, his portrait is part of the ‘Keep Richmond Beautiful‘ mural at Richmond Art Center.
Greenhouse LIVE: Youth Art Showcase
VISUAL ART | SPOKEN WORD | MUSIC Friday, September 22, 5pm-8pm | FREE Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA
Greenhouse Live is a youth talent showcase and open mic event that calls for justice in response to the environmental crisis. Featured performers are spoken word artists Anizha aka Spoken Soul, Damien Rozell Pope Jr, and Tajanique Bell. Singer Lai’john Hawkins will perform, and visual artist Belle Garcia will present work. With special guest poet, actor, and community activist Donté Clark!
Greenhouse Live is presented in partnership with Stu212.
To perform in the Open Mic: Sign up on the day of the event at 5pm. The first 5 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists if time allows. Plan to do up to two songs/poems (limit stage time to 5-8 minutes, time permitted).
Richmond, CA: Greenhouse Live is a youth talent showcase and open mic night featuring music, spoken word and visual art that calls for justice in response to the environmental crisis. This free event is happening at Richmond Art Center on Friday, September 22, from 5pm to 8pm.
Featured performers are spoken word artists Anizha aka Spoken Soul, Damien Rozell Pope Jr, and Tajanique Bell. Singer Lai’john Hawkins will perform, and visual artist Belle Garcia will present work.
Greenhouse Live will also celebrate the launch of Richmond Art Center’s new mural, Epic Struggle / Battle Royal. This mural was created throughout the summer of 2023 in a youth public arts program that explored ways in which to combine muralismo, technology, advocacy and storytelling.
To sign up to perform in the open mic section of the evening, youth should contact Kimberly Ross at kimberly@richmondartcenter.org and provide their name, and art sample/s (poetry, music or artwork) as attachments or links.
Greenhouse Live is free, open to youth ages 16 to 24, and no rsvp is necessary. Richmond Art Center is located at 2540 Barrett Avenue in Richmond.
This event is presented in partnership with Stu212, a non-profit providing music therapy, health and wellness programs, financial literacy, and mentorship for youth. www.stu212music.org
Artist Bios
Damien Rozell Pope Jr: Rozell the Bard is a poet raised in Richmond who is still relatively new to the poetry scene. Their poetry comes from experiences seen, heard and felt. Their goal every performance is to deliver something that resonates with someone, somewhere in the crowd.
Tajanique Bell: Tajanique Bell aka Tajvelani was born and raised in San Diego and is a poet who has been writing poetry for over ten years. In addition, she is a recent graduate from Baker University in Kansas and has broken multiple records during track meets during her career.
Lai’john Hawkins: Lai’jhon Hawkins is an American singer, producer, song writer, dancer, and sound engineer from Oakland California. Lai’jhon Hawkins has a diverse musical background ranging from R&B, trap, to EDM and reggae. Lai’jhon Hawkins also plays the piano and the drums.
About Richmond Art Center
Accessibility, Parking and Public Transportation: Ample free parking is available in the 25th Street lot across the street from Richmond Art Center. The facility is accessible to wheelchair users via the Barrett Avenue entrance, adjacent to a parking lot with six accessible spaces. Richmond Art Center is accessible by BART, AC Transit, and R-Transit. Parking and Entrance Map
History and Programs: For over 80 years, Richmond Art Center has served the residents of Richmond and surrounding communities through studio arts education programs, exhibitions, off-site classes, and special initiatives for community-wide impact. Richmond Art Center’s mission is to be a catalyst in Richmond for learning and living through art. richmondartcenter.org
For more information contact: Amy Spencer, amy@richmondartcenter.org
PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA Lunes, 11 de septiembre de 2023
Día de la familia de otoño
¡Celebra el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas!
Sábado 7 de octubre, 12pm-3pm | GRATIS
Richmond Art Center (patio), 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond
Nos reuniremos el sábado 7 de octubre, de 12pm a 3pm, para celebrar el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas a través de la creación artística.
El Día Familiar de Otoño contará con un mural comunitario con Luis García y el Powwow Reading Corner con el Native American Health Center. También habrá muchas actividades artísticas con los artistas Andrés Cisneros-Galindo, Tiffany Conway, Alice Rice, Anne Wolf y Lisa Levine. Los visitantes también pueden disfrutar de juegos, refrigerios y música de DJ Freddie.
El evento gratuito está abierto a niños de todas las edades y adultos. No es necesario confirmar su asistencia. Richmond Art Center está ubicado en 2540 Barrett Avenue en Richmond.
Accesibilidad, estacionamiento y transporte público: Hay un amplio estacionamiento gratuito disponible en el lote de la calle 25, adyacente al Richmond Art Center. Usuarios de sillas de ruedas pueden entrar por la entrada de Barrett Avenue frente al Centro, donde hay estacionamiento con seis espacios accesibles. Se puede acceder al Richmond Art Center mediante BART, AC Transit y R-Transit. Mapa de estacionamiento y entrada
Para obtener información sobre el Día Familiar de Primavera, visite: richmondartcenter.org/familyday
Acerca de Richmond Art Center: Durante más de 80 años, Richmond Art Center ha prestado servicios a los residentes de Richmond y las comunidades circundantes a través de programas de educación artística en estudio, exhibiciones, clases externas e iniciativas especiales para lograr un impacto en toda la comunidad. La misión del Richmond Art Center es ser un catalizador en Richmond para aprender y vivir a través del arte. richmondartcenter.org
Para más información contacte a: Amy Spencer, amy@richmondartcenter.org
Imágenes:
Luis Garcia, Creciente (The Rising), 2022 Día de la familia de otoño en 2022
Special Thanks: Luis Garcia, Native American Health Center, Andrés Cisneros-Galindo, Tiffany Conway, Anne Wolf and Lisa Levine, DJ Freddie, UC Master Gardener Program, Tamales Tamazula 
