Show rules are detailed
on this page only.
Artist Application
deadline extended to 1/14/2012!
To apply for the 2012
Suncoast Arts Fest, please click on the "2012 Artist Appl" button below and
print the application. Your application, checks and images need to be sent
to Suncoast Arts Fest to apply.
What:
Suncoast Arts Fest
Where:
At The Shops at Wiregrass
28211 Paseo Drive
Wesley Chapel, Fl. 33543
When: (2012)
Jan. 21st from 10am-6pm
and Jan. 22nd from 11am-5pm
Why:
The Suncoast Arts Fest
benefits "Arts for Kids!"
Important Dates for 2012 Show
Application deadlines:
Oct 31, 2012 - Early ($165)
Dec 10, 2012 - Regular ($195)
Artist application deadline extended
to 1/14/2012!
Application acceptance given via e-mail within 3 weeks after deadline!
Jan 20, 2012 - Friday eve. artists check-in 10:30pm-midnight
Jan 21, 2012 - Sat. 4a.m. check-in, setup. Setup must be completed by 9:30a.m.
Jan 21, 2012 - Event - 10a.m.-6p.m.
Jan 22, 2012 - Event - 11a.m.-5p.m.
2012 Artist Awards
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Best of Show
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$2000
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Award of Excellence
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$1000
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Awards of Distinction
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(2)
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$500
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Awards of Merit
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(4)
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$250
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Emerging Artist
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$50
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Artist Booth Presentation Award (1)
$50
Suncoast Arts Fest (SAF) Rules
SAF is a family oriented cultural event. Artwork exhibited must be
appropriate for viewers of all ages. The SAF committee has the sole
exclusive and final authority to determine if any work is not acceptable for
display.
To maintain the integrity of the show as a fine art and fine craft show, all
works must be original, executed by the applying artist, created by hand and
not mass produced. "Buy/Sell" or embellishments on commercial items is
absolutely prohibited. This will be strictly enforced in 2011.
Each artist is required to provide a standard white 10'x10' artist's tent.
Spaces of approximately 12'x12' will be provided for each tent. All spaces
are on streets and tents must be secured by weights only as wind can be an
issue - no tent stakes are allowed. Tent canopies may extend out, but
presented artwork must be within or hanging from the tent.
There will be a late Friday evening and early Saturday morning check-in and
set up.
Check in and Set-Up Hours: (Security on Friday and Saturday
evenings!)
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Friday, 1/20/12 starts at 10:30pm - midnight
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Saturday, 1/21/12: starts at 4am
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Saturday, 1/21/12: all artists must be set up by 9:30am
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It will be necessary to present a photo I.D. to receive an artist packet and
booth assignment. There is street lighting during set up.
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Electric is available at no charge. Please indicate on application below if needed.
Artists must have own cords and lights and must request electric.
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Artists must exhibit and be present during the entire show,(10a.m.-6p.m. on
Saturday and 11a.m.-5p.m. on Sunday.) Art work exhibited must be consistent
with art presented in the application.
Sales agents, representatives
and proxies will not be permitted.
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Florida sales tax must be collected on all sales made during the show.
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Out of respect to fellow exhibitors, each artist must secure his/her booth
to withstand all weather conditions and large crowds. Please have tent
weights for the wind.
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No artist may infringe on another's space; nor can they block the
designated entrances to Wiregrass shops..
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Every effort will be made to allow the artists to drive up to their space to
load/unload. However, be prepared to dolly your display to your space.
Artist parking will be located
in lots convenient to the booth but not at each booth space.
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Show closes at 5pm on Sunday, Jan 22nd, 2012. However, Shops at Wiregrass
prohibits vehicles from entering show area until 6pm when mall closes.
Dollying out after 5pm is permitted.
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There will be a designated area for travel trailers to park in the outer
parking lot.
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Please understand planning takes time and your accepted application is a
commitment to participate in the Suncoast Arts Fest. Once accepted,
we expect you to honor your
contract. Otherwise, we are in a bind once programs and press releases have
been printed and distributed. Our success depends on you, just as your
success depends on
festivals. We are committed to your success and we appreciate the same regard
from you.
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Please be sensitive to providing a wide range of price points to the show
patrons.
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All bin work must be matted, and all displayed work must be matted and framed or
otherwise appropriately finished. We are trying to create an outdoor
museum/gallery environment.
Required Images
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Each artist must submit 4 Jpeg images on a CD
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#1-#3 of artwork representative of the work that will be exhibited in the
show
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#4 is the booth display
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Jpeg files must be completely labeled:
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be on a CD labeled with artist's name & category
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be titled with artist's name and #1-#4 Last name, first name #
(i.e. - janedoe#1.jpg)
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CDs must be secure to prevent damage. Please send in plastic case to prevent
damage in mail.
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CD's will not be returned unless accompanied by a proper size SASE.
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PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS AND SLIDES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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Slides should be converted to a digital media format.
For the convenience of the artists,
there will be several rounds of jurying.
Application deadlines:
Oct 31, 2011 - Early ($165)
Dec 10, 2011 - Regular ($195)
Please check your e-mail. all acceptances will be via e-mail
communication 3 weeks after the application deadline.
Reproduction
Policy
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Definition of a reproduction = a copy or multiple images of an original
artwork which you created. While we understand that "Repros" are the
bread and butter of your sales,
This rule will be strictly enforced.
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ALL REPRODUCTIONS MUST BE LABELED ON THE FRONT OF THE IMAGE AS A "REPRODUCTION".
YOU MAY NOT DECEPTIVELY PASS OFF A REPRODUCTION AS AN ORIGINAL WORK.
Application
Checklist
Make sure to include:
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Completed, signed application
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4 required images
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2 checks, one for jury fee of $35 and one for booth fee of
$165 (early) or $195
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Optional - appropriate sized SASE for return of CD
Click on button on right for application:
Contact
Info
Web:
http://www.suncoastartsfest.com/contact.htm
email:
info@suncoastartsfest.com
Phone: (727) 534-3445 or
(727)247-6182
Fax: (866) 250-6155
Suncoast Arts Fest; P.O.
Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656
