1st Annual Andersonville Art Festival-Late Application
September 21, 2019 to September 22, 2019
Chicago, Illinois
Application Dates
Mar 1 to Sep 19 '19
Application Fee
$25.00
(see prospectus for details)
Notification Date
Mar 1, 2019

Prospectus

1st Annual
Andersonville Art Festival


September 21-22, 2019      Chicago, Illinois      100% Outdoors

Fine Art and Fine Craft

Please Note: This is a "late application". Invitations are determined on space and jury score at the time of the submitted application. We will let you know via email within a week of your application status. If you bought a Pro Pass, please contact Amdur Productions at info@amdurproductions.com for instructions to apply. 


The new Andersonville Arts Fest will be held in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, a district on the north side of Chicago with a population of 110,248. A strong Swedish heritage, a longstanding progressive ethos, and a commitment to local, independent businesses, make this community welcoming to all.

 

 


Andersonville is comprised almost entirely of unique, locally-owned, independent businesses. In 2010 the Andersonville business area was named a National Historic District because of its rich cultural and architectural history. Produced by Amdur Productions, and hosted by the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, this event will be well supported by strong marketing on all platforms. 
 


Andersonville Arts Fest caps off the 17th annual Andersonville Arts Week, a celebration of artist receptions, exhibits, and displays at more than 70 businesses well-attended by the community. The two day outdoor festival runs September 21 and 22 with night before set up.

Andersonville Arts Fest is held on three blocks of Clark Street, a main north-south street, closed to traffic for the festival.  All booths will be on the street. Set up and load out are easy and quick. Amdur Productions will provide support services to artists from start to finish including special hotel block rates, flighted load in, complete pre-festival info packages, name tags, board tags, on site support, booth sitters, artists refreshments and more.


Jury fee $25.00, Space fee $395.00 (12 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep), and for those wanting more space there is a discounted double deal for $675.00 (22 ft. wide by 10 ft. deep). Tent and table rental is available through the festival to make your life a bit easier.

All media of original art is invited to the festival. Artists must be present. No buy/sell is allowed. Art of all price points is encouraged.


 

Festival Finder (Key Facts)

  • Urban setting
  • Load-in and load-out assistance available (fee)
  • Easy drive up and set up
  • Good for newbies
  • ​Rental of weights, tents, and panels available (fee)

Festival Highlights

  • Exhibitor Spaces: About 100
  • Staff Support: Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire festival to assist artists from load in to load out.
  • Load-in: Artists will be able to drive up to their booth spaces.
  • Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire festival.
  • Artist Parking: Amdur Productions gives best effort to offer close parking suggestions. There is close street parking that is free during the day hours until 6PM. Subject to change.
  • Tent Rental: Artists may rent tents, tables, pro-panels, and weights through the festival. Tents are commercial grade and rental includes delivery, set up, weights and removal.
  • ProPanel Rental: We will have limited “pro-panel” walls available for artists. Rental is on a first come/first served basis, quantity is limited.
  • Set Up/Take Down Help: Booth set up and take down assistance is available on a scheduled reserved time and 30 minute cost basis.
  • Break Room: An artist break room/area provides refreshments throughout the festival for artists.
  • Hotel Rooms: Amdur Productions works with a company that provides discounts at local hotels for each festival.
  • Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show. Professional public relations ensure high visibility for this festival.
  • Security: Over night security is provided.

​ Important Dates and Deadlines

  • February 28, 2019: Applications due for Andersonville Art Festival
  • March 4, 2019: Notifications of festival status online 
  • March 28, 2019: Registration forms and show fees due (generally half fees)
  • April 28, 2019: Last day for refunds (less $50)
  • September 21-22, 2019: Andersonville Art Festival

Festival Eligibility

Festival Policies

  1. Acceptance is non-transferable. Booths can be split if all artists wishing to exhibit have been juried into the festival.
  2. All festivals are drug-free. No smoking is allowed in or near artists’ booths.
  3. Business sponsored combined artists booths may designate a booth host to substitute for the artists' attendance. 
  4. Any artist closing the booth prior to the end of the show without permission will not be permitted to return the next day or in future years.
  5. Only artwork in the category accepted through the jury process is allowed. It is the exclusive right of the Festival Committee to remove work that is not in compliance with festival rules. See Amdurproductions.com for full info.
  6. Discount/sales signs, and ribbons from other shows are not allowed.
  7. Each exhibitor is responsible to collecting and remitting local sales tax to the State’s Department of Revenue as required by law.
  8. White tents only.
     

Festival Policies

  1. Acceptance is non-transferable. Booths cannot be split.
  2. All festivals are drug-free. No smoking is allowed in or near artists’ booths.
  3. Accepted artists must be present during all festival hours. No agents, representatives, family members or friends are permitted as a substitute for the accepted artists’ attendance, unless express exception is granted in special circumstances.
  4. Any artist closing the booth prior to the end of the show without permission will not be permitted to return the next day or in future years.
  5. Only artwork in the category accepted through the jury process is allowed. It is the exclusive right of the Festival Committee to remove work that is not in compliance with festival rules. See Amdurproductions.com for full info.
  6. Discount/sales signs, and ribbons from other shows are not allowed except at the Affordable Art Sale.
  7. Each exhibitor is responsible to collecting and remitting local sales tax to the State’s Department of Revenue as required by law.
  8. White tents only.

Reproduction and Limited Edition Prints Policy

Fine art reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled as a limited edition which is signed and numbered on the front of each piece. The method of reproduction and brief process description must be on the back. Browse bins may be used, but reproductions may not be mixed with originals. Framed reproductions may be hung on one wall not to exceed a total of ten linear feet. No laser prints or photo copies permitted.

Limited Edition Prints are printed works for which the artist hand manipulates the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition. These hand pulled prints are considered to be originals. Printmakers are encouraged to identify their process.


Jury and Exhibit Space Fees

$25 Jury Fee (non-refundable)

$395 Exhibit Space Fee + Chicago Permit Fee

Double Deal: $675 Exhibit Space Fee + Chicago Permit Fee


Application Process
Applications will be processed online through Juried Art Services (JAS) at www.juriedartservices.com. Juried Art Services is free to participating artists and includes a detailed introductory tutorial. After reviewing our prospectus and the JAS Tutorial, if you have any questions contact us via email or phone, and we will assist you with the process of applying to our festivals.

When applying in two categories, work in each must be substantially different. Four images of the work and one of the display must be submitted for each category. A separate jury fee is required for each category.

Online jury payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions through a secure payment system. Email confirmation of your payment will be sent. Please follow online payment instructions if paying your jury fee with a credit card. Your jury fee payment will be posted to JAS within three days after you submit your application. All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to the office at 847-926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com.

If paying with a check or money order (US currency only) please send via US mail no later than 7 days after the submission of your online application. Applications will not be processed or forwarded on to our jury unless your jury fee is paid in full. The non-refundable jury fee check will be deposited on receipt.

All checks are to be made payable in US dollars to “Amdur Productions” and sent to:

Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035

Please note the festival name on your check.


Exhibit Space
Spaces are 10’ X 10’ and work must be contained within the assigned space. You may not infringe on another space physically or audibly. Exhibitors must have a white tent. All tables must be skirted to the ground. Only one artist’s work or the work of two approved collaborating artists may be displayed per booth. Artist must keep their area clean and orderly. Double spaces are considered and must be occupied by two tents.

An artist requesting a corner must either have the corner wall open or use the outside wall to display art.

Special booth space and special needs requests will be accepted but are not guaranteed. We will make every effort to meet all special requests on a first come, first served basis. Additional charges may apply. Please include all booth requests on the registration form.

During the festival, all exhibits will be visited by a festival representative to ensure that they are in compliance with our festival policies. It is the exclusive right and responsibility of the Festival Staff to call for the removal of work that is not in compliance with the festival policies and requirements. Non-compliance may result in expulsion from the festival or refusal of future festival participation.


Requirements
All canopies are required to be white and able to withstand winds and rain and be properly weighted. Properly weighting requires AT LEAST 40 pounds per leg (more in windy weather). Tents must be connected to weights with rope or straps, not bungee cords. Weights may not include cinderblocks or water jugs as they do not meet the 40 pound requirement.


Jury and Selection Process
The artistic work submitted by each artist is juried based on the criteria listed below:

  • Body of Work: How well the images represent a point of view
  • Artistic Theme: design, vision, creativity
  • Technical Competence: technique, skill, degree of difficulty, mastery of materials used
  • Originality

Notification and Booth Fee Payment
Once the jury process is complete, all artists will receive an email from Juried Art Services directing the artist to log into their JAS account to check the status of their application. Please keep your email up to date with JAS to receive this information in a timely manner.

All artists who have applied will be notified on March 4, 2019 via email. Your application status will be indicated by a color:

  • Green checkmark indicates invited artists
  • Yellow exclamation point indicates waitlisted artists
  • Red “x” indicates declined

Accepted artists will be required to submit their booth fee payment by March 28, 2019 for participation. If the booth fee is not received by the deadline date, the artist may forfeit his/her participation in the festival.

Credit card payments are processed directly by Amdur Productions.  All questions or concerns regarding the payment of your fees should be directed to Annette in our accounting office at 847-926-4300.

If paying with a check or money order (US Currency only) please send via US mail no later than 15 days after the registration due date (03/28/2019). Include artist’s name and name of festival on your check.

All checks are to be made payable to “Amdur Productions” and sent to:

Amdur Productions
PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035

If you have any questions regarding status notification or our payment process please contact us.


Categories - All artists must apply to a category

2D – Original two-dimensional work including graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks, and washes. All work must be framed and/or presented in a finished format. 2D Artists must show work vertically in your booth. Matted work must be shown in bins only and not on display walls.

3D Functional – Dimensional work that has a function – such as wearable fiber or wood furniture.

3D Non Functional – Art that serves an aesthetic not functional purpose. Generally “sculptures.”

Painting – Original, two-dimensional work created with pigment, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, egg tempura, etc.

Photography –  Signed prints created by the artist from his/her own original negative or digital files that have been “taken” and processed by that artist or under the artist’s direct supervision.

Jewelry – No buy/sell or buy/sell fill-in allowed.


Sub-categories – All artists must select a sub-category

Ceramics – Original shaped and fired clay (including earthenware, porcelain, stoneware and terracotta)

Fiber – Original work created by the artist from fibers/fabric or leather including batik, basketry, weaving, and quilt-making. No factory produced items are permitted.

Furniture – Original work in any material which is functional as a piece of functional furniture or home accessory.

Glass – Original work created in glass by the artist including blown glass, fused glass or stained glass.

Print Making - Prints manually created by the artist using plates, stones or screens which have been signed and numbered.

Metal – Original work created by the artist without use of a production studio.

Mixed Media – Includes collage and handmade paper; incorporates more than one type of material. Generally flat, wall hung art.

Wood – Original hand-tooled, machine worked, built-up, turned or carved work in wood.

Acrylic Paint – Applied to a surface in any way

Acrylic Resin – Applied to a surface in any way

Batik – Technique used on fabric

Collage – Variety of materials applied to a surface

Drawing – Charcoal, graphite, and color pencils applied to a surface

Egg Tempera – Applied to a surface in any way

Gold and/or Silver – Precious metal or precious metal clay used in jewelry

Leather – Primary material used

Oil Paint – Applied to a surface in any way

Paper – Hand made

Pastel – Dry pigments applied to a surface

Photo – Black & white, color, black and white & color, hand color, digital. Select the area the majority of your work is in

Stone – Carved

Watercolor – Applied in any way

Other - If your category is not represented, you may add your own


Artist Statement
An Artist Statement describing the technique, materials, and processes used in the creation of your entire body of work must be included with each Juried Art Services entry. Co-artists must describe the collaboration. Your Artist Statement may be used in the promotion of the festival through public relations efforts and should be no longer than a maximum of 1000 characters (including punctuation and spacing).


Wait List Policy
A wait list is selected from the jury's scores in each category, and wait listed artists are invited into the show as cancellations occur in that particular category. Wait list artists can be accepted up to and on the day of the show and will be notified by phone and/or email when a booth becomes available.


Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in written form and submitted by mail, fax, or email. Emails should be sent to the Director of Artist Relations, Caitlin, at Caitlin@AmdurProductions.com.

If an artist cancels a show on or before April 28, 2019, they will be given a refund for the amount they have paid towards the booth, less $50 processing fee. Application fees and permit fees are non-refundable. No refunds after April 28, 2019.

Artists that cancel after April 28, 2019 can have the amount that they have paid toward their booth fee transferred to another 2019 Amdur Productions’ festival balance. The fee to transfer is $125. Permit fees and application fees are non-transferable between festivals.


No Show Policy
Artists who have not checked in and/or notified Amdur Productions with a message via festival phone (224-253-2330), office phone (847-926-4300), or email (info@amdurproductions.com) by 7:30 am on the first day of festival, will be considered a NO SHOW and the assigned space will be forfeited with no refund.


Artist Agreement
By applying to this festival, I hereby certify that these images represent my original work, and that the work is unique and made by me. I also agree to follow all festival rules as outlined in the prospectus. In partnership situations, we declare that our combined efforts made every individual piece of work we would exhibit, if accepted. I/We also agree to allow images of my/our work to be used in publicity and or materials.