| Art
in the Park 2007 |
Dayton’s Riverbend
Art Center Council presents the exhibition, ART
IN THE PARK, every Memorial Day weekend. The show
takes place at the Cultural Arts Complex near
DeWeese Park and the Stillwater River. (See
map.) As
one of the oldest shows of its type in Ohio, it
has created opportunity for emerging artists and
has introduced cutting-edge arts to the region.
Artists from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky,
Michigan, Florida, Georgia and Arizona have set
up at this show in past years. Number of artists
that exhibit at this show range from 110 down
to 80. It is a juried show with prizes for 1st
, 2nd and 3rd places and Best of Show.
The show features art of all kinds, children’s
activities, music, food and demonstrations. The
Gem and Mineral Society has a large tent set up,
and the instructors from Riverbend Art Center
give demonstrations and display and sell their
artwork.
To apply for a place in the Art in the Park exhibit,
print and fill out the application
and mail it to the address on the form. |
| Major
Dates |
Contact
Information |
Location |
March
15, 2008………….……Slides
due (post mark)
BOOTH SET UP:
May 23, 2008, Friday,
after 2 P.M. and
May 24, 2008, Saturday,
7 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
SHOW DATES:
May 24, 2008, Saturday
11 A.M. to 6 P. M. and
May 25, 2008, Sunday,
11 A.M. to 5 P.M |
Phone:
(937) 333-7000
Fax: (937) 333-3158
www.daytongov.org |
1301
East Siebenthaler Ave.
Dayton, Ohio 45414
(Click
Here to View Map) |
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| General
Information |
| Eligibility |
Booth
Space |
Only
fine arts and fine crafts will be considered for
this show. All work must be of original design
and produced by the artist. No molds, imported
art, or commercial forms are allowed. Exhibiting
artists must be present throughout the show. Crafts
dealers and sales representatives will not be
accepted. The Riverbend Arts Center Council reserves
the right to request the removal of work not meeting
the quality and standards represented in the slides
juried. |
The
exhibition is held at the Dayton Cultural Arts
Complex, 1301 E. Seibenthaler Ave. Exhibitors will
be assigned a 12’ x 12’ space. All parts
of the display must be contained within this area.
Exhibitors will need to provide tents, canopies,
or umbrellas that they may require. A limited number
of spaces are available in our exhibition tents.
Tent spaces will be 12’ x 12’ deep.
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| Security |
Fees
& Prizes |
| Security
will be provided. However, Riverbend Arts Center
Council and the City of Dayton cannot assume responsibility
for loss or damage to any work, exhibit,personal
property, personal injury, or accident suffered
on the premises. Exhibitors must carry their own
insurance. Security will be on-site Friday, May
23 7p.m. through Sunday, May 25 7p.m. |
RAC
Members…………………………………….
$90.00
Non-Members……………..……………….……..$100.00
Tent Space/RAC Members……...……………..…$90.00
Tent space Non-Members…..……………..…..….$100.00
$1500
and more in prizes will be awarded! |
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How
to Participate
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| Applicant
Selection |
Check-In
& Set-Up |
Applicants
must SUBMIT THREE (3) SLIDES,
PICTURES OR DIGITAL IMAGES OF RECENT WORK
in each category to be displayed. Images must
be representative of the range and type of work
to be displayed. Images must be marked with artist’s
name, medium, and a small red dot in the lower
left corner. Submissions will be returned and/or
used for advertising. Late
entries possible if space, please call.
A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE
OR REJECTION
WILL BE MAILED AS SOON AS SELECTIONS ARE MADE. Slides
will be returned to any applicants not accepted.
Slides of accepted artists will be returned on
the final day of the show. Cancellations must
be in writing
and a $25.00 processing fee will be kept after
April 15, 2008. No refunds after April 30, 2008.
A panel of jurors will select the applicants.
Selections
will be made on the basis of quality, originality,
and
technical execution. The decisions of the jury
are final. |
Exhibitors
may check in and set-up on Friday, May
23th after 2 P.M. and on Saturday May 24th from
7
A.M. to 10:00 A.M. Exhibitors will receive their
booth numbers and maps of the grounds when they
check in. NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC
WILL BE
ALLOWED IN THE DISPLAY AREA AFTER
END OF SET-UP. Any exhibitors arriving after
10:00 A.M. should park in the public lots and carry
their displays. Entrance over the bridge on
Siebenthaler Avenue is now open. We will make
every effort to provide maps, directions and
signage for both our exhibitors and patrons.
Exhibits may not be removed prior to closing
hours. You may remove and store your display
overnight, although security officers will patrol
the
grounds from 7 P.M. Friday to 7 P.M. Sunday.
Parking in the handicapped area or in an emergency
lane is strictly prohibited. For the safety of our
patrons, we would appreciate the exhibitors waiting
until 15 minutes after the show has ended before
dismantling displays. |
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Please
print or type
Name___________________________________________
Street___________________________________________
City___________________State____Zip______________
Phone (____)____ ____Email_______________________
Fax
(___) ____ ____ Cell (___) ___ ____
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Entry
Checklist
(
) Three images (slides, photos or digital images)
for each category entered.
( ) Completed application with category checked.
( ) Self-addressed, stamped envelope.
( ) Application fee of $10.00 Check or Money Order.
( ) Booth fee (second Check or Money Order).
Send 2 separate Checks
or Money Orders payable to:
Riverbend Arts Center Council
(Booth fees will be returned to unaccepted applicants.)
For information call: 937-333-7000 or 937-274-2357
RIVERBEND ARTS CENTER COUNCIL
CULTURAL ARTS COMPLEX @ DEWEESE PARK
P.O. BOX 61119
DAYTON, OH. 45406-9119
ENTRIES SHOULD BE POSTMARKED
BY MARCH 15, 2008.
Mail with fees to:
RIVERBEND ARTS CENTER COUNCIL
Attn: Treasurer
P.O. Box 61119
Dayton, Oh. 45406-9119
Amount enclosed $_____________
I fully understand and will comply with all regulations
on this page. If accepted, I authorize the use
of my slides for publicity purposes.
X___________________________________________
Artist’s Signature
Professional information about you, the artist,
as well as the name and address of your local
newspaper with this application will allow us
to generate a news release on your behalf. |
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) Ceramics ( ) Drawing
( ) Enameling ( ) Fibers ( ) Graphics
( ) Jewelry ( ) Leather ( ) Metal
( ) Painting ( ) Photography
( ) Sculpture ( ) Fused Glass
( ) Stained Glass ( ) Wood ( ) Stone
( ) Other-Description
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Needs:
(booth, preferences, special needs, etc).
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*Exhibitors are responsible for sales tax collections. |
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