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Application
40th Cape Coral Art Festival Artist/Crafter Application
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Deadline: Aug 30, 2024 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jan 11, 2025 10:00 am - Jan 12, 2025 4:00 pm (EST)
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Cape Coral, Florida
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$514.25 - $993.50
About the application
- Booth location next to lodging accommodations, Holiday Inn Express;
- Reduced booth fee or discounted booth and 2 nights lodging package deal at the Holiday Inn Express;
- Lunch and Water will be delivered to your booth on Saturday and Sunday;
- Larger Booth Space: 13-foot-wide booth spaces;
- Dedicated Artist bathrooms; and
- Convenient access to food located in an “off the street” food court
* Light towers will be placed along the street to make finding your Booth plus set-up and tear- down easier;
* Enhanced WiFi service will be provided to prevent usage overload problems;
* Professional Overnight Security is provided;
* Complimentary Coffee and Doughnuts will be served on Saturday and Sunday mornings;
*Drive-up access to your booth is provided for unloading and loading and to access to your booth on Saturday and Sunday mornings until 9 am;
*Artist information packets will be delivered to booths by 9:00 am on Saturday morning;
*The festival will close at 4 pm on Sunday;
*Free Convenient off-street parking will be provided for Artists’ Vehicles and RVs;
* $9,000 in cash awards will be given to Category winners and Best in Show;
* Award Presentation Breakfast will held on Sunday morning before the Festival opens;
* Water and Snacks will be delivered to booths;
* For those artists needing a little more space, there is an Option to purchase a (booth and ½ space: 16.5’) in lieu of a standard 11’ Single or 22’ Double booth space; and
* Dedicated group of Rotarian volunteers will assist with Booth set-up, tear-down and booth sitting during the festival if needed. FESTIVAL DEADLINES: August 30, 2024: Artist Applications due by 5:00 pmSeptember 6, 2024: Jury SelectionSeptember 10, 2024: Invitation of Acceptance; Notification emailed to accepted, waitlisted, and not invited artistsNovember 1, 2024: Deadline of Acceptance by Artists to Event Committee through Eventeny or ZappDecember 2, 2024: Booth payment deadlineDecember 13, 2024: Artists who have paid for their booth will be notified of their booth assignment which will be based upon Artist submitted booth location requests in the special requests section. There is very limited availability of corner booths. Artists who would like to change their assigned booth location are to notify Christina Redman via email at cgredman@gmail.com. December 16, 2024: Deadline for Artist to cancel participation with no forfeiture of booth fee.December 16, 2024: Artist Proof of Insurance due. Send proof of insurance to cgredman@gmail.comDecember 30, 2024: Deadline to order a rental tent from Creative Events in Fort Myers (239) 768-6393. If a tent is needed for our festival, mention our event to indicate where you need a tent.January 10, 2025: Art Festival Set-upJanuary 11-12, 2025: 40th Annual Cape Coral Art Festival and Market Place, South “Downtown” Cape Coral Parkway ACCEPTED CATEGORIES AND MEDIA DEFINITIONS: Media categories are used by the Cape Coral Arts Festival as a tool for organizing images into logical, related groups for jury’s review. While it is the Festival’s principal objective to present a balanced show that equitably showcases both 1) works of fine art and craft and 2) diversity among media, please note that the Festival establishes no quota or entitlement by media category. All work must be original and signed handcrafted work. The artist signature defines and establishes artist ownership and it guarantees the accuracy of the description of the works presented and the authenticity of the work as the creation of their own hands. Ceramics - All original clay and porcelain. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, the artist must sign each piece. Machine made, mass-produced work is not permitted. Embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. Digital Art- Original work utilizing computer software used solely to create, design, and produce work. Stylized adaptation of another artist’s work is not considered original. Work must be printed on archival quality paper and properly signed and numbered as a limited edition of no more than 250. Exhibitor must disclose and display both their creative and printing processes in their booth during the festival. Drawing & Pastels- Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayons, etc. or from fluid media including inks and washes applied by pen or brush. Fiber Art- All originally designed and hand produced work crafted from fibers, including but not limited to: sculpture, wall art, basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry and paper making. No commercially machine-tooled, machine-screened patterns or miscellaneous forms of mass production are permitted, including manufactured seams. NO factory produced items, regardless of additional modifications or enhancements may be exhibited. Embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. Glass- Glass works that are functional or decorative by design and are kiln-formed or have been crafted by glass blowing, fusing, staining, molding, or casting.. Works may be etched or engraved. Embellishment including painting on manufactured items is not permitted. No forms of mass production are permitted. Graphics/Printmaking:- Printed works in which the artist hand- manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. Prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition. Print makers are required to disclose their printing process. Jewelry- All jewelry, whether produced from metal,glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials. No commercial casts, molds, or production studio work is allowed. No more than 10% of a piece may consist of commercial findings including hardware like clasps and earring backs.The major impact of the piece must be the original work of the artist. ** Beads must be made by the artist. There are only two exceptions to this rule: 1) If the beads are not made by the artist, they must clearly play a subordinate role in the finished piece and 2) The requirement that beads must be made by the artist does not apply in the technique known as bead weaving, however commercial bead weaving kits are not permitted. Leather- Work where the primary material is Hand worked by the Artist/ crafter leather prior to the making of belts, handbags, wearables, and sculpture work. All factory-produced items are prohibited regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist. Metal- Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry work crafted from metals. No production studio work is allowed. 2D and 3D Mixed Media - Works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in thier production. Two-dimensional mixed media should include more than one of the following: paint, pencil, watercolor, photography, printmaking, fabric, or other 2D objects. 3D mixed media must include dimension as a main feature. Works majorly produced from found objects must exhibit quality design and artistry, and the final product must be an entirely new piece. Painting- The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging. Photography and Digital Photography- The process of capturing images that begins with a camera, then printing the images by chemical or digital means onto a surface, This category includes traditional film photography and digital photography. All pieces must be signed, numbered and dated in limited editions of no more than 250. Prints must have been processed by the artist and printed under the artist’s direct supervision. In addition, to the above, the surface on which the photographs are printed must be identified in the description of technique (paper,aluminum, wood, fabric, canvas, etc.). Photographers are required to disclose their creative and printing processes. Sculpture- Three dimensional completely original work created and produced by the artist in any medium. Wood- Original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned, or carved. Embellished manufactured wood items and mass production are not permitted. AWARDS: All Artists will be judged during the festival on Saturday for Award by our respected judge. All Artists are eligible to receive an award. Each award winner will receive a ribbon, a cash award and an invitation to bypass the jury process in 2025. Award winners from the previous year still need to apply and will be required to pay application and booth fees, but acceptance will be automatic. The Festival Committee reserves the right to not declare a winner in a category that only has a one or two artists and the judge deems them not worthy of an award. Best In Show: $2,000.00Best in EACH Category: $500 Eventeny Virtual Things to know about our “Optional Participation” Eventeny Virtual event: Inclusion in the virtual event is free to live exhibitors.
- There are no risks when creating a business shop page. You can add videos, pictures, products, etc. or you can go as simple as your logo and a link to your website.
- Convenience for buyers. Buyers can purchase from multiple vendors with one transaction which has been shown to increase the likelihood visitors will purchase. 78% of shoppers on Eventeny purchase from multiple vendors and artists.
- Promotion through the event and ranking shops on Google via SEO meta-tagging.
- You will have a personal booth page for your work.
About the event
Terms & Conditions
- The Cape Coral Arts Festival is open to all original Fine Crafters and Artists. Artwork must be creative and original in design and an Artist/Fine Crafter must display and sell only in the media category in which the work has been accepted. Work displayed and sold must be consistent with work represented by jury images. Artists are prohibited from selling non-original promotional items i.e.(posters, postcards, note cards, calendars, tee shirts etc.) at the Festival. Only fine craftspeople and artists displaying their own original work may participate. No agents or dealers. Photo I.D. is required. This show is for original handcrafted work. Final interpretation of commercial status will be made by the Committee. The Committee has the right to expel, without refund, any Exhibitor who breaks these rules during the Art Festival.
- All applicants MUST submit at least a total of 6 high quality images in the application: four (4) images of work representing the art that will be presented for sale at our Festival, one (1) image of their booth, and at least (1) image of the artist producing their work in their studio.
- Applications by collaborating artists: If two or more persons collaborate to produce original work, each person must be identified on the Application. Collaborations are to be true artistic collaboration rather than business collaboration. No work by apprentices or employees will be accepted. Collaborating exhibitors may apply as a single entry only. No more than two (2) exhibitors working as a team may collaborate in the design and creation of any artwork submitted with the application or chosen to display at the Festival. Assistants, employees, office or other support staff are NOT considered to be collaborators. If an artist has a helper who assists the exhibitor with frames, setup, selling, paperwork, etc., but she/he is NOT producing the work under his/her own or team name, this person is NOT a collaborator, though he or she may certainly assist at the Festival. If accepted, only one (1) booth will be issued, and only finished work that is the result of the collaborative process may be displayed and sold.BOTH collaborating exhibitors are required to sign in and present photo identification prior to setting up. BOTH exhibitors must be present during Festival hours in the booth during the entire two-day Festival, with the exception of short breaks.
Prices
| 10' x 10' Artist/Crafter Single Booth | $479.25 | Single 10' x 10' Booth on Cape Coral Parkway. For Artists or Fine Crafts Only. 450.00 plus 6.5% Sales Tax 479.25 | |
| 10' x 20' Artist/Crafter Double booth | $958.50 | Double Booth on Cape Coral Parkway. For Artists or Fine Crafts Only. $900.00 plus 6.5% Sales Tax $958.50 | |
| Application fees | SOLD OUT | Application Fees are non-refundable unless the entire event is cancelled for reasons beyond our control. If cancelled, all refunds will be less the costs we incurred in processing your application. | |
| 10' x 16.5' Booth and a Half Space | $718.87 | 6.5% Tax has been added to the $675.00 booth fee |
Questions on the application
Business information
- Business name
- Legal business name
- Contact name
- Address
- Phone
- Website (Optional)
- Logo (Optional)
Additional information
- Category
- I certify that my work is not "Buy-Sell" or Production work and completely made by me. You will be ejected from the show if it is determined by the committee that your work is Buy-Sell/Production without refund.
- Fees - I understand that there is a non refundable $35 Application fee for the Festival. I also understand that if I choose a non-mandatory online store with Eventeny there is a total of 5% Commission on my online Eventeny sales plus credit card fees. There is NO commission on sales made by me at the live event.
- LEGAL INFORMATION
- Consent, Waiver and Indemnification
- Returning Exhibitor
- Rules & Regulations
- Make/Model Vehicle Info
- Certiticate of Insurance
- Description of your Material and Your Technique
- What sources of information do you use to find out information about Art Festivals?
- What is name of the last juried Art Festival where you exhibited?
- Please indicate the Average Price of your Art Work.
Picture requirements
- Minimum pictures required: 6
40th Cape Coral Art Festival Artist/Crafter Application
40th Cape Coral Art Festival & Market Place
Application is in draft mode by event organizer