2027 South Valley Art Tour - ARTIST REGISTRATION

The location for this event varies depending on registrations. This event anticipates 20+ locations in Tulare County which include artist studios, art galleries, museums, and group showings at distinct locations.

BY REGISTERING; you agree that you are 18 years of age or older and agree to abide by all of the terms, conditions, release of liability, code of conduct, and media release included below.

If you are under the age of 18 please have your legal gaurdian reach out to us at 559-772-0001 or [email protected] for further information on how to register.

Artists/organizations noted to have violated the Arts Consortium's Code of Conduct or noted to have ended before or be unavailable before event end time of 5:00pm (Saturday and/or Sunday) from any of our previous South Valley Art Tours may be denied entry to South Valley Art Tour 2027.

Please answer all registration questions throughly. Not properly answering a question may result in your registration being declined.

Show and sell your art from the comfort of your own creative space during our annual South Valley Art Tour.

Spaces are available for artist who do not have or are not able to show their creative space. Please reach out to the Arts Consortium at 559-772-0001 to discuss your participation options.

DATE & TIME
Saturday, March 20th 2027: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, March 21st 2027: 10am - 5pm

PURPOSE
At this event, you will help us increase awareness of the myriad creative spaces in Tulare County and you will provide our community with the following:

a) the opportunity to further understand the value of your art, possibly through live demonstrations

b) insights into your individual creative processes.

c) a behind the scenes look at the different phases or facets of your artwork.

d) allow our community members to ask questions and make more personalized relationships with you for prospective commissions.

Our 2027 South Valley Art Tour will feature artist studios from all of Tulare County!

WHO CAN REGISTER

• Artist with a home studio
• Arts Organizations
• Organizations who want to host artist(s)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KEEP IN MIND
Artists are welcome to show under one registered address. However one registration equals one Name (artist name, organization name, museaum name, group name, etc.) plus marketing material and benefits for the registered Name.

If each artist would like their name listed and promotional material + benefits they will need to complete their own registration listing the address where they will be showing.

FINAL Deadline: January 13, 2027 at 11:59pm

COMPLETE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
To have a complete registration the following items need to be submitted by the above deadline:

• Completed Eventbrite registration
• At least three sample images of artist artwork
• OPTIONAL: A 30 second to 2 minute video of the participating creative space.

Community members visiting the artist studios or art venues will need to acquire a South Valley Art Tour (SVAT) Passport, the official SVAT travel guide, or use the provided SVAT digital options.

The Passport is a keepsake travel guide that features artists, and maps & directions needed to access the studios. PLUS gives visitors the chance to win prizes in our Stamp Rally!

PASSPORT INCLUSIONS OVERVIEW

• Artist specific coupons (see section E for more details)
• Stamp Rally pages
• Resturant sponsored coupons

Visitors who want to use the free digital map will have access to it the day before and during the event.

The Arts Consortium will also provide a free pdf version of the official Passport for the duration of the event.

The 2026 South Valley Art Tour - ARTIST REGISTRATION will help the Arts Consortium collect, from the participating artists, all the necessary information needed for the official SVAT travel guide.

The Stamp Rally was introduced as a way to further incentivize visitors to visit as many stops as they can. For the Stamp Rally visitors collect stamps, stickers, signatures: a unique "stamp" from each artist stop. Their collection of stamps can then be submitted to the Arts Consortium for the opportunity to be entered into prize drawings.

Get creative!
Decide on your unique marker, the Arts Consortium will look for consistant markers from the art stops to verify if the enteries are valid.

Where to place your "stamp"
The official printed Passports will have a designated spot to place your Stamp Rally stamp. There will also be a printable Stamp Rally page that can also be stamped and submitted.

We will continue to incorporate artist and business coupons in our 2027 South Valley Art Tour Passport.

South Valley Art Tour registered artists will have the option to include a coupon that South Valley Art Tour attendees can use.

The Arts Consortium team will create the coupon, the artist will need to provide the following information during the registration application:

COUPON PARAMETERS:

• include the discount type (fixed amount or percentage)
• validity period (expiration date)
• usage limits (total redemptions and per-customer limits)

1) No extra fees or commission on sales you make in the comfort of your own creative space.

2) Permitted shared spaces allow for networking with other artists and learning new ways to display your own work.

3) Social media and printed promotions

4) One lawn sign, that displays event, is included with an artist registration.

PRICES

$75 - NON-MEMBERS (plus eventbrite fees)

$50 - ARTS CONSORTIUM MEMBERS (plus eventbrite fees)
(see section H for more details)

All registered artists will need to submit at least 3 sample images of their art and/or creative space.
Images need to be sent to [email protected] in .pdf or .jpg format. Please label each file with your first and last name and include title of piece and medium. Submit images as soon as possible after registration.

One or more of your images will be used for your promotional material. Please submit high quality front facing images with little to no background.

OPTIONAL: submit a 30 second to 2 minute video of your creative space. Videos will be used for promotional purposes and be displayed on loop in the Arts Consortium—managed gallery.

AVAILABLE ADD-ONS:

The following are items you can purchase along with your registration or at a later time after you register but before the registration deadline.

1) Extra lawn signs - $20 each

2) 100 promotional postcards with artist specific promo - $30

The image on the postcard will be the design used for the artist promo that is posted on the Arts Consortium's Instagram and Facebook social media. A QR code will be included that leads to the Arts Consortium's South Valley Art Tour web page.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

• Artists without a studio space of their own may feel free to combine their creative forces and share space with other artists.
• If you do not know someone who might host you, we can help find you a shared space!
• The Arts Consortium is able to host up to 4 artists in 2027. An approximately 10'x10' sized space will be provided to you.
• Registration for an Arts Consortium space will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once space runs out at the Arts Consortium, we will still do our best to connect you with a venue if you need one.

COMPLETING EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION

This registration page will require you to provide the following:

1. Specify parking instructions
2. Available amenities to visitors (such as handicap accessibility, parking, restrooms)
3. CLEAR and DETAILED instructions on how to find the entrance to your show space from the main road (pretend that you are giving directions to someone visiting from overseas, who does not have access to google maps).
4. A short 75-150 word bio written in third-person of your art career/journey and art medium specialty to be included in the passport travel guide and other marketing information. Organizations can write about what they specialize in, their history, if they will be hosting artists, etc.
   

REGISTRATION FEES + ANY ADD-ON FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Contact the Arts Consortium at 559-772-0001 or [email protected] to confirm your membership and receive your discount code.

Apply the discount code during checkout.

This pre-event meet & greet is exclusivly for participating artists of the 2027 South Valley Art Tour. This is an opportunity for participating artists to meet each other.

The plan is to have at least two meet & greet days; artists will be able to decide which to attend. The artist meet & greets will take place in February and/or March, where one is held North of Highway 198 and another that is held South of Highway 198. (more than two dates can be added if there is a demand) After registration ends, a separate form will be sent out to those artists who marked that they are interested in participating to coordinate dates, times, and places.

This meet & greet is a great opportunity to network with fellow artists. It is a chance for new participating artists to ask questions and for artists who have done this in the past to share their experiences and tips.

By purchasing your "ticket"/registering to our 2027 South Valley Art Tour, you agree to the following terms and conditions and are subject to our refund policy:

---- You agree to email 3 images of your artwork, at no less than 300 dpi resolution immediately after you register, to: [email protected]

---- You agree to be present in your stated location on both Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21, 2027 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

---- You agree to have at least 30% of your displayed original art work available for purchase to the general public.

---- You agree to provide clear and detailed instructions for people to find your studio

---- You agree that you will respond promptly to Arts Consortium emails (regarding the proofing of your "passport" catalogue page, ticket sales, and event updates). If you do not provide us with the correct information regarding your location or with the requested feedback on promotional items, we will consider your non-response as consent to proceed with our best judgement.

YOU HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ARTS CONSORTIUM’S SOUTH VALLEY ART TOUR. This includes, by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.

You certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude your participation in this event.

You acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability language will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which you may participate, and that it will govern your actions and responsibilities at said activity.

You hereby take action for yourself as follows:

(A) YOU WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for personal injury, property damage, or property theft, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSON: The Arts Consortium, P.O. Box 2696, Visalia, CA 93279 and/or their officers, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;

(B) YOU INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of released or otherwise.

You acknowledge that the Arts Consortium and their officers, or volunteers, are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

You agree to abide by the Arts Consortium’s Standards of Conduct.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

YOU ACCEPT AND CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND YOU AGREE TO IT OF YOUR OWN FREE WILL.

The Arts Consortium is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the arts, culture, and community. Participation in the organization’s programs as a board member, committee member, event volunteer, office volunteer, staff, artist, or other kind of volunteer is subject to the observance of the organization’s rules, policies and procedures. The Arts Consortium is an organization of high moral and ethical standards. The activities or behavior described below are considered to be inappropriate in view of those moral and ethical standards and are therefore strictly prohibited. Any participant or board member, committee, staff, volunteer, participating artist, or member who violates this Code is subject to sanctions, including removal from the program.

No participant, volunteer, or employee shall:

a. Use abusive language or show discourtesy or rudeness to staff, volunteers, or other participants.

b. Use or possess illegal drugs during the ARTS CONSORTIUM programs or attend programs while intoxicated.

c. Show any type of harassment, including verbal, physical, or visual harassment toward staff, volunteers, or other participants.

d. Show actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.

e. Conduct themselves in a manner that endangers the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.

f. Bully or take unfair advantage of any participants.

g. Fail to cooperate with any board member, staff member, committee leader, or other official of the organization.

h. Fail to respect the cultures, beliefs, opinions, and decision of others.

i. Fail to treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, tact, and consideration.

j. Authorize the use of or use for the benefit or advantage of any person, the name, logo, endorsement, services, or property of the ARTS CONSORTIUM, except in conformance with the ARTS CONSORTIUM policy.

k. Accept or seek on behalf of any person, any financial advantage or gain of other than nominal value offered as a result of the volunteer or employee’s affiliation with the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

l. Publicly use any ARTS CONSORTIUM affiliation in connection with the promotion of partisan politics, religious matters, or positions on any issue not in conformity with the official position of the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

m. Disclose or use any confidential ARTS CONSORTIUM information that is available solely as a result of the volunteer’s or employee’s affiliation with the ARTS CONSORTIUM to any person not authorized to receive such information or use to the disadvantage of the ARTS CONSORTIUM any such confidential information, without the expressed authorization of THE ARTS CONSORTIUM.

n. Knowingly take any action or make any statement intended to influence the conduct of the ARTS CONSORTIUM in such a way as to confer any financial benefit on any person, corporation, or entity in which the individual has a significant interest or affiliation.

o. Operate or act in any manner that is contrary to the best interests of the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

p. Operate or act in a manner that creates a conflict with the interests of the ARTS CONSORTIUM and any organization in which the individual has a personal, business, or financial interest. The individual shall disclose such conflict of interest to the ARTS CONSORTIUM President of the governing board, the Executive Director, or the Board Treasurer, as applicable, upon becoming aware of the conflict of interest. Where required, the individual shall absent him or herself during deliberations, and shall refrain from participating in any decisions or voting in connection with the matter.

You agree that you have read and understand the Arts Consortium Standards of Conduct. You agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that you may be removed as a member or other participant if you violate any of the above stated rules.

You understand while participating in this activity, you may be photographed. You agree to allow your photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

You hereby grant permission to Visalia Arts Consortium, Inc., hereinafter known as the “Media” to use your image (photographs and/or video) for use in Media publications.

You hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to you or unknown, and you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

You fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release. You understand that you are free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to registering, and you agree that your failure to do so will be interpreted as a free and knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release.

--- Failure to comply with any of these conditions will constitute as grounds for being removed from future South Valley Art Tours.

Thank you for helping us showcase the many talented art-makers and maker-spaces in Tulare County!

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