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The following information is for reference only. You must submit the official Art on the Lake application form. No copies will be accepted. To have one mailed to you, please fill out the form above or e-mail us your mailing address at artonthelake@att.net
26th Annual Excelsior Arts Festival
‘Art On The Lake’
Saturday & Sunday, June 10 & 11, 2006
Excelsior’s 26th Annual ‘Art on the Lake’ Festival is held at the Excelsior Commons Park on beautiful Lake Minnetonka.
With an expected attendance of over 20,000 people per day it promises to be an extremely successful show.
Attractions include 200 artists, children’s art activity tent, free music and entertainment, food vendors and free shuttle bus
service for festival goers. Festival hours are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Awards
Art on the Lake will award a minimum of $2,000 in cash
purchase awards.
Eligibility
This is a juried show open to all artists. Artists must represent
This is a juried show open to all artists. Artists must represent
themselves during the festival. Only artwork created by the
applicant may be on display. No manufactured items or imports
allowed. At least 25% of the work displayed must be original, with
a limit of 75% reproductions.
Artists’ Reception
Art on the Lake is pleased to be hosting an artists’ reception.
Art on the Lake is pleased to be hosting an artists’ reception.
Exhibitors and their assistants are invited to the reception held
under the Children’s Activity tent from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
evening. Food and beverages will be provided.
Registration, Fees, Deadlines
To apply for the 2006 Excelsior Arts Festival entries must be
To apply for the 2006 Excelsior Arts Festival entries must be
received no later than March 1, 2006. Please follow the simple
instructions below to apply.
❏ Slides
■ Three 35mm slides of each medium to be represented
■ One slide of your booth filled with your artwork
■ Each slide must be labeled with artist’s name, medium and size of work
❏ Jury Fee ($15 per application)
■ Make a separate check
payable to the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce for each application payable to the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce for each application ■ The jury’s decision is final. The jury fee is non-refundable
❏ Space Fee
($180 for one space; $375 for two spaces—space permitting)
■ Make a
Make a
separate check
separate check
payable to the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce for each space requested
(Please be sure your name is on your check—not just your business name)
■ Each space is 12 feet wide by 12 feet deep (this includes 2 feet for storage behind booth)
■ Extra booth spaces may be purchased (2 spaces maximum)
Set-Up Information
Larger, 12’ x 12’ booth spaces allow for storage. Fewer artists.
There will be an optional Friday set-up, check-in from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sorry, we cannot accommodate early check-ins.
Security will be provided Friday and Saturday night. However, we recommend you DO NOT leave your valuables on the site.
The city of Excelsior does not allow camping or overnight parking. A list of overnight accommodations will be sent to out state artists..
Exhibiting Art
■Spaces are assigned based on jury scores. We cannot
guarantee returning artists their previous location
■ Booth spaces will be approximately 12’ wide x 12’ deep
■ Spaces may not be shared unless the artwork is fully collaborative
■ All display materials shall be the responsibility of the exhibitor
■ No booth shall be constructed of materials which may be
dangerous to the public, e.g. exposed nails, sharp corners on
tables, ropes, etc.
■ Artists may not use their vehicles to display their art, nor will
exhibitors allowed to attach their displays to trees or light poles
■ Loud radios, equipment, etc. will not be tolerated
■ Displays must be promptly set up by 9:30 a.m.
■ Early disassembly is not permitted
■ All exhibitors will be responsible for immediately cleaning their
space following the festival
Submission of Slides
■ All participants will be selected from slides submitted
■ One $15 non-refundable jury fee must accompany three 35mm
slides of your work
■ If you work in more than one medium, you must submit
three slides of each category
■ Required: slide of your filled display booth. 1 point will be deducted
from jury score for entries without booth slide
■ Remember, current and good slides are essential as the jurors will
base their decisions solely on the originality and craftsmanship
represented in your slides
■ Slides will only be returned if accompanied by a SASE
Notification
■ All artists will be notified of the jury’s decision no later than
April 9, 2006
■ Notification and slides will be returned only if a #10 or larger
self-addressed sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed
■ By participating in the Excelsior Arts Festival, the artist denotes
acceptance of the conditions specified in the entry form
■ The South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to
evict any exhibitor who does not comply with the conditions of the Festival
■ Entries not properly submitted may have a delayed notification
Registration, Fees, Deadlines
■Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2006
■ Late entries may be considered at the discretion of the jurors,
space permitting
■ A $15 fee will be imposed on all returned checks
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