2010 Calendar

Thursday, June 17th
  • 7:30pm
    Artist Setup
Friday, June 18th
  • 7:30am – 10:00am
    Artist Setup
  • 1:00pm — 8pm
    Show Hours
Saturday, June 19th
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
    Show Hours
Sunday, June 20th
  • 11:00am - 5:00pm
    Show Hours

Rules

  • Space Size & Fees
    • Artist Booths need to be white 10 x 10 but will measure 12 x 12 on the chalk line.
      Main Street Booths will measure 17 x 12
    • The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland will be on hand to sell water and lemonade
    • We will have a food court at the Show!
    • Our Show is an outdoor show and is held rain or shine.
    • There is plenty of free and easy parking and access for Artist set up, take down, and Show Visitors
    • Each Booth space will range from $250 – $300
    • Corner Booth space is available for an additional $50
      • Corner Booths are assigned first come first served as per the date application is received
  • Eligible Media
    • All work submitted and exhibited must be the “original work” of the Artist and produced only by the exhibiting Artist
    • Signed, limited edition reproductions shall be allowed, but no photocopies.
    • Reproductions must occupy less than one third of the total display area.
    • No items will be accepted which are deemed “inappropriate” by the show committee.
    • Acceptable mediums:
      • Ceramics, drawing / pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal works, mixed media, painting, Ink, print making, photography, sculpture, Giclee printings and wood
  • Artist Attendance
    • 120+ Artists will exhibit / sell at this juried Fine Art Show
    • The Artist whose work has been accepted must be present for the duration of the show
    • Set up will take place Thursday, June 17, 2010 starting at 7:30 p.m. and must be completed by Friday, June 18th by 9:30 a.m.
    • Take down will commence AFTER 6:00 p.m. Sunday 20th and must be completed by 9:00 p.m. with your booth space free of trash and debris.
  • Artist Awards
    • We’ve awarded over $2,200 in prize money in the past to the Artists
    • The Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland is the benefactor for the Show and they are the recipients of the booth fees that you pay!
    • Awards will be given to “Best” of both 2-D and 3-D categories.
    • The Town Center Plaza “Best Display” award will be offered in 2010 as well.
  • Security
    • Each Artist exhibits at his or her own risk (on-premises security will be provided through the night)
    • Neither the show Committee nor the Town Center Plaza is responsible for theft, loss or damage of or to any Artist’s work.
  • Jury Procedure
    • Four 35mm color slides per category are required, labeled with artist name, media size and top clearly indicated. Digital images are acceptable and can be sent to shunter1@kc.rr.com.
    • A slide of the booth set-up is also required
      • Slides must be inserted into a vinyl slide strip holder
      • Digital images in place of slides are acceptable
  • Slides/Digital Images and applications must be accompanied by a # 10 legal sized envelope, self-addressed, with correct postage for the return of slides
  • You must pay a nonrefundable processing fee of $30 (either check or money order) per category.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Selection Process
    • Applications are due no later than March 1, 2010.
    • Artists will be notified of acceptance by April 1, 2010 and all booth fees will be deposited upon notification.
      • There will be a $30 fee for all returned checks. NSF checks must be made good by money order only.
    • Booth fees for artists not accepted will be returned at the time of notification
    • Slides of accepted artists may be used for publicity purposes and will be returned during the show.
    • Alternates will be chosen during the selection 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 refunds will be made after April 15, 2010
    • Final Confirmation of Acceptance and full information packets will be sent out April 2010.
  • Other Information
    • No-pets, gas generators, or music please!
    • Artists are NOT obligated to donate door prizes or raffle items
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