Haynie’s Corner Art Festival  Haynie’s Corner – Downtown Evansville, Indiana September 29, 2007 – 10 am – 6pm Artist Prospectus     General Information The Haynie’s Corner Art Festival, formerly known simply as Funk in the City, is an art festival in Evansville, Indiana’s historic downtown featuring whimsical artists giving back to the Evansville art community. Funk in the City is an Evansville based event and festival organization that seeks to showcase local artists’ funky works, while increasing local artist visibility as well. Started in 2002 as a private charitable event at a private residence, the Haynie’s Corner Art Festival has expanded to include the entire community by popular demand, and is the premier platform event for local artists. The Art Festival is currently a one-day festival, held Saturday, September 29, 2007, 10 am – 6pm, featuring approximately 75-85 artists. The event will be held at Haynie’s Corner located in downtown Evansville at the intersection of 2nd and Adams Streets. Creative food vendors, children’s area, and top-notch entertainment complete the fun, funky feel of the festival. An admission fee is charged at the gate: $5 per adult, kids 12 and under are free. With attendance in 2006 surpassing 4,500, attendance is estimated at 5,000 – 6,000 for 2007. This is the premiere outdoor art festival in our community. We hope you’ll join the festivities this year to support the arts in Evansville, as well as showcase your craft. Application Deadline: To apply, submit the attached application and application fee to the following address by Friday, August 17, 2007: Funk in the City PO Box 3004 Evansville, IN 47730 All applications must be received and postmarked by this date to be eligible. Applications may not be faxed or completed over the phone. Printable applications are available online at www.funkinthecity.com. Questions regarding the event logistics or applications please contact: Jamie Morris at 812-204-7408, or via email at info@funkinthecity.com Fees: Application fee - $25 non-refundable application fee paid upon application submission. This fee will be deposited upon receipt and will not be refunded under any circumstance. If electricity is required, there is an additional $25 non-refundable fee that must be paid with application. Booth Fee - Artists pay a commission-only booth fee of 15% on total sales during the Festival. This fee must be paid on September 29, 2007 at the conclusion of the Festival. Electricity & Tent Fees – Artists are required to provide their own 10 x 10 tent, table, chairs and any additional equipment for display purposes. If you do not have a tent, you are encouraged to go to Target or Walmart. It is much more economical to purchase a 10X10 canopy than to rent one. Electricity is not provided to artist booths unless specifically requested, so please mark application accordingly. There is a $25 non-refundable fee that must be paid with application. Donated Merchandise Funk in the City hosts a special event kickoff the evening prior to the festival, Friday, September 28. This event is a tremendous fundraiser, and your support is greatly appreciated. Funk asks each artist to consider donating an original piece for the auction as an additional way to gain exposure and support the overall festival. Each artist making a donation will receive one free ticket to the kickoff event. Additional information regarding delivery of your donation and the kickoff event will be included at a later date. Special Notes All work must be original in design and executed by the applicant. No kits, flea market items, or items made using commercially purchased molds will be accepted. Funk in the City reserves the right to make exceptions and to select the work that best fits the funky style of the event. Only approved items may be shown, and Funk in the City reserves the right to require removal of any unapproved items displayed during the event. NEW APPLICANTS - Please submit 3 photos of current work along with application. Photos will NOT be returned. Rain or Shine – The Haynie’s Corner Art Festival is a RAIN OR SHINE event. Please be prepared for a variety of weather patterns. Booth Information Each exhibitor is provided with one booth space measuring 10 feet wide by 10 feet deep. Artists are to provide their own tent, tables, racks, chairs, as needed, to display their work in an outdoor environment. The Festival takes place outdoors on paved surfaces along an esplanade which may not be level and exact. Tents may not be staked to the concrete so please bring weights for items or tents as needed. Space locations are assigned in advance by Funk in the City. Security will be provided by the festival for Friday night, September 28. Show Schedule Set-up takes place on Friday, September 128. Additional details will be included in acceptance package. All selected artist must check-in at the information booth on-site Saturday morning by 9am. All booths must be ready for the public by 9:50 am. No set-up on Saturday prior to 6am please. Friday, September 28 Tent Set–Up – 10 am – 6 pm Auction & Reception – 7PM, Kirby’s Saturday, September 29 Artist Final Set-up – 6 – 9:50 am Festival Opens – 10 am Festival closes - 6pm Tear-down – 6 – 8pm *Artist Hospitality Room opens on Saturday, 6am – 8pm Weather Tips Evansville can be gorgeous in September (high 70s), but it can also still be very humid and hot. Please bring ample sunscreen and/or wear appropriate clothing. Bring tarps and/or covering for artwork in case of thunderstorms or rain. The event is held in rain or shine and an artist may not close their booth early due to weather or other reasons unless an official okay has been provided by a FUNK official. Cancellation Policy Funk in the City makes every effort to produce a first-class event; therefore, after acceptance, any artist needing to cancel will be required to pay a cancellation fee of $100. Haynie’s Corner Art Festival Haynie’s Corner, Evansville, Indiana Saturday, September 29, 2007 – 10AM – 6PM Artist Application APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 17, 2007 All applications and other required materials must be received and postmarked by Friday, August 17, 2007. Booth placement and space will be assigned based on first received applications. Funk in the City reserves the right to place vendors in a manner that best serves the Festival. Please print or type as you would like it to appear in Festival publicity and on name tags. Name_______________________________________ No. of Booths Requested: ___________________ Name of second artist/collaborative partner (if applicable)_________________________________________ Mailing Address__________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State________________________Zip________________ Phone (day): (______)_______________________ (evening): (______)_____________________________ (cell): (_______)______________ (fax): (________)_____________________________________________ Email__________________________________________________________________________________ Artist website (if applicable)_________________________________________________________________ Description of artwork to be sold/exhibited _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Price range of work: ____________ Electricity required ($25 extra non-refundable fee)? Yes No Categories: _____Ceramics/pottery _____Fiber art/textiles _____Mixed media (2D or 3D) _____Metal work _____Functional art _____Jewelry _____Sculpture _____Glass work _____Graphics _____Woodwork _____Photography _____Wearable art _____Drawing _____Printmaking _____Painting (watercolor or oil) _____Other Application Requirements: • NEW APPLICANTS ONLY - Applicant must send (3) three photos of current work. • Artist must provide ALL tables, tent, chairs, shelves, and any other required display items. Displays should remain within the allotted 10’ x 10’ booth space (see artist prospectus for details). Fees: • $25 non-refundable application fee included with submitted application by deadline. • 15% commission to Funk in the City on total merchandise sold. • Each artist is asked to donate original artwork for the benefit auction. Item/items donated:______________________________________________________________________ Value of items donated:___________________________________________________________________ Release I hereby release and forever discharge Funk in the City, a non-profit organization, the City of Evansville, all sponsoring organizations and their directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss in damage arising out of or in conjunction with my participation in this event. Funk is not responsible for any injury sustained by exhibitors or guests while within the space designated for exhibits. Furthermore, I understand that I store my artwork at my own risk. By signing this application form, Applicant acknowledges having received and read the Artist Prospectus and Application and agrees to abide by all the rules set forth herein. Applicant agrees that photos sent are representative of work to be exhibited and Funk reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to advise the Applicant of any work that does not meet the standards set forth and Applicant agrees that such work will be immediately removed upon request by Funk officials. Failure to remove such work or to abide by other rules set forth may result in Applicant’s removal from the event and/or Applicant being prohibited from future participation. Applicant understands that any photos submitted may be used in event promotions and marketing. I agree to abide by all rules set forth in the 2007 Artist Prospectus and Application: Applicant’s Signature/Date___________________________________________________Date__________ Second Artist’s Signature (if applicable)_______________________________________________________ Checklist: Make sure you’ve completed all parts of the application process to be eligible. Incomplete applications will not be processed: • Completed/signed application form • $25 check for non-refundable application fee made payable to “Funk in the City”. • If electricity required, include additional $25 non-refundable fee. • NEW APPLICANTS ONLY - Three (3) photos of current work, properly labeled with name/contact info. Photos WILL NOT be returned. APPLICATION DEADLINE: All applications and other required materials must be received and postmarked by Friday, August 17, 2007. Mail applications to: Funk in the City PO Box 3004 Evansville, IN 47730 Applications are also available on-line at www.funkinthecity.com Questions, call: Jamie Morris, Funk in the City 812.204.7408 info@funkinthecity.com Have you exhibited at Funk before?__________________________________________________________ How did you hear about Funk?______________________________________________________________ For Office use Only Date Received__________________ Accepted_______________________ Booth number assigned____________