The 46th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival

In Old Homosassa A JURIED SHOW Sponsored by the Homosassa Civic Club, benefitinglocal charities.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 14th and 15th , 2020(Exhibitors must exhibit both days, Saturday 9 am – 5:30 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm)

NOTICE: Our Rules and Regulations for participation in our show will be strictly enforced.

No buy and sell vendors will be accepted.

JUDGED ARTIST: (Eligible for awards) Includes two dimensional arts – e.g. Painting, Photography, Digital Art and three dimensional arts – e.g. Pottery, Wood Carvings, Metal, Sculptures, Stained Glass and Fine Jewelry.Only original works of the Artist may be exhibited. All paintings should be appropriately framed or mounted. Those not framed may be displayed in a portfolio. Fine quality lithographs and prints are permissible. Unacceptable to show: paintings on velvet, or mass-produced works.

HANDCRAFTS: Only original works of the Crafter may be exhibited. Paintings should be appropriately framed or mounted. Those not framed may be displayed in a portfolio. Fine quality lithographs and prints are permissible. Creative crafts include handcrafts, wood, folk art, leather, candles, shell craft, driftwood, crocheting, knitting, clothing, jewelry, soaps, and lotions. All items will be strictly juried for handcrafting prior to acceptance.

EDIBLE CRAFTS: Only original homemade recipes will be accepted. Examples of accepted edible crafts: nuts, dips, rubs, sauces, vinegars, honey, jellies and wine.

AWARDS FOR JUDGED ARTIST

• First Place, $1,000.00 and a free booth for the 2021 Show

• Second Place, $500.00

• Third Place, $250.00

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15th , 2020

Notification of entry acceptance by: October 30th, 2020, via e-mail.

MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS: a minimum of three photos of your work, plus one photo of your display must be submitted with your completed application and applicable entry fee. Photos submitted must represent the work you intend to display/sell. Photos of accepted artists and handcrafters will be used for recheck purposes and returned to you on Friday, November 13th, 2020 after exhibit set- up. Print your name clearly on back of photos.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EMAIL—Enclose a self-addressed stamped business envelope. This is for the acceptance/rejection letter. ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM FESTIVAL PERSONNEL WILL BE BY EMAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AS ABOVE.

ARTIST ENTRY FEE--$200.00 per Booth

HANDCRAFTS AND EDIBLE CRAFTS ENTRY FEE--$160.00 per Booth

INSTRUCTIONS:

Your check will be returned if you are NOT accepted to exhibit. If not accepted to judged artist,please note on the application if you will accept a handcrafter space.

The completed application, vehicle description form, required Photos and applicable entry fee (check or money order) payable to the Homosassa Civic Club, are to be mailed to: Homosassa Civic Club, PO Box 493, Homosassa, FL 34487 (Sorry, we do not accept credit cards)

If you have any questions, please contact us via email. If you do not have access to email you may leave a message at 352-628-9333 for a return call.

Chairperson of Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival: Terry Green, HomosassaFestChair@gmail.com

Arts and Handcrafts Team: FestivalArtsCraftsTeam@gmail.com

Website: HomosassaSeafoodFestival.org

EXHIBIT SPACE, RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Only artists and handcrafters displaying their own work may participate. No buy and sell vendors will be accepted. No stand-ins, dealers, agents, or wholesalers. Artist must be with their display during judging. Judging will be conducted Saturday, November14th beginning at 8:30 am. Award placement notification and ribbons will be presented Saturday, November 14th, 2020. Monetary awards will be presented Sunday, November 15th, 2020.

2. No spaces will be shared. A two-person team producing one item qualifies as a single exhibitor.

3. SPACES are approximately 12’ X 12’. CANOPIES ARE REQUIRED. You must stay within your allotted space and are responsible for keeping the exhibit area clean. Spaces may be road berm and are not always level, come prepared.

4. The show does not provide tables, canopies or electricity. GENERATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

5. Sorry NO PETS are allowed in show. (Service animals excepted)

6. Security will be provided Friday and Saturday.

7. Exhibitors must collect and report Florida Sales Tax 6%

8. Daily permit parking for one vehicle per booth will be provided for exhibitors. NO RV PARKING IS AVAILABLE. Maximum trailer size is 12 ft. Please complete vehicle description form and return with your application.

9. Your signed application is a binding commitment to exhibit for two days and NO REFUNDS will be made for cancellation.

10.Show will NOT be canceled due to weather. No Refunds.

11.Exhibit setup is to be completed between 7 AM and 7 PM on Friday, November 13, 2019. SATURDAY SETUP is very limited. Prior approval is required and set up must be completed by 8 AM.

12.No breakdown on Sunday before 4:30 PM and no vehicles in the festival area before 5:00 PM.

APPLICATION FORM

The 46th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival

SATURDAY & SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 14th and 15th, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15th, 2020

Artist/Crafter Name:

Company Name (If Applicable):

Phone home # Cell #

Address

Email address:(Please print email address clearly and in proper email form)

Website Address:

Circle One: Artist Handcrafter Edible Crafter

Will you accept a Crafter space if not accepted as Artist:

Description of Art/Craft:

Special Request:

Handicapped Space Required Permit #

Need a booth sitter? YES NO

You can find lodging in Citrus County at www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/where-to-stay/. If you use one of these local sites, please list here:

(Complete attached Vehicle Description Form)

The undersigned hereby releases and forever discharges and holds harmless the Homosassa Civic Club and/or their agents from and all manner of actions, suits, damages, or claims whatsoever arising from any loss or damage to the property of the undersigned while in the possession or supervision of the Homosassa Civic Club, and hereby consents to the enforcement of the festival Rules and Regulations.

Applicant’s Signature:

DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS – PLEASE CIRCLE THE PICTURE BELOW THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE VEHICLE YOU WILL BRING

TO THE FESTIVAL

SEND THIS FORM IN WITH YOUR APPLICATION

IF YOU ALSO BRING A TRAILER PROVIDE THE OVERALL LENGTH OF THE TRAILER

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