Face Painter Vendor Application Form
Downtown Summerfest
Saturday, July 11, 2026
11am-4pm
APPLICATION CLOSES MAY 30, 2026
1. Introduction
Downtown Summerfest is a vibrant, family-friendly community festival held in the heart of Downtown Prince George, British Columbia. Each year, the festival brings together local artists, performers, vendors, and community members for a day of celebration, creativity, and connection. Face painting is a beloved and highly anticipated feature of the event, bringing smiles to children and families throughout the day.
Downtown Prince George is seeking talented face painting artists to join the Downtown Summerfest 2026 festival lineup. Whether you are a professional face painter or an experienced hobbyist, we invite you to apply. This document outlines the eligibility requirements, health and safety standards, compensation details, and the selection process for face painting artists. Please review all sections carefully before completing the application form.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
All face painters must:
- Submit a completed Face Painting Application Form.
- Provide proof of liability insurance (if required by the event).
- Provide a clear service quote outlining your fee for the event.
- All face paints must be non-toxic, cosmetic-grade, and specifically formulated for application to skin.
- Products must be hypoallergenic.
- All face paints must be compliant with Health Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act.
- Paints must be easily removable with makeup remover, baby wipes, or regular soap and water.
- No craft paints, acrylic paints, or non-cosmetic products may be used under any circumstances.
The selected face painter will be on site as the exclusive face‑painting activation for the event. No competing face‑painting services will be permitted.
Face Painting Application
How the Selection Works
Downtown Prince George uses a fair and transparent review process to select the face‑painting business that best aligns with our event goals. All submitted applications are reviewed by the Downtown PG team and evaluated against the published criteria, including safety compliance, service quality, added value, and the proposed service fee. Applicants will also be assessed on their ability to contribute positively to the family‑friendly atmosphere of the event. The contract will be awarded to the business that offers the strongest overall combination of qualifications, experience, and value within our event budget.
 Applications will be reviewed using the following criteria:
- Compliance with BC health regulations and Downtown PG event standards
- Quality and style of face painting services, including examples of past work
- Ability to serve families efficiently, including estimated guests per hour
- Professionalism and safety practices, including use of non‑toxic materials
- Additional value‑added offerings, such as glitter tattoos, temporary tattoos, or themed designs
- Experience working at community or family‑focused events
- Clarity and completeness of the application
- Proposed service fee or event quote, ensuring alignment with Downtown PG’s budget
- Overall fit with the event atmosphere, guest experience goals, and Downtown PG’s brand