Wheeling 2015 About the Festival Arts Fest Presented by the Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission, the Wheeling Arts Fest is an annual event designed to heighten cultural and art awareness while fostering economic development in Wheeling’s downtown area. The festival takes place in West Virginia Northern Community College Square, the Ohio County Public Library and West Virginia Independence Hall. 2012 A project of the City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission The public will enjoy two stages featuring music, theatre, dance, literary arts, historical and cultural arts. The square at West Virginia Northern Community College will house the Artists’ Market where visitors have the opportunity to purchase original paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and watch skilled artisans demonstrate their talent throughout the day. 16th Street will feature a myriad of culinary arts to satisfy every taste. Make sure to stop by the children’s tent for free classes art and face painting too! A Certified Arts Community Wheeling Arts Fest Wheeling Arts Fest 1500 Chapline Street, Suite 302 Wheeling, WV 26003 Families will enjoy a day of fun, food and educational experiences free of charge while supporting the arts. art! celebrate Saturday, June 20, 2015 Applications must be postmarked by March 1,2015 Exhibitor Application & Information 2015 Wheeling Arts Fest A project of the City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission art! celebrate Wheeling Arts Fest 2015 Wheeling Arts Fest Application June 20, 2015 Saturday, June 20, 2015 • Wheeling, West Virginia Artist’s Name ______________________________________ West Virginia Northern Community College Square Company Name ____________________________________ This is an invitation and application for artists, professional or amateur, to exhibit in the 5th annual Wheeling Arts Fest. The Wheeling Arts Festival is growing even larger in 2015! The Artists’ Market will provide a unique art event where the public can purchase the works of local and tri-state artisans and craftspeople. The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission will be coordinating the Artists’ Market, seeking a high standard of work to showcase the vast talent and creativity of our artistic community. The mission of the organization is to promote and develop artistic and cultural activities and initiatives that stimulate economic development and advance the quality of life and vibrancy of the greater Wheeling area. Address ___________________________________________ City _________________________ State ____ Zip _________ Home Phone __________________Cell__________________ E-mail_____________________________________________ Website ___________________________________________ Please select your space needs below: Presenters are responsible for their own tents, tables, chairs, and any supplies. Spaces are 10x’10’ at a cost of $50. o Request electricity Eligibility: Artists’ Market: This juried market is open to all artists who exhibit and sell work of original concept, design, and execution. No manufacturers‘ representations will be permitted to exhibited or to be sold at the Artists’ Market. Participation is subject to approval. Show Requirements: • All booths must be fully set-up and ready for customers by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2015. • Exhibitors must set-up and dismantle their own displays and be present during festival hours. Failure to attend or staff booth will make exhibitors ineligible for future participation. • West Virginia Consumer Sales Tax (6.5%) must be collected on all sales and remitted to the state. • Accepted exhibitors who cancel after May 1, 2015 will forfeit $50 space fee. • Exhibitors agree to display and sell work of the same nature and quality as the images submitted for jurying. • All artists are encouraged to demonstrate their art/craft during the Arts Fest but are not required. Exhibitor Hours: Saturday, June 20 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Set-Up Hours: Saturday, June 20 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Entry Process/Calendar: • Entry applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2015. • Applications must include ONLY five digital images and one booth image submitted on a CD. Each digital file should be saved as a JPG or GIF and titled with the artist’s last name and entry number (e.g. “Name-Image3.jpg”). CD should be labeled with the artist’s full name and contact information. • Please include a non-refundable application fee of $20 and a self-addressed-stamped-envelope for return of your images. • Jury results will be emailed by April 1, 2015. • Payment in full of the $50 space fee is due upon acceptance by May 1, 2015. • Last day for refunds, if cancelling, is May 31, 2015. • For information e-mail: [email protected] For more information, or to print another copy, go to www.wheelingartsfest.com In what medium do you work? o o o o Painting Photography Printmaking Jewelry o o o o Mixed Media Clothing/Fiber Glass Ceramic o o o o Sculpture Graphics & Drawing Wood Other Image Descriptions: Image 1:__________________________________________ Title Dimensions (HxWxD) Media Image 2:__________________________________________ Title Dimensions (HxWxD) Media Image 3:__________________________________________ Title Dimensions (HxWxD) Media Image 4:__________________________________________ Title Dimensions (HxWxD) Media Image 5:__________________________________________ Title Dimensions (HxWxD) Media Booth Image 6____________________________________ Applications Must Be Postmarked By March 1, 2015 Please enclose this application and a non-refundable check of $20 payable to the City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission. Mail materials and payment to: Wheeling Arts Fest 1500 Chapline Street, Suite 302 Wheeling, WV 26003
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