ARTS IN THE PARK 
An annual event of the Weracoba/St. Elmo Preservation Society                  

 

Sunday, May 20, 2012
Lakebottom Park
Columbus, Georgia
12 Noon until 6 p.m.
Rain Date Sunday, June 3, 2012

1.         Submit completed application along with a check for all appropriate fees by MAY 4, 2012.  A           $15.00 late fee will be required for ALL applications received after May 4, 2012.   Make checks            payable to ARTS IN THE PARK and mail completed application, check and photographs (if applicable) to the address listed on the application.       

2.         PHOTOGRAPHS:  Provide three (3) photographs for approval for ALL handmade crafts.    

3.         EXHIBITORS:  ARTS IN THE PARK is limited to 200 exhibitors. Each exhibitor will be responsible for his or her own display needs (including canopy and tables), as well as the collection of monies  and applicable sales tax. 

PLEASE NOTE:  NO Exhibitor will be allowed to leave before the designated end of the event without prior   approval from Mark McCollum or Leigh Stewart.  Please note that for the safety of our Patrons and Exhibitors, once the event has begun, NO Exhibitor will not be allowed to drive their vehicle into the interior of the park or otherwise move their vehicle around within the park until after the event has ended at 6:00 p.m.   Exceptions to this rule will only be made in the event of inclement weather, an emergency, or upon prior arrangements made before 11 a.m. on the day of the event on the day of the event. 

4.         FEES:

          Individual Exhibitor                                                $65.00 per Person (1 20X20 space)

          Groups of 5 to 9 Exhibitors                                  $45.00 per Person (2 20X20 spaces)           

          Groups of 10 or More Exhibitors                          $35.00 per Person (3 20X20 spaces)

          College Art Student                                               $25.00 per Person

          Elementary, Middle, High School Art Student      No Charge

An Administrative Fee of 40% will be retained in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather. 

5.         LOCATION:  Arts in the Park is held in and around the Bandshell at Lakebottom Park (Park is             located between 18^th Avenue and Cherokee Avenue).  In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, the Wildwood and Lakebottom parks were once a center for recreational activities including Sunday afternoon concerts.  These parks are now an important part of the Weracoba/St. Elmo Historic District, also known as The Park District.

6.         EVENT DATE:  Arts in the Park is held the third Sunday in May from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m.  Rain date will be determined each year.

7.         SPACE SIZE:  All spaces are 20’ X 20’.    Please note that there is no access to electricity or water.

8.         QUESTIONS? – Contact Leigh Stewart at 706/327-9533 or jlstewart@knology.net or visit             www.columbusartsinthepark.com.

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EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

Name:  ___________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:  ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:  (day)  ___________________________  (night)  ___________________________________

                             (cell)  ___________________________

E-Mail:  ___________________________________________________________________________________

All items displayed must be originated by the Exhibitor.   Please give a brief description of all work to be exhibited and provide three (3) photographs for approval. 

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Do you plan to demonstrate your skill in your medium during the event?     Yes  _____   No  _____

Total number of Exhibitors showing with your group: ________________________

(Please list name, address, phone number and description of work to be exhibited for ALL exhibitors registered by this application.  You may use a separate sheet of paper if necessary)

Total Number of Spaces Needed  _______________

If applying as an Art Student please list the school you are attending  ______________________________

Please read the following and initial:

NO Exhibitor will be allowed to leave before the designated end of the event without prior approval from Mark McCollum or Leigh Stewart.  Please note that for the safety of our Patrons and Exhibitors, once the event has begun, NO exhibitor will be allowed to drive their vehicle into the interior of the park or otherwise move their vehicle around within the park until after the event has ended at 6 pm.  Exceptions to this rule will only be made in the event of inclement weather, an emergency or upon prior arrangements made before 11 am on the day of the event.    Initial here → ____________

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Mail completed application, check and photographs, if applicable, by May 4, 2012 to:

ARTS IN THE PARK
1608 Springer Street
Columbus, GA 31901

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ARTS IN THE PARK ~ 1608 Springer Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901  706/327-9533