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Exhibiting Art
■ Spaces are assigned based on jury scores. We cannot
guarantee returning artists their previous location
■ Booth spaces will be approximately 12’ wide x 12’ deep
■ Spaces may not be shared unless the artwork is fully collaborative
■ All display materials shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor
■ No booth shall be constructed of materials which may be
dangerous to the public, e.g. exposed nails, sharp corners on
tables, ropes, etc.
■ Artists may not use their vehicles to display their art, nor will
exhibitors allowed to attach their displays to trees or light poles
■ Loud radios, equipment, etc. will not be tolerated
■ Displays must be promptly set up by 9:30 a.m.
■ Early disassembly is not permitted
■ All exhibitors will be responsible for immediately cleaning their
space following the festival
Submission of Slides
■ All participants will be selected from slides submitted
■ One $20 non-refundable jury fee must accompany three 35mm
slides of your work
■ If you work in more than one medium, you must submit
three slides of each category
■ required: slide of your filled display booth. 1 point will be deducted
from jury score for entries without booth slide
■ remember, current and good slides are essential as the jurors will
base their decisions solely on the originality and craftsmanship
represented in your slides
■ Slides will only be returned if accompanied by a SASE
Notification
■ All artists will be notified of the jury’s decision no later than
April 9, 2007
■ Notification and slides will be returned only if a #10 or larger
self-addressed sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed
■ By participating in the Excelsior Arts Festival, the artist denotes
acceptance of the conditions specified in the entry form
■ The South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to
evict any exhibitor who does not comply with the conditions of the Festival
■ Entries not properly submitted may have a delayed notification
Registration, Fees, Deadlines
■ Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2007
■ Late entries may be considered at the discretion of the jurors,
space permitting
■ A $20 fee will be imposed on all returned checks
ONLY OFFICIAL FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO COPIES.
retain this form for future reference
Check In and Parking
■ Artists must CHECK IN Before setting up Friday or Saturday
early check-ins cannot be Accommodated
■ Exhibitors will be assigned a specific check-in time based on
the time they need for unloading and set-up per day
■ We use a drive-thru check in system to expedite the process
■ Drive up, check in, unload as quickly as possible, park your
vehicle behind the Excelsior Mill (340 Water Street) or across the
street at Lyman Park, take the artist’s shuttle bus back to the
Commons and then set up your booth
■ check In times: friday evening: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday morning: Starting at 6:00 a.m.
■ The artists’ shuttle bus will be running Saturday and Sunday from
the driveway entrance of the concession building to the artists
parking areas. There will not be a shuttle bus available Friday evening.
■ No vehicles will be allowed to drive on park grounds
■ No overnight parking
■ All exhibitor vehicles must be registered on the registration form
■ If you have special needs, such as handicapped access,
please let us know so that we may accommodate you
Sales Tax
■ Minnesota state law requires each artist to provide a Minnesota
Sales and use Tax I.D. number. Please provide your number on the
registration form next to your name. It is a requirement to keep an
ST-19 form on file for each exhibitor
■ It is the artist’s responsibility to charge and collect a 6 1/2%
state sales tax
■ This money must be submitted to the State Sales and Excise
Tax Division
■ For further information, call (651) 296-6181 and ask for the
Sales Tax Department
Cancellations
■ Cancellations made after submission of entry and before
May 1, 2007 will receive a 50% refund on booth fees
■ Jury fees are non-refundable
■ After May 1, there will be no refunds
■ If you are unable to attend the Festival, or have any other
questions, contact:
Debbie Hart, Excelsior Arts Festival,
c/o Artworks Art & Frame
345 Water Street
Excelsior, MN 55331
(952) 474-5000 weekdays
Art on the Lake T-Shirt
Each year a new design is selected for our annual T-shirt. The artist whose
design is chosen often receives free media exposure, increased sales, and
free T-shirts to boot! If you’d like your ideas considered for future shirts, you
may submit your design(s) with your application.
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