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                            --Artist testimonials

Application Schedule
Deadline for images & applications January 29, 2010
Notification of jury decisions March 12, 2010
Last day for payment of all fees in full May 1, 2010
Last day for refunds if cancelling July 1, 2010

Booth installation Fri., August 20, 3-7 pm
Sat., August 21, 6-8 am

Lakefront Art Festival Sat., August 21, 10 am - 6 pm
Sun., August 22, 10 am - 5 pm

PRESENTED BY: The Lubeznik Center for the Arts has more than 30 years of history in the Michigan City Community, with exhibitions, educational programs and special events year-round. Proceeds from the Lakefront Art Festival provide funding for extensive outreach programs, which benefit area youth as well as mentally and physically challenged adults. The Center is only three blocks from the festival site, so feel free to visit while you are in town. Admission by donation (free for participating Lakefront Art Festival artists during the festival).

FESTIVAL LOCATION: Washington Park, Michigan City, IN - adjacent to the main entry gate.

Eligibility Requirements
• Artist must be present for the entire two days - RAIN OR SHINE.
• All work must be original art, conceived and executed solely by the artist within the last two years, without instructional assistance.
• Each booth may exhibit work in only one category.
• Unframed work or commercial reproductions are limited to one bin
per booth and must be clearly marked as such. (ie. giclee, ink-jet, etc.)
• An artist shall exhibit work only in the medium accepted by the jury.
Artwork must be representative of images viewed by jury.
• Collaborating artists may share booth space only if they mutually
create pieces. Artists who work in a similar style or share studio
space creating separate pieces do not qualify as collaborators and
must apply separately.
• All work must be for sale with prices clearly displayed.
• All artists must comply with State of Indiana tax regulations.

NOTE: No pets/animals allowed anywhere on festival grounds. This Washington Park rule applies to artists, vendors and visitors.

All displays will be visited by the Festival Committee at intervals throughout the weekend to ensure that exhibitors comply with the festival requirements above. Exhibiting artists who breach Festival or Washington Park rules/regulations will forfeit all rights and will be asked to leave the festival, with no refunds of fees.

Awards & Media Categories
$3,000 IN TOTAL CASH PRIZES awarded in Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, Jewelry, Fine Crafts and Photography.

MEDIA CATEGORIES (May include more specific processes):
• 2-dimensional art (i.e. painting, drawing, printmaking, assemblage/collage)
• fine craft (i.e. glass, ceramic, basketry)
• photography
• sculptural objects
• wearable art (i.e. jewelry, fiber arts, leather)

APPLICATION FEE: A non-refundable application fee of $25 is required for all artists.

HOW TO ENTER: Mail all application materials to:
Lakefront Art Festival
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd St.
Michigan City, IN 46360

PRINTABLE APPLICATION

BOOTH FEE: Notifications will be mailed March 12. ALL ACCEPTED ARTISTS are required to submit $125 booth fee by May 1. An accepted application is a commitment to show. NO REFUNDS for cancellations after July 1.

SITE: Each exhibitor will be assigned a single space 12’x12’ (will accommodate a 10’x10’ booth setup. Artist will provide their own display booths (tents, pedestals, chairs, cases etc.). All sites will be accessible for set-up and tear-down. 24 hour security and parking provided. Double booth spaces may be rented for an additional $125 fee if available (first-come-first-served).

DEMONSTRATIONS: Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their artistic process during the festival. Those unable to demonstrate in their existing 10’x10’ booth set-up may be provided with additional space with electricity and limited water access. Please indicate your interest in demonstrating on the application, and any special needs to do so.

ARTIST SERVICES: A Hospitality Tent will be available for festival participants. Complimentary refreshments and beverages will be made available Friday night during set-up, and during the Festival Saturday and Sunday. Committee members and volunteers will wear badges and will circulate the exhibit area to offer relief breaks upon request.

JURY PROCESS: A panel of professionals selected by the committee will review electronic files or slides. A different jury reviews the artwork each year. Artists rejected in the past are encouraged to re-apply.

PROMOTIONS: Advertising will include press & radio coverage, ads, flyers, posters, banners, billboards, & listings with local visitor’s bureaus. Postcards & e-mail notifications will be distributed to the Lubeznik Center database. Postcards will be available to artists for further distribution. Directional signage is staged throughout the city during the festival.

FEATURED ARTIST: One artist image will be selected for use on promotional materials (ie. postcards, advertisements, website, media releases & flyers).

VISITOR SERVICES: As an alternative to Washington Park parking fees, and to further enhance accessibility and attendance, a free shuttle bus will transport visitors to and from free off-site parking areas during festival hours.

ARTWORK DONATIONS: Please consider donating an item for use in Lubeznik Center fundraising events, such as A Night in Venice - a formal annual benefit, which includes cocktails, dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions.

Proceeds generated from these sales will fund outreach activities for children.