Interested in having an exhibit at next year's festival? Fill out the exhibitors form and mail it to us. Even if you are not interested in participating this year, send in the registration if you would like to be on the mailing list. Any questions regarding the application or the Festival, please call Festival Manager. With a continuing focus on Fine Arts and Crafts, this unique successful event blends entertainment, food and an inspirational setting within a grove along side a century-old river mill. Please read the following information carefully before filling out the application form! ONLY original work, handmade by the Artist is eligible for the show and sale, including authors. (No molds, kits, ceramics from molds, food items, etc. No items contracted out and/or made by someone else, or resale items). Limited editions must be signed, numbered and may not constitute more than 20% of display. Failure to return Sunday will result in ineligibility for future Festivals. Only the media represented in your photos and approved may be sold. Failure to comply may result in removal of items, or in some instances, to leave with no refund. Apparel, Basketry, Calligraphy and Paper, Carving, Country Art, Dried Arrangements, Folk Painting (Rosemaling, etc.), Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Paintings and Drawings, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Sewing Crafts, Spinning and Weaving, Stitchery (Knitting, etc.) and Woodworking. Other media subject to approval by the Review Committee. Enclose separate checks for Jury Fee and Space Fee. (No post-dated checks accepted).
Registration and Set-up Time: Exhibitors shall provide their own display, including tables and chairs. Exhibitor parking is by permit in the designated area. Security is provided for Friday and Saturday night. Displays, tables, etc. may be left in place at your own discretion. Phelps Mill Country does not assume responsibility for losses. Details and additional information will be sent with the confirmation letter. All applicants must submit 4-6 slides (no photos accepted) representing work to be exhibited. Digital photos are being accepted and preferred. Please send a MAXIMUM of 6 photos per applicant and do not use photo program CDs (Kodak, Wal-Mart, etc. ...) All photos should be formatted in .jpeg. Any pictures that are not formatted correctly will be returned at the applicants cost and must be returned BEFORE the application deadline. Mail your application and slides/CDs in a padded envelope with sufficient postage. Your name should be on both CD or slides, and “top” (as you view it) should be written on the slides. To have your media returned, enclose a padded self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage affixed to cover the return of your slides/CD. Applications must be postmarked no later than midnight on FEBRUARY 15, 2008, in order to be considered. Notices of acceptance or rejection will be mailed out to applicants by Mid-March. Selections will be made on the basis of artistic merit, originality, creativity and craftsmanship. The entry should show the best of your work. Photography entries should include mat and frame of the subject. Authors send your written material. Decisions made by the Review Committee shall be considered FINAL. The Festival requires each Exhibitor to carry $1 million general liability insurance coverage. Accepted Exhibitors are to send proof of liability coverage by April 15, 2008 to remain in the Festival. Call the Festival Manager regarding any concerns about the insurance. How to comply (1 or 2):
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