Art Festival Rules
Application Deadline: To be considered for the show, the application must be postmarked by June 30, 2011. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
Application Fee: $20 (non-refundable).
Eligible Entries: This show is for original artwork completed after January 1, 2007. 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.
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 with the artist’s initials and a 1, 2, 3, or 4 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.
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 limited electrical outlets available – we all may have to share for the Preview night. 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, 2011. 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, September 23, 2011 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 6.25%.
Check-in and Set-up: Artists must check-in with aphoto ID before setting up. Check-in begins on Friday, September 23 at 2 pm, and again on Saturday, September 24 at 7 am. You will receive your badge, the official booth/artist ID card at check-in.
Parking: Vehicles may be parked on Thornebrook Village property during set-up and take-down only. There will be designated areas nearby for artist parking off-site for the weekend. We prefer to leave the spaces available in Thornebrook for patrons of the arts. We would like to encourage you to stay open for the Optional Preview, Friday, September 23 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Pets: 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.
