Application

Link to application: PDF

28th Annual Art Festival at Thornebrook
2012 Application

Friday, October 12, 2012 - 5 to 9pm     
Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 2012 - 10 to 5pm

Name________________________________________________________________________   Address_______________________________________________________________________  City/State/Zip_______________________________________Date________________________                   
Phone (day)_______________________      Phone (evening)______________________________
Phone number to be reached during the show__________________________________________
FL sales tax ID # or Social Security #_________________________________________________
Vehicle (model & color)___________________Tag #_______________State_________________
Email____________________________________Website_______________________________

How many will attend the Artist Awards and Reception Saturday at 5pm:_______________________

Please circle your medium
Painting Type_______________ -  Photography  -  Fiber/Textiles  -  Wood  -  Graphics/drawing - 
Sculpture -  Glass  -  Mixed Media -  Ceramics  -  Jewelry  - Metal Other_________________________________________________________________________ 

Brief description of your work. Include technique and materials
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Special needs:

Electric

Help with unloading

Do NOT want to be near band

OK to be near band

Booth close for unloading

Other

If not accepted please place me on the waiting list ________________________________________

Space size request ___12'x5 covered $150. ___   10'x10' uncovered, tent required $185.

Gainesville Fine Art Association members (discounted)___ 12x5 $135. ___10x10 $160.

You may join GFAA:
by completing an application at www.gainesvillefinearts.com
or mail with check to: GFAA Treasurer, P.O. Box 357007, Gainesville, FL 32653

I understand acceptance is a commitment to show, and no resale or transfer of space or sharing of space is allowed.  The undersigned hereby releases and forever discharges the Thornebrook  Village and cooperating parties from all manner of actions, suits, sums of money, damages, controversies, claims, and demands from any loss or damage to the undersigned property. I agree to be present for the duration of the show and to remain until closing on Sunday.  I will abide by the rules and regulations of the show.  All decisions of the jury and show committee are final.  The Festival reserves the right to make final interpretations of the rules.

Signature:_____________________________________________________________________

Be sure you have included all the following in your application package:

  Completed and signed application
  Application fee $20.00, checks payable to GFAA
Space fee to be sent upon acceptance no later than July 15, 2012
  CD with name and four (4) labeled images including one of booth.
Image size:
800 pixels on longest side
300 DPI Resolution
File size no more that 2MB and no less than 300KB
CD's can be sent by mail or emailed to showdirector@thornebrookart.org
  Self-addressed stamped business envelope
CD's will not be returned 

Application must be postmarked by May 30, 2012.   No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

Applications made be completed online at: www.thornebrookart.org  or

GFAA members on the GFAA website: www.gainesvillefinearts.com 

For further information or mailing of applications:
Art Festival at Thornebrook:
Lytha Nicholson, Director       
369 SW Ada Court, Ft. White, FL   32038 
showdirector@thornebrookart.org
(352) 474-1711

Application Information  

Application Deadline:  Application must be postmarked by May 30, 2012.  No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.  Notification of acceptance will be mailed by June 30, 2012.  

Digital Submission:  CD with art files.jpg format.  File size no more than 2MB & no less than 300KB at a resolution of 120 DPI., RGB mode. Entries should contain artist name with 4 with images one being a booth view.  Please verify that all images are virus free. 

Ineligible Entries:  Country crafts, works which are mass produced or manufactured, made from commercial molds, kits or patterns, commercial displays, taxidermy, crocheting, knitting, velvet painting, manufactured or kit jewelry, candles, ceramics from commercial molds, and art supplies. Buy/sell or imports will not be tolerated. 

Jury Process:  The jury is made up of qualified local artists, art educators and gallery owners evaluating images for quality and originality and technical expertise. 

Check-in and set-up:  Artists must check-in with a photo ID before setting up. Check-in process begins on Friday, October 12 at 12pm.  Artists accepted into the show are responsible for their own set-up, assistance will be available.  There are limited electrical outlets available.

Friday night will be Opening night with exciting music.
It is required that all booths be set up and open by 4:30

Parking:  After unloading please move your vehicle to designated area for artists. Parking ID must be posted on dashboard. Vehicles improperly parked will be towed.  

Taxes:  Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting Florida Sales Tax and reporting it directly to the Florida Department of Revenue.  You can register for a sales tax ID# at myflorida.com - you must have your sales tax number with you at the show. Alachua county sales tax is 6%. 

Security:  Overnight security provided. Displays and work are left at your own risk. Artwork and belongings must be contained within your space. 

Pets:  No pets will be allowed in the show area. 

Contact Information: 

Lytha Nicholson, Director
369 SW Ada Court,  Ft White, FL 32038
showdirector@thornebrookart.org  
352-474-1711