EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT FLORAFEST ART & PLANT MARKET

The event will happen in the Main Gallery on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We don’t require that ALL your wares be plant-related, but we would love to see at least a couple. We have also invited vendors from the community at large, who will be selling plant starts, seeds, and other plant related items.

I's just $30 to participate-- click HERE to pay with your credit card! You can also pay at the front desk, or slip cash or a check made out to Cottonwood in an envelope marked with your name and studio number under Chris Lawson’s door (101). If you don’t feel like you have enough for a whole 72” x 30” table, you are welcome to share with another artist. Tables will be assigned on a first come first served basis—we’ll reach out to confirm your table reservation as soon we see your payment come through.

The Details: 

1.  PARTICIPATION

• If you have a studio, you may participate. Those who do not rent a studio at Cottonwood~ please fill out a Vendor Application Form.

• You must have items/services for sale at your table. Having some items between $5 and $100 is recommended but not required.

• Plan to have your table staffed for the entire event on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. You’re welcome to have someone table-sit for you.

• There’s no rule against non-participants having their studio doors open, unlike in previous events. You can also have a friend studio-sit for you and get double exposure!

2.  COST: $30 per table

• We’d like to have your response and the fee no later than Saturday, April 12, but the sooner we get it, the more impactful our marketing will be.

* Once you have paid, we’ll reach out with specific instructions for how you can help our marketing efforts.

3.  HOW THE MONEY IS USED

• Marketing.

• Event day signage.

• Linens.

• Prizes for visitor drawings.

4.  MARKETING

While your committee will be marketing full force, the BEST way for this event to shine is for everyone to market this event to your contacts. Please share our posts on your Facebook and Instagram regularly between now and May 10, send a couple email blasts to your list, hand out postcards at your various groups, churches, stores, friends, family, etc. You'll be receiving more email updates with instructions.

5.  SALES

• All sales that are processed at your table mean you keep all the proceeds.  You are responsible for collecting and submitting sales tax for sales that you process. If you don’t have the means to process credit card sales, Cottonwood Staff can take care of those at the front desk. There’s a 10% processing fee for those.

• All sales of art in the hallways or the foyer will carry the normal Cottonwood commission (10%). Cottonwood will process these sales and handle sales tax. Please support Cottonwood and honor your commitment to pay commission for sales in the halls!

6.  To ensure a successful event~

• If someone has moved in recently, please invite them to participate!

• Please do your part to get the word out to your peeps.

• We’ll be sharing tips for social media marketing. Ask us questions, be a shameless promoter, and make some art!

If you know that you're IN, email your YES to classes@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com ASAP and expect more info and updates soon! Here’s to another great event! 

~Your FloraFest Committee