In order
to maintain the integrity of the show, Helen Day Art Center enforces the
guidelines that follow.
1. Application Process: All artist applications must be
accompanied by:
- 5
images in slide format, CD, hard copy, or submitted electronically of the kind
of work you would display at The New Taste of Stowe Arts Festival.
- The
application form must be utilized (and is available at www.helenday.com, click
on The New Taste of Stowe Arts Festival).
- Applications
will be considered on a rolling basis until all booths are filled. Mail to: Helen Day Art Center, PO Box
411, School Street, Stowe, VT 05672.
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If you
would like your art work to be included in publicity or on the website, please
submit high resolution digital images. Photos for print ads need to have much higher resolution than photos for
the web: 300 pixels per inch is good, with picture sizes of 4”x 6” or bigger. If your camera or scanner gives you a
choice, set it to the highest jpg quality possible.
2. Jury Process: Artist’s applications will be juried anonymously, which
means the jurors will not know the artist’s identity. The decision of the jury panel will be final. Jury information will not be available
by telephone or email prior to the mailing of the jury’s decision. This exhibition of visual fine arts is
open to fine artists in all mediums.
3. Acceptance and cancellation policy: Accepted Artists will receive an
Artist Participation Form. If
received by Friday, June 6th, an early bird fee of $200 must accompany the
return of the Artist Participation form. After June 6th, exhibit fees are $250 per booth. All participation forms and fees must be returned no later
than Friday, June 20th. As we anticipate having more applicants than spaces available we will
not be able to hold your space after this time. Refunds
will be issued if you cancel your participation 30 days prior to the event.
4. Attendance: Artist or agent of the artist must be in attendance with the artwork on
all three days of the show. This agreement may not be re-assigned by the
artist.
- Friday,
July 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday,
July 26 from 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday,
July 27 from 10 AM to 5 PM
5. Set Up Time:
- Thursday,
July 24 from 12 PM – 7 PM
- Friday,
July 25 from 7 AM – 9:30 AM
All exhibits must be set up by 9:30 AM on Friday. Please
respect these set up times. Set up prior to 12 pm on Thurs. July 24th and prior to 7 am on
Fri. July 25th will not be permitted.
6. Tear Down Time:
For your convenience, you will be able to drive a
vehicle close to your tent site for set up and tear down.
7. ADMISSION: Artist I.D. passes will be provided for the
artist/exhibitor and one (1) assistant/helper. Additional booth personnel or
family/friends will be required to pay the public admission fee of $8 per
adult. Discount coupons for $1 off the price of admission will be provided to
all the artists. Two-day admission
tickets are available for $10 ($9 with discount coupon). One coupon per
person. Youth tickets (13-17) are
$2. Children under 12 are free.
8. DISPLAY UNIT: Helen Day
Artists will be in a select space under a large white Camelot tent. Each space measures 10' x 10’ and rents
for $250 ($200 if received by May 23rd). Artists may rent two or more
adjoining spaces. Displays must be freestanding. 400 watts of electricity is provided for every ten feet of
booth space. If you wish to
purchase extra power at $50 for an additional 400 watts, you must indicate this
on the Artist Participation Form.
Electrical Requirements: We recommend using “Natural
Spectrum”, A-19 Standard Frost bulb, 60 watts for optimum art display lighting.
One chair will be provided per booth if requested. Artist's display, including bins, table and chairs, may not
extend out farther than ten (10') feet from the back of the contracted exhibit
space, and this space arrangement will be strictly enforced.
9. DISCOUNTS: New exhibitors with The New Taste of
Stowe Arts Festival (formerly For Arts Sake) will get a $25 discount on the
first show they do with us. In
addition, if you refer an exhibitor who is accepted to the show, we will reward
your support with a $25 finder’s fee. This referral must be indicated on the new exhibitor’s application.
10. SALES: Artist is responsible for all sales
transactions. Remember to charge the 6% Vermont sales tax. No commission is
taken by Helen Day Art Center.
11. SECURITY: We will provide overnight security
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Neither The New Taste of Stowe Arts Festival nor Helen Day Art Center
will be responsible for, or guarantee to the artist, the safety of the goods
against fire, accident, theft, loss or injury whatsoever.
12. PUBLICITY: While HDAC will be advertising this event, the artist is
permitted and encouraged to promote the festival and his/her participation in
his/her local area(s) and to his/her own mailing lists. Please send us a copy of any local
publicity that you see. Local clippings can be sent to, Attn: Deborah Tobey,
Helen Day Art Center, PO Box 411, School Street, Stowe, VT 05672, or faxed
to 802-253-2703. We appreciate your cooperation on this.
13. NOTECARDS: Artists are allowed to sell notecards at The New Taste of
Stowe Arts Festival under these conditions:
- The
notecards must not exceed 25% of the total amount of artwork on display in your
booth.
- No
freestanding card racks are acceptable.
- Notecards
must NOT be commercially manufactured.
- Notecards
must be either hand made or a reproduction of your artwork.
14. AMENITIES: There will be an Artist Reception held on Saturday, July 26th immediately following the close of the event (approximately 5:15pm). The
reception will be held on-site in the Culinary Tent. Artists and their guests
are encouraged to attend.
In addition to the artist reception, we will also
provide artists with a continental breakfast on Friday, July 25th.
Free camping without hookups is available.
