The Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts August 12 & 13, 2017
10am-5pm
Fine Arts and Craft Show Application/Contract –Deadline July 1st Exhibitor Name ______________________________________________________ Company Name ______________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________ City _________________ State __________________ Zip Code ______________ Phone __________________ Email ______________________________________ Website________________________ Facebook____________________________ Type of Work________________________________________________________
Photos: 3-5 of current work required _____________________________________ Cost: $65 per 10 x 10 space
# of Spaces Required _________________________
Please include a check made payable to the Bishop Hill Arts Council with this signed application and photos of work and mail to: BHAC, Festival of the Arts, PO Box 47, Bishop Hill, Illinois 61419 Photos can also be submitted by email:
[email protected] Please use the subject: Festival of the Arts This is a juried outdoor show. Applicants must submit 3 to 5 photos of their work by email or traditional mail. This show will take place rain or shine so please be prepared. Individual spaces are 10 x 10 . Other events during the Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts include hands on children’s activities, plein air throughout the town, a display and sale of the Illinois Wheat Weavers Assoc., guided walking tours of Bishop Hill, Pie in the Park, an Empty Bowls Soup Supper and a Backyard Concert at TwinFLower Inn.
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The Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts is organized and run by The Bishop Hill Arts Council. For the last 10 years this successful event was known as Clay and Fiber Fest. The BHAC will continue to offer an arts filled weekend for our visitors. Exhibitor Rules and Regulations: 1. All work must be original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the artist themselves. Kits, imports and mass productions will not be allowed. 2. All applications must be accompanied by 3 – 5 photos of your work and must be the work represented at the booth. 3. Displays should be kept clean and professional for the duration of the show., 4. Exhibitors are responsible for the setup and breakdown of their booth and any tents or tables required. 5. Set up is from 3pm to 8pm on Friday, August 11th. Day of show setup begins at 7am on Saturday August 12th. 6. The Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts is open to the public from 10am to 5pm each day. Artists are expected to be open to the public during this time. No early take down will be allowed. 7. The Bishop Hill Arts Council is not responsible for any damage, loss or claims resulting from the exhibitor setting up and selling their work at The Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts. By signing below, you are agreeing to the Exhibitor Rules and Regulations Signature________________________________________________________ Printed Name_____________________________________________________ Date____________________________________________________________ Applications for The Bishop Hill Festival of the Arts must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2017. Successful applicants will be notified by July 10, 2017. If you have further questions please call Lou Hanson: 309-927-3064