In Assocation with the Smithsonian Institution
A public sculpture park in Solomons, Maryland
At Artsfest 2006, Hussein Saidi was presented with the Arts Council of Calvert County Best in Show Award, including a $750 cash prize. Artsfest 2008: Artist Information
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Application Deadline: March 31st
About Artsfest
Established in 1993, Artsfest is an annual juried art show organized by Annmarie Garden - a public sculpture park located in Solomons Island, Maryland - about an hour from the Baltimore-Washington Metro area. Recognized as one of the top outdoor arts festivals in the Mid-Atlantic region, Artsfest will bring together some of the country’s most accomplished and emerging artists for a weekend of art, music, food and fine brews at beautiful Annmarie Garden. Bands and entertainment acts perform continuously throughout the Garden and an outstanding array of food and drink for every palate will be available. We hope you will make Artsfest a must-do on your 2008 list of shows!
About Annmarie Garden
Annmarie Garden is a thirty acre public sculpture park and arts center located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. Since 1993, the Garden has captivated visitors of all ages with its natural setting and exceptional programs and events. The Garden features a shady walking path that meanders through the woods past permanent and loaned works of outdoor sculpture, much of it world class works on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. Free daily activities, including an artsy scavenger hunt and a toddler tour make the Garden an unforgettable place to visit. The Garden also offers a variety of special events and gallery shows, engaging classes and programs, as well as a unique selection of free summer art activities.
The New Arts Building
Annmarie Garden is constructing a 15,000 square foot arts and exhibition building scheduled to open spring 2008. Dedicated to providing a variety of engaging activities, the new building will become the heart of Annmarie Garden, a place for new exhibits, special events, and programs. The new facility will host nationally developed and advertised shows geared toward making art accessible and fun for everyone. Every exhibit will include carefully crafted programs and events to complement the show and open up opportunities for visitors to interact with the art. Beginning in 2008, artists can apply to exhibit inside the new building at Artsfest
March 31: Sunday, September 21: Sunday, September 21: |
Deadline to apply Notification of Jury decisions Booth reservation & rental fees due Cancellation refund deadline 9am-4pm- Indoor Set-up Begins 9am-4pm- Artist Set-up, All Indoor set-up must be completed 7am-9am- Artist Booth Set up 10am-5pm- Open to the public 3pm- Awards Presentation 7am-9am- Booth Re-stocking 10am-5pm- Open to the public 5:30pm-7pm Artist Take Down 9am-4pm Indoor take down completed Deadline for sales payment |
Administration Fees & Slides
Artists are juried by a 4-6 member panel made up of fellow artists, gallery directors, art professionals, and art instructors. A non-refundable administration fee of $25.00, check payable to Ann’s circle, Inc., must be mailed with this application. The jurying process is separate for the outdoor and indoor areas, so please note you must pay $25 for each area you apply to. A select group of 120-150 artists will be chosen for participation. Notification of acceptance will be mailed or emailed in late April. Booth information will also be sent in late April. Arrangements for booth assignments will be made during May and June. The Artsfest Coordinator reserves the right to change any booth location at any time as necessary, even after notification of space assignment has been given.
To be considered by the jury, artists must submit:
Fee Structure
Upon acceptance to Artsfest, participating artists agree to pay according to the following fee schedule:
| Jury Administration Fee: | $25 for indoor application $25 for outdoor application Fee is waived for Emerging Artists Due by March 31, 2008 |
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| Booth Reservation Fees: |
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| Indoor Exhibit Space Tent Circle Wooded Bath |
$150 per booth |
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| Rental Fees | |||
| Electricity Tables |
$25 per booth $10 per table Emerging Artists are provided 2 tables Due by June 20, 2008 |
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Post Event Gross Sales Payment: Due by October 31, 2008
All Artsfest artists, including emerging artists, must pay a percentage of their There is a minimum payment of $100. For example, if you have gross sales of $4500, you would pay as follows: 15% of $2000 = $300 **Please note that if you have gross sales of $666 or lower, you must pay the minimum of $100. |
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Festival Rules & General Information
Annmarie Garden is committed to presenting the finest of artists and craftspeople. Selections are chosen based on several criteria: quality, craftsmanship, creativity, uniqueness, and style of execution. To this end, the festival rules have been established to ensure the highest quality festival experience for the artists and visitors. By applying you agree to abide by the rules, policies and decisions of the Artsfest Jury.
Artist must exhibit and be present during the complete show, from 10:00a.m. through 5:00p.m. Saturday, September 20, and from 10:00a.m. through 5:00p.m., Sunday, September 21. Failure to follow this rule makes artist ineligible for prizes and admission to future shows. Artist who depart or breakdown prior to closing on Saturday will not be permitted to return the following day.
Exhibitors are selected on their merit as interpreted by an independent Jury. Every applicant to Artsfest undergoes the same critical evaluation by the Jury.
Exhibitors are encouraged to set a broad price range for their works.
All work must be original and signed by the artist. Artist shall exhibit only works typified by their slides. Only the works of the accepted artists may be sold or displayed at Artsfest.
Photographs must be printed by the exhibiting photographer. If you produce work in editions, you must disclose edition numbers to the festival audience and include this information in your slide description.
Molded ceramics must be made by the artist with artist designed molds.
Kits, stencils, stamps, and patterns are unacceptable.
Award winners from the previous year are invited to return and are not required to go through the jury process. Award winners must still complete an application form. The registration fee, slides, and the artist statement are not required.
Artists agree to pay a percentage of gross sales to Ann’s Circle, Inc, the non-profit organization associated with Artsfest. The $25 or $50, if you applied for both indoor and outdoor spaces, non-refundable administration fee is not to be deducted from donation total. The deadline to make the sales payment is October 31, 2008.
Artists may not share space with another artist, unless that artist is juried into the show as well. Non-juried artists will be asked to leave the show immediately.
Each artist is responsible for collecting Maryland state sales tax and must adhere to all sales tax laws of the State of Maryland. Questions should be directed to The Office of Comptroller, Annapolis, Maryland (410) 767-1540.
Exhibit space measures approximately 10’ x 10’. Artists are required to use a substantial display that withstands wind and crowds. Water-resistant coverings with weights are highly recommended. Stake or spike supports are not permitted on asphalt areas. Refer to Set-up Information section for additional information.
Electricity is available for $25 per booth and tables can be rented for $10 each. Artists must provide their own chairs.
There will be no pets permitted within the confines of Annmarie Garden.
Parking and traffic will not be permitted in the exhibit area after 9:30a.m. on Saturday and 9:30a.m. on Sunday.
Administration fees are non-refundable. Absolutely no exceptions are made. There is a $25 returned check fee.
Reservation fees and rental fees are non refundable after August 31, 2008. Other refund requests are at the discretion of the Director of Annmarie Garden.
Penalties for failure to abide by these rules include immediate removal of artwork in violation of these rules, ejection from this year’s festival, and possible suspension from exhibiting in future festivals. Commercial Reproductions
Annmarie Garden and the Artsfest jury acknowledge that not everyone is able to purchase original artwork due to the prices these pieces command. In an effort to keep the art accessible to everyone, Artsfest does allow the sale of commercial reproductions. However it is important that all customers are aware of what they are purchasing, and it is for this reason Artsfest has adopted the following policy for the sale of commercial reproductions:
Artists displaying work not consistent with these requirements will be asked to remove disputed work. Annmarie Garden reserves the right to close any booth that is not in compliance with the written policies.
Emerging Artist Program
The Emerging Artist Program is intended to support and exhibit local and regional emerging artists. This program sponsors artists who have not yet previously exhibited their work professionally. This unique opportunity allows emerging artists to exhibit and sell their work, interact with successful professional artists, and gain valuable experience that will help them in their future careers.
A limited number of emerging artists will be selected to participate in Artsfest through a jury process. The $25 administration fee is waived for emerging artists, but they are required to pay a percentage of their gross sales to Ann’s Circle, Inc. All emerging artists will be given booth space in a communal tent designated for emerging artists only. Although emerging artists do not compete against other artists for Artsfest award prizes, they are eligible to receive the Emerging Artist Award given to the best emerging artist at Artsfest.
Annmarie Garden is pleased to provide these up and coming artists with the opportunity to display and sell their work and we encourage festival visitors to stop by the Emerging Artist area to enjoy their exciting works of art.
Important Information for Emerging Artists
The $25 administration fee is waived
Each emerging artist must submit a completed Emerging Artist Application form with five slides and a signed release form with a VALID email address
Each emerging artist must submit a resume with their application
Application must be received in the office by March 31, 5:00pm
Details about setup, etc. will be included with notification letter for those selected. Each emerging artist is given 2 tables, electricity is not available
Emerging artists are expected to pay a percentage of their gross sales
(Selection for Best Demonstration will take place Sept. Saturday, 20, between the hours of 10-2 pm)
Publicity
Artsfest is publicized throughout the greater Metropolitan areas of Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Southern and Central Maryland, Annapolis, and surrounding regions. Included are the following outlets: The Washington Post, AAA World Magazine, Annapolis Capital, Destination Maryland Magazine, State of Maryland Tourism, Calendar of Events, suburban newspaper publications, internet postings, and radio.
Each artist will receive 15 Artsfest postcards upon request with their confirmation materials to be used for publicity purposes. Artists may also email a digital photo in jpeg format and a short bio/ artist's statement to gardeninfo@chesapeake.net to showcase their work on the Annmarie Garden website.
Set-up Information & Fees
Annmarie Garden is a lovely thirty acre park located in Solomons, Maryland. The park consists of several distinct areas: the arts building, the circular drive, the wooded path, the meadow, and the loblolly grove. During Artsfest, there is activity spread around the entire garden with artists booths concentrated in the new building, Tent Circle, and along the Wooded Path. Visitors regularly comment on how much they enjoy our festival under the glorious canopy of trees and amidst the sculpture. You should carefully review the following information to decide which area of the garden is best suited for your booth. Sample photos are provided of each area.
New This Year: Indoor Exhibit Space: This area requires a reservation fee of $150.00. Booths are 10’ x 10’ and artists are responsible for their own set-up and takedown. Intended as the premier exhibition space at Artsfest, the jury will be looking for exceptional artists with beautiful displays. Displays are to be professional and high-quality. The Indoor space is a separate jury process and requires its own $25 non-refundable administrative fee. There is an electricity usage fee of $25 and a table rental fee of $10 each. Artist must provide their own chairs. PLEASE NOTE: Due to limited vehicle access, the bulk of booth set up for indoor section must be done on Thursday, September 18 and Friday September 19. Artists are also encouraged to tear down indoor booth on Monday, September 22.
Tent Circle: This area requires a reservation fee of $50.00. Booths are 10’ x 10’ and artists are responsible for their own set-up and takedown. You can drive your car to the booth for unloading and loading, but your car cannot remain parked at the booth. The fee for use of 110 volt electricity is $25.00. You must supply your own tent. No spikes or stakes can be used. Tables can be rented at $10 each. Artists must provide their own chairs.
Wooded path: This area requires a reservation fee of $25.00. As the booths along the wooded path are set amidst the trees, each space varies slightly in size and shape. All booth spots are spacious, but may not accommodate 10’ x 10’ tents due to trees and foliage and their unique shape. If your assigned space allows, tents can be set up in this area, but they may not protrude onto the paved pathway. Cars cannot be driven directly to the booth, but a shuttle service is provided and help is available unloading and loading. Electricity is not available. Tables can be rented at $10 each. Artists must provide their own chairs.
Melissa Daman, Artsfest coordinator: gardenevents@chesapeake.net
Sarah Murray, Administrative & Program Assistant: gardeninfo@chesapeake.net