New ticket system being researched

Plans are underway to launch a new ticketing system for ArtsFest 2012. This system, currently being used by theatres across the country, will enable patrons to sign up for the ArtsFest lottery during a two week period, ranking their favorite ticketed events in order of preference. After the lottery closes, names will be selected at random and contacted via email to let them they have won. If you are not awarded tickets to an event that you wanted to attend, you will be given a number for where you are on the waiting list for the show so you can decide whether it is worth your time to drive to the venue and wait for the 30-minute no show policy to take effect. It is United Arts' hope that this new system will increase customer satisfaction with the ticketing process to events with limited tickets, improving the overall ArtsFest experience. ArtsFest 2012 will take place the entire month of February 2012 (1-29th) in celebration of the 10th anniversary for the event.