The show will be held on the 12th unless steady rains are predicted. The show will then be moved to the 13th, dependent upon forecast. On Friday, September 11th, the weather call will be made in the early a.m. and all participants will be notified of any change. Show hours are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Booth Information:
Registration Fee: $90.00 per 12 x 11 booth space – a limited number of double booths are available
For consistency of the show, 10 x 10 pop-up tents will be required for all artists. If you do not have a pop-up, let us know on your registration form. Set-up time begins at 6:30 am and ends at 9:00 am – Earlier (6:00) setup may be possible at the discretion of onsite staff day of show. If your booth location is in a "traveled way" you may be asked to hold back your setup to allow for vehicle movement and unloading of adjacent exhibitors.
Breakdown to begin no earlier than 5:00 pm.
A limited number of booths will be available (waiting lists will be maintained)
Cancellation Policy:
50% Refund before July 25, 2009; No refunds after August 7, 2009
NOTE: In order to be listed in any published material for the Art Festival including the Exhibitor Guide, completed application and payment must be received by June 30th.
Contest Criteria:
1.All Entries will be juried
2.Must provide a web site that shows your work, e-mail us 3 JPG files, or send 3 color photos with registration.
3.There are three Judged categories:
a. Original works of Art: Traditional Media – i.e. oils, watercolor, pen & ink, acrylics, charcoal, etc. (All 2 dimensional works)
b. Photography: Including digital artwork
c. Mixed Media & 3-Dimensional: Includes sculpture, carvings, turnings, mosaic, block printing, jewelry, built-up, etc.
4.Mixed Media & three dimensional prize category includes other types of art: *sculpture *silkscreen *serigraphs *block print, etc.
5.Entry must be suitable for public display at a family-oriented show. It is FMA’s exclusive right and responsibility to remove work that is inconsistent or that deviates from the style or quality of the juried pieces.
6.Judges will view show pieces at each booth location
7.Artist must attend exhibit space at all times (or have a viable and knowledgeable substitute present for temporary absences)
8.You will be able to sell your work at this show. All sale pieces must be a similar theme as those submitted to be juried. FMA reserves the right to disallow registration based upon criteria contained herein.
9.You must submit a copy of your State of Maine Sales Tax certificate with your registration.
Prize Information:
Best-in-Show - Purchase Prize of $800
This may be from any category or medium
(this piece must be valued at or near purchase price)
This is a cash award and FMA will retain ownership of the art.
Original works of Art - Cash prize of $500
Photography - Cash prize of $500
Mixed Media & Three Dimensional - Cash prize of $500
(see above for details on entry requirements)
“People’s Choice Award” will receive a cash prize of $200
These are cash awards and the artist will retain ownership of the art.
Please note: Returning exhibitors will be given priority to reserve the same / similar space as last year.
Possible design changes and improvement activity at the Festival location may necessitate changes to the display area layout or format.
We will keep you informed of any such changes. Adjustments may effect the location but not the quality of your display area.
SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
