1. All media*, all categories.*
2. All works must be original art created by the exhibiting artist.
3. Applications must be accompanied by 4 images. IMAGES ARE JURIED BY A PANEL OF JUDGES MADE UP OF EXPERTS IN VARIOUS ART FIELDS. DECISIONS OF THE JUDGES ARE FINAL. Be sure your name and media are on each piece.
4. Photo offset, letterpress and gravure reproductions of original artwork are permitted if signed and numbered by the artist and in limited quantities.
5. For photographers: prints made from your original negative must be processed by you or under supervision with concern for museum quality.
6. All entries must be available for sale.
7. Only one artist per space.
8. Hung work must be framed appropriately. Unframed work must be in a portfolio.
9. Exhibitors must provide their own means of display within each 12 x 12 space.
10. To be eligible for awards, artist must exhibit during the entire festival. Prize money will be distributed after the show closes on Sunday. Festival hours are: Saturday and Sunday 10a.m. To 4p.m. Ribbons or awards from other shows may not be displayed. Artists may not tear down before 4:00p.m. Sunday. Any artist tearing down early will not be invited back.
11. Each artist will be responsible for collecting Florida sales tax on sales made during the festival, which must be submitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
12. The festival reserves the right to remove works or displays considered objectionable and will do so without refund to the exhibitor.
13. Your application is considered a commitment to show your work if you are accepted. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE FOR CANCELLATION BY THE ARTIST.
14. No refund will be made for inclement weather or other acts of God over which the sponsors have no control, and the risk of loss from such an event shall be borne by the exhibitor. This is an outdoor show - held on a paved surface.
15. No rain date.
16. Registration deadline: Spring Show: FEBRUARY 1, 2025
17. Set-up will be: SPRING SHOW: Friday March 28, 2025 AFTER 5:00P.M. Please do not show up at West Dearborn Street prior to that time. Direction and help will be available for unloading. All vehicles including motor homes must then quickly be moved to a nearby designated parking area to allow for expediting the unloading process.
18. For public safety For public safety and the protection of all artists’ artwork, tent and booth structures must be heavy duty and of a professional show quality. After-hours, tents should be completely enclosed for security. Proper tent weights are required by every participating artist. Only one artist’s work per space. Artist must keep their space clean and orderly at all times.
19. Please remember, automobiles will not be permitted to enter the area where the artists booths are erected.
20. SECURITY WILL BE PROVIDED during off hours.
*These are not eligible: shellcraft, velvet paintings, decoupage, art supplies, frames, manufactured or kit jewelry, ceramics from commercial molds, commercial displays, crocheting, knitting, candles, unmounted stones or rocks, coins, china painting and decorated eggs.
