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Artist and Vendor Calls

Art at the Springs 2026:  The main events are 5K Race, Plein Air Competition, Artist Vendors, Performing Arts. Race begins at 8am with vendor/stage open to public by 8am. This posting application is not for Food Trucks. Inquiries as to Food Trucks, Food Vendors should contact SCAA Volunteers.  Performance opportunities should be directed to SCAA Volunteers.

1. Call for Plein Air Painters:  Plein Air Art Competition, Art at the Springs, September 12, 2026. Register by September 12 at 8am.  Exciting Community Arts Activity as a part of the Art at the Springs festival,  Plein Air Competition.  Details below with quick paint beginning at 9am to noon. Open to all artists.

• Plein Air Registration required on-line no later than September 12 at 8am with a prepaid fee of $20.00.  Registration tab at the end of this post; select 1 participant and enter registration details. (Image upload is for vendor space applicants.)
• Arrival no later than 30 minutes earlier to start up with your new canvas to be stamped/signed by SCAA as to time/date of entry into the Plein Air Competition.  (SCAA will not have canvas items at the event for purchase or available for use.)
• Quick paint time limit with return of painted canvas by deadline at the grass area near the amphitheater. Check in required to log finished product for judging. Plein Air Canvas check of stamp and final finish time will clock in the artwork ending the first phase of competition.
• Judging of art shortly thereafter with awards for first- third placement by our Plein Air judge. Awards include certificates from Digital Art Studio for $100-$75-$50 of merchandise for prints, framing and other merchandise.
• Wet Paint Sale at the end of judging with requirement of paintings can  be framed on easel, with wiring/string.  All art should have labeling of artwork regarding the artist’s name, title, price.
•  SCAA commission from any Plein Air Competition Wet Paint Sales will be 25%.

2. Call for Artists and Vendors: Special discounted pricing for SCAA members.  Pricing for early registration with change in pricing August 23 for all vendor spaces.  Artist Registration and Entry Guidelines for Artist Market:

• Registration Open to all Artists.  Approximate 10 x 10 space with no electrical connections set up. 
• All tents shall be secured with weights to prevent any wind or other tipping or collapse.
• Registration required on-line below with a prepaid vendor fee. SCAA Artists Members discount is dependent upon a valid current membership as of  September 12 event.
• Registration entry link below this post; please select 1 item (meaning one entry/one vendor per payment category) and enter registration details.
• Registration requires a general description of your merchandise/inventory and an optional photo of your booth set up and/or photos of some of the products which will be sold, displayed, or used during the event.
• Artist Vendor category is defined as artwork which is original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the approved artist themselves. Note: Kits, imports, and mass produced items are classified as General Vendors, not Artist Vendors.
• Vendor may only sell or promote the services and products as approved in the application.
• Arrival details will be sent to vendors as the set up will be coordinated to stop/start points to coordinate with 5K race (8am start). Set up by 7:30am, and ending time after stage performances which should end approximately 2pm. 
• All sales must be calibrated with the applicable Cobb County tax, and not the sales tax for another county nor the vendor’s residence or business location taxation rate. It is the vendor’s responsibility to adjust their cashiering system to the appropriate tax level at this location.
• The venue is in public space and will be held during an Art Festival which includes a 5K run/walk event, artist vendors, children’s arts and crafts area, as well as a amphitheater with performing arts scheduled. Although SCAA will make reasonable effort to ensure that the artwork/product is safe and secure, the vendor is solely responsible for insuring against damages or theft. Neither SCAA nor the venue/venue owners or venue management are liable for damages or theft. The vendors will be solely responsible for insuring their inventory and safety of their tent area.

All entries are nonrefundable registration fees. There are no rain dates nor refunds for show cancellation due to rain, floods, tornados, hurricanes, acts of God, acts of government, acts of other official authority, or for any other unforeseen venue situations, and under no circumstance are fees refundable. Event alterations and postings are subject to change without notice.

Artists and Vendors accept the terms and conditions of the festival when registering on-line. 

SCAA is an all volunteer supported nonprofit arts organization.  Contact information.