CLICK HERE to download the 2010 Application

 *** THE APPLICATION CURRENTLY ON LINE HAS THE DATES MARKED AS NOVEMBER 20, 21 These dates have changed to December 4 and 5. Our graphic designer is having a baby and as soon as she gets time to make the changes we will re-post the new app, but you may use this one temporarily if you wish.

We hold this show the week following our Sanibel Masters Art Festival to allow artists a chance to do two shows in close proximity to one another. This show will be held December 4th and 5th.

The Masters Art Festival at Gulf Coast Town Center will feature 75 artists situated within the central portion of the Gulf Coast Town Center of Ft. Myers Florida. The event is located in the middle of 1.6 million square foot outdoor center located on the busy I-75 corridor between Fort Myers and Naples, Florida. Gulf Coast Town Center is visible from I-75. The center attracts 10,000 visitors each day.  Gulf Coast Town Center is like its own little town—artists and patrons will love the beautiful atmosphere at this open facility with beautiful palm trees and fountains throughout —it's truly gorgeous and will set the tone for a fantastic art festival location.

Important Dates

Because we have established a late jury for this show we will use a rolling jury to fill this show, as soon as we receive applications we will notify artists of their acceptance, we may fill this show prior to deadline.

September 10, 2010 application deadline (postmarked)
September 17, 2010 Acceptance Notification
October 2nd, 2010 Refund Deadline
October 18,2010 Booth Assignments Emailed
December 3, 2010 Set up all day
December 4 & 5 2010 Show Dates

Click Read More below for further info on dates and requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Images: 3 Slides of Artwork Only. You may email images if you prefer. Instructions are on the application.

Application Fee : $20

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed by show staff and selected outside individuals, Richard P Sullivan will be part of the selection process. Some acceptances may be made prior to the jury system.

There are approximately 75 available spaces.
SHOW INFORMATION

Display
Spaces are approximately 10’ x 12’ with additional storage behind your display. You will be allowed to drive into the parking area adjacent to the booth display area  you my need to dolly 50 or more feet to your space to unload. Artist Parking is one block from the show. A golf cart shuttle may be available with driver to get you back and forth to your inventory. Double spaces are available. Display surface is pavement, you must use weights, spikes will be not be permitted prohibited unless warranted by heavy winds or with permission at location from Director. Limited electricity is available by request, decided by first arrival of application in the mail. All spaces are handicapped accessible. Exhibitors should make arrangements for wind or rain, as this is an open-air venue. The Festival will go on rain or shine.

Attendance
We anticipate locals and holiday visitors, with middle to high income, consisting not only of existing collectors, but also museum and gallery goers interested in original, affordable, high quality fine art and fine craft. This is prime example of a show where it important to realize it is WHO comes not HOW MANY.

Marketing Strategy
Our goal is to reach local art buyers and enthusiasts through:
# Local Newspaper Advertising - newspapers, regional consumer & trade magazines/publications ion Sanibel and surrounding areas
# Local TV, Renda Broadcasting Radio, and NPR Radio ads
# Festival Brochure featuring general event information and sponsor listings available at locations throughout the festival location for a month in advance of event.
# Festival website and on line event listings

ARTIST INFORMATION

Images
35 mm slides, or jpeg images marked according to information on application, you may email images, information is available on the application.


Booth Assignments
There is a space on your application for booth requests. We will make every effort to accommodate your requests, corner booths can not be assured. Corner spaces and electricity may be requested, but are assigned solely on the basis of availability and at the discretion of the Festival.

All booths and their contents must be furnished by the artist, be able to withstand crowds and weather, and fit within an assigned space. Any exhibitor not adhering to display regulations or selling anything other than original art will be asked to leave.

Set-Up & Break-down

You may need to dolly in from the parking area adjacent to the park, you may have to dolly 100 feet.
Check-in will begin on Friday at 10am. Artists who do not check in prior to 8PM Friday must contact the festival director to declare their arrival and set up time. All artists must be up and running at 9:30 AM Saturday. Artist parking is across from display areas within a short walk, a shuttle will be provided. There is no charge for parking.

Exhibitors may begin to break down their displays at the close of the show, Sunday at 5:00pm. Break down must be completed by 9:00pm. All ZIP TIES must be removed from premises.

Spaces are handicapped accessible. Artists may drive up to booth location or at least very near. You have to dolly up to 10 yards to display space. Artists must provide own dolly. Photo ID is required at check-in.

ARTIST REGULATIONS

Exhibiting artists must be 18 years or older and must be present during all show hours. Agents or representatives of the artist do not replace the requirement of the artist to be present during show hours. Assistants are welcome, but not in place of the artist. Any artist leaving prior to the end of the show will be unable to exhibit in any other boulderbrook productions event. Booth sitters will be provided as demand permits.

All work shown must be original work by the artists hand. Work made from commercial molds, kits, patterns or copyrighted designs not owned by the crafts person are not permitted. Any commercially made embellishments must be subordinate to the handcrafted work. All work must be for sale. Reproductions (including Giclees) are allowed in browse bins only. Reproduction policy available upon request. No t-shirts, posters, calendars, cards/postcards, or any other personal merchandise that is a mass reproduction of an original piece of artwork will be permitted in artist’s booths.

Sales
The exhibitor must handle all sales and all proceeds go to the artists. Artists are required by law to pay local sales tax. All artist information will be supplied to the Florida Department of Revenue.

Security
24-hour security is provided throughout the estival beginning on Thursday at 2:00pm. All exhibitors work at their own risk. It is understood that the Festival does not carry insurance to cover personal property of any exhibitor. Exhibitors are considered to be independent contractors, and it is suggested that exhibitors obtain their own insurance.

On-Site Artist Amenities

Hospitalities include continental breakfast on Saturday in addition to discounted hotel rates. Close on site parking.

Media Categories

Ceramics: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is clay. All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category. No machine-made or mass produced work is permitted. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed each piece must be signed.

Digital Art: This category includes any original work for which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material, was executed by the artist using a computer. Work in this category should be of archival quality.

Drawing/ Graphics/ Pastels: Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pencil, wax crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes oil sticks or pastels. Printed works for which the artist’s hand manipulated the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition may be entered in this category. All photogravure, photocopy and/or offset reproductions, will be rejected. Printmakers are required to disclose both their creative and printmaking processes.

Fiber Decorative: A Mixed Bag of functional,decorative, and wearable art. Artists will be selected in all segments of this category and although the category is combined jurying will be separated according to slide images. Wall hangings, quilts, rugs, etc., where the primary material is fiber. Leather, wearable art, batique. Should you have any questions regarding this category contact the festival director.

Furniture: Should be included as mixed Media 3D, Sculpture, or Woodcraft accordingly. Furniture is a unique category and applicants will get direct attention, however, there are few applicants in this category so it is grouped within others. If you have any questions regarding your category contact the festival director.

Glass: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is glass.

Jewelry: Work primarily made from materials including 14K gold, sterling silver and the use of precious stones and enamels. No commercial casts, molds or production studio work is allowed.
Work primarily made from precious and or non-precious metals and other materials such as glass, ceramics, paper, fiber, wood, leather, polymer clay, semi-precious stones, etc. No commercial casts, molds or production studio work is allowed.

Metal: Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is metal. Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals. No production studio work is allowed. Some metal may be categorized as sculpture, you choose the category you feel best fits your application of material.

Mixed Media

3-D Mixed Media: Work that is three-dimensional and the primary intention of the work is the union of two or more media. Soft sculptures are included in this category.