Flea Market

Flea Market | 03-04-05 settember 2021

EVERYTHING STATED IN THESE REGULATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANTI COVID_19 REGULATIONS IN FORCE AT THE TIME OF THE HOLDING OF THE XXIV EDITION OF THE EUROPEAN BIENNIAL OF FABRIC ART AND THE “WORLD FORGING CHAMPIONSHIP”.

The Autonomous Association for the European Biennial of Manufactured Art, henceforth referred to as “The Association,” is organizing a market to be held on September 03-04-05, 2021 in Via E. De Amicis, Stia (Arezzo) during the event of the Biennial of Manufactured Art 2021.

DURATION AND TIMES OF THE MARKET

The Market will start on Friday, September 03, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and end on Sunday, September 05, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.; it will see the presence of about 10 stations for the entire period. It will be open to the public every day from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., except for September 05 when it will close at 7:00 p.m. Public entry is free and will be regulated according to the current anti Covid_19 regulations at the time of the event. All exhibitors will be required to strictly adhere to the opening and closing times.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

• Hobbyists: non-professional operators who do not engage in any commercial activity, but sell goods to consumers on a sporadic and occasional basis;
• trade operators.

HOW TO REGISTER

All participants must submit the entry form and suitable photographic documentation of the items offered for sale.

The form should be sent by regular mail or email no later than August 10, 2021 to:

Autonomous Association for the Biennial of Manufacturing Art

Via Vittorio Veneto, 33 c/o Palagio Fiorentino

52015 Pratovecchio Stia (Arezzo)

Or info@biennaleartefabbrile.it

PRODUCTS ALLOWED

The following products made through metal or ironworking are allowed to be displayed at the Market:

• wrought iron jewelry (key chains, bracelets, rings, necklaces…)
• keys, locks, horseshoes
• iron antiques and modern antiques
• knives
• small home decor items (small knick-knacks, hanging hooks, wine bottle holders…)

ELIGIBILITY

The Association will notify by email and/or regular mail the acceptance of the application to those who have been selected, by Sunday, August 16, 2021.

WAIVER AND PENALTY

• Anyone who decides, after receiving confirmation of participation, not to take part in the event must transmit cancellation promptly by letter and/or email. 
• Failure to pay the registration fee implies that participation in the event is waived.

PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE

Payment must be made no later than Friday, August 23, 2021.

Payment must be made by:

• bank transfer to the cc of the Biennial c/o Banca di Anghiari e Stia Credito Cooperativo S.C.R.L. IBAN IT78A0834505458000000002168 writing in the reason for payment “mercatino 2021” followed by the first and last name of the member; send the receipt of the made transfer to the Biennial Secretariat by e-mail no later than the above date.
• Refund of the paid fee will be made only in case of cancellation of the event by the organization. In the event that the registrant cancels or abandons his or her assigned seat, the organization will not be required to refund the amount paid.

COSTS

There will be 2 types of stations available:

• SINGLE location € 60.00 for three days,
• DOUBLE station € 120.00 for three days.

SELECTION

The Evaluation Committee will review applications received by the deadline of August 10, 2021 that fall into the above categories. Exhibitors and their products will be chosen on the basis of selection criteria aimed at protecting the quality of the event and its success, taking into account the following criteria:

• The sale of goods that are distinguished by quality and typicality and/or originality;
• The sale of goods that are distinguished by quality and typicality and/or originality;

The Autonomous Association for the Biennial of Fabricated Art will notify by email and/or mail to all subjects who have applied for participation, the outcome of the selection by August 10, 2021. Subjects admitted to the 2021 edition of the marketplace will receive, in addition to confirmation of their participation, a floor plan indicating their assigned location.

A list of those excluded will be drawn up by the same committee from which to draw, in case of renunciation or the need to drop accepted operators. This will include all those subjects with accepted products.

The list will be drawn up in chronological order of arrival of the application (the postmark and e-mail will be the proof). The excluded exhibitor will be notified of the assignment to this list and indicated the position in the ranking list.

RENUNCIATION AND PENALTY

Those who decide, after receiving confirmation of participation, not to take part in the event must transmit their cancellation promptly by letter and/or email communicated before August 16, 2021.

Failure to pay the registration fee and/or failure to communicate the cancellation after this date, implies the renunciation of participation in the event, then only a flat administrative fee corresponding to 50 euros will be invoiced.

Cancellation for serious and proven reasons (bereavement, illness, etc.) communicated by registered letter and corresponding medical certificate will entitle the participant to a refund. Verbal or telephone communication will not be accepted.

UNFOLDING DETAILS

• Participants will set up according to the instructions given to them by the organizers upon arrival.
• Location means a table with an approximate size of 220x70cm, with an umbrella arm; in the case of double location means 2 tables side by side. Sheets will also be provided to cover the tables for uniform organization of the exhibition.
• The organization will provide electricity only for the purpose of lighting the location: the use of farI any other type of high consumption/absorption lighting is prohibited.
• This does not include waxed tarpaulins and anything else for placing items during the hours when the market is closed.
• The Association will not be responsible for surveillance during daytime and nighttime hours,or in case of temporary absence of the owner.

LOADING AND UNLOADING

• Exhibitors will be given the opportunity to set up their stations on Friday, September 03, 2021 from 07:00 am to 9:00 am. Dismantling operations must take place on Sunday, September 05, 2021 from 21:00 onwards.
• No vehicles will be allowed to park in the market area during the day. Outside the indicated hours NO motor vehicles will be allowed to enter the exhibition facilities.

PROHIBITIONS

It is prohibited for the exhibitor to:

• occupy different or larger spaces than those assigned
• give away all or part of the assigned spaces without the prior consent of the committee, which are to be used exclusively by the requesting exhibitors,
• use dot-shooters, nails, adhesives, glues or other materials that may damage the exhibition structures for setting up,
• leave the location during the course of the event or close it early,
• intervene in the electrical system,
• sell and/or display products not indicated in the application for admission,
• apply advertising panels or banners of any type or size.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in exclusion from this event and from subsequent events organized by the Autonomous Association for the Biennial of Fabulous Art.

FAILURE TO HOLD THE MARKET.

In the event that the event after the opening takes place should be suspended or interrupted due to force majeure ,bad weather, etc.) the exhibitor shall not be entitled – not even partial – to reimbursement of expenses incurred and the participation fee.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

The organizer disclaims any liability for damage to property or persons resulting from weather (snow, rain, wind) or exhibitor’s carelessness.

In addition, exhibitors are responsible for any damage caused to third parties (property or persons) in connection with their activity in the areas entrusted to them.

It is the obligation of each exhibitor to leave the stand and surrounding areas reserved for him/her clean and clear of garbage at the end of the event