Info/Rules

Application Deadline: To be considered for the show,

the application must be postmarked by June 30, 2010.

No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.

Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable).

Eligible Entries: This show is for original artwork

completed after January 1, 2006. Reproductions of such

artwork may constitute no more than 25% of the work

exhibited by the artist. The committee will reserve the

right to prohibit the display of any work it deems inappropriate

for a family show.

Ineligible Entries include: 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 cast from commercial

molds, and art supplies.

Slides: Each applicant must submit three (3) slides that

represent the quality and nature of your work and one

(1) slide of your display. Mark each slide with your name

and an arrow indicating the top of the work. If you would

like us to use one of your slides for publicity or on our

website please mark it #1 and check the permission line

on the application form. Slides of accepted artists will be

returned at the show, all others will be returned in the

SASE provided by the artist with the application.

Digital Submission: CD in 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 be named w/

the artist’s initials and a numerical designation at end

with display image last. Please verify that all submissions

are virus free.

Booth Space: Each artist must indicate which size space

is preferred, and forward the appropriate fee* with the

application. Tents & canopies cannot be used in 12’x5’

space.

GFAA Members Only**

10’x10’ space - $160.00 12’x5’ space - $135.00

All Other Applicants

10’x10’ space - $185.00 12’x5’ space - $150.00

Space fees include all applicable taxes.*Space fees are

non-refundable after acceptance has been mailed.

**GFAA Members receive a discount.

You may join GFAA by downloading an application at

www.gainesvillefinearts.com, filling it out and

mailing it to the GFAA Treasurer, P. O. Box 357007,

Gainesville, FL 32635.

Your artwork and belongings – including chairs – must be

contained within the assigned booth space. Booth spaces

may not be changed without the approval of the show

director. Some spaces may not be level, please be

prepared to deal with this.

The artists accepted into the show are responsible for

their own set-ups. There are no electrical outlets available.

Although there will be a guard on duty, exhibitors

choosing to leave display racks, stands, tables and work

overnight on Friday and Saturday do so at their own risk.

Notification of Acceptance: Notification of the jurors’

decision will be mailed by July 20, 2010. Artists not

accepted in the first round of the jury process, may

indicate on the application their desire to be placed on a

wait list. No refunds will be given for cancellation after

acceptance notice has been mailed.

Exhibitors: All exhibiting artists (collaborative and

otherwise) are required to be present for the duration of

the show (10 am through 5 pm, Sat. and Sun). Dealers,

agents and proxies are not allowed to stand in for the

artists. Optional Preview will be Friday, Oct. 1st 6–9 pm.

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

www.myflorida.com – you must have your sales tax number

with you at the show. Alachua County tax is 6.75%.

Check-in and Set-up: Artists must check-in with a

photo ID before setting up. Check-in begins on Friday,

Oct. 1 at 3 pm, and again on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 6 am.

You will receive your badge, the official booth/artist ID

card and a parking permit at check-in.

Parking: At check-in you will receive a parking permit,

with an assigned parking space. Artist vehicles parked in

another space(other than that assigned) will be towed.

No animals/pets will be allowed in the show area.

This will be strictly enforced. So please plan to

board your pet during the show.