39th Annual Saco Spirit Sidewalk Arts Festival Saturday; June 27th, 2009 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. RAIN or SHINE |
Welcome
The Saco Spirit Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee invites you to participate in the 39th Annual Sidewalk Arts
Festival located in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Saco. Thousands of people attend this annual event
where more than 175 artists and craftsmen display a rich variety of artwork, photography, and sculpture.
The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival is an annual event organized and managed by Saco Spirit Inc., a non-profit
organization committed to making Saco a better place to live and work by enhancing the vitality of our downtown.
The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival is dedicated to promoting art and culture in our community. Proceeds from the
Sidewalk Arts Festival are re-invested into the community. Members of Saco Spirit’s Arts Festival Committee,
and all our hard working volunteers look forward to seeing you this year, and thank you for your participation.
Application Instructions
Awards and Prizes
Festival judges will base their choices on the following criteria. If you wish to be judged, please pick up a tag
at the registration table. Place this tag on the piece you wish to have judged.
FINE ART - ORIGINALS ONLY PLEASE
AWARDS:
PURCHASE PRIZE AWARDS (Open to Original Fine Art and Photography):
Artists may enter one original piece to be selected and purchased by local businesses and merchants who have
registered to be a purchase prize recipient. You will receive $350.00 if your piece is chosen.
Print page 2 for application
Applications received after June 1st, 2009, please submit a check for $100.00.
(Please check one) Fine Art ____ Photography _____ Mixed Media ______ Craft________
Please print clearly…..
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
CONTACT PHONE #’S:
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________
Please let us know how you would like to be listed. (ex. – watercolors / landscapes …oils/portraits..etc.)……
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If you are a new participant please include photos or slides of your work, with your application. No CD’s, please. All
new participants must be approved (juried) by the Arts Festival Committee. Thank you for you cooperation.
If you have a location preference, please indicate here:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Due to traffic safety regulations, the committee cannot guarantee exact placement, but will get you as close as
possible.)
Will you be participating in the Purchase Prize Awards? _________
Signature:
The Saco Spirit Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee invites you to participate in the 39th Annual Sidewalk Arts
Festival located in the heart of beautiful historic downtown Saco. Thousands of people attend this annual event
where more than 175 artists and craftsmen display a rich variety of artwork, photography, and sculpture.
The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival is an annual event organized and managed by Saco Spirit Inc., a non-profit
organization committed to making Saco a better place to live and work by enhancing the vitality of our downtown.
The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival is dedicated to promoting art and culture in our community. Proceeds from the
Sidewalk Arts Festival are re-invested into the community. Members of Saco Spirit’s Arts Festival Committee,
and all our hard working volunteers look forward to seeing you this year, and thank you for your participation.
Application Instructions
- Please fill out the application form included with this letter. This information enables the Arts Festival
Committee to better serve all applicants and ensure a safe and enjoyable event for the artists and the
community. - Each application form must be accompanied with an entry fee of $75.00 by June 1st, 2009. After this date
application fee will be $100.00. Please make checks payable to: SACO SPIRIT SIDEWALK ARTS
FESTIVAL. In order to ensure confirmation of application, please return your completed application form
along with a self addressed stamped envelope. No confirmation will be sent unless a self addressed stamped
envelope is included. There are no refunds on application fees.* - Display spaces will be assigned on a first come first served basis, (unless previous arrangements have
been made). Spaces are 10x. All traffic safety issues and respect for property will be strictly observed
and maintained. Please make note of your desired location on the application form. Although this may not
be a guarantee that your desired spot will be available, the Art Festival Committee will try their best to
accommodate you. - Artists are asked not to pack up booths prior to 4:00 p.m.
Awards and Prizes
Festival judges will base their choices on the following criteria. If you wish to be judged, please pick up a tag
at the registration table. Place this tag on the piece you wish to have judged.
FINE ART - ORIGINALS ONLY PLEASE
AWARDS:
- Judges Choice Overall - $150.00
- Honorable Mention - $75.00
- Best Watercolor - $75.00
- Best Oil/Acrylic - $75.00
- Best Pastel - $75.00
- Best Photography - $75.00
- Best Mixed Media - $75.00
- Best Fine Craft - $75.00
PURCHASE PRIZE AWARDS (Open to Original Fine Art and Photography):
Artists may enter one original piece to be selected and purchased by local businesses and merchants who have
registered to be a purchase prize recipient. You will receive $350.00 if your piece is chosen.
Print page 2 for application
Applications received after June 1st, 2009, please submit a check for $100.00.
(Please check one) Fine Art ____ Photography _____ Mixed Media ______ Craft________
Please print clearly…..
NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
CONTACT PHONE #’S:
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________
Please let us know how you would like to be listed. (ex. – watercolors / landscapes …oils/portraits..etc.)……
____________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
If you are a new participant please include photos or slides of your work, with your application. No CD’s, please. All
new participants must be approved (juried) by the Arts Festival Committee. Thank you for you cooperation.
If you have a location preference, please indicate here:
___________________________________________________________________________________________
(Due to traffic safety regulations, the committee cannot guarantee exact placement, but will get you as close as
possible.)
Will you be participating in the Purchase Prize Awards? _________
Signature:
| SACO SPIRIT SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL APPLICATION FORM SATURDAY JUNE 27TH 2009 Please complete this form and return by June 1st, 2009 Please return it, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check for $75.00 made payable to Saco Spirit Sidewalk Arts Festival P.O. Box 336 Saco, Maine 04072 |
