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If you are interested in becoming involved in Arts in the Alley 2010, please cut and paste the application below. 
Please read the guidelines carefully.

 All food vendor spots have been filled for AIA '10
 

The McDuffie Arts Council presents it's signature event

"ARTS IN THE ALLEY"

A CELEBRATION OF AREA FINE ARTS

SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH, 2011

AT THE HISTORIC "OLD CITY WELL" SITE ON 1ST AVE 

BEHIND MAC ON MAIN ART GALLERY

THOMSON, GEORGIA

This years event has been moved to this site in order to better accomodate vendors and participants.  Access to MAC on Main Art Gallery/Studio facilities are available to vendors only.

Food vendors will also be populated closer for better service.

The day long event will be held from 10am to 6pm and feature visiual artists, perfomance artists and literary artists as well as fine craftsman.

There are spaces available to visiual artists and/or fine craftsman. You have been selected either by reputation or suggestion of a trusted advisor and The McDuffie Arts Council pleasingly extends an invitation to you to join our signature exhibition.

Guidelines

--The displaying artist must be on-site through the event.

--All work must be original work by the artist

--No work from commercial molds, kits, handicrafts or manufactured items will be allowed.

--All work must be hand produced by the artist. Only signed and numbered prints will be allowed and must be limited numbered no more than 5000. Any prints or reproductions must be of work by the original selling artist and must be clearly marked as a reproduction.

--There will be no pricing limitations imposed on artists

--Any work not available for purchase must be clearly marked accordingly

--There will be no commissions or selling fees gathered by MAC. Artists are responsible for collecting and/or reporting sales tax.

If you feel your work may be in a "gray area", please go to our  "contact us" page for more instructions.

Exhibit Space Fee

12x12 spaces will be $20 for MAC members and $25 for non-members.  Non-Profit Groups and Arts Organizations may display under special permission. Please email an inquiry of fees.

thomsonarts@yahoo.com

 Visit our Member Information page for more details on becoming a MAC member.

Double spaces are available for 2X the single space rate.

 

Other Guidelines

Artists much furnish their own display equipment, tent, chairs, tables, etc....The exhibition is outside so artists should plan accordingly. Artist will be responsible for securing tent and wares. The spaces available are on concrete, asphalt or brick. NO stakes, pins or other reinforcement may be driven into these surfaces. Electricity may be available at an aditional charge. Demonstrations are encouraged! Please do not begin to dismantle your display until the event is over or the event director grants permission.

Access to the site will begin at 6am. All spaces must be completely set-up by 9:30 am.

MAC members will be on-site all day to assist you should you find that you need a break

Please find the attatched application and follow the instructions accordingly.

The McDuffie Arts Council appreciates your consideration. It is the goal of the Council to make "Arts in the Alley" a quality, accessible fine arts exhibition that will offer an educational exposure to the diversity of local arts and artists.

Please contact Marion C Ivey for more information 706-699-1804


Application forms must be received by 05/01/10. Mail, fax or email to:

McDuffie Arts Council

AIA '11 

107 Main St 

Thomson, Ga 30824

thomsonarts@yahoo.com 

fax 706-843-9686

 

Name:___________________________________________

 

Address:_________________________________________

 

City:________________________St_______Zip_________

 

Home Phone:___________________Cell:_______________

 

Email:______________________Website:______________

 

Special needs:____________________________________

 

Type of art or fine craft_______________________________

 

 

Space Fee $25  ($20 for MAC Members)

  

 

Do you require electricity at your space?________________

(if so,please add $10 to your space fee)

 

Total enclosed $_________

 

Artist's Agreement:

Submission of this Application is a commitment to participate in the  August 1st, 2011 McDuffie Arts Council event,, "Arts in the Alley."  The undersigned agrees that he/she will open for business during the official show hours unless the show director decides otherwise.  The undersigned does hereby and forever discharge the City of Thomson, The County of McDuffie and the McDuffie County Arts Council, its officers and directors of and from all manner of actions, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity; from any loss or damage to the undersigned property while in the possession, supervision or auspices of the City of Thomson, County of McDuffie, McDuffie Arts Council, its directors, members or officers.

The undersigned also authorizes the use of images submitted with this application.  The McDuffie Arts Council event, "Arts in the Alley" committee reserves the right to make the final interpretation of all rules and/or guidelines.

 

_____________________________

Artist's Signature