Gallery on Fulton Vendor/Exhibitor Application and Agreement
Gallery on Fulton
2025 Vendor/Exhibitor Agreement
Thank you for your interest in Gallery on Fulton. The Gallery on Fulton is a new official ArtHop Venue on first Thursdays in Downtown Fresno managed by the Fresno Arts Council under a City of Fresno Special Event Permit. Please read the guidelines carefully before submitting your vendor application.
Gallery on Fulton welcomes artists, makers, crafters, exhibitors, and performers to participate in ArtHop’s newest and largest outdoor venue on First Thursdays. Gallery on Fulton is a free, family-friendly space where artists and makers may exhibit and sell their work in a community setting.
Gallery on Fulton takes place on Fulton St. from Inyo to Calaveras Streets. Streets will be open to traffic and display booths will be allowed on sidewalks.
Permits
All vendors are required to obtain a Gallery on Fulton permit from Fresno Arts Council for each First Thursday Gallery on Fulton event. Permits are available monthly ($25) or in three-month blocks ($70). Permits are not available for months beyond the next immediate month’s ArtHop. Permits and location assignments will be assigned for a single month at the time of set up. No refunds will be provided for permit applications.
Gallery on Fulton vendors must submit their application via Submittable at fresnoartscouncil.submittable.com by 5:00pm the Tuesday prior to that month’s ArtHop.
NOTE: The Fresno Arts Council has acquired the necessary City of Fresno permits, insurance, and security/environmental services for the monthly event. Vendors are required to possess a valid California Seller’s Permit and City of Fresno Business Tax Certificate, which they will need to show upon check-in each month. Vendors and exhibitors are additionally required to secure their own insurance coverage specifying the following:
Insurance requirements for Vendors:
1. Required coverage levels:
a. Comprehensive liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, adding the Additional Insured endorsement below.
a. $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage;
b. $1,000,000 per occurrence for personal and advertising injury;
c. $2,000,000 aggregate for products and completed operations; and,
d. $2,000,000 general aggregate applying separately to the work performed under the Agreement.
e. If an automobile is to be operated during the event, within event boundaries, proof of automotive liability insurance with limits of at least $200,000 for total bodily injury and $100,000 for property damage.
f. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employers' Liability (where applicable) insurance with limits of $1,000,000 each accident. $1,000,000 disease each employee and $1,000,000 disease policy limit (Only required if Permitee has employees)
2. Additional insured endorsement needed for the liability policy certificate:
Fresno Arts Council and its officers, directors, agents, and employees
1245 Van Ness Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
3. Coverage must list the participating entity as Named Insured and encompass their role in the event(s) approved for participation, on the event date(s).
Performers and Exhibitors (non-selling) must have their Gallery on Fulton permit with them, but are not required to possess a Seller’s Permit or City of Fresno Business Tax Certificate. Nonprofit and Arts Organization businesses may be required to demonstrate status as such.
Space Assignments and Vendor Guidelines
· All spaces are roughly 10 x 5 and will be on the sidewalk on Fulton. Tables, chairs, pop-up tents, etc. are not included. Please bring all equipment you need.
· Vendors, exhibitors, and performers must have required permits on hand for verification.
· Check in begins at 3:30pm on the first Thursday each month at the FAC tent located at Fulton and Merced.
· Arrivals after 5:00pm are assumed no-shows, and spaces may be reassigned.
· Gallery on Fulton hours are 5:00-8:00pm. All vendors and exhibitors must complete sales and activity by 8:00pm, and take down, clean up, and load out by 9:00pm.
· Power is not available for vendors. Vendors are welcome to use solar or battery-operating lighting as necessary for their booth. Sound amplification must not interfere with neighboring vendors.
· Application does not guarantee acceptance. Submissions will be reviewed for guideline and permit compliance and event relevance. Permit fees are paid at the time of application and are non-refundable.
· Vendors are responsible for their own merchandise, personal belongings, event set-up and event take-down
· Vendors must keep walkways and sidewalk space accessible for pedestrians and streets clear for vehicular traffic.
· Vendors must not block doorways or interfere with open businesses on Fulton St. without their consent.
· Vendors must follow all directions from event staff and security.
· Vendors must remove all trash and merchandise at close of event
· Vendors will sign a liability waiver upon application submission
· Vendors will agree to all Terms and Conditions and Vendor Guidelines upon application submission
· Vendors consent to use of their name/business/image in promotion of the event
Exclusions
· Food vendors (mobile and pop-up) are not managed by Fresno Arts Council/Gallery on Fulton, and are not eligible for permits within the Gallery on Fulton boundary.
· Resale of commercial or mass-market produced goods is prohibited.
· Generators are not allowed within the event’s permit area. You may use solar or battery-powered lighting and devices.
· Vendors selling unauthorized goods (food, alcohol, drugs, commercial goods) will be asked to leave, even if you paid your fee.
· Permits are non-refundable and non-transferrable
Liability Waiver
___ By checking this box and submitting a Vendor/Exhibitor application to Fresno Arts Council via Submittable, I acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to participate in Gallery on Fulton, managed by the Fresno Arts Council.
I agree to comply with the guidelines in the 2025 Vendor/Exhibitor Agreement, as well as instructions onsite from FAC staff, event managers, and City personnel.
I agree to waive, release, and discharge from liability the Fresno Arts Council, the City of Fresno, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claims, actions, or damages arising from my participation in this event.
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Fresno Arts Council, the City of Fresno, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees from any claims, actions, or damages arising from my negligence, the Fresno Arts Council, or any other person or entity in connection with the event.
This activity takes place on open public streets with unrestricted vehicular and pedestrian traffic and is attended by the public with no limitation on who may attend. As such, this event has the possibility of injury, including potential for death, serious injury, and property loss as a risk of being on public streets, with the public, and in the presence of automobiles. This activity takes place outdoors and has the risks associated with terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of participants, equipment, lack of hydration, and actions of other people including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, monitors, and/or producers of the activity. The risks are inherent for participants, organizers, and volunteers. I understand that I need to take appropriate precautions and provide for myself anything necessary to protect from weather, including shade and hydration.
I understand that while participating in this event, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, or assigns.
I certify that I have read this document and I fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract. I am aware that it constitutes an express and voluntary assumption of all risks associated with Gallery on Fulton, and I submit/sign it of my own free will.