expression of interest to provide a craft demonstration
5 June to 2 August, 2015 April 2015 The National Wool Museum wants you! EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CRAFT DEMONSTRATORS : SCARF FESTIVAL© 2015 We are calling on expressions of interest from those interested in presenting craft demonstrations or workshops during the annual Scarf Festival© from 5 June to 2 August, 2015. This year’s theme is: Coastlines. Last year’s festival was a great success, with more scarves entered than ever before. The involvement of our volunteer demonstrators is a great asset to our exhibition program, a draw for many visitors and a great way to introduce our visitors to a broad range of arts and craft techniques and materials. We aim to have at least one demonstrator or demonstration group scheduled for each day of the week (the Museum is open 7 days), from approx 10am to 4pm, ensuring there is always something for visitors to see and learn during their visit to the festival. Our visitors love watching our artisans and crafters at work and enjoy speaking with you about your craft. The demonstration space will be located inside the ground floor gallery, as part of the Scarf exhibition. We ask for a minimum one-month commitment from demonstrating individuals and/or groups. If you are unable to make this commitment, but would like to be involved in the Festival please contact me to discuss scheduling. For craft groups, for example, consider involving members on a rotating basis with different group representatives each week. Participation is done on a voluntary basis. The demonstration program will be promoted extensively. Festival demonstrators have the option to sell their goods and/or services, for which the Museum takes no commission, but demonstrators are responsible for all sales and cash handling. We are also looking for expressions of interest from those interested in leading craft workshops. We are looking for artists and crafters interesting in leading either a single or a series of textile inspired workshops; you do not have to work with wool. The workshops are offered Saturday afternoons for 2 hours for a maximum of 12 participants. Selected workshop dates are available from June to August. Associated tutor fees and costs will be discussed with selected instructors. Contact me for more information. If you would like to be involved, please fill out the “expression of interest” form below and indicate which day/s would be most suitable for you. Forms can be returned by email, mail or in person. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at the details below. Kind regards, Sara Gillies Education & Public Programs Officer National Wool Museum 5272 4706 [email protected] EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PROVIDE A CRAFT DEMONSTRATION 5 June to 2 August, 2015 Conditions of Entry: The Scarf Festival© Craft Demonstration program aims to provide a range of interesting and diverse craft demonstrations for visitors throughout the Scarf Festival© exhibition, from 5 June to 2 August (a total of 8 weeks). Festival demonstrators are expected to commit to a weekly shift for a minimum of 4 weeks (min. 4 day commitment). An area in which to host your craft demonstrations or workshops at the National Wool Museum will be included at no cost to the presenter/s. Please note, no payment is available and all demonstrations must be held on a voluntary basis. The Museum is happy to allow participating demonstrators to sell their craft goods and/or services and will promote the craft demonstration program extensively. Name of applicant ________________________________________________________________ Name of group (if applicable) ________________________________________________________ Contact person (if group) ___________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________ Email _________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ Name and brief description of display _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ What would be your preferred day (or days) to hold your working display? (please circle) MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN What period of time are you available for on the day/s? __________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ If you or your group will not be available for a minimum of 4 weeks of the Festival please contact the Education & Public Programs Officer to discuss availability. 5 June to 2 August, 2015 Will you have craft products available for sale during your demonstrations? If so, please include details of the products below (if insufficient space please attach a detailed list to your application) N.B. Please note, all responsibility for sales and cash handling lies with the individual or group organising the display. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Does the presenter hold current public liability insurance cover? (please circle) Yes / No Please provide a paragraph about your work suitable for advertising purposes (Max 50 words) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Please attach a CV of previous experience and photographs of examples of work if available. Do you give permission to reproduce these images for advertising and promotional purposes? (please sign) Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________ Please return your completed form by mail to Sara Gillies, Education & Public Programs Officer, National Wool Museum, PO Box 104, Geelong Vic 3220, or by scanning and emailing to [email protected] with the subject heading “Craft Demonstrations”, or by fax to (03) 5222 1118. Deadline for submission is Friday 1st May, 2015 *Please note that applications are subject to review and not all submissions may be selected. Checklist: □ □ □ Conditions of Entry read Expression of Interest Form completed Provided a photograph of a sample of the works which will be created or on display on the day.
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