The Armonk Outdoor Art Show

The 47^th ARMONK OUTDOOR ART SHOW
September 27 - 28, 2008
NORTH CASTLE COMMUNITY PARK
www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org

RULES AND ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

All work must be original, produced by the artist, and signed. Limited editions must be appropriately numbered or identified as artist's proofs. Reproductions must be clearly identified. Fine crafts must be of original design and individually made. The artwork displayed should be a result of the artistic category in which you are applying.

DEADLINE Applications must be received by March 15, 2008. Notification of acceptance will be made by May.

IMAGES FOR JURYING

Digital Images

1. 4 images of artwork completed within the last 2 years, 1 of booth displaying the full range of artwork

2. Images must be in JPEG format

3. 1920 pixel square format, 300 DPI

4. sRGB color space

5. Each image must be identified with artist's surname, first name and by number corresponding with image description on application, i.e., smithjane1.jpg

6. Label the disk with your name

RETURN ENVELOPE Please include with this application a self addressed envelope with sufficient postage for notification and return of the images.

CHECKS All checks must accompany the application. Check #1 is a $25 non-refundable application fee. Check #2 is a $275 booth fee (maximum 2 booths). If you are requesting a premium booth, check #3 is $125. Premium booths are center aisle and Restaurant Row booths. Check #3 will be returned if a premium booth is unavailable.

2007 award winners are automatically accepted in the 2008 Show. However, award winners are required to submit an application, checks and images, as outlined above, by March 15 to participate.

Once accepted into the Show, the booth fee will be held 2 weeks and then deposited. The fee then becomes non-refundable. Artists not accepted will receive notification, along with the return of the booth fee check(s) and images.

BOOTH SPECIFICATIONS

There will be approximately 200 booths.

Each booth area is 12' x 12' and located on grass. Tents and display equipment are the artist's responsibility and must be limited to the assigned space. All materials must be kept within the booth area. Booth assignments will be made during the summer.

Be prepared for rain or shine, cold or hot weather. Electricity is not available and generators are not allowed. Smoking is not permitted at the Art Show, nor are dogs allowed.

AWARDS

On Saturday judges will select artists for awards. Please indicate on the application form the medium in which you wish to be judged as well as listed in the Show directory. The categories are Oils/Acrylics; Watercolors; Graphics/Drawings/Pastels; Photography; Sculpture; Mixed Media (more than one medium within one work); Fine Crafts. To ensure a well-balanced event, each category will be limited. Judges begin viewing at 9:30 am and awards are made that afternoon.

THE WEEKEND OF THE SHOW

HOURS Show hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Set-up is permitted Friday between 12 noon and 6 pm.

RAFFLE Framed art or craft donations will be accepted at the Raffle Booth until 9:45 am Saturday.

PARKING Parking for one vehicle per artist will be provided at the artists' parking lot adjacent to the Show. Artists must be parked there by 9:30 am and may not move their vehicles until after Show hours.

Dismantling on Saturday and Sunday may begin at 5:15 pm unless it is deemed unsafe for pedestrians. NO vehicles will be allowed on the field if it is wet. Please bring hand carts.

SALES TAX

The New York State Taxation Department requires artists to have a "Certificate of Authority." To apply for form DTF-17, call 1-800-462-8100. The form is also available from Fax Forms on Demand, 1-800-748-3676, or printed from the Tax Department's website, www.tax.state.ny.us.

MISCELLANEOUS

If for any reason you are unable to attend the Show, as a courtesy to fellow artists and the Show, please notify us immediately by telephone. If an emergency arises during the Show and it is necessary to leave, you must notify a Show official before you dismantle.

The Friends of the North Castle Public Library does not assume responsibility for exhibits or artwork. The Art Show Committee reserves the right to make all decisions concerning participation. There will be no rain dates or refunds in the event the Show must be cancelled.

The Artist Application is on two pages. If you click on the Print Application Page 1 or Print Application Page 2 link below, the corresponding application page will open in a separate window. When you see the print dialog window displayed, click on the Print button. Repeat for each application page. Complete the two application pages and mail them for receipt no later than March 15th, 2008 to the following address accompanied by slides and checks made out to Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc.:

Judy Moniz
One Boulder Trail
Armonk, NY 10504

Questions? Call Judy Moniz at (914) 273-9706 or Barbara Vircillo at (914) 273-2152 or email info@armonkoutdoorartshow.org