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Commission curates artist/maker vendor space for Star Spangled July 4 event; low fee with partial refund to encourage attendance
Summary
The Arts & Beautification Commission is reserving vendor space at the city’s July 4 Star Spangled event for local artists and makers, charging $50 with a $25 refund for vendors who show up and stay, and seeking to grow vendor numbers from seven to a larger roster.
The commission confirmed plans to curate an artist and maker showcase for the Star Spangled July 4 celebration, reserving a portion of vendor space specifically for artisans and makers rather than general direct‑sales vendors.
Staff reported seven artisan vendors signed up so far and asked commissioners and the community to help recruit more. The commission set a modest fee structure: a $50 upfront fee for artisan vendor space with a $25 refund for vendors who show up and remain for the event, designed to reduce no‑shows while keeping participation accessible for local makers.
Why it matters: for the July 4 event the commission expects a mix of arts programming and family attractions; curating vendor types aims to raise quality and diversity of offerings for attendees.
The commission also noted that sponsorship opportunities remain available for businesses that want a presence but do not qualify under the artisan category. Staff asked commissioners to share the call for vendors on social media and at local art shows to expand participation.
