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Artists' Application

NOTE: The application deadline is MAY 1st, 2009

The Carmel International Arts Committee encourages any artist to submit an application to participate in this year's festival. Below you will find artist information, requirements for entry, and a printable artist application form. Please read this information carefully before submitting an application.

The Festival Committee invites you to submit your entry for participation in our exciting 12th annual Carmel International Arts Festival. Please join the Festival's "Celebration of the Arts", in the Carmel Arts and Design District on Main Street in Old Town.

** THE FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD REGARDLESS OF WEATHER **

AWARDS

FESTIVAL RULES

• All work must be original and completed within the last two years. Signed and numbered prints of an artist’s work are allowed but cannot be more than 50% of the displayed work and must be signed and numbered by the artist. Offset lithographs and giclees permitted with above 50% applied. The 50% does not include photography.
• Slide or CD submissions must be representative of the work to be shown at the Festival.
• Collaborating artists are permitted; only their joint work may be shown. Both names must appear on all application materials.
• Artist may apply to exhibit in more than one media category; however, they can only sell work in the media accepted by the jury. Separate jury fees apply for each media.
• Photographers' works must be individually signed by the artist.
• Gallery Booths are not allowed due to space limitations.
• Accepted artists must arrive one hour prior to the Festival's opening and remain on-site throughout the Festival's operating hours.
• All work needs to be 90% handmade. We will not allow jewelry made primarily of bought beads,

HOW TO ENTER

The application shall include:
1. The attached entry form (see above for downloadable Entry form)
2. Please submit 4 representative images. We will accept either a CD or slides. One image must display your booth. Three images of your work.
3. TWO checks: One for $25.00 nonrefundable Jury Fee and one for $175.00 Booth Fee both payable to THE CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL.
4. We will not be returning CDs this year unless you include postage. Please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for slides and notification of status. Those juried in will receive their images at the show.
5. Sign the Hold Harmless and Publicity Agreement found on the application.
6. 2008 Award Winners are exempt from the jury process and need not send the images. (An exception - if you changed mediums you will have to send images and be juried in again.)
7. Mail your application, checks, slides, SASE to:
ARTIST CHAIRMAN CARMEL INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 14 South Rangeline Road Carmel, IN 46032

The deadline for entries is MAY 1, 2009.
Notification of acceptance/denial will be mailed no later than June 15, 2009.
Should an accepted exhibitor need to cancel, half of the application fee will be returned to the artist if cancellation is received by August 15, 2009. Cancellations after that date will result in a forfeiture of the entire fee.

Artist Conveniences and Booth Requirements

• Artists designated parking area • Designated booth sitters provided to allow artist breaks • Overnight security walk through provided - this will be increased drastically this year • Complimentary coffee every morning • Easy drive-up to load and unload.

Artists will be located on Main Street and Rangeline Road in Old Town Carmel in the Carmel Arts and Design District. Booth space areas still to be determined. Artists must supply or rent a 10'X10' tent with concrete weights to protect against strong winds. NO CONCRETE NAILS OR STAKES OF ANY KIND ARE PERMITTED. Artist must bring their own booth display equipment and their own table and chairs. Electrical hook-up is available for a fee of $25. Artists should supply their own extension cords, lighting, etc.