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Official Town Art Show Information / Rules

 

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Space Size & Fees

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Artist Booths need to be white 10 x 10 but will measure 12 x 12 on the chalk line.

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Main Street Booths will measure 17 x 12

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The Parkinson's Association will be on hand to sell water and lemonade

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In 2008 there will be a food court at the Show! 

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Our Show is an outdoor show and is held rain or shine.

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There is plenty of free and easy parking and access for Artist set up, take down, and Show Visitors

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Each Booth space will range from  $250 - $300

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Corner Booth space is available for an additional $50

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Corner Booths are assigned first come first served as per the date application is received

 

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Eligible Media

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All work submitted and exhibited must be the "original work" of the Artist and produced only by the exhibiting Artist

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Signed, limited edition reproductions shall be allowed, but no photocopies.

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Reproductions must occupy less than one third of the total display area.

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No items will be accepted which are deemed "inappropriate" by the show committee.

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Acceptable mediums:

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ceramics, drawing / pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, metalworks, mixed media, painting, print making, photography, sculpture, Giclee printings and wood

 

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Artist Attendance

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120+ Artists will exhibit / sell at this juried Fine Art Show

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Homestead Suites Hotel offers discounted rates to out Artists

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The Artist whose work has been accepted must be present for the duration of the show

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Set up will take place Friday 13th starting at 8am and must be completed by 3pm

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Take down will commence AFTER 5pm Sunday 15th and must be completed by 7pm with your booth space free of trash and debris.

 

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Artist Awards

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In 2008, over $2,200 in prize money will be awarded to the Artists

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PARKINSON Association is the benefactor for the Show for the 8th year in a row and they are the recipients of the booth fees that you pay!

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Awards will be given to "Best" of both 2-D and 3-D categories.

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The Town Center Plaza "Best Display" award will be offered in 2008 as well.

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All 2007 Award Winners are processing fee exempt for the 2008 show, but must still submit slides.

 

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Security

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Each Artist exhibits at his or her own risk (on-premises security will be provided through the night)

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Neither the show Committee nor the Town Center Plaza is responsible for theft, loss or damage of or to any Artist's work.       

 

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Jury Procedure

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Four 35mm color slides per category are required, labeled with artist name, media size and top clearly indicated

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A slide of the booth set-up is also required

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Slides must be inserted into a vinyl slide strip holder

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Digital images in place of slides are acceptable

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Slides/Digital Images and applications must be accompanied by a # 10 legal sized envelope, self-addressed, with correct postage for the return of slides

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A nonrefundable processing fee of $20 (either check or money order) per category.  2007 Award Winners exempt

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A $250-$300 separate check or money order for space fee (Plus a separate $50 check for corner space requests.  If a corner request can not be honored, the $50 check will be returned.

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Each Artist will be screened during the show and if the work displayed is not representative of the slides/images submitted, the Artist may be asked to leave the show.

 

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Selection Process

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Applications mailing dates coming soon!

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Artists will be notified of acceptance by March 1, 2008 and all booth fees will be deposited upon notification.

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There will be a $30 fee for all returned checks. NSF checks must be made good by money order only.

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Booth fees for artists not accepted will be returned at the time of notification

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Slides of accepted artists may be used for publicity purposes and will be returned during the show.

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Alternates will be chosen during the selection process and will be notified by telephone in the event of a cancellation. 

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Acceptance by the selection committee signifies commitment to participate by the artist.

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No booth refunds will be made after March 15, 2008

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Final Confirmation of Acceptance and full information packets will be sent out April  2008.

 

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Other Information

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No-pets, gas generators, or music please!

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Artists are NOT obligated to donate door prizes or raffle items

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2008 is the 10th year for the TAS, in the same location and on the same "Fathers Day" weekend.

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The 2008 show map will be enhanced to permit easier access from parking onto the Streets of our show.

 

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