www.pava-artists.org
Show dates:
July 18th-19th, 2015
POstmark Deadline: May 1, 2015
The Cool Art Show will be held at:
The St. Petersburg Coliseum
535 4th Avenue North, in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
GENERAL INFORMATION:
ENTRY FEE:
The fee for a single/shared artist(s) in a 10’ X 10’ space is $190. A limited number of 14’ X 15’ premier spaces are
available for $225. on a first come first served basis. Premiere spaces are elevated areas with two steps leading up into an
alcove. If not accepted, your entry fee will be refunded.
There will be NO refunds after the acceptance. Acceptance to participate is non-transferable.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Only PAVA members in good standing may apply for inclusion in the Cool Art Show.
Membership application and payment MUST be completed and mailed separately from the Cool application.
(see PAVA website for membership information).
All artists (single and shared) must include a separate application, which may be photocopied, along with three (3) digital files of work and one (1) digital file of booth set-up. Digital entries on CD only, labeled with artist’s name.
Artists must include an image ID sheet with name, address, email and phone number, and include title, size and medium for each image.
IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS:
PAVA requires that you submit your images to PAVA on a CD, using the same format that is now used for other shows.
You will find the formatting specifications at
https://www.callforentry.org/image_prep.phtml#resources.
Once at the website section on “Image Preparation”. Scroll down to “Digital Imaging Tutorials and Resources” which is
very helpful. JPEG files not to exceed 1.8 MB.
Deadline: May 1, 2015:
All entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2015.
Show Hours:
Saturday, July 18, 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 19, 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Contacts:
Connie Parkinson 727.709.4069
Susan Gehring 727.916.0105
Barbara Hanson 727.539.8901
Set-Up:
Friday, July 17: Commence at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Artists must leave Coliseum at 4:00PM.
Saturday, July 18: Begins at 7:00 a.m. and be completed by show time at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 19: Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for artists
Take-Down:
Begin immediately after closing at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19.
Electricity:
If an artist requests additional lighting for their booth/premiere space, the Coliseum will charge for the hook-up. The
cost is $50.00 prior to show date prepaid with application. Day of show cost is $65.00.
Reproductions:
Reproductions of original artwork (photo offset, letterpress, photocopy, gravure, giclees, IRIS or ink jet prints) may
be sold, but each individual piece must be clearly labeled with the words, “REPRODUCTION.” Not more than one
fourth of wall display space can be devoted to reproductions. Work exhibited must be contained in the assigned space.
No mass produced, machine made, or commercial items such as T-shirts, books, note cards, assembly line furniture, kit
jewelry, ceramics or metal cast from commercial molds. Only craftspeople and artists displaying their own original work
may participate.
Sales Tax:
Each artist is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax to the Florida Department of Revenue. Sales tax is seven
percent (7%).
Space:
Exhibit spaces will be approximately 10 X 10 feet. Limited premiere spaces are 14 X 15 feet. The outside of display is generally NOT available due to the close proximity of other booths. Storage space is limited to behind the
booth back wall.
Special Notes:
No open flames and no animals, other than seeing eye dogs, are allowed in the Coliseum.
Artist Meals:
Free artists’ breakfasts will be served in the balcony - Saturday and Sunday.
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Receipt of application will be acknowledged via e-mail.
If you do not receive an e-mail verification in a timely
manner, please contact [email protected]
APPLICATION:
Print and Return this signed application and entry fee (s), your CD (4 files) by the postmarked date. Notification of show
acceptance/rejection will be provided electronically by June 1, 2015. CDs can be picked up at check-in or include a SASE for return.
If showing more than one medium category, you must include 3 digital files of each medium.
Name for use in show: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail: _____________________________________________________________________________________
State: ________________________ Zip: ____________________ Cell Phone: ___________________________
Choose categories which apply to your work:
◻ Mixed Media ◻ Painting ◻ Photography ◻ Digital ◻ Printmaking ◻ Sculpture ◻ Wood ◻ Ceramics ◻ Fiber
◻ Glassworks ◻ Drawing/Pastel ◻ Jewelry ◻ Metalworks ◻ Other: ___________________________________
EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT:
I understand that I will take full responsibility for the safety of myself and my work and will hold harmless The Coliseum,The
City of St. Petersburg and the Professional Association of Visual Artists from any and all manner of actions, suits, damages or
claims whatsoever arising from any loss to my prop`erty in my possession or supervision.
Signed: _________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________
CHECKLIST:
Check all that apply.
◻ Completed, signed and dated application
◻ $190 single-space or shared-space fee
◻ $225 premiere-space fee
◻ $50.00 optional electricity fee for single/shared/premiere space
◻ One (1) CD with JPEG files to include: three (3) works, one (1) display and an ID sheet
◻ (If applicable): Membership application with fee mailed in separate envelope
Make check(s) payable to “PAVA” and mail to:
PAVA
COOL ART SHOW
PO BOX 2665
DUNEDIN FL 34697