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You are cordially invited to apply to be an
exhibitor in the first annual South Nevada County Fine Art, Food and
Wine Festival to be held in Streeter Plaza in South Nevada County,
California on September 8 and 9, 2007.Historic Nevada County was built upon the wealth of gold, agriculture
and commerce. Home to Grass Valley and Nevada City, Nevada County boasts
the second highest per-capita net worth in California. Gated
communities, thriving tourism, unique shops and fine restaurants as well
as high tech businesses are surrounded by lush meadows and beautiful
countryside. Time Magazine in its December 8, 1998 edition named Grass
Valley as one of California’s “Hot Small Towns” and Nevada City was
featured in The Great Towns of America.
South Nevada County is the gateway to this wonderful community. This
first annual South Nevada County Fine Art, Food and Wine Festival will
provide a venue for artists from all over the United States to showcase
their fine art to a receptive, educated and affluent public. The
wineries, fine restaurants and talented musicians of Nevada County will
add the perfect touch to make this event one of Northern California’s
premier events for fine artists. This event is a fundraiser for the
South Nevada County Chamber as well as the other civic organizations of
Nevada County.
The South Nevada County Fine Art, Food and Wine Festival will be held in
Streeter Plaza, adjacent to the business section of historic Highway 49
in California between the towns of Grass Valley and Auburn.
Attendees to the Festival will pay an admission of $20 for entrance.
This admission will entitle them to a complimentary festival glass and
plate and wine and food tasting. There will also be two entertainment
stages with music keeping to the atmosphere for this type of festival.
Designated drivers and children will pay an admission of $5.
In addition to the festival, we will also have an invitation only Patron
Brunch on Saturday morning. Accepted artists will be given invitations
to send to their clients of choosing for this free brunch. Artists will
also be given a number of Patron return tickets for Sunday. These
tickets will allow admission for those customers who wish to return to
purchase artwork or connect with the artist again. These tickets will
not allow them complimentary wine or food. |
Application checklist—please
include:
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Application
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4 photos or CD of artwork
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1 photo of display booth
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$15.00 Jury fee
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Self addressed stamped envelope for return of slides or
acceptance
Please send complete application to South
Nevada County Chamber:
10063 Combie Road Suite C. Auburn, CA 95602
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Calendar of Events
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Application Deadline
March 15, 2007
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Fees Due
April 30, 2007
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Jurying
March 23, 2007
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Booth Notifications Sent
May 30, 2007
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Notifications Sent
March 30, 2007
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Cancellation Deadline
June 30, 2007
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Festival
September 8 & 9, 2007 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply to the festival?
All artists in the included categories. Artwork must be original and
produced by or under the direction of the artist. Commercial kits,
molds, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms, mass produced and imported
goods are not eligible.
What size spaces are available?
There are a total of 100 spaces. Spaces are available in 10' x 10' with
a limited number of 10' x 20'. Spaces are reserved on a first come
first served basis after notification.
Do I provide my own booth?
Artists provide their own booth structures. There are no height
restrictions. The display surface is asphalt. Limited electricity is
available.
How do I submit my photos?
Four photos of work to be shown and one photo of display booth are
required.
Photos can be submitted either as photos or digital images on CD. Please
label all photos on the back with artist’s first and last name and photo
number. Please place an arrow on the back showing top orientation.
Please label CDs with artist’s first and last name and provide an
information sheet about your jpgs which includes artist’s name and photo
number.
Photos and CDs will be returned if a self addressed envelope is
included. For accepted artists, we will return your photos at the
festival.
How is the jury process conducted and who is the juror?
All at once jurying will take place on March 23, 2007. Photos will be
evaluated on the criteria of skill, originality, impact and design and
overall balance of the show. Our juror is Jeff Tritel, long time
resident of South Nevada County and member of the South Nevada County
Chamber. Mr. Tritel has a BA in Fine Art and a BFA in sculpture from the
University of California at Santa Cruz. In addition to being a
professional sculptor for 38 years, Mr. Tritel has also participated in
festivals and art shows nationwide for 23 years.
What are the fees to participate?
Fees are as follows:
Jury fee $ 15.00 which is due will application and is non-refundable
Booth Fee: Artist can choose either $100 booth fee and 10% commission or
flat fee of $300 for a 10’ x 10’ space. For a 10’ x 20’ space, the booth
fee is $200 and 10% or flat fee of $600.
VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Call (530) 268-7622 to use a credit
card.
What are the festival hours?
Set up will begin Saturday morning at 7:00 am. The Patron Brunch will
begin at 10:00 am on Saturday and run through 12:00 pm when the festival
will officially open. The festival will close at 5:00 pm and artists
will be able to bring their vehicles in to remove artwork if they
choose. Security will be provided from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am Sunday
morning. The Festival will open at 10:00 am on Sunday and will close at
5:00 pm.
How are sales handled?
All sales will be conducted between the artist and the customer. Each
artist must have a valid California Resale Certificate and Number.
Are there any artist amenities?
In addition to an artist hospitality tent with water, drinks and snacks,
there will also be booth sitters available.
What is the parking situation?
There will be ample parking behind the show site for artist vehicles
including RVs. There will be parking for customers near the show site
with a continuous shuttle. There will also be valet parking available.
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Participation Rules
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All artists must have a valid California Resale Certificate.
Artists may show work only in categories in which they are accepted.
Artist must personally attend their exhibit throughout the festival.
Cancellation of Festival: If weather, acts of God, or other circumstance
beyond the control of the South Nevada Chamber cause the event to be
cancelled, participation fees will not be returned. The South Nevada
Chamber cannot be held liable by exhibitors for the failure of the event
to take place.
I hereby release and forever discharge the South Nevada County Chamber,
all sponsoring organizations, their directors, officers, employees,
agents and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability,
claims, loss or damage arising out of or in conjunction with my
participation in the Festival. The Festival will not be responsible for
any injury sustained by exhibitors or in space designated for exhibits.
Furthermore, I understand that I store my artwork at my own risk. By
signing this application form, Applicant acknowledges having received
and read the 2007 Prospectus and agrees to abide by all rules set forth
herein. Applicant agrees that photos submitted for jurying are
representative of work to be exhibited and the Festival reserves the
right in its sole discretion to advise Applicant of any work that does
not meet the standards set forth; and Applicant agrees that such work
will be immediately removed upon request by Festival officials. Failure
to remove such work or abide by other rules set forth may result in
Applicant being prohibited from future participation. I agree to abide
by all rules set forth in the 2007 Prospectus.
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Contact
Information
For additional
information and questions please contact:
Alan Eggers
South Nevada
County Chamber
10063 Combie Road Suite C
Auburn, CA 95602
530-268-7622 |
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