Artist must personally attend his/her exhibit and be present during the entire ArtWalk event. *Representatives may not attend in place of the artist. East Valley Art Guild reserves the right to request photo identification to ensure compliance with this rule. (*Exceptions to this rule may only be made in the case of a physical illness or other limitation which would otherwise preclude the artist’s participation and will only be granted through the express written authorization of the ArtWalk director.)

All work exhibited must be original artwork produced by the artist and be reflective of the slides submitted. No imports or manufactured goods. Artwork produced with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted. No unlimited offset reproductions may be exhibited. Only limited edition prints (limit 250), executed in processes involving the artist, signed and numbered, will be permitted. 70% of artwork, readily visible to the public, must be original, not prints. Prints of photographs made from the artist’s negative must be processed by the artist, or under his;/her direct supervision.

 East Valley Art Guild retains the right to use slides, photographs, and artwork submitted by the artist to East Valley Art Guild for use in advertising and promotion of the ArtWalk, in this case, your slides, photographs or artwork may not be returned.

It is East Valley Art Guild’s sole obligation to furnish assigned exhibit services, plus general lighting. Services of any other nature shall be requested by the artist in writing at least 30 days prior to the ArtWalk. There is no charge for the public to attend.

Artist shall be liable for delivery, handling, erection and removal of artist’s displays and materials. All pertinent fire codes, laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to health, fire prevention and public safety shall be strictly obeyed. Nothing shall be nailed, stapled, taped or otherwise affixed to the wall, the ground or any part of the exhibition area in such a way to damage the area. East Valley Art Guild prohibits the installation and operation of any exhibits not meeting its approval. East Valley Art Guild, in its sole discretion, may prohibit the conduct of any activity whatsoever which it deems deleterious and not in the best interest of the ArtWalk.

Set-up for the ArtWalk may begin when all spaces in your area are marked correctly and approved by the director. Due to parking restriction during ArtWalk hours, set-up must be completed and all vehicles removed to designated vendor parking areas by 6PM, the evening of the event. Thereafter, it will be necessary for you to park outside the ArtWalk area and carry your display in. ArtWalk hours are from 6PM to 9PM the 4th Friday of each month.  NOTE: If you  need a space that you can drive to: You will have to request that space in writing with reasons for the request.

Take-down: To facilitate clean up and the needs of the retail business operating in the center, all displays must be removed from the premises by 10PM on the evening of the event.  NO EXCEPTIONS! Let the ArtWalk staff know 30 days prior to the ArtWalk if you require assistance. Booth spaces must be left clean after the ArtWalk.

 East Valley Art Guild will not be liable for refunds or any other liabilities whatsoever for failure to fulfill these terms and conditions, due to the unusable condition of the area in which the ArtWalk is to be produced, caused by, but not limited to, fire or other calamity, any act of God, public enemy, strikes, statutes, ordinances of any legal authority of any cause beyond East Valley Art Guild’s control. Insurance must be obtained by and at artist’s expense. East Valley Art Guild assumes no risk.

Artist, will be required to sign a Rules and Regulation form with the information from this page. Signing the application, will hereby release and forever discharge the East Valley Art Guild, Kimco Realty Corp., The City of Mesa, De Rito Partners, Inc., and all sponsoring organizations and their directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss or damage arising out of or in conjunction with his/her participation in ArtWalk. East Valley Art Guild will not be responsible for any injury sustained by the artist and guests while within space designated for exhibits. Further, artist understands that he/she stores his/her artwork at his/her own risk.

Artist is solely responsible for the collection and remittance of sales tax to the State of Arizona and the City of Mesa  (a state representative may contact you during the ArtWalk.) You must have submitted your paperwork for your city sales permit prior to the ArtWalk. The City of Mesa may  be at the ArtWalk and sometimes does check all DISPLAYS!

 No waivers, modifications or amendments shall be valid unless approved in writing by the directors or officers of the East Valley Art Guild. Venue for all legal proceedings arising from violations of these terms and conditions must be initiated in Maricopa County, Arizona.

 NO FEES WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER ACCEPTANCE. All cancellations must be received in writing. Registration Fees will be returned to all applicants not accepted to the ArtWalk. The $25.00 application and registration fee and $15.00 late fee are not refundable if accepted (DEADLINE is the Wednesday before the Friday of the ArtWalk. All payments, including checks must have cleared before you are allowed to exhibit. All shows will go on rain or shine. The producer will not be liable for refunds or any other liabilities whatsoever for the disruption of the festival due to fire, or any act of God (including, but not limited to weather), public enemies, strikes, statutes, ordinances or any other cause.  There is a $35.00 fee for all returned checks.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL REGARDING ACCEPTANCE DECISIONS. You may write for clarification.