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The Black Swamp Arts Festival strives to bring new talents to Bowling Green each year. Our arts festival goal is two-fold: to display new, exciting and quality artwork to the public AND to give artists a wider following. All booths in this show are arranged in groups of four so that each booth is open on two sides. This arrangement opens up each booth so that the public has easy access.
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If you would like to be considered for the Juried Art Show, you must complete the following:
- ...Read the following criteria
- ...Print out the 2008 juried prospectus
- ...Mail the application and all requested material
MEDIA
Artists may enter in any of the following categories: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Enamel, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Mixed Media, Painting, Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood
ENTRY PROCEDURES
Entrants must submit:
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Completed 2008 juried prospectus NOW ONLINE!
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One JPG image of booth AND three JPG images of artwork.
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JPG images must be submitted on a CD-ROM disk. The disk must be labeled with artist name and medium. Many photo processing labs will scan your slides or artwork and convert them to JPG images on CD-ROM.
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$35.00 application fee and $200.00 juried booth fee. Application and booth fees MUST be separate checks. Booth fees are returned in full to applicants who are not accepted in the show. Make both checks payable to: Black Swamp Arts Festival.
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One legal size, self addressed, stamped envelope.
Entries must be postmarked by APRIL 1, 2008.
JPG images on CD-ROM disk will be retained for promotional and/or archival purposes.Send all materials to:
Black Swamp Arts Festival
Visual Arts Committee
P.O. Box 532
Bowling Green, OH 43402
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Exhibit set-up time: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 from 5:30 am - 9:30 am. All exhibits must be in place by 9:30 am.
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Exhibition hours: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 from 11:00 am - 5:00 PM
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The person whose work is accepted must be present during the Festival. Artist ID will be required.
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Work may not be moved from the assigned space before 7:00 PM on Saturday and 5:00 PM on Sunday.
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The Committee is not responsible for any loss or damage to the property of the participant. Police cars patrol the surrounding area after hours, however the Committee assumes no responsibility for loss or damage.
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Exhibitors must furnish their own tables, chairs, display walls, and any needed materials. This is an outdoor event.
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Electrical service is not available. Generators are not permitted.
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A broad price range is suggested.
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The Black Swamp Arts Festival takes no percentage of the profits.
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Exhibitors at the Black Swamp Arts Festival are selected strictly on their merit as interpreted by an independent Jury. Every applicant to the Festival undergoes the same critical evaluation by this Jury.
- Award winners from the previous year are invited to return and are not required to go through the jury process. An application must still be completed and on file for the current year.
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All work exhibited is to be the original work of the artist. Quality commercial reproductions of the artist's original work may be displayed and sold. Reproductions must be signed editions and labeled "reproduction." Molded ceramics must be made by the artist with artist designed molds. Artists displaying work not consistent with these requirements or with submitted slides will be asked to remove disputed work. The festival committee reserves the rights to close any booth that is not in compliance with our written policies.
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The Committee reserves the right to decline any entry.
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Cancellations must be made by June 15, 2008, to receive a full refund of the booth fee. We regret that we cannot refund the booth fee for any cancellations made after June 15, 2008.
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Free promotional postcards available in advance to help promote the artist at this show.
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Volunteer Assistance is available for loading, unloading, and booth tending.
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A Hospitality area provides refreshments for artists during the Festival.
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An extensive marketing campaign promotes the art and artists.
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A Festival Program features each artist's name, booth space, and media, plus a map of the Festival area and a program of activities for the weekend.
DATES TO REMEMBER
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April 1, 2008 - Application due with booth and application fee.
- May 15, 2008 - Notification of acceptance or rejection mailed.
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Sept. 5, 2008 - Festival begins Friday, 5:00 PM Only Main Stage and Food Court are open.
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Sept. 6, 2008 - Saturday Artist Setup: 5:30 am - 9:30 am. Exhibition hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 PM
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Sept. 7, 2008 - Exhibition hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 PM. Sunday closing at 5:00 PM
Each year, the Black Swamp Arts Festival hires two non-affiliated art professionals to conduct the jury process. Jurors change every year, bringing with them a variety of specialties and backgrounds. The 2008 jurors will be announced this summer.
2008 juried prospectus