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Montego Bay's 1st International Fine Arts FestivalDecember 15-22, 2007 All Fine Artists are invited to
participate |
Dear Artist,
RE: MONTEGO BAY’S 1ST INTERNATIONAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL!On Saturday 15th December 2007 Expressions Art & Framing will be staging the first international fine arts festival ever to be hosted in Montego Bay. Throughout the seven (7) day festival, to be held at The Half Moon Hotel’s prestigious Cornwall Room, we aim to provide a meaningful interface between the artist community and members of the public. We therefore take pleasure in inviting you, a member of the fine art community, to represent the best of your country’s fine art. In addition to showcasing your work to a large audience including tourists and Jamaicans returning for Christmas on the island, there will be a number of informative forums providing guidance and advice on subjects ranging from artist development to sound financial management. A fact sheet is attached which includes details of your participation, along with a registration form for your completion and return. Please contact the undersigned at your earliest convenience, to confirm your participation. Thank you in advance for playing an important role in the further development of the fine arts and making this event a permanent fixture on the international arts calendar. Yours truly, Nereree Edwards FACT SHEETORGANISER: EXPRESSIONS ART & FRAMING DATES: VENUE: COST TO ARTISTS: US$100.00 COMMISSION ON SALES: POINT OF SALE: TARGET MARKET: EXHIBITION STYLE: OTHER COMPONENTS: ORGANISING COMMITTEECHAIRMAN: NEREREE EDWARDS EVENT CO-ORDINATOR: MAKEDA SOLOMON PUBLICITY/MEDIA: FABIAN THOMAS CONSULTANTS: ERROL ‘ELGO’ LEWIS PAT LEWIS KEVIN MCINTYRE LYNNE SCOTT Exhibitor/Artist Guidelines Acknowledgement and Registration FormEXPRESSIONS ART & FRAMING hereinafter referred to as EAF offers exhibitors/artists the opportunity to display art in a public exhibit titled INTERNATIONAL FINE ART FESTIVAL hereinafter referred to as IFAF, the first of an annual event to be held in the Cornwall Room at the Half Moon Shopping Village. Space will be provided to exhibitors/artist who understand and agree to meet the following requirements: 1. Required Information Exhibitor/artist must submit the completed Fine Arts Acknowledgement/Registration form no later than Friday 30th November 2007 accompanied with the required fee. Required information includes the exhibitor’s/artist’s name, address, email, telephone, fax numbers and number of booths needed. 2. Loss/Damage & Insurance EAF will not be responsible for the damage and or loss of any art piece during transportation to or from the venue. The security of artwork/ art pieces will be the sole responsibility of the exhibitor/artist during the display period and for the entirety of the event. Each individual artist, exhibitor or owner of any fine arts should obtain either property insurance for their own items or be self insured for the value of their items. 3. Display Requirements, Restrictions and Specifications a. The exhibit is not covered during transit to and from the event. b. The exhibitor/artist will be provided with an eight feet by eight feet by eight feet (8’x8’x8’) in dimension bamboo and grooved ply rustic display booth, one (1) table and one (1) chair. The exhibitor agrees to display all works within the confines of their booth/s. The exhibits will be indoors and the room will be opened at 9 am and closed at 8 pm sharp everyday. c. The exhibitor/artist will at all times be present in their booth/s or have a representative to provide constant interaction with patrons for the duration of the event. d. EAF will provide the exhibitor/artist with a receipt book/s to facilitate the sale of art pieces. e. The sale of all art pieces will be processed through a central point of sale provided by EAF. Any exhibitor/artist who is found in breach (conducting any sale transaction/s contrary to the agreed process) will immediately be expelled from the event and EAF will reserve the right to deny said exhibitor/artist participation in any future events organized by EAF. f. The exhibitor/artist agrees to the deduction of a commission not exceeding 30% including G.C.T and Credit Card charges from all sales. The balance will be paid to the exhibitor/artist no later than seven (7) days after the close of the event. g. All pieces must be ready to hang at the time of delivery for setup at the venue. Personnel, hanging implements/hooks must be provided by exhibitor/ artist. All booth displays must be completed by 8 pm on Friday 14th December 2007. h. Wall text listing the title of the art piece, medium and artist’s name must be provided by the exhibitor/artist. Text cards should be typed and consistent in design or look. i. The shipping, delivery and pickup of all art before and after exhibition are the responsibility of the exhibitor/artist. j. Persons leaving the exhibition space (Cornwall Room) with art, including the artist, must have written authorization to remove the art, a receipt confirming the purchase or be accompanied by a member of the event (EAF/IFAF) Security team. k. Inquiries for sales will be referred to the artists/artist’s representative. l. EAF recognizes and supports the rights of artists to exercise complete freedom of expression in any and all media of the visual arts. In the matter of art considered for this fine art festival and for public display, EAF reserves the right to withhold from display any work(s), which it considers inappropriate. EXHIBITOR/ARTIST PERSONAL INFORMATIONName: _______________________________ Address:__________________________________ Tel: Email: ____________________________ No. of Booths reserved: ___________ Payment method: Cash Cheque Credit Card Please list any special requirements/request or concerns:
The undersigned hereby has read, understood and is in agreement with the aforementioned exhibit requirements. ____________________________ _____________________________ __________________ |
