| DRAGON ART FAIR DeForest, Wisconsin * June 6, 2009 |
The Dragon Art Fair is sponsored by the Dragon Arts Group which raises funds for
arts scholarships by coordinating art related events throughout the year. An exciting
side benefit of these events is that they provide an opportunity to showcase what the
DeForest/Windsor area, “The North Star of Dane County”, has to offer.
The Dragon Arts Group works with other community groups to cross promote the
day’s events, such as the DeForest Car Show, DeForest, Library book sale & children’s
activities, Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale and DeForest Area Historical Society Ice
Cream Social!
About Us: Our goal is to make this fair the one everyone, artists, patrons and
volunteers, are proud to say they were part of.
The Dragon Art Fair presents artists’ hand-crafted works, not the work of mass
production studios. All work must be presented in a finished manner. No work
which has been made with commercial kits, molds, patterns or plans is allowed. The
organizers reserve the right to refuse exhibition of work which does not meet this
criteria.
The fair will be held regardless of weather. The organizers assume no responsibility
for lost, stolen, damaged goods or exhibits.
About You: Participation is open to all artists 18 years of age or older who exhibit
fine art and fine craft works of original concept, design, and execution by the
exhibiting artist. Artists are responsible by law to pay applicable state and federal
taxes on work sold.
Registration/Fees: Registration does not guarantee a spot in the 2009 Fair. Requests
for specific booth location will be considered, however, the organizers cannot
guarantee the result. Applications and photos (digital or hard copy, non-returnable)
will be reviewed and juried within 3 days of the deadline. An information packet
will be mailed to accepted registrants which will include hotel and area info and
event updates.
One 10’ x 10’ booth space costs $90. Two booths will cost $180 Discounts are
available for “early bird” registrations and artists who have participated in previous
events.
Cancellations made within the two week period prior to the fair will not be eligible
for refund and that artist will lose pre-registration privileges for the 2009 show.
Booth Space: The fair is located on Market Street so plan to set up your booth on
pavement. A white Easy-Up or similar shelter is required for each booth. Shelters
should be of construction sufficient to protect against our unpredictable Wisconsin
weather, i.e. wind and rain. Electricity is not available. Dogs are not recommended,
but may be allowed with prior approval from the organizers
Set Up: IMPORTANT! Upon arrival at the site, artists will proceed to the information
booth to get their booth number, badge, sign and final information packet. NOTE:
No one is to pull into the site prior to receiving this information. This will eliminate
confusion regarding booth location during set up – an already stressful time!
Set up is available (and encouraged) on Friday evening from 7:00-9 PM. Security is
provided from 9 PM-6 AM. Saturday set up will be from 6:30-8:45 AM. NOTE:
Artists are not allowed to pull onto the site until the organizers have arrived and you
are provided with your booth information.
Loading and Unloading Directions: Vehicles may be brought on site during set up
(after receipt of booth location) and tear down hours only. Artists are expected to
provide labor and necessary materials to set up their own booth space. When you
have completed unloading and loading, please be courteous and move your vehicle.
Parking: Parking is available in nearby streets or designated parking lots. Details will
be provided in the information packet.
Booth Assistants: Volunteers will be assigned specific booths to assist you throughout
the fair. Your “day of” packet will include your assistant’s name and how to reach
him/her or one of the fair coordinators during the event. Please indicate on your
registration form if you require help during set-up and tear down so we have enough
volunteers available.
Refreshments: The Information Booth/Breakfast Den will offer complimentary
muffin, cinnamon roll, fruit, coffee and juice to all vendors.
We also have a great variety available in the Dragon’s Den fantastic food court. If
you can’t find it in our food court, you will likely find what you need at the car show
in adjacent Fireman’s Park or at the Lyster House.
Silent Auction: The DeForest Area Historical Society has made gallery space available
to display donated items after May 22nd. This generates interest in the auction and
provides additional exposure for the donating artist. We encourage artists to
consider providing their item early, however, items may be brought to the event and
given to one of the volunteers the day of the fair. The minimum bid should be
provided.
Calendar:
February 13, 2009
Deadline for discounted Early Bird registration.
April 10, 2009
Deadline for Registration
April 15, 2009
Letters of Acceptance and information packet mailed.
May 15, 2009
Cancellations after this date will not receive refunds and will not be eligible for pre-
registration for the 2009 fair.
June 5, 2009
Set up from 7:00-9:00 PM. Security will be provided from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
June 6, 2009
Set up from 6:30-8:45 AM.
Fair Hours 9:00-4:00 PM
Tear down from 4:00-6:00 PM
For Additional Information Contact:
Merry Poast 608-846-9792
E-Mail: merrypoast@yahoo.com
Julie Wills 608-846-8891
E-Mail: jwills@dragonartsgroup.org
Website:
www.dragonartsgroup.org
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