Frequently Asked Questions
about the
"Art in the Park"
the ACMD in Buckley Park
We know, you've got questions. Well, we have answers. We will be posting more FAQs here as they roll in. Check back frequently.
Q. Do you still have booth space available?
A. At this moment, there are spaces available. It’s suggested that you secure the Saturdays you want to sell well in advance to ensure availability and, of course to save money.
Q. How do I sign up to sell?
A. You must submit an application and rules & regulations form which can be downloaded by clicking right here.
Q. What marketing are you doing to promote the ACMD?
A. Lots! Here’s a partial list:
- “Spring It On!” promotion in the Durango Herald
- Colorado Country Life – the LPEA monthly mag
- Durango Herald under the weekend activities and Arts & Entertainment
- Emailing to the local Yahoo art groups
- Emailing to members of the Pagosa Springs Arts group and the Durango Photography Club.
- Listing in the Arts Perspective weekend activities
- Chamber of Commerce calendar on their web page
- Chamber of Commerce is displaying our ACMD Poster in their visitor center
- Chamber of Commerce is passing out our post cards at their visitor center at Santa Rita Park. Tourists love them, we’re told.
- Chamber of Commerce email ad to all members. (ACMD is a member, of course.)
- Durango Telegraph under their weekend activities listing.
- Explore Mag out of Farmington – under their weekend activities listing
- 1/2 hour Radio interview on KDUR’s “4-Corners Art Forum” with Gigi Duthie.
- 1/2 hour Radio interview on KIQX’s “Local Events” segment with Wesley Stein.
- Paid 30 second radio advertisements on KIQX, KIUP, KKDC, KRSJ every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Personal appearance at “What’s Up Downtown Durango” meetings at the City of Durango’s Chambers Quarters in April and May. We are on their schedule to speak, ensuring all our fellow downtown businesses are aware of us and can send customers our way.
- Posters and Post Cards are being passed out at local businesses, such as hotels, stores, restaurants.
- Posters and Post Cards are posted on bulletin boards all over the 4-corners area.
- Additionally, we have sent out, and will continue to send out a number of Public Service Announcements and press releases to over 50 newspapers, magazines, radio stations and TV stations, from Denver to Pagosa Springs, Telluride, Cortez, Farmington, Santa Fe, and all points in between. People will find out, and be reminded about the ACMD!
- Each of our “Charity-of-the-Month” is encouraging their supporters to come down to the ACMD by some or all of the following:
- Newsletter
- E-Mailings
- Regular mailings
- Announcements at meetings
- Passing out our posters and post cards at their places of business
- Mention of their participation in the ACMD in regular newspaper ads
Coming Soon: the all new ACMD newsletter called "Art Matters"!
Q. Do I have to commit to selling every Saturday?
A. No you don’t. You may pick & choose the days you want to sell.
Q. I want to take advantage of the bulk payment discount! Do I have to know which Saturdays I will sell at the market now?
A. You can pay for as many weeks in advance as you wish, even if you don’t know which Saturdays you will be able to sell. As soon as you can, let us know which days you would like and we will do our best to accommodate you. We suggest letting us know as far in advance as possible.
Q. How will booth assignment be arranged?
A. On a first-come-first serve basis. That is, those who pay first, and those who buy large blocks of days will get to choose their booth spaces first. Senority at the ACMD will be a factor too.
Q. Can I share a booth with someone else?
A. Yes, and at least for the time being, there is no extra charge for the additional vendor, as long as we treat the booth occupants as one vendor.
Q. Do you know someone who wants to share a booth with me?
A. We just might have someone making the same request. Get in contact with us.
Q. I don’t own a canopy, can I still participate?
A. Yes. The ACMD has a limited number of canopies that we will be renting for $17.50 per day.
Q. What’s your advertising going to be?
A. Display ads in all the local papers, radio spots, posters, postcard mailings, a banner at the entrance of Buckley Park, public service announcements in all the local media, local merchants handing out our fliers or post cards, and/or posters in windows. More marketing actions will be added as ideas come in. For example: One artist/vendor suggested we do “Senior’s Day at the Market”, so we’re looking into that.
Additionally, the Charity of the Month will be advertising to their contributors as well as mentioning their participation in the ACMD in their normal advertising.
Q. Do I need a business license?
A. No, you may sell under our umbrella license.
Q. Do I need a reseller’s permit?
A. Nope. You can sell under the ACMD’s permit. You are required to collect the 7.9% tax, then pay it to the ACMD, Inc. who will pay the appropriate government agencies.
Q. Do I need to sell all Saturdays the market is open?
A. No you don’t. In the application, simply indicate which days you want to participate.
Q. Will there be food & drinks vendors?
A. Yes. There will be coffee & breakfast foods in the morning, and cold drinks and food in the afternoon.
Q. What are the hours?
A. We will be open for business from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so artist/vendors should arrive for setup early enough to be ready by 9:00 a.m. Please don’t be carrying items in, and setting up after 9:00 a.m.
Q. How much do the booth spaces cost?
A. $35 per day. Click here to download the price list to find out about bulk day discounts and early payment discounts.
Q. I’ve heard that shoppers spend more when they pay with their credit card. Will the ACMD be helping with that?
A. Yes we will. The ACMD owns a mobile credit card machine. It will be available to all vendors. See the Rules & Regulations for a more detailed description and procedure.
Q. When do I set up?
A. Set up is done before 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Arrive with plenty of time to unload and get your booth set up by 9:00 a.m.
In 2008, the Arts & Crafts Market of Durango will be located in Buckley Park nearly every Saturday from May 10th to September 2008. There are two Saturdays that the ACMD will not be open, they are June 7th and August 2nd.
Stay tuned for more details as they become available. We're still nailing down details.
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