Highland Arts Council - Highland, Illinois
For Artists...

Artists, we are currently accepting applications
for the 2010 Art in the Park Event!
 

Art in the Park
Brochure '10

Artist's
Application '10
 
 

2009 ART IN THE PARK AWARD-WINNING ARTISTS
ARTISTIC CATEGORIES:  
1. Sculpture 7. Glass
2. Mixed Media 8. Clay
3. Wood 9. Jewelry
4. Watercolor 10. Photography
5. Fabric/Fibre 11. Drawing/Pastels
6. Oil/Acrylics 12. Graphics/Print Making
Of Special Note:
Fantastic awards will be given for ALL artistic categories. Purchase pledges prior to the show guarantee sales for the artists!
 
EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS:
1. All work offered must be original by the exhibiting artist.
2. Original art shall be displayed on screens, panels or easels.
3. Hand-pulled prints may be on screens; mechanical reproductions may not be on screens, but must be clearly identified.
4. Note cards, calendars, books and other items created from the artist’s own work may be shown.
5. Technically or mechanically reproduced art should be limited to no more than 20% of the display.
6. Reproductions should be displayed in portfolios and labeled as reproductions.
7. Kits or work from kits are not acceptable. Copying, production line art or factory reproduced items (other than noted above) are grounds for immediate expulsion from the show.
8. All exhibits must be housed under white tents, supplied by the artist. Individual display areas are approximately 10’x10’. Exhibiting artists are responsible for providing their own display and lighting equipment.
9. Electrical hook-ups will be available for each booth. Artists must conform to space and power allotments. Artists should also bring at least one 100’ electrical extension cord and necessary lighting for the Friday Night Artist’s Reception.
10. No commission is required on sales.
11. Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting all applicable Illinois Sales Tax.
12. Artists are required to be present with their work during all festival hours, including the Friday Night Reception.
 
ALL ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
» Three (3) digital samples of your work - on CD.
These images will be used for judging and will be published in the Show Directory and Pre-Show Advertising; images must be 300 ppi and formatted as .jpg files.
» One (1) photograph of your booth - on CD.
» Your personal photo - on CD.
» Your Artist Statement and Biography - on CD and hard copy
» Two checks payable to the ‘Highland Arts Council’:
One check for $25 which is an entry fee - and - one check for $175 to cover your booth fee, which will be returned if you are not accepted.
  (All required items should be combined on one CD, please!)
PLEASE NOTE:
Additional information about applying may be found
on the Artist's Application; download a copy below...
 
TO APPLY:
1. Download and complete an official AITP application
2. Mail application and all materials to the address below by June 15, 2010
  Highland Arts Council
907 Main Street
Highland, Illinois 62249


CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: 618-654-3721
Event Chairperson: Lynnette Schuepbach
618-558-0054 cell
email address