Thank you for registering as an exhibitor at ArtsMarket 2023! Below you will find helpful information regarding exhibiting. Your table assignment will be sent to you the second week in October along with other important information.
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Exhibiting at ArtsMarket
Independent Showcases
ArtsMarket does not facilitate independent showcases.
Independent showcases are prohibited from being arranged or scheduled at any time concurrent with official conference activities, and are not permitted in any space on the Carolina Theatre, Durham Marriott or Durham Convention Center premises at any time during the three days of the conference.
Food & Beverage
The Durham Convention Center retains the exclusive right to provide and control all food and beverage services in the building. Outside food is not allowed.
Security/Liability
Exhibitors are responsible for the security of their own valuables, including equipment. The exhibit hall doors will be locked when the hall is not open. The exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Durham Convention Center, The Carolina Theatre, the NC Presenters Consortium, and the NC Arts Council from any and all claims, losses, expenses, theft, damage, and injuries to persons resulting from any act, omission, or negligence on the part of the exhibitor. The exhibitor is responsible for any damage to convention center property in the exhibit hall.
Cancellation/Refunds
Requests for refunds on or before Monday, October 2, 2023 will be honored, less a 30% processing fee. Such requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be available for exhibitors after October 2, 2023.
COVID-19 Liability
Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your time at ArtsMarket. The Durham Convention Center, The Carolina Theatre, the NC Presenters Consortium, and the NC Arts Council are not responsible for any exposure that artists, guests, or staff have to COVID-19 while at ArtsMarket. Masks are optional for all attendees unless there is a change in local, state or federal policies. The health and wellbeing of our attendees is always at the forefront of our conference operating procedures so we ask that if you are not feeling well that you refrain from attending and refer to the conference refund policy. We will work with individuals on a case-by-case basis should illness occur due to Covid-19.
General
The NC Presenters Consortium and NC Arts Council reserve the right to prohibit any exhibit or portion of an exhibit that is deemed unacceptable. Exhibitors who refuse to comply with the Exhibitor Policies and Conference Policies may be removed from the ArtsMarket conference at the conference leadership’s discretion with no refunds.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Bunny Nash at expoinfo@ncpresenters.org
ArtsMarket 2023 Registration Open NOW! See Dates Below: Early Registration for Annual Sponsors, Partners & Showcase Artists: Wednesday, July 19th Priority Registration for NCPC Members: Wednesday, July 26th Registration for the Public: Wednesday, August 2nd ArtsMarket Registration Deadlines for Exhibitors: Registration deadline/or until all exhibit tables are sold: Monday, Oct. 2nd ArtsMarket Cancellation Policy for Exhibitors: Requests for refunds on or before Monday, October 2, 2023 will be honored, less a 30% processing fee. Such requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be available for exhibitors after October 2, 2023. |
Exhibitors who are driving and have a lot of materials to unload are encouraged to use the DCC loading dock on E. Chapel Hill Street (look for the A-Frame signs). Please pull inside the large garage door - do not park on the street. There is a circular drive inside the dock with room for only 3-4 vehicles at one time, so no long-term parking is allowed. Volunteers will be available to assist you with unloading. Please drop off your equipment and materials at your table, return quickly to your vehicle, and exit the loading dock. Your cooperation will help tremendously with the smooth flow of traffic. You are not required to have signed in at the Registration Table prior to unloading through the dock. Once you’re finished unloading, you may park your vehicle at one of the city parking decks nearby. The most convenient is the Durham Centre Parking Garage on 300 W. Morgan Street (directly across from DCC main entrance and Carolina Theatre). |
Parking: The Durham Center Parking Garage is located at 300 Morgan Street. The normal rate is $2.24 per hour with a max of $24.75 per day. We will have pre-paid daily discount parking stickers that are to be affixed to the issued parking ticket for $7. The $7 (per day needed) must be paid in advance as part of registration. |
Conference Coordinator: Deb Royals, artsmarket@ncpresenters.org, 919-272-1551 Showcase Production Manager: Tracy Francis, showcase@ncpresenters.org, 919-360-1750 Exhibit Coordinator: Bunny Nash, expoinfo@ncpresenters.org, 812-264-6735 Registration Coordinator: Tia Canada, registration@ncpresenters.org, 910-265-8365 Marketing & Development Coordinator: MaryJo Birschbach, marketing@ncpresenters.org, 828-949-4099 (ext. 2) NCPC Executive Director: Cathy Gouge, ncpcdirector@ncpresenters.org, 828-949-4099 (ext. 1) |