Brunswick Downtown Association • PO Box 15 • Brunswick, Maine, 04011, 207-729-4439 www.brunswickdowntown.org/events/boaf/

 

 DEMO  ARTISANS  

10th ANNUAL Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival Saturday,  August  20,  2016  

9  a.m.  5  p.m.    

BOOTH  FEES:      

There  are  no  booth  fees  at  this  time;  for  demo  artisans.    In  lieu  of  a  booth  fee,  we  ask  for  a  donation,  tax  deductible,  for  our  annual  Silent  Auction  Fund  Raiser  to  be  collected  by  our  staff  at  the  festival.        

There  are  booth  fees  for  gourmet  food  products.    The  fee  is  $150  or  15%  of  gross.    SUBMISSIONS:

Demo Artisans are required to provide different samples of current work in some appropriate format. Digital  pictures,  a  website  or  CD/DVD  are  acceptable. An image of the Artisan’s booth is recommended but is not required. A short narrative on your work and demo is required. Each  Artisan  is  required  to  have  a  booth/set-­‐up,  professional  in  appearance.  SUBMISSIONS  ARE  WAIVED  FOR  RETURNING  DEMO  ARTISANS.    DEADLINE:        

Applications will be accepted until the show is full. Demo Artisans will be juried as applications are received. Note that we limit the number of demo artisans allowed to participate and preference is given to returning Artisans. SET-­‐UP  TIME:

After 4 a.m., Saturday morning. FESTIVAL  INFORMATION,  RULES,  AND  GUIDLINES      

The Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA), is a 501C3 non-profit organization. This will be our TENTH ANNUAL OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL to be held on August 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on the sidewalks of Maine Street in Downtown Brunswick and Mall (town green). The purpose of this show is to foster an appreciation, interest and exposure to the arts in Downtown Brunswick. The festival is a huge success for the BDA, Town of Brunswick, attendees and the Artisans participating. We promise to utilize all resources available to insure the Festival’s success for the public, Artisans, the Brunswick Downtown Association and the Town of Brunswick. Our festival is run entirely by volunteers.

Brunswick Downtown Association • PO Box 15 • Brunswick, Maine, 04011, 207-729-4439 www.brunswickdowntown.org/events/boaf/

 

 The  mall  area  of  downtown  is  reserved  for  demo  artisans  only.     ENTERTAINMENT:  

Many outstanding local performers will provide musical entertainment. Roving musicians, bands, dancers, mimes and jugglers will add to the festivities. Theatre performance and craft demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day. The festival sanctions all performers and only sanctioned performers may participate. FOOD:

There are numerous cafes and restaurants along Maine Street, Brunswick. ELIGIBILITY:      

The show is limited to fine arts and fine craft only. The show is open to all entrants, regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation or national origin. No dealers or reps. Artisans must manage their own booths. MAINE MADE GOURMET FOOD PRODUCTS

We now present Maine made gourmet food products in the demo area. Samples must be provided to show attendees. There is a booth fee of $150 or 15% of gross. Contact Keith directly to be considered. EXHIBIT  SPACES      

Exhibit space is not limited for our demo artisans, however you should inform us of approximately how large your demo area will be. Please be prepared for uneven ground. We need to know if you will need electricity.    All participants must provide their own display, sturdy enough to withstand the elements. SALES  TAX    

To do business in Maine, exhibitors must have a currently valid Maine Sales Tax number. You can obtain a Tax Number from the following web site: https://www.maine.gov/online/suwtaxreg/.  Further information will be sent to those Artisans who are selected to show in this festival. For questions or inquiries about categories, please visit www.brunswickdowntown.org/events/boaf/ or e-mail Keith A Garovoy, Brunswick Downtown Association, at mailto:kgarovoy@gcclihtc.com. CHECKLIST      

Complete application form. Provide work samples.

     

Brunswick Downtown Association • PO Box 15 • Brunswick, Maine, 04011, 207-729-4439 www.brunswickdowntown.org/events/boaf/

 

 APPLICATION:  

 Please mail application to: Brunswick Outdoor Art Festival Brunswick Downtown Association P. O. Box 15 Brunswick, ME 04011 ~PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY~ or email to

kgarovoy@gcclihtc.com. The undersigned does hereby forever discharge, release and hold harmless the Brunswick Downtown Association, or any of the Outdoor Arts Festival Committee members and volunteers, and the Town of Brunswick, of and from any and all manners of actions, suits, damages or claims whatsoever arising from personal injury and any loss or damage to the property of the undersigned while in the possession or supervision of the Brunswick Outdoor Art Festival. The undersigned also agrees to settle damages caused by the undersigned or the undersigned's property to surrounding exhibitors immediately and in a fair and amicable manner. Further, the undersigned hereby consents to the enforcement of the Festival rules as set out in the accompanying brochure and in the letter of instructions mailed to the accepted exhibitors.  I  agree  to  keep  my  exhibit  set  up  for  the  duration  of  the  2015  show.  I  agree  to  abide  by  the  show  rules  and  guidelines  as  noted  above.        SIGNATURE  OF  THE  ARTISAN  _____________________________________________DATE_____________      For  additional  information,  contact  Keith  Garovoy  kgarovoy@gcclihtc.com  or  call  the  BDA  offices,  207-­‐729-­‐4439.    

Name:          Address:          City:     State:     Zip:     ME  TAX  ID:    Phone:         E-­‐mail:      Web  Site:          Craft  to  demo:        Electricity:    yes  ____          no___          Explain  why  you    are  requesting  electricity.    Maine  Gourmet  Food  Product    Booth  Fee  or  15%  of  Gross.    Please  make  a  choice.