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Entertainment - The Main Stage

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Deadline: Feb 01, 2023 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Apr 15, 2023 10:00 am - Apr 16, 2023 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Free

About the event

Rated #7 Art Festival in the Nation and #1 in Florida by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 23rd Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is North Florida’s premiere outdoor fine art festival. Located in downtown Tallahassee along Park Avenue, the festival provides an opportunity for art lovers and artists to connect over the weekend. Expect to have a first-class, fun-filled outdoor cultural experience. View amazing, original, and one-of-a-kind works of art from 150 fine artists in a delightful Southern outdoor setting. Live entertainment will be available, along with local food trucks, chalk artists, and libations at our festival bar. The festival has expanded to offer new and exciting programs to bring the community unique fine art experiences such as FSU’s Opening Nights Special Presenting Artist event with artist John Ensor Parker and a birdhouse art installation competition in Downtown Tallahassee, all leading up to the festival weekend with Artists in the Park April 15-16, 2023!
Chain of Parks Art Festival
Chain of Parks Art Festival
Chain of Parks Art Festival
Chain of Parks Art Festival

About the application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival!
 
Important things to know:
  • Our Main Stage is located in the Center Court on Calhoun St. and features a variety of local bands, aspiring singer/songwriters, dance troupes, and other crowd-pleasing local performing arts groups.
  • Smaller/ solo acts are mainly in the children's area called The Village to keep everyone entertained all weekend. Please see the separate application "Entertainment in The Village - Children's Area" if this applies to you. 
  • The festival welcomes performers to apply to perform on a volunteer basis. In return, performers receive exposure to thousands of visitors at the festival, a listing in the festival program performance schedule and online schedule with a photo and link to webpage, a space by the stage to promote future performances and to sell CD’s, inclusion in pre-event marketing campaigns, and to say thank you, a drink ticket for each performer.
  • Please note that past-selected performance groups will generally get priority placement for 2023 for the sake of our historical partnership.
  • Upon acceptance to participate, the Festival’s Entertainment Chair will work with each group to schedule an appropriate performance time. Important Dates Setup Times, Schedule & Information Provided by our Entertainment Chair: Late March/Early April 2023
  • The Festival provides the sound system, soundboard operator, and plug-ins for a maximum of 12 inputs. The stage is approximately 32’ wide and 14’ deep.
  • Upon acceptance to participate, you will be asked to complete a Stage Plot Form showing placement of plug-ins and equipment.
By applying, you are agreeing to perform free of charge for the Chain of Parks Art Festival. In consideration of performing, the following benefits are provided by the Festival:
1.) Mention in Festival Magazine, with a photo. Online feature with bio & photo.
2.) Inclusion in Pre-Event marketing campaigns.
3.) One tented 8’ table and two chairs adjacent to the stage for autographs, photos, and sales of band merchandise during and after your group’s performance.
4.) Digital festival postcard available for pre-show promotion.
 
Important Dates:
Application deadline: Feb. 1, 2023, 11:59pm
*Late applications will only be considered if we have room.

Event Set-Up: Friday, April 14, 2022

Event Dates: April 15 & 16, 2023

Event Times: Saturday from 10am – 5pm, Sunday, from 10am – 4pm
 
Please make sure to save your Eventeny login information and check your junk mail for future messages via Eventeny. If you don't see anything by March 1, something has gone wrong! If you can't find any related Eventeny messages, email chainofparks@lemoyne.org

Terms & Conditions

2023 GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTLEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. does NOT provide liability insurance for the protection of persons, vendors, entertainers, merchants, organizations, spectators or others who participate in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
In consideration of participating in the Chain of Parks Art Festival, I do hereby release and forever discharge LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors from any and all actions, negligence, causes of actions, claims and demands, for any damage, loss or injury, which hereafter may be sustained by me or my organization in connection with or relating to any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
This release extends to, applies to, covers and includes all known, unknown, disclosed, unforeseen, unanticipated and unsuspected injuries, damages, losses and liabilities, and the consequences thereof, notwithstanding the provisions of any state, federal, local or territorial law or statute to the contrary. Such provisions are hereby expressly waived.
 
It is further understood and agreed that my/my organization’s participation in any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event is not to be construed as an admission of liability or the assumption of any responsibility by LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and/or sponsors for any act or omission by me or any member(s) of my organization.
 
I hereby agree on behalf of my organization, its heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to indemnify LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. and its members, officers, employees, agents, servants, volunteers and sponsors, jointly and severally, and to hold them harmless from and against any and all actions, negligence, claims, demands and liabilities, loss damages and expense of whatever kind or nature, including attorney fees, which may from any organizations participation in the LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event.
 
Furthermore, I agree that the venue for any claim or matter relating to this agreement shall be Leon County, Florida.
 
LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC., The City of Tallahassee and The Tallahassee Police Department reserve the right to remove any misrepresented or inappropriate material or persons from any LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC. event, including but not limited to, The Village. Non-compliance with Chain of Parks Art Festival’s directive, rules and/or regulations will result in the forfeiture of my/my organization’s booth and immediate closure by the Tallahassee Police Department and LEMOYNE ART FOUNDATION, INC.

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Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Social Media handles/ tags
  • Please provide a brief (3rd person) description of your group to be used for marketing purposes
  • Our group/troupe is considered mostly:
  • Our group/band performs in this genre of music:
  • Preferred Date/Time to Perform: Check all that apply
  • What is your preferred/typical ‘set’ length?
  • How long is your equipment setup time?
  • Number of Vocal Microphones Needed (or NA)
  • Number of Instrument Microphones (or NA)
  • Number of Direct Inputs? (or NA)
  • Do you plan to sell merch at the provided booth?
  • How many people are in your group?
  • Special Needs / Requests:
  • GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS & HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
  • Agreeing to the Terms & Conditions

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
  • Please provide a high-resolution photo (we welcome more) for us to use in our marketing efforts. Please do not submit a poster with copy on it (outside of your logo).
Entertainment - The Main Stage
Entertainment - The Main Stage
2023 Chain of Parks Art Festival
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