Estero Fine Art Show November
November 15, 2008 to November 16, 2008
Estero, FL (halfway between Naples and Fort Myers)
Application Dates
Mar 5 to Jun 1 '08
Application Fee
$30.00
(see prospectus for details)
Notification Date
Mar 5, 2008

Prospectus

Estero Fine Art Show – November 15 & 16, 2009
2008 Application Information

Presented by: Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Craft Shows, the same company that produces the award winning Orchard Lake Fine Art Show in Orchard Lake, MI!
Location of Event:  10801 Corkscrew Road, Miromar Outlets, Estero, FL 33928

Deadline: June 1, 2008 - $1,500 Awards
Notifications: July 1, 2008

Booth Sizes, Fees & Electric
If you plan to apply online and pay via check please make all checks payable to
“Hot Works LLC”, PO Box 79, Milford, MI 48381-0079.
12’x12’ space $325
12’x24’ space $600
Corner add $75
*Note that this event allows each artist to receive extra space for room on either side of your 10’x10’ (or 10’x20’) tent and behind it.

About Hot Works - Artist-Focused Events
Hot Works events focus on the visual arts and are juried by art professionals and artists. While music and food are part of the experience, they are not permitted to intrude in the relationship between artist and patron. Our marketing focuses on the quality of art work and the mission is to bring serious art shoppers with the means to purchase art that they appreciate. The cookie-cutter approach to events may work for those looking for a generic event, but Hot Works events are different. Cutting edge ideas are implemented into their events, and each event is tailored to its community and setting. Hot Works’ principal partner has 23 years of event and marketing experience.  Longevity in the event industry, combined with experience, expertise, credibility, durability, integrity and stability makes Hot Works events the best.
Every aspect of the event is artist–focused; from the ease of set up to spacious booth space. Parking is convenient no matter what size vehicle you have. Our crew is there to assist in any way possible – from booth sitting to keeping you advised of weather conditions. Other amenities include artist awards, complimentary water, and complimentary coffee in the morning. We want to make our events a pleasant experience for all, and welcome any comments or suggestions at anytime.

The Communities
Estero, FL is located on the southwest coast of Florida, halfway between Ft. Myers and Naples. The event takes place outdoors at Miromar Outlets, an upscale mall with more than 140 stores. Miromar Outlets has been voted Southwest Florida’s “Best Factory Outlet Shopping Center” for nine years in a row. The event will be held adjacent to a large lake on the north side of the mall with a majestic water fountain background. Miromar Outlets is located off I-75. Located at the same intersection, is the International Design Center (IDC), a unique interior design resource with 45 showrooms displaying luxury furnishings, accessories, fabrics and numerous other home design elements. Nearby is Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, a gated resort community offering superlative amenities characteristic of an exclusive, world-class beach and golf resort, featuring 700 acres of aquamarine freshwater lakes and three miles of private white sandy beach. Check out Miromar on the web at www.Miromar.com – it is an amazing new community!

Categories
Painting, Clay, Glass, Print Making, Multi-Media, Metal, Jewelry, Fiber, Wood, Photography, Sculpture, Other

The Rules
• Work must be original and crafted by the artist.
• Work must only be in the media and styles accepted by the jury.
• Work must be in proportion to slides submitted.
• Artists must provide tent and display materials.
• Displays must remain within assigned space.
• No sharing booths unless all artists are represented in juried slides.
• Electricity is available for $75, which is in addition to the booth fee.
• Prints and reproductions are accepted when clearly labeled and limited to 30% of work displayed.
• Each artist must provide enough work to exhibit and sell during the entire duration of the art fair.
• Sales Tax must be collected and remitted.   Florida (6.0%) call 800-352-3671 or online at https://dor.myflorida.com/dor/taxes/sales_tax.html

The Promise
We are committed to your success. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns at any time. We are artist-focused and seek to provide a venue that enhances your work and simplifies your participation.

The Media
Our media package includes newspaper, television and radio partnerships. This, combined with other paid advertising, assures a successful event. The Advertising and Marketing reaches throughout the metropolitan area, and is aimed specifically at people with the means to purchase fine art.

The Jury / Submitting Art Work
A jury of fine art and craft professionals is assembled to select artists to exhibit. Please refer to the website, www.HotWorks.org, for a biography of our jury members. Jury selection is based upon technique/execution, quality, uniqueness of work, and booth appearance.  Additional artists will be chosen as alternates and put on a waiting list. The decision of the judges is final.

Images
Please submit three images of your work and one of your booth.
After jurying has been completed, notification of your acceptance, rejection or wait list will be sent. Artist packages will be mailed 30-45 days prior to event. Artists will be assigned a designated booth space. We invite you to check in with us at any time with any questions, for any reason.

Artist Awards
A total of $1,500 in artist awards is given by Saturday close of show: two $500 Purchase Award Prizes, and five $100 Awards of Excellence. Awards are given at judges’ discretion based on same rules for jurying. In all shows, the winning artists are automatically invited to participate in the following year’s event and the jury fee is waived.


Event Hours, Move In, Move Out times
Estero Fine Art Show (November 5 & 6) – Sat 10a-5p; Sun 11a-5p
Move in is on Friday from 8:30a-5p; move out is on Sunday following close of the event. Thursday move in is available upon request and approval, however, there is no security on Thursday evening.


Contact Info
Hot Works LLC, PO Box 79, Milford, MI 48381-0079
Show Director: Patty Narozny
Telephone: 248-684-2613
Fax: 248-684-0195
Email: Patty@HotWorks.org; Website: www.HotWorks.org