| 38THE ANNUAL SACO SPIRIT SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL SATURDAY; JUNE 28th , 2008 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. RAIN OR SHINE Welcome The Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival Committee invites you to participate in the 38th Annual Arts Festival located in the heart of beautiful downtown Saco. Thousands of people attend this annual event where more than 175 artists display a rich variety of artwork, sculpture and photography. Saco Sidewalk Arts Festival is an annual event organized and managed by Saco Spirit. The Saco Sidewalk Art Festival is dedicated to promoting art and culture in our community. All 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 Wednesday, April 30, 2008. After this date application fee will be $100.00. Checks are to be made 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 10x10. All traffic safety issues and respect for properties 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 visit each booth and award the following: AWARDS: First Place - FINE ART $200.00 Honorable Mention - FINE ART $100.00 First Place - PHOTOGRAPHY $100.00 First Place - MIXED MEDIA $75.00 First Place - CRAFT CATEGORY $75.00 PURCHASE PRIZE AWARDS (Open to 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. Art festival officials will notify artists during the festival if their work has been selected. Those not chosen must be picked up before 4:00 p.m. |