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ORANGE BEACH PARKS AND RECREATION

ORANGE BEACH FESTIVAL OF ART
2012 Exhibitor Art Application
SHOW LOCATION
23689 Canal Road, Orange Beach, Alabama
at the Orange Beach Arts Center and
lovely Waterfront Park overlooking Wolf Bay
SHOW DATES & HOURS
Saturday & Sunday, March 10 & 11 , 2012
10AM - 5PM
DEADLINES and NOTIFICATIONS
Application Deadline is December 1, 2011
Acceptance notifications will be mailed by Dec 15, 2011
Booth fees are due January 1 , 2012
BOOTH SPACES
All spaces are 14’x14’. We will make every effort to meet your needs. Artists must provide their own display booths, racks, tables and should be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather conditions. Exhibitors may set up on Friday, March 9 from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Completed Application
2. Four digital images; three of work, one of booth set up
3. $25 non-refundable jury fee
4. $150 booth fee
Artists are juried by submitted digital images: three images of current work & one of booth display.
2011 Award Winners will be automatically accepted in to the show upon receipt of a completed application and booth fee.
ENTRY FEES
$25 Jury Fee - The Jury Fee is Non-refundable and due at the time of application.
$150 Booth Fee - The Booth fee will be due 15 days after acceptance notifications are mailed. An accepted application is a commitment to show. No refund will be made for cancellation.
Awards Totaling $6000
SHOW STANDARDS
1. An accepted application is a commitment to show. No refund will be made for cancellation.
2. Under no circumstances will stand-in exhibitors be permitted.
3. Artists must exhibit the full hours of the two (2) days of the show.
4. Commercially manufactured items such as ceramics made from commercial molds,
antiques, sand art, or kits are not acceptable. All items must be made by the artist.
5. 75% of work displayed must be originals, reflective of images submitted for the jury and for sale. Photo-offset reproductions of originals may be displayed, but must be designated as such.
6. No space can be shared. A “multi-person” team producing a single product may qualify as a single exhibitor.
7. No electricity will be provided for exhibitor area.
8. The OBFOA reserves the right to reject the display of any work deemed inappropriate.
9. Exhibitors must collect Orange Beach City, Alabama State, and Baldwin County Sales Tax.
To Apply on Line
1. Complete and submit the application below.
2. Attach four digital images; three of work, one of booth set up
3. After submitting the online application you will be re-directed to a payment page, the jury fee is required at the time of applicaiton.
ART EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM
To Apply By Snail Mail
1. Print out and complete a copy of the Application Form.
2. Use the check list below to gather and prepare all necessary items for your application.
3. Completed Application
4. Four digital images; three of work, one of booth set up
5. $25 non-refundable jury fee
6. $150 booth fee
7. One business size envelope, stamped and self addressed
8. Make checks payable to: Friends of the Arts, Inc
9. Mail the Application Form and necessary items to the Art Center at:
2012 Orange Beach Festival of Arts
Orange Beach Art Center
26389 Canal Rd
Orange Beach, AL 36561

BUY AN INDIVIDUAL OR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
The Friends of the Arts, Inc. is a private non-profit organization providing financial and volunteer support for the Orange Beach Center’s programs including the Orange Beach Festival of Art.
As a Friend, your membership supports the Center’s Gallery, community outreach and education programs. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community and ensures a bright future for the Arts on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Because of our patrons' membership in the Friends organization, The Orange Beach Art Center has been able to expand education programs and reach out to an ever increasing and more diverse community of life-long learners.
Become a Friend today and join the members who are enjoying the benefits and the satisfaction of supporting the arts. Join our circle of Friends today!
Call for more information: 251.981.2787.