2015 Art Fair Application

ABOUT THE ART FAIR
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Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9
from noon-6pm each day
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This is our 3 Annual Oak Park Art Fair
This year it’s an outdoor event in the SW
corner of Shepherd Park, near Hamilton Hill
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Be prepared for all types of weather
Keep a copy of your application & guidelines
Remember, Michigan sales tax must be
collected and remitted to the state
Artist accepts the rules listed here, as well as
additional rules of the event
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ELIGIBILITY
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Work must be original and crafted by the
artist. We will not accept vendors of massproduced items
Work must be in the medium and styles
accepted by the jury
Young artists between the ages of 14-17 will
be allowed with a guardian signature and an
adult must be present in the booth during all
art fair hours
TIMELINE
January 2015 - Applications available
June 11 –Application deadline with fee
June 22 –Final acceptance letters will be mailed
July 3 – Printed marketing materials available for
distribution. Promotion at the Oak Park
Independence Day Parade and Fun Day
July 8 – Booth payments due
--also tent rental fee due at this time
August 8-9 Oak Park Summer Fest noon-6pm
Saturday, August 8- Set up from 10am-12 noon
Sunday August 9- Tear Down 6-8 pm
August 17 –City Council Presentation at the Oak
Park City Hall 7:00 pm
Oak Park
Summer Fest
Saturday & Sunday
August 8- 9 2015
ENTRY PROCEDURE
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Application and $10 application fee must be
submitted together by June 11, 2015 to
Art Fair/Oak Park Summer Fest
14300 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park, MI 48237
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2015 Art Fair
Application
Applicants must email 3-6 images of artwork
to be sold at the Oak Park Art Fair and one
image of your booth presentation to
[email protected]
Accepted artists may have their artwork
presented in the printed marketing materials
Booth Fee (and tent rental if applicable) is
due July 8, 2015
OPAACC
Oak Park Arts & Cultural Commission
www.facebook.com/OPAACC
Send payments and application to:
Art Fair/Oak Park Summer Fest
14300 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: 248-691-7404
[email protected]
oakparksummerfest.com
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Address:
City, State
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Cell
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Email
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Business name __________________________________________________________
Website
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Describe your artwork or craft for sale at the Oak Park Summer Fest Art Fair
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Price Range
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I am including my $10 application fee
I was an artist at the 2013 or 2014 Oak Park Art Fair (application fee waived)
I would like to reserve one booth for $80
I would like to reserve a double booth for $140
I will need to rent a tent with secure sides that will be set up for me
SUBMIT 3-6 images reflecting your art for sale
and one image of your booth presentation to:
[email protected]
I understand and agree to all rules of the show, and certify the accuracy of the forgoing
statements. A signed contract is a commitment to attend and participate in the show.
Artist Signature
FEES
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BOOTH REQUIREMENTS
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Signature of parent / legal guardian for artists between the ages of 14-17
Adult Signature _____________________________________ Date __________________
Age of young artist _________
APPLICATION FEE of $10 is DUE WITH APPLICATION by
June 11, 2015
Application fee of $10 is due June 11, 2015
Payment by cashier’s check or personal check
payable to “CITY OF OAK PARK – OPAACC”
No refunds of application fee.
Application fee will be waived for artists who
were juried at the 2013 or 2014 Art Fairs
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Booth fee of $80 is due July 8
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Double booth fee of $140 is due by July 8
10x10 tent with sides to secure artwork is
available for rent through the OPSF for the
price of $170 (one tent). The tent will be set up
and torn down for you.
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Cancellations by July 31 2015 will receive a
refund of booth fee.
10x10 tent should have sides and be tied down
At least one of the artists listed on your
applications must be present during the event
Young artists between the ages of 14-17 must
have a parent or guardian present during all
event hours which are 12-6 pm August 8-9
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Set up 10-noon Saturday, August 8
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Tear down from 6-8 pm Sunday, August 9
Display must remain within designated space
Display must remain open for all fair hours
No sharing of booths unless both/all artists are
represented on single application, included in
images and accepted to the OPSF art Fair
No electricity will be provided
LIABILITY
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No insurance is provided to cover damage or
theft to art work, display, or persons
Your application indicates that you authorize
OPAACC to use your images for promotional
purposes
I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Oak
Park MI Summer Fest, OPAACC – Oak Park Arts
& Cultural Commission, the City of Oak Park,
their agents and employees for damage or
from any cause