Spring Into Art

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You are invited to apply to the Friends of the Nappanee Public Library Fine Art Exhibit and Sale,
April 27 - 29, 2012.

Spring Into Art . . .
celebrates the arts, promotes area artists and benefits the Library.

We offer the community a high quality art exhibit and seek fine works in a wide variety of media.

The Art Exhibit and Sale takes place at Main Street Manor, an active community center housing the Boys and Girls Club and the Elder Haus Senior Life Center. The facility offers over 8,500 sq. ft. of exhibit, workshop and entertainment space. It is a great location with easy access from a main thoroughfare.

HOW THE SHOW WORKS

• Purchase Awards are solicited from individuals and businesses in advance of the show and are awarded during the opening reception on Friday evening.

• Each artist is given a display area within five large rooms of the Boys and Girls Club. A display coordinator works with each artist to help assure their satisfaction and an attractive overall presentation.

• Artists are responsible for providing their own portable displays, cases, props, etc. A limited number of easels are available upon request.

• All sales (cash, credit card and check) are processed through a central cashier’s table with a 30% commission on artwork sold. Artists are issued a check for sales and workshop expenses, if necessary, within a week of the show.

• As a non-profit organization we do not charge sales tax; any tax liability is the responsibility of the artist.

• All work for sale must be clearly priced with provided inventory labels. Volunteers conduct an inventory of each artist’s work at check-in and check-out to ensure accuracy of records.

WE LOVE OUR ARTISTS

Accepted artists enjoy the convenience of the following amenities:

• Room Hosts monitor booths and allow you to take a short break, have lunch or shop from fellow artists’ wares.

• Host Homes provide accommodations Friday and Saturday nights in the homes of local volunteers.

• Hospitality Suite serves a complimentary breakfast and lunch to staff and artists Saturday and Sunday.

• Promotional e-mails advertising the show are provided at your request for your mailing list.

• Cash prize for Jurors' Award.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the following by February 17:
• an application
• three photos of your work*
• one photo of your display*
• your biographical information

*All artists need to submit photos. We prefer photos be submitted digitally to springintoart@nappanee.lib.in.us using the subject line, Photo Submission.

Digital submissions need to be submitted according to the following guidelines. A jpeg file no smaller than 150 dpi, no larger than 1,000 pixels; each image should be saved with your name and the title of the piece for example: JaneDoe_Title.jpeg.

Photo Prints may be mailed to:
Spring Into Art Committee
157 N. Main St.
Nappanee, IN 46550

There will be a $10 processing fee for non-digital submissions and photos will not be returned.

The selection committee will review the submissions and notify you of their decision by March 2.

Upon acceptance, you will be asked to submit an inventory of artwork you will exhibit/sell.

For more information
call 574.773.7929 ext. 215, or email
springintoart@nappanee.lib.in.us