PDF and Word application forms are available here. Please contact Alan Noel at alanvn@prodigy.net if you have any questions.
MS Word Application Form
PDF Application Form
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Your application should be submitted by July 1, 2009 with photos of three works. Photos may be submitted in JPEG format on a CD, maximum image size 3.0MB, or as a photo or plain paper printed image, minimum size 4 X 6, maximum 8.5 X 11.
Application fee is $10. Application fee and photos are waived for 2008 participants but the Form is required to be submitted. Booth location assignments will be based on the following: Past participants will be given preference subject to availability of the preferred size and on a first come, first served basis.
This is a juried show in the sense that we seek to include fine art, jewelry and craft, and exclude resellers and skilled crafts lacking artistic expression or originality. We also will limit the number of artists in each medium or genre. We also jury for suitability for a family-friendly show at a church venue by reserving the right to exclude material of a violent, offensive or sexually explicit nature.
Notice of acceptance will be sent by email or phone.
ABOUT THE SHOW: (for artists)
Tired of shows outside in the heat or wind, or maybe hit by a rain or hail storm? Many of our past participants have enjoyed our indoor venue immensely. We have use of a very nice event hall in a modern building with excellent restrooms and parking. And don't forget the A/C.
For this, our sixth year, we will again have live music and dance performances in our beautiful garden area, which will be set up with tables with umbrellas. For our patrons, Paciugo Gelato will be selling treats in the garden, and Angelo's Italian Grill or another local restaurant will be selling lunch items inside. We traditionally offer a free lunch to artists on Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), as well as coffee and donuts/bagels for breakfast Saturday morning. Our volunteer staff is very helpful and can watch your booth for brief breaks and for lunch (no sales will be transacted by our staff).
SPACE RENTAL FEES AND PROCEDURES:
Artists are offered a space for rent for the show. In addition to the rental fee, we ask that each artist donate a piece to the Silent Auction, value between $35 and $50. We DO NOT charge a percentage of sales. We have approximately 37 spaces of various dimensions available inside. Because we are indoors, we have only a handful of 10 X 10 spaces and they go fast. Many artists, both experienced and first-time showers, have done well in our smaller and hallway spaces. We will be happy to give you a tour of the building and show you where the various spaces are located. Click here for a brochure from 2008.
In the main hall on the first floor, full size spaces (10 X 10) are $285. Mid-sized spaces (10 X 6.5, 8 X 8, 9 X 7) are $215 and $210. A limited number of smaller and/or hallway spaces are available downstairs for $110 to $150. Upstairs we offer two 10 X 10 spaces for $275, three 12 X 8 spaces for $265, two 8 X 8 spaces for $200 and several smaller spaces for $85 to $140. If demand warrants, we may offer some outdoor tent spaces for $140. You must supply your own tent (please supply a photo of your tent/booth with your application). For all booths we can provide a table and chairs, but you will need to provide your own method of display. Electricity can be made available to all locations. Click on the link above for an application.
If your application is accepted, a contract and release of liability will be sent to you by email or fax. You will need to return the completed forms with full payment by August 3rd. Artists will be assigned spaces on a first-come-first-served basis and according to size availability. Prior year participants may be offered a chance to select a space once payment is received.
Artists may begin setup on Friday morning, August 28th and will be expected to finish setup by 6:45pm on the 28th, as we will be having our VIP Preview Party for artists and sponsors that evening. More details to follow but we usually have the preview at the site from 7:00pm to 8:00pm then go to a nearby restaurant or winery for complimentary food and beverages.
Artist benefits:
Complimentary Friday VIP Party
Complimentary breakfast and lunch on Saturday
50 promotional postcards
Tables and electricity provided upon request
Great location in the heart of east Dallas' premier neighborhood
