August 9, 2014

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cooperstown, New York

ARTIST PACKET

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Event Description Join the Fenimore Art Museum, the showcase of the New York State Historical Association, in our annual celebration of the relationship between artists and the landscape. Offering one of the most spectacular views of Otsego Lake, the museum’s back lawn is an ideal spot to experience landscape art in a beautiful landscape. This one-

day, juried open-air art festival will feature

outstanding artists, demonstrations, children's art activities, live music, and local food and beverages. Artists are invited to apply to our jury for a spot at one of the premier art events in the region. Art by the Lake takes place on August 9,

2014.

Deadlines and Notifications Applications must be postmarked by May 3, 2014. Artists will be notified of their acceptance by May 24, at which point they will receive detailed event information and an artist’s contract. Accepted artists must return a signed artist’s contract by June 14 to guarantee a spot.

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Eligibility Requirements All work must be original, made by individual artists, and executed by hand or with the use of appropriate tools. Artists may sell reproductions and prints of their own original work to the public the day of the show, but these reproductions should be clearly labeled as such. Artists must be on hand to sell their own work, and demonstration at the event is highly encouraged. Please note on the application form any special

requirements needed for demonstration (e.g., electricity, running water).

Image Submission Standards Artists should send three images of their artwork to be considered by our selection panel. Artists new to the show should also send an image of their typical booth set up if possible. Images may be sent by

e-mail (s.kenyon@nysha.org) or non-returnable CD as standard compressed maximum quality JPEGs.

Each image should be labeled with the artist’s name and a number that corresponds with the description provided on the application form. If images are submitted on a CD, the CD should be labeled with the artist’s full name and the media category/categories for which the images are to be juried. Please make sure that the CD has been finalized.

Images of accepted exhibitors may be retained for publicity purposes. The Fenimore Art Museum reserves the right to reproduce images of the work of accepted artists for publicity purposes.

Awards Judging for awards will take place the day of the festival. Winners will receive prizes at our awards ceremony. Judges will review one piece of artwork chosenby each artist in their media category, but theymay consider all of the artwork in each artist’s booth. Artists may display works in more than one media category, but must select one showcase piece for judging. Artists should display their selected pieces in a prominent location at their booths. The selected piece must be labeled with the artist’s name, title of the work, and media category. The selected work does NOT need to be among the three images previously submitted with the application.

Judges’ decisions will be based on: 1. Creativity 2. Interpretation of color 3. Relationship to landscape theme Showcase pieces may be for sale at the event, but should remain on display until the end of the day.

Media Categories Oil Acrylic Watercolor Pastel Mixed Media

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Booth Space and Sales There will be a $25 booth fee for selected entries to Art by the Lake. All artists will be housed under a single large tent, and individual canopies will not be required. Each artist will be allocated a 10’ x 10’ space within the tent. This space is limited to the area directly underneath the tent. Displays are not permitted on adjacent areas. The event will provide tables, chairs, and requests related to demonstrating, but any other materials for displaying artwork must be provided by the artist. We will not have pegboard or other supports for hanging artwork. If you require a display structure, you may rent one from the museum for a nominal fee (limited quantity - please

e-mail s.kenyon@nysha.org to request more information).

No commission on sales is retained by the Fenimore Art Museum. Exhibitors who sell their work at the event are required by law to collect state and local sales taxes and to display a current NYS Sales Tax Certificate at all times with the proof of this certificate provided to the event.

Please note that we will try to meet any special requests regarding site requirements and locations, but we cannot guarantee full compliance.

Liability and Insurance Museum security will be present throughout the event and overnight Friday evening. Artists agree to exhibit at their own risk. The Fenimore Art Museum is not responsible for damage, theft, or loss of an individual’s work. In the event of a natural disaster or other circumstances preventing this event, the decision to cancel the event either before it begins or during its course may be made by museum officials. In the event of cancellation, the Fenimore Art Museum will not be held responsible for any cost(s) incurred or loss of potential earnings.

Cancellation If for any reason artists must cancel their acceptance of space at the event, please notify museum staff as soon as possible.

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Image Identification and Submission Please provide the following for each image: Title, Medium, Retail Price, Size Image 1: Image 2: Image 3:

Artist Information

Artist Name (Exactly as you would like it to appear in print and on all signage)

Media Category/Categories

Price Range of Work

Address

City, State, Zip

Daytime Phone Number

Email Address/Website

Demonstration We highly encourage you to provide demonstrations or exhibits of your artistic process throughout the event. Please indicate the nature of the demonstration and any special requirements you have.

APPLICATION FORM

PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Art by the Lake Fenimore Art Museum PO Box 800 Cooperstown, NY 13326

E-mail: s.kenyon@nysha.org Fax: 607-547-1404

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 607-437-7912 E-mail: s.kenyon@nysha.org

I acknowledge that all application materials will become the property of the New York State Historical Association, and no materials will be returned to me. I agree to all terms of this Artist Packet.

Artist’s Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Artist Statement Please provide an artist information statement to us which details materials and processes used in creating your artwork. This statement should be displayed in your booth if you are accepted for the event and will be reviewed by jurors on the day of the event.

Application Checklist

Application Form

Images of Artwork

Booth Image (new artists only)

New York State Sales Tax Certificate

(if selling work at event)

Artist Statement

Important 2014 Dates

MAY 3: Application postmark deadline

MAY 24: Artists notified of acceptance

JUNE 14: Signed artist’s contract deadline

AUGUST 9: Art by the Lake event

APPLICATION FORM