Thank you for your interest in performing at the Art in Bayfront Park 2012 kick-off party August 16, 2012 to promote your band?

We are seeking musicians, theater, dance and street performances to perform in Bayfront Park during Art In Bayfront Park Art Fair. Performances are showcase opportunities for artists to show their talent to the public on a large stage.

NO ENTRY FEES for PERFORMERS or ARTIST DEMONSTRATORS: There is no entry fee to perform or demonstrate your talent. Performances are free to all performers or demonstrators who wish to perform. Optional: Performers may set up a booth to sell their CD's, T-shirts, teaching abilities, services, or product, sign autographs.

JURIED: Although this is a free event, performers must submit a CD or DVD of their talent. A jury will review each CD or DVD and make performer selections from the submitted CD/DVD. Those performers chosen or not chosen will be notified by e-mail. Acts who complete applications and send music and/or materials by our deadline (June 29, 2012) will be notified of status within 10 days of final jury selection of performers.

PERFORMANCES: Artists/Performers are given a one hour time slot to perform on-stage. This includes any last minute simple setups that were not taken care of in the morning and the performance itself. If needed, Artist must provide their own sound and tech. Art in Bayfrontpark does not have sound techs or equipment available for musicians. Performance groups (dance, theater, etc.) who require the use of recorded music or microphones must provide their own sound system. Art at Bayfront Park will provide electrical hookup and stage. All artists interested in performing must complete this application and include all components mentioned below. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2012. To be considered for a performance time, you must have your application completed and your music and press materials received by the appropriate deadline. By applying, artist must show up and be ready to perform on-time. All artists must check in at the front gate booth at least 1 hour prior to performance. The stage area is very large and if your performance needs time to set up, this must be done before the art fair opens between the hours of 8 am and 12 am the morning of the performance. Take down is after the last band performs on Thursday night. Performers are NOT allowed on stage at any other time besides the time slot they allocated and morning set up before the Art Fair starts.

CANCELLATIONS: You may cancel your performance 60 days prior to your performance without any loss. However, those performers that apply, are accepted, and do not show up to perform at the agreed upon time slot or cancel 59 days or less agree to pay a $500. fine. If we are going to advertise your name, we must be compensated if you do not fulfill your obligation and we put our press on your performance.

PRACTICE TIMES: Performers have the opportunity to do a practice run, on Thursday morning. This is a very informal practice and artists are allowed onto the stage on a first come, first serve basis. Artists are allowed 30 minutes to practice. There will be no order to practice and no volunteer from the Art In Bayfront Park staff will be assigned to this area. It is first come, first serve. There is no volunteer in charge of the stage at this time, you are on your own.

PARKING: One car is free of charge for the performer. Performer may obtain their parking permit when they pick up their information Thursday afternoon.

RELEASE FORM and/or INSURANCE: All performers participating on-stage during Art In Bayfront Park's Art Fair must sign this release form. This form releases the City of Duluth,DECC, Art In Bayfront Park Art Fair, and DeBora Rachelle Inc. from any mishaps, wrongdoing, liabilities or injuries while performing on stage at Art In Bayfront Park's Art Fair. Artist/Performers acknowledges that they are responsible for their own performance and liable for any injuries that they may receive or any mishaps that may occur.

INSURANCE: Although not necessary, having personal injury insurance is appreciated..

Fair Listing: 5,000+ Fair Directories will be printed. All exhibitors will be listed free of charge in the directory. State and write legibly the proper way to list your booth:

Artist/Performer ______________________________________
Business Name _____________________________
Website ____________________________________

Fair Ads- optional: Exhibitors do have the opportunity to purchase display ads in the directory. Each ad block is
3" wide x 2" high. Fees are: $50.00 for 1 ad block; $90.00 for 2 ad blocks.
Ad photo must be in the form of a picture on a CD, flashdrive, or e-mail to artinbayfrontpark @ yahoo.com. TIFF format is preferred over .JPG. Resolution of 300 dpi - over 5 megabytes preferred but not required.
Ad fee and photo must accompany this application and be labeled as "Ad photo" with your name and address on the outside of the CD, flashdrive or naming photo in e-mail.
NOTE: copy may not include a coupon or coupon-like promotion.
Ad fee must accompany this application:
Number of blocks ____ purchased
Amount due $_______________

Make sure to include the following with your application:

• A physical copy of your CD or DVD.
• If applicable, press material/reviews. This may include print mentions, Website location, reviews, notices, or articles about your act. Press information can be mailed in with your application, or e-mail to ArtInBayfrontPark@yahoo.com.
• One page of notable noteworthy information about the act (hometown, number of performers · Website) – anything that you think is interesting or makes you stand out and may be used in our press release or brochure.
• Designate a Primary Contact. Include that person’s name/address/phone number and e-mail. Make sure the Primary Contact is someone who has regular communication with the artist (preferably either the artist or artist's manager) and
  that the e-mail address is functional and frequently checked. Art in Bayfront Park will be sending all correspondence to the Primary Contact.
• Press photo for program directory. Preferably on a CD or e-mail to artinbayfrontpark@yahoo.com, 300 dpi, .tif format. However, if you do not have this or cannot obtain this quality, we will take a typical photo.
• Copy of insurance and release form.
• Optional ad in program brochure.
  
  Group name: ___________________________________________________
  Primary Contact name:______________________________________________
  Address: ______________________________________________________
  City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________
  Phone: ____________________ e-mail: ______________________________
  Website: _______________________________________________________
  
  
  Time Slots: will be assigned two weeks prior to the event.
  
  Please mail physical CD, promotional materials, application and fee to:
  DeBora Rachelle Inc.
  c/o Art in Bayfront Park
  325 S Lake Ave Ste 1216
  6th fl mailbox 11
  Duluth, MN 55802
  
  
  The undersigned agrees to the rules and regulations as set forth in the contract above. The undersigned also agrees to not hold DeBora Rachelle Inc, Art in Bayfront Park, the City of Duluth, Secret Service Agency, and any of the Art in Bayfront Park Officials liable for any wrongdoing or negligence. If performer falls off stage, performer agrees that they are totally at their own fault for not having checked the stage and made proper arrangements to the stage area prior to their performance. The undersigned will provide their own insurance (liability or otherwise) for their mishaps or wrongdoing that may or may not occur while on stage or within Bayfront Park. All performers/ managers must sign.

1 Signed _____________________________________ Date _____-_____-_____
Printed Signature ______________________________
Signature of Guardian if applicable ______________________________________
Date _____-_____-201__

2 Signed _____________________________________ Date _____-_____-_____
Printed Signature ______________________________
Signature of Guardian if applicable ______________________________________
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3 Signed _____________________________________ Date _____-_____-_____
Printed Signature ______________________________
Signature of Guardian if applicable ______________________________________
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4 Signed _____________________________________ Date _____-_____-_____
Printed Signature ______________________________
Signature of Guardian if applicable ______________________________________
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5 Signed _____________________________________ Date _____-_____-_____
Printed Signature ______________________________
Signature of Guardian if applicable ______________________________________
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Mail to: Art in Bayfront Park, 325 S Lake Ave #1216, 6th floor mailbox 11, Duluth, MN 55802