PROSPECTUS 2010
 

SPECIAL NOTICE
For as long as possible, the 2.75% credit card fee that the artist pay on sales will be removed. Hopefully this will help artists with expenses in an unpredictable economy.

Village Art in the Park is the longest continually running art show in the Northwest. It runs all weekends from May through the middle of October.

Participation is open to amateur and professional artists. Village Art in the Park welcomes submissions in all brush media, hand thrown and hand built pottery, metal work, jewelry, wood, glass, fiber, printmaking, photography, sketching and portrait work. All elements of art submitted and displayed for sale must be original to the artist in concept, design and execution, and should demonstrate the artist’s creativity and workmanship. For the purposes of this show, no nude figure art will be permitted.

The work of all applicants to this show—new, as well as those who have participated before—will be juried each year. All applicants are asked to send three photos of their work which are representative of the art intended to be displayed and sold, and one photo of their display with the application, along with a jury fee of $15. Please complete an information sheet if you haven’t in the past. Any information that could be used for promotion would be beneficial to you and Art in the Park. The Village Art in the Park Board of Directors reserves the right to accept or reject all applications. A letter of acceptance or rejection will be returned to the artist as soon as possible.

To keep the show looking fresh and interesting to the buying public, Village Art in the Park will expect returning artists to come back to the park each successive season with a NOTICABLE amount of new art.

Prints and note cards of original work may be displayed and sold. Spinner racks are permitted, but all display racks of any kind must be used within the confines of the assigned space, and may not extend into the walkways in any manner. All signage must also be confined to the interior of the booth, and must be professional in appearance. Signage is required that includes artist name and an easily identifiable media {product) definition. Artists are encouraged to work at their art while exhibiting at the show.

Artists need to show a minimum of two days in any week they choose to participate. Show hours are from 9a.m. to 6p.m. The artists must be present during hours of operation. In the event of an emergency, such as a temporary illness, the booth must be covered by a knowledgeable adult. The show Director will assign all display locations using a lottery system. Each artist will be assigned a 10’x10’ or 10’x20’ space.

Art in the Park retains a 20% commission from cash sales, and a 2.75% commission from credit card sales, including tax. Artist payments will be made by mail during the following week. Artists also pay a $25 exhibitor fee per weekend which includes security and advertising. This amount is automatically deducted weekly. A 1099 form will be sent to all artists for income tax reporting.

In the event of policy violation, the Director, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, reserves the right to make a determination and take immediate action. Village Art in the Park also reserves the right to restrict or remove any exhibit or artist considered unsuitable or objectionable.

Plagiarized or misrepresented art constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal from the show. Quality control will be monitored.

Village Art in the Park is a non-profit organization. The commission collected on the sale of your art is used to provide scholarship funds for students pursuing a higher education in the arts, and periodic support for community projects of an artistic nature.

Updated: 02/05/2010