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F E S T I V A L S
2014 Season Application
All Artisans need to fill out this form UNLESS you are an exempt Artisan
Representing over 120 Island Artists & Artisans
www.vineyardartisans.com
Dear Artisans,
You are the greatest representatives of hand made art on the island. Thank you all for showing your best work. I received so many
compliments on how professional the show looked and I look forward to having another wonderful year.
The Vineyard Artisans cook book will soon be available for sale online. We will also be selling the book at the shows this year.
Proceeds support our scholarship fund. Many volunteers and countless hours of work went in to our first book, and I think you’ll
agree it turned out really well. Please tell customers, family and friends. The book makes a wonderful gift. It is also available at Bunch
of Grapes bookstore in Vineyard Haven. Hats off to Kevin McGrath and Tara Kenny again. They are our web gurus and advertising
geniouses. We are very lucky to have them in our group.
Our first Vineyard Artisans Video Commercial has been made, check it out on our website.
I have disconnected my 693-8989 number. Please delete that from your records. Instead, I can now be reached at 508-693-7927
or on my cell: 508-221-5406.
Anyone interested in helping distribute brochures and posters, please add a note indicating that you can do it....and a special
thank-you to the artisans who helped distribute the brochures and posters last year.
Looking forward to another successful season.
Cheers! Andrea Rogers/Founder, Show manager
THE VINEYARD ARTISANS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Vineyard Artisans Festivals is to promote Fine Art and Craft hand-made by Islanders. We have grown from 65
original artisans in 1995, to over 120 today. My commitment is to continue to provide a link between the Island community and the
Arts, providing an opportunity for both new and established Island artisans to show and sell their work.
ANDREA ROGERS - FOUNDER
2014 SEASON APPLICATION
Please fill out (electronically), print, sign, and return this form (2 pages) with the individual show applications including appropriate checks
Name:________________________________________________ Company Name:_____________________________________
Mailing Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Town:__________________________________________________State: ___________ Zip:______________________
Phone:________________________________*E-mail:_____________________________________________________________________
Website:___________________________________________________________________________
*Very important as I am compiling a complete list so all future correspondence can be done via e-mail. Please write clearly!
Liability: The Vineyard Artisans Festivals will provide security at night only in the Labor Day Weekend and Thanksgiving Weekend shows, however,
with or without security, each crafts-person exhibits at his or her own risk. VAF will not be responsible for damage, theft, or loss of an individuals
work. As an exhibitor at VAF, you expressly waiver any and all liability of every kind which you may have against the said VAF.
2014 Rule Acknowledgment: I have read all the rules in this application, and in the separate Guidelines & Rule sheet, and agree to abide by them.
I understand that failure to abide by these rules may result in my being removed from the show and denied future participation in the Vineyard Artisans
Festivals. I also assume full responsibility for my self and any property I may bring on the premises and will not hold neither the Vineyard Artisans
Festivals nor Andrea Rogers liable for damages and or theft that may occur in conjunction with or at these Fairs, including set up and breakdown times.
Signed _____________________________________________________________________________Date
Checklist: o Completed 2014 Season Application
MM / DD / YYYY
o Completed individual show applications for each show plus payments for each
o Non refundable check for the application fee o Brochure application including separate check.
2014 Season Application - Page 1 of 4
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Check the Shows below that you are booking
You will also need to fill out (electronically), print, sign,
and mail corresponding individual Show Applications to Andrea.
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Memorial Day
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o At
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Sundays in June
IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS:
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Please be sure to put the corresponding numbers on your images.
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Description
Thursdays in July
Sundays in July
Thursdays in August
Sundays in August
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Materials & Techniques
Labor Day Weekend
Sundays in September AND October 5
Columbus Day Show
Thanksgiving Weekend
Holiday Show in December
All work will be judged on the basis of design, technical skill,
originality and creativity and, all must be handmade. Each
applicant will be given points in these areas and the top
scorers in each category will be chosen for the show.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Copy and fill out this page for each category you are applying
to. A separate set of slides for each category is required. Then,
please fill out the separate show applications for each show you
are applying to and attach checks for each one.
Check Media Categories Maximum of 3
(see category descriptions on back)
o Botanicals
o Basketry
o Book Arts
o Ceramics
o Clothing/ Wearables
o Digital Art
o Drawing
o Fiber Arts
o Furniture
o Glass
o Jewelry-beadwork
o Jewelry-metalsmithing
o Jewelry-wampum
o Jewelry-mixed media
o Home furnishings
o Leather Arts
o 2D Mixed Media
o 3D Mixed Media
o Painting – Oil/Acrylic
o Painting – Watercolor
o Photography
o Printmaking
o Sculpture
o Wood Crafts
o Youth
o Novelty
o Special Visiting Artisan
Application Fees:
Application fees are non refundable. Please enclose a
separate check for application fee made payable to the
VINEYARD ARTISANS FESTIVALS.
m One show/One category: $25.00
m One show/Mutliple categories: $30.00
m Multiple shows/one category: $30.00
m Multiple shows/multiple categories: $40.00
Eligibility & Residency: I have read and agree that
I meet both the eligibility AND the residency requirements.
PLEASE SIGN: ___________________________________
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PLEASE READ AND KEEP THE NEXT 2 PAGES (Pages 3 & 4) FOR YOUR RECORDS
Eligibility:
Slides, Photos, CD or email images to:
We encourage you to exhibit your one of a kind and limited
edition work. An artisan who works in more than one media
category must submit an application in each category. If only
one is accepted only work in that category may be exhibited.
Exhibitors who bring work that is not of the quality shown in
slides or work not accepted will be removed from the show.
All work must be original and handmade by the artist, or with
assistance under the artist’s direct supervision. Artist’s designs
replicated by a 3rd party on mass produced items are not
acceptable; reproductions including giclée prints can only amount
to 25% of your booth, must be clearly labeled and displayed in
a secondary manner - in a bin not hung on the wall. In addition,
the following items are not acceptable: objects made from
commercially available kits, plans or patterns; imports; factorymade or assembled items and prints that do not have an archival
lifespan of at least 20 years.
[email protected]
Residency Requirements:
Exhibitors must be a permanent resident of Martha’s Vineyard
or have met the residency requirements and been an approved
exhibitor of the Vineyard Artisans Festivals prior to January 15,
2005.
Permanent Resident: a person that resides in one of the six
towns on Martha’s Vineyard on a permanent year round basis.
Permanent year round basis shall be established by proof that
the applicant meets at least three of the following criteria:
1. is a registered voter in a town on Martha’s Vineyard.
2. either owns a home on Martha’s Vineyard or has a
lease for a year round apartment or house.
3. has a vehicle registered in one of the six towns on
Martha’s Vineyard.
4. has a local landline telephone number.
Proof of residency must be provided with this application and is
valid only for the present year.
Liability:
The Vineyard Artisans Festivals will provide security at night; only in
the Labor Day and Thanksgiving shows however, with or without
security, each craftsperson exhibits at his or her own risk.VAF will
not be responsible for damage, theft or loss of an individuals work.
As an exhibitor at VAF, you expressly waiver any and all liability of
every kind which you may have against the said VAF.
Application Fees:
Application fees are non refundable. Please enclose a separate
check for application fee made payable to the
VINEYARD ARTISANS FESTIVALS.
o One show/One category: $25.00
o One show/Mutliple categories: $30.00
o Multiple shows/one category: $30.00
o Multiple shows/multiple categories: $40.00
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Please select your images carefully. You must submit images that
are representative of the work to be shown. If other work that is
not within your category is brought to the show after acceptance,
you will be removed from the show.
Work that reflects a variety within the same category should be
submitted on one application and the slides should reflect the
proportion of work that will be represented in the booth (i.e., 3
oil paintings slides and two giclee print slides). A SEPARATE set of
images must be submitted for each category you are applying to.
Images of selected exhibitors will be retained for publicity and
returned at the end of the season.
Checklist:
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED!
3 Completed 2014 Season application with proof of residency.
3 Completed individual show applications for each show you are
applying to along with payment for each one, and signed rule sheet.
3 Non refundable check for application fee (see chart on pg. 2).
made payable to VINEYARD ARTISANS FESTIVALS.
3 A SET OF 5 images per category labeled as specified above.
3 An Artist’s Statement explaining materials and techniques.
3 A SASE for return of your images at the end of the season.
Deadline for Season Commitment:
This deadline assures you the same or similar booth as your
previous year.
The application deadline is March 15, 2014.
All applications must be postmarked by this date. No Exceptions!
You will be notified of the jury’s decision by April 4, 2014.
Open Deadline:
We welcome applications throughout the year for any of the
Artisans Festivals. Please follow all guidelines for entry, as spelled
out in the applications. While interior spaces are generally filled,
we have a wait list, and there is always space outdoors. Tents are
recommended for outdoor spaces.
Inquiries:
Address all correspondence and inquiries to:
Andrea Rogers / Vineyard Artisans Festivals
PO Box 774, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Phone: 508-693-7927 / Cell: 508-221-5406
E-mail: [email protected]
Please do NOT use the tel: 508-693-8989 It is being disconnected.
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Show Schedule:
Category Descriptions:
The 16th Annual Spring Festival
Open to all media with an emphasis on home and garden.
Memorial Day Weekend at Grange Hall
May 24-25, 2014 10-4 pm each day
Artist’s designs replicated by a 3rd party on mass produced
items are not acceptable in any category. Questionable items
will be dealt with on a case by case basis.
The 17th Annual Vineyard Artisans Summer Festivals
at the Grange Hall, 10-2pm each day listed below:
June 8, 15, 22 & 29
July Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 & July Thursdays 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August Sundays 3, 10, 17, 24 & August Thursdays 7, 14, 21, 28
September Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28 AND October 5
The 19th Annual Labor Day Show
New Agricultural Hall
August 29 – Opening Night, 5:30-8:30pm
August 30 & 31 10-5 pm each day
Aromatheraphy/Botanicals: Handcrafted natural bodycare, homecare,
candles, soaps, oils, dried flowers, herbs and living wreaths.
Basketry: Functional and sculptural work where the material used is
woven or plaited.
Book Arts: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is
paper and focus is on handmade paper, bookbinding, calendars, posters and
stationary.
Ceramics: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material
used is either handbuilt and/or thrown clay. Clay work that is made from a
mold is only acceptable if the mold was made by the artist.
Clothing / Wearable Art: Functional and sculptural work where the
primary intention is to be worn and the primary material is fabric.
The 11th Annual Columbus Day Show - Grange Hall
October 12
10-4pm
The 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day Show
New Agricultural Hall:
November 28 & 29 10-4pm each day
(set up 26th)
Digital Art: Original, two-dimensional work using computer technology to
craft, manipulate or print visual images. Work must be printed on archival
quality paper and with archival quality inks. Each print must be properly
signed and numbered as a limited edition of no more than 250 inclusive of
all sizes.
Drawing: Art on paper or other surfaces using charcoal, pencil, pastels, etc.
Fiber / Leather Art: Functional and sculptural work where the primary
material is fiber and/or leather. Includes wall hangings, quilts, handbags, belts,
shawls and home accessories.
Furniture: Work where the primary intention is furniture. All media
included.
The 7th Annual Holiday Show - Grange Hall
Saturday, December 13 only
10-4pm
Home Furnishings: Functional work where the primary focus in on
accessories for the home. All media included.
Booth Information & Requirements:
Glass: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is glass.
All participants must provide their own booths, which should have a
professional appearance. The Show Manager reserves the right to reject
any portion of a booth set up.
Jewelry / Metalsmithing: Hand fabricated primarily from precious
materials - karat gold, sterling silver and the use of gem stones, enamels, etc.
All Booth Fees are non-refundable.
The 16th Annual Spring Show
8x10 indoor
$250
12x12 outdoor $250
9x10 porch
$250
The 17th Annual VA Summer Show *
8x10 indoor 12x12 outdoor 9x10 porch
*See individual show application for prices.
The 19th Annual VA Labor Day Show **
5x8 indoor
6x8 indoor $280
$290
8x10 indoor $350
12x12 outdoor $350
The 11th Annual Columbus Day Show
$125 all spaces
Jewelry / Wampum: Work made primarily from wampum.
Mixed Media: Functional and sculptural work where the primary intention
is the union of two or more materials.
Painting: Artwork in watercolors, acrylic and oils. Please see Eligibility
Section for requirements on reproductions.
Photography: Original, two-dimensional work created from a negative
or transparency using camera technology and darkroom printing. All
prints must be hand processed by the photographer, or under the direct
supervision of the photographer, from the original negative or transparency, signed and numbered by the artist in a limited edition of no more
than 250 inclusive of all sizes.
Printmaking: Works on paper or other materials that include the
following: etching, lithography, monoprinting, wood cuts, and chine-collé.
Sculpture: Functional and decorative art. All media included.
The 18th Annual VA Thanksgiving Show **
5x8 $280
6x8$290
8x10$350
The 7th Annual Holiday Show
8x10 indoor Jewelry / Beadwork: Only handmade centerpieces, no readymade or buy/
sell.
$125
** Booth fees have not been increased in 7 years, despite rent, show
insurance, and police cost increases every 3 years. This year there is just a
$10 increase on these dates.
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Wood: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is wood.
Youth: Artisans under the age of 18.
Novelty: Artisans with unique items that do not fall in the above
categories.
Special Guest Artist: An extraordinary artist limited participation in
shows at Managers discretion.
Please do NOT use the tel: 508-693-8989 It is being disconnected.
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