Artist Application

38^thANNUAL SANDPIPER ART FESTIVAL

Lake County Courthouse Lawn       Polson, Montana

Saturday, August 8, 2009   from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M.

Sandpiper Gallery, A Fine Arts Corporation, is a not-for-profit entity comprised of volunteer members. Our mission is to encourage and promote participation in the arts in Lake County, Montana. We provide educational opportunities through workshops, scholarships, exhibits, a library, and other resources. We believe that the inherent value of the fine arts enhances the quality of life and merits our attention.

Sandpiper Art Festival, a juried show featuring original arts and crafts, is open to interested artists and crafters.  Sandpiper Art Festival is attended by thousands of people. Its location is on the Lake County Courthouse lawn, one block away from the “Cruisin’ by the Bay” car show.  This festival offers you both an opportunity for sales and exposure to new, potential buyers. 

Artists’ Regulations

• Fill out the application below.
• Submit two photographs of your work.  For your convenience, you may submit your website address instead.
• Submit a non-refundable application fee.  The early bird fee is $25.  It is $35 after July 1^st.  ***** Please note that two or more exhibitors intending to sell their work in the same space must register separately and each must pay the application fee. 
• Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for your confirmation notice and for the return of your photographs.
• Artists must supply all materials needed for their display.
• The use of stakes on the courthouse lawn is NOT allowed.
• Please note any special considerations you might need and we will try to accommodate you.  Please let us know if your tent is high and needs extra clearance.
• The SAF committee will meet to jury applications April 6^th.  Notices will be sent by April 10^th.  Applications will continue to be accepted until the festival is full.

Upon receipt of the attached application, two photographs, and the non-refundable $25.00 application fee ($35 after July 1^st) your work will be evaluated by the Sandpiper Gallery jury and show committee.  Exhibitors will be assigned a 10 X10 foot space.  No kits or commercially-produced items will be accepted.  No dealers, imports or bakery goods will be allowed. 

Sales books will be provided and must be reconciled with the treasurer at the close of the festival Commissions will be due at that time.  Take down and checkout time will be no earlier than 5:00 P.M.  Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up their individual space. 

Commissions on your sales due to Sandpiper Gallery are:

                        20% up to $5,000 in sales

                        15% for sales from $5,000 to $10,000

                        10% for sales over $10,000

 All money raised during the art festival goes towards scholarships for students studying art and for maintenance of the gallery. For additional information contact the Sandpiper Gallery at (406) 883-5956 or Margie Hendricks at (406) 883-0802. festival@sandpiperartgallery.com

Artist Application

38^thANNUAL SANDPIPER ART FESTIVAL

INCLUDE:     ___   A CHECK (non-refundable) IN THE AMOUNT OF $25 ($35 after July 1^st)

                                 The fee for two booths is $50 ($70 after July 1^st)  

                                    ___   TWO RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR ART OR CRAFT (or website)  

                                    ___   A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE

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2009 Sandpiper Art Festival Application,   P. O. Box 1163, Polson, MT 59860

 Name                                                                                         Phone                                                            

Business Name                                                                                                                                     

Address                                                                                                                                                         

City                                                                                         State                                       Zip                  

 Description of work                                                                                                                                      

 E-mail address                                                    Your website address                                      ­­­­        

Sandpiper Gallery will not be held responsible for any damage or loss of any artist’s work in connection with Sandpiper Art Festival.  This includes theft, fire, water damage or any other mishap that may occur

.       I have read the information in the invitation letter and the registration form. I accept all    conditions stated.

 Signature                                                                Date                                       

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COMMITTEE USE ONLY

Accepted  Yes             No           

Number of 10x10 booths

        Before July 1^st….One ($25)                Two ($50)                   

        After July 1^st…... One ($35)                Two ($70)               

Check#                      Amount                               Date                        

Booth Assignment #                    Category                                         

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