In order to be considered for the Town Art Show you will need to submit the following items in your application package:
- APPLICATION – A completed and signed application. Click here
to download your application form. - PHOTOS OF WORK – Please send four (4) 35mm slides or digital images per category, in Vinyl Slide Holder, each labeled with artists name, media, size & top clearly indicated. You can email digital images to shunter1@kc.rr.com.
- DISPLAY PHOTO – Please include a slide or digital image of your OUTDOOR booth setup. Sorry indoor images are not acceptable. We must see your entire display including your white tent. If you are renting a tent from All Seasons, please include a note on your application about this. You will still need to set up a 10 x 10 display to show us how you will display your work within the white tent. All Seasons Tent Rental can be reached at 816.765.1444 or www.allseasonstentrental.com.
- SPACE, SIZE AND FEES
- SPACE FEE: 10’ X 10’ space: $250.00
- CORNER FEE: $50.00
- JURY FEE (non-refundable): $30.00
- Please include a $30 Jury fee for each category. All Jury fees will be donated to the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland.
- A SEPARATE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER is needed for $50 in addition to the $250 check if you are requesting a corner booth space. Corners are assigned by date application is received.
- All checks or money orders are to be made payable to: Town Art Show.
- A BIOGRAPHY
- We want to know about you and your work. Please include a biography on you, your inspirations, why you are an artist and how you make your work. This could be beneficial in acquiring additional press for you during the Town Art Show.
- S.A.S.E
- A self-addressed stamped envelope to return your images and notifications. Please make sure that the envelope is large enough with enough postage to return the materials you mailed to us plus notifications for the Town Art Show. If there is not sufficient postage, your materials will be discarded.
- SELECTION PROCESS
- Artists will be notified by email (if provided) of acceptance by March 2, 2010 and all booth fees will be deposited upon notification. Booth fees and artists not accepted will be returned with slides in self-addressed envelope. Images of accepted artists may be used for publicity purposes. Alternates will be chosen during the jury process and will be notified by telephone in the event of a cancellation. Acceptance by the selection committee signifies commitment to participate by the artist. NO Booth fees refunds will be made after March 16, 2010. Cancellations after March 16th must be done in writing or by email if provided. Additional questions may be directed to the Chairman of Town Art Show, Sue Hunter at: shunter1@kc.rr.com or call 816.444.4284.We hope this condensed list will assist you in putting your package together. Your submissions must be complete as outlined above and in the application form in order to be considered. For additional and more detailed information on how to apply to the Town Art Show please read below.
- IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
- We DO NOT keep slides/photos on file. You MUST resubmit slides/photos with your application.
- APPLICATION: All applications must be filled out completely and signed.
- CONFIRMATIONS: If you are accepted, additional show information such as, lodging, parking, set-up times, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. You will receive this in your SASE and/or via email upon the acceptance of your submission. Please review this information carefully as it includes important event details.
- EMAIL: If you provide an email address on your application, please note that confirmations/acceptance letters, updates and announcements will be sent to you electronically. So be sure to check your email account regularly. Also, please make sure that you make your letters and any numbers clear in your email address so it is not returned.
- JEWELERS: Please include a step-by-step outline of how you make your jewelry from start to finish, as well as photos illustrating these steps. The Town Art Show has certain guidelines and having this information complete with your submission will allow the jury to make an informed decision. If you make your own beads, cut your stones, etc. be proud and let us know, it might just impress the jurors in your favor.
- JEWELRY and PHOTOGRAPHY: These are very popular categories. If you fall under one of these categories, be sure to send in your application early, as spaces are limited. We recommend that you do so as soon as the brochure is released and in your hands.
- We accept checks, cashiers checks, money orders or cash ONLY! NO CREDIT CARDS.
- Make all checks, money orders and cashiers checks payable to Town Art Show.
- Show fees will be returned to you un-cashed if you are not accepted.
- DEADLINES: In order to avoid being shut out due to show closures please submit early. Application deadline is February 16, 2010. We strongly recommend applying when the brochure is first published.
- PROCESSING TIME: Artists will be notified by March 2, 2010. Please always try to apply as early as possible to make for a smooth process and to avoid late fees.
- CREDITS/REFUNDS: WE DO NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS, however, a credit will be issued for the 2011 Town Art Show if notification is made at least 60 DAYS prior to the Town Art Show. Cancellations must be made in writing (mail, fax or email) and received at our offices as per the dates outlined. Credits do not expire and may be used toward booth fee payment. Credits for Town Art Show can only be used for Town Art Shows.
- CANCELLATIONS: You are responsible for FULL PAYMENT of show fee if cancellation is made for any reason less than 60 days prior to event for the Town Art Show. We understand that problems arise and everyone cancels for reasons beyond their control. However, please understand there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule.
- WEATHER: The Town Art Show is held outdoors and goes on rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control. Please check our website or contact the office for updates on cancellations resulting from severe weather such as, tornados, flooding, etc. Please note, we will not cancel a show unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all. If it looks like it is going to rain, unfortunately, we will not call a show prior to the event. It will be at the show coordinators discretion on site at the time.
- CAREFULLY READ the rules & regulations before submitting.
- We make every attempt to review all information contained within the pages of this website and at the time of posting all information is believed to be accurate and complete. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. If we find one to have been made, we will immediately fix as needed. Management has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary (i.e. show venue, parking locations, additional city licenses fees policies, etc.). Any changes will be disclosed to parties involved as soon as they become available to us. We will make every reasonable attempt via, mail, e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties.
- Thank you for adhering to all of our policies. They are in place to ensure a smooth process for all. If you have any further questions please contact our offices.
- If you have any questions, please call Sue Hunter at shunter1@kc.rr.com or via phone at 816.444.4284.