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2012 Prospectus

• 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 artists’ creativity and workmanship. For the purposes of this show, no nude figure art will be permitted.
• The work of all applicants to this show-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 displayed and sold, and one photo of their display with the application, along with a jury fee of $15 Applicants are also asked to return an information sheet, biographical statement, photo of the artist and website address.
• 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.
• ALL canopies are required to be fire resistant materials. No exceptions.
• To keep the show fresh and maintain the interest of the buying public, Village Art in the Park will expect returning artists to come back each year with a NOTICEABLE amount of new art.
• CLEARLY VISIBLE signage is REQUIRED that includes artist name, an easily identifiable (product) media definition, and must be at least 144sq. in. in size. All signage must be confined to the inside of the booth and must have a professional appearance. A $25.00 fee per day will be assessed to those that don’t have proper signage.
• Prints and note cards of original work may be sold. Spinner racks are permitted but must be confined to the interior of the booth.
• Artist need to show a minimum of two days in any week they choose to participate. Show hours are from 9am to 6pm. 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, including tax. Artist payments will be made by mail during the week following showing. A 1099 form will be sent to all artists for income tax reporting purposes. Artists pay a $25.00 exhibitors fee per weekend which includes advertising and security.
• In the event of a 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 an 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 applicants pursuing a higher education in the arts, and support for many various community projects.