| DRAGON ART FAIR DeForest, Wisconsin * June 2, 2012 |
About Us: The Dragon Art Fair is sponsored by the Dragon Arts Group, a 501c3 non-profit organization which raises funds for arts program
scholarships by coordinating arts 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 including the DeForest Car Show, Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale and
DeForest Cub Scouts Ice Cream Social. Our goal is to make this fair the one everyone, artists, guests and volunteers are proud to say they
were part of.
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. The Dragon Art Fair presents artists’ hand-crafted finished works, not the work of mass production
studios. 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. Artists are responsible by law to pay all applicable on work sold.
Registration and Booth Fees: Booth space is 10’x10’ 1 Booth 1 Premium Booth* 2 Booths
Discount Rate Before 2-1-12 Returning Artist $80 $100 $160-180
New Artists $90 $110 $180-200
Standard Rate After 2-1-12 Returning Artist $90 $110 $180-200
New Artists $100 $115 $210-215
We have changed our registration process this year. We will have two jury dates. This will allow those early registrants to be made aware
of their status at an earlier date and allow us to continue to review applications in consideration of the types of media to be presented so
that we can ensure a good mix of artists for our guests.
1st Jury Date: February 1, 2012. All registrations and photos received by that date will be juried by February 5th. Those registrations
accepted will be guaranteed a booth in the event. 2nd Jury Date: April 10, 2012. All registrations and photos received by that date will
be juried by April 15th. Those registrations accepted will be guaranteed a booth in the event.
*A premium booth is a corner and/or end booth. Premium booths will not be confirmed until after the April 10th jury date so that we can
consider all accepted artists prior to assigning these booths. These booths will be assigned based on type of media presented and date of
entry. If you pay for a premium booth and do not receive one, you will be refunded the difference the day of the event. The cost of a
double booth varies depending on whether a premium booth is requested.
Requests for specific booth location will be considered, however, the organizers cannot guarantee the result. An information packet will be
mailed to accepted registrants which will include hotel and area info and event updates. If you are not sure you will be attending, please
do not register “just in case”. “No-shows” look bad for everyone and we will have turned away another artist to provide you with your
booth space.
Cancellations made within the two week period prior to the fair will not be eligible for refund. 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. The fair will be held regardless of
weather. 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 organizer. The organizers assume
no responsibility for lost, stolen, damaged goods or exhibits.
Set Up/Loading/Unloading/Parking: IMPORTANT! Upon arrival at the site, artists will proceed to the information booth to get their booth
number, badge, sign and final information packet. No one may pull into the site prior to receiving this packet. This will eliminate
confusion regarding booth location during set up – an already stressful time! Set up is available (encouraged) on Friday evening from 7-9
PM. Security is provided from 9 PM-6 AM. Saturday set up will be from 6:30-8:45 AM. The day of event, artists are not allowed to pull
onto the site until the organizers have arrived and you are provided with your booth information. 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 is
available in nearby streets or designated parking lots. Details will be provided in the information packet.
Booth Assistants: Your booth assistant will check in with you prior to the beginning of the fair. Please be sure to indicate on your
registration form if you require set up or tear down help so we have enough volunteers available.
Refreshments: The Information Booth/Breakfast Den will offer complimentary homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit, coffee, water and juice to
all vendors. We also have a variety of food available for purchase 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.
Silent Auction: The silent auction is held in adjacent to the information booth tent next to the library. You may either bring your
donation to the information booth or have one of the volunteers take it inside for you. Funds raised by the auction go toward arts
scholarships. A suggested minimum bid should be included to provide a starting point for the auction.
Calendar:
February 1, 2012 Deadline for Early Bird registration and jurying.
February 5, 2012 Letter/E-Mail of Early Acceptance will be sent.
April 10, 2012 Deadline for regular registration and jurying.
April 15, 2012 Letter or E-Mail of Acceptance will be sent.
May 1, 2012 Information packet mailed.
May 15, 2012 No refunds for cancellations after this date.
June 1, 2012 Set up from 7:00-9:00 PM.
June 2, 2012 Set up from 6:30-8:45 AM. Security provided from 9 PM to 6 AM.
Fair Hours 9:00-4:00 PM Tear down from 4:00-6:00 PM
For Additional Information:
Check out the Dragon Arts Group Facebook Page or Website: www.dragonartsgroup.org
Merry Poast 608-846-9792 or merrypoast@yahoo.com Julie Wills 608-846-8891 or jwills@dragonartsgroup.org
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Photo taken by Rod Melotte at 2011 Dragon Art Fair