Prospectus

Who May Exhibit?
All work must be handmade in the USA or Canada by the exhibiting artist. All media of fine craft and fine art are accepted. A limited number of 2D artists will be also accepted - Original art ONLY. No giclees, prints or reproductions of any kind.

The Selection Process & Criteria
Richard & Joanna Rothbard, the show's producers and also the owners of An American Craftsman Galleries in NYC, will be selecting artists based on originality of design, technical expertise, overall aesthetics as well as presentation. 
All categories of fine craft and fine art will be considered and in balance so that a cross section of all media will be represented.

Categories Accepted: Ceramics, Fiber-Decorative, Fiber- Wearable, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Wood, Fine Art: Painting, 2D Mixed Media, Sculpture

SHOW SCHEDULE

Set-Up:
Fri. October 27      12 noon -  8pm 
 
Show Hours:
Sat. October 28      10:00am - 8pm
Sun. October 29     10:00am - 5pm

Break Down:
Sun. October 29     5pm - 11pm

REQUIRED:

Artist Statement or Description of Process & Brief Bio

Application Fees & Deposits:

Deadline: March 17  

Late Application: March 18 to April 26.   Late Application Fee additional $15

Application Fee: $35 application fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Full Payment is due and payable on the invoice due date July 20^th.

Artist Statement or Description of Process & Brief Bio Required

Amenities:

• 500 Watts electricity included
• Carpeted Hall
• Booth Sign
• Overnight Security
• Promotional Post Cards
• Online Artist Listing with Image & Link to Website
• Show Catalog Listing
• Show Catalog Advertising Opportunity
• Complimentary tickets
• Exhibitor Lunch
• $99 Room Rate at Hyatt

QUESTIONS? E-mail: show.director@americanartmarketing.com

Call: 845.355.2400 Visit: www.AmericanArtMarketing.com

FOR COMPLETE SHOW DETAILS: americanfinecraftshowwashington.com/

TERMS  & CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION | Standards & Rules
• All work must be original in concept and must have been created by the accepted applicant.
• All work must be made in the USA or Canada.
• All media of fine craft and fine art are accepted. A limited number of fine artists will be accepted.  Original Art ONLY - No glicees, prints, or reproductions of any kind.
• Participants must exhibit the type and quality of work shown in their slides. Not acceptable are items embellished or made from commercially available kits, plans, or patterns; imports; factory-made or assembled items; mechanical reproductions or offset prints. 
• Booth sharing is not allowed unless approved by American Art Marketing.
• All booths must be enclosed on three sides (except corners) with a minimum height of 6ft. 
• Any willful violation or misrepresentation regarding the work as defined in our rules will result in forfeiture of space.

 Application Fee:

 Application fee: $35. Late Application Fee applies after posted deadline.

Please note application fees are non-refundable.

Payment of Booth Fee:

Full Payment is due and payable on the invoice due date July 20.

If you have a problem with payment, please contact us immediately to make payment arrangements.

 Cancellation of Exhibit Space:

All cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be given within 90 days of the show. A 50% refund will be given prior to that date.

**Call the AAM office to confirm if you have not received a cancellation confirmation via email within two (2) business days from your initial email request.

Legal Agreement:

I Hereby release and forever discharge American Art Marketing, all sponsoring organizations and their directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss or damage arising out of my participation in the show(s). If accepted, AAM has my permission to reproduce my artwork through the images I have submitted for the purpose of promoting, advertising and marketing their shows. I agree to abide by all payment and cancellation schedules. I further consent to the enforcement of all AAM rules as set forth in the above application Terms & Conditions of Participation, and in any subsequent communications. You have my permission to charge my account a nonrefundable $35.00 application fee.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions of Participation and theabove Legal Agreement. Furthermore, you agree to abide by all show rules, regulations, & payment schedules.

QUESTIONS? e-mail:  show.director@americanartmarketing.com or call 845.355.2400

For more details: americanfinecraftshowwashington.com