2010 CALL FOR ENTRIES:
Applications are available online at www.zapp.org.
OR you can print the pdf file: chastainparkartsfestival.paperapplication.pdf
REQUIREMENTS: 5 images including booth shot + $25 jury fee
IMPORTANT DATES:
Thurs., Tuesday, November 3, 2010: Festival Preview Party (invitation only)
Fri., November 5, 2010: NON Artist Set-Up 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fri., November 5, 2010: Artist Set-Up 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat., November 6: 8:00 a.m. till 9:30 a.m. - Last minute set-up
Sat., - Sun., November 6 -7, 2010: Chastain Park Arts Festival
Fees and Booth Information:
Booth fees will be paid upon acceptance. All booth fees are due in full by July 31, 2010.
10'x12': $150
10'x20': $300 (as available)
Corner Upgrade: $50 (as available)
JURY DETAILS:
Categories: The Chastain Park Arts Festival has the right to re-categorize an artist's submission.
- 2-D Mixed Media: Includes collage and handmade paper: incorporates more than one type of material and has relief depth of less than 1/8 inch.
- 3-D Mixed Media & Sculpture: Orginal, non-functional, free standing work of any material.
- Ceramics: Orginal shaped and fired clay (including earthware, porcelain, stonewate and teracotta).
- Digital Art: Orginial, two-dimensional works utilizing computer technology to craft or manipulate visual images.
- Fiber: Works created from fibers including baskety, weaving, papermaking and fine wearables. No factory-produced wearables are permitted.
- Glass: An object made of glass (including blown glass and stained glass).
- Jewlery: All jewelry, whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber,paper, plastic or other materials must be entered in this category. No commercial cast, molds or production studio work is allowed.
- Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal are accepted in this category. Jewelry incorporating metal must apply in the jewelry category.
- Painting: The use of oil, acylics, pastels, watercolors and tempera on canvas or board.
- Photography: Prints or transparencies must be from orginal negatives.
- Wood: Orginal works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine worked, turned or carved are accepted in the wood category.
ONE APPLICATION PER CATEGORY PLEASE. Artists may submit more than one application in separate categories. Any artist selling jewelry must be juried into the jewelry category.
JURY PROCESS:
There will be two jurying panels - one 2D and one 3D. Each artists' images will be viewed individually, and then all five images will be viewed on a single screen. Jurors are briefed to consider, quality, techincal ability and booth display. The top scorers in each category are invited to participate in the show. The decision of the jurors is final.
WAIT LIST:
A wait list will be maintained. Wait list artists can be accepted up to and on the day of the show. Wait lists artists will be notified by phone when a booth becomes available.
JURY PANEL:
A diversity of backgrounds and skills are sought, including working artists, educators, fine art and craft gallery owners and museum directors/curators. A new panel of jurors is selected each year to allow for a fresh perspective.
FESTIVAL POLICIES:
Rules for Participation:
- The Chastain Park Arts Festival is a selective fine arts event. The Festival commitee reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with the quality and cohesiveness of submitted slides. Artists that do not comply with the Festival rules and regulations may be asked to leave immediately and will not be eligible for refund.
- All work must be original and handcrafted. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist(s). No work that has been made with commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans or prefabricated pieces is allowed. The work sold in the Market must be of the same nature and quality as the images submitted for jurying. The Festival management reserves the right to request the removal of any work that differs from images submitted and accepted, as well as any inappropriate work or display.
- Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Orginial art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's wall space. All artwork on walls must be framed (if appropriate). Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork displayed must be for sale.
- Artists may show work only in categories approved by the Jury. All work exhibited must be of the quality and type that is shown in images juried.
- Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the Festival. No commercial agents, dealers or salespeople may operate the artist's booth.
- If the work is collaborative, each collaborator must be present. Collaborations/ partnerships are permitted, however all artists must be listed. If you operate a multi-artist studio, you must be represent this to the Festival and the public. Commercial studios involved in volume production will not be considered for inclusion in the show. Artist may not display or sell work by apprentices or employees.
- Artist are responsible for collecting and paying the applicable Atlanta Sales tax (8%) to the Georgia Department of Revenue.
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- The undersigned does hereby and forever discharge the Chastain Park Arts Festival, Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and all sponsors and volunteers, of and from all manner of action, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity from any loss or damage to the undersigned's property while same is being loaded unloaded, shown or judged or other assistance rendered by AFFPS, it's staff or it's volunteers at the 2009 Chastain Park Arts Festival. The undersigned has read the entire application and all the regulations and agrees to abide by them. I hereby consent to the enforcement of Chastain Park Arts Festival rules as printed in this application and other FAFO materials.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations must be made in written form and submitted by mail or email. Emails can be sent to the coordinator at artist@chastainartsfestival.com . A staff member will contact you via phone number listed on your application to verify your cancellation. If your cancellation is made before August 31, 2010, your booth fee (less a $5 adminsitrative fee) will be refunded in approximately 3 weeks from the date of cancellation. Artists who cancel after August 31, 2010 (including the day of the show) will NOT be eligible for refund.
NO SHOW POLICY:
Artists who have not checked-in and/or called the Festival Emergency number(number will be available in confirmation materials) by 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6th will be considered a "no-show." No Show artists will not be eligible for refunds and assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait list artist.
RAIN DATE:
There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather.
BOOTH SPACES:
Assigned booth spaces are 10' deep and 12' wide. Double booths are also available, space permitting. All work exhibited must be confined within the assigned space(s). Artists are responsible for providing their own means displaying their work. All artists must weight down their tents.
LOAD IN AND LOAD OUT:
Artists will be able to unload near their booth during set-up and tear down. Artists can load-in only during their designated time and must check-in with a photo ID. The lane of traffic in Chastain Park is wide enough for only one lane of vehicles. Therefore, we depend upon artist's cooperation to keep traffic moving at a pace that will allow everyone equal time to set-up. We ask that upon arrival at your booth location you unpack, then move your vehicle before you start set-up. Artists will be responsible for hand carting in additional merchandise after this time.
SPACE REQUEST:
We will do our best to honor any space request submitted in writing on the application.
PARKING:
Parking is available on site. Specific directions will be given with your check in package.
SECURITY:
Overnight security will be provided and will patrol the Festival area on Friday and Saturday nights. Please keep in mind that security is limited so we request that you take precautions and remove all valuable items. The Chastain Park Arts Festival is not responsible for any loss, theft, or damage.
HOSPITALITY TENT:
A Hospitality tent on site will provide refreshments throughout the show for Artists. A second, indoor Hospitality Suite will be available at the Chastain Park Arts Center.
Perks and something a litte extra:
Volunteer booth sitters
Catered award dinner on Saturday evening
24 hour security by Atlanta Police Dept.
Artist swag bag
Festival T-shirts
Handcrafted name tag
