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2023 Artist Application

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Deadline: May 16, 2023 8:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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34th Prairie Arts Festival
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Date: May 27, 2023 10:00 am - May 28, 2023 5:00 pm (CDT)
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Schaumburg, Illinois
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$120-220

About the event

An outdoor fine art & fine craft exhibition and sale featuring artists, live entertainment, food truck vendors, and children’s activities. Free Admission and Parking. Rain or Shine.
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Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg
Contact Organizer
Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg
Contact Organizer

About the registration

34th Fine Art & Fine Craft Exhibition and Sale
Sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg
Also featuring live entertainment, food truck vendors, and children’s activities on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center adjacent to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.
 
The Village of Schaumburg cordially invites you to display your fine work at our 34th annual Prairie Arts Festival Memorial Day weekend, May 27 and 28. It’s a juried art fair, both for entry and prizes. The site is beautiful, with clusters of display areas bordering a picturesque pond guarded by a pair of graceful mute swans named Louis and Serena. And possibly a knot of newly hatched cygnets. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
 
IMPORTANT DATES
Extended deadline for application is March 8.
Notification of jurying results sent to artists by March 10.
Booth fee is charged upon acceptance; your booth space will not be reserved without payment.
Set-up information is sent by May 5.
 
AWARDS
A panel of judges will award the following cash prizes: 1st Place - $500, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place - $200, 8 Merit Awards of $100 each, and the John F. Latko Award of Excellence - $250
 
AMENITIES
A complimentary continental breakfast with invited art patrons will be available to all artists both mornings on the plaza in front of the Prairie Center.
 
MEDIUM CATEGORIES
Clay/Pottery: Original clay and porcelain work, functional or sculptural.
Digital: Digital art refers to art made using software, computers, or other electronic devices.
Drawing: A picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.
Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable. No machine-tooled, machine-screen printing, or other forms of mass production are accepted.
Furniture: Handmade objects such as tables, chairs, chests, and desks used in a home or business.
Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as all cold working processes are permitted.
Jewelry: Only those artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. 
Leather: Sculptural or decorative work made from leather.
Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal.
Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece (e.g. drawing, painting, digital works, etc.).
Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments.
Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.
Painting: Including acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, and watercolor.
Paper: Sculptural or decorative work made from paper.
Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only artist’s original source material is acceptable.
Printmaking: Hand-pulled original prints. Prints should be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.
Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.
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Terms & Conditions

JURY PROCEDURES
Entrants - including returning artists - must observe the following requirements:
• All work is to be original.
• Submit three images representative of your work in each medium in which you plan to exhibit (e.g. artists exhibiting oil paintings and watercolors need to submit six (6) images). When exhibiting more than one medium, please indicate the approximate percentage of each type to be exhibited at the Prairie Arts Festival (e.g. 25% oil and 75% watercolor).
• Provide a brief description of each work pictured in the images.
• All jewelry must be of original design and be handmade by the attending artist. On-site verification will be made.
• The sale of commercial reproductions of artists’ original work will be subject to the following restrictions:
   No more than 25% of work displayed on booth (tent) walls can be commercial reproductions (i.e. 75% originals).
   A majority of work offered for sale should be original.
   All commercial reproductions should be labeled as such.
   Patrons should be advised if a work they are considering for purchase is an original or a commercial           reproduction.
 
DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS
Artists must supply their own tents, racks, tables, chairs, and other display equipment. All tent canopies shall be securely weighted at each corner to withstand rainy or windy conditions. A 40 # minimum weight (unless the tent manufacturer’s specifications state otherwise) shall be secured to EACH tent leg. Booths must have a professional look. Artists must provide and display an identification sign listing their name. Most artists use white tents; however, we do not have any rules on tent color. Artists must be present both days and plan to exhibit rain or shine. No agents allowed. Artists shall only exhibit work typified by images submitted with the application. The Prairie Arts Festival Committee will screen booths during the weekend. If the work is not consistent with submitted images, or rules have not been followed, artists will be asked to leave. The committee’s judgment is final; no refunds will be given. Village ordinance prohibits dogs on the municipal grounds during festivals and concerts.
 
LIABILITY
Artists are fully responsible for the care, safety, and security of their work and property. The Village of Schaumburg assumes no liability for loss or damage to artwork or other property from any cause. Artists are required by the Illinois Department of Revenue to file a Special Event Tax Collection Report. More information and a link to the form will be available prior to the event. It should be completed and mailed to the address found on the payment coupon. If you have any questions, please call the phone number listed on the form.
 
ENTRY FEE
$120 entry fee for a 15’ x 10’ space and $220 for a 30’ x 10’ space. There is no jury fee and no commission will be charged for work sold. Payment due upon acceptance. Your booth space will not be reserved without payment by the deadline. There will be no refunds for cancellations. However, refunds would be made in the event of the Prairie Arts Festival being cancelled.
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Related files

IDOR - Special Event Tax Payment Form - Prairie Arts Festival 2023 - Schaumburg.pdf
2023 Map artist packet.pdf

Prices

15' x 10' Booth (1 Booth Space) $120 Non-refundable Single booth space is 15 feet wide and 10 feet deep.
30' x 10' Booth (2 Booth Spaces) $220 Non-refundable Double booth space is 30 feet wide and 10 feet deep.

Questions on the registration

Business information

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

Additional information

  • First & Last Name
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Select your medium category:
  • Jewelry applicants need to provide the detailed information listed below.
  • Provide a brief description of your work:
  • Most spaces are located on grass. Please indicate if you require a space on pavement. Note: Our layout has changed slightly from previous years.
  • What is your price range?
  • IL Dept. of Revenue Tax ID # if IL artist (XXXX-XXXX). Do NOT enter social security number:
  • List your three most recent juried shows:
  • How did you hear about the fest?
  • List Any Special Requests
  • Facebook link?
  • Instagram link?
  • Twitter link?
  • Number of booth spaces requested?
  • I certify that my work is not "buy-sell" or production work and completely made by me.
  • By signing your name, you agree to our terms and conditions.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 3
  • Upload three images of artwork per medium named with title description of each.
2023 Artist Application
2023 Artist Application
34th Prairie Arts Festival
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