Rules and Regulations - booths and FAQ's
August 18 - 19, 2012

A completed and signed application is required to be considered for obtaining a booth at the Art in Bayfront Park. Each exhibitor has read and agrees to abide by these Rules & Regulations.

Please read this document thoroughly before submitting your Art in Bayfront Park Application Form.

PLEASE PRINT THESE OFF AND HAVE ON HAND FOR YOUR REVIEW!

Dates and Times:

Friday, August 17, 2012 Artist set up and registration 1:00 - 6:30 PM
Saturday, August 18, 2012 Art Fair hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 18, 2012 Celebration of Wines & Silent Art Auction 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 18, 2012 Artist Award Ceremony at Celebration of Wines 5:30 PM
Sunday, August 19, 2012 Art Fair hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 19, 2012 Opera's Greatest Hits 3:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Exhibitors are required to be open during Art Fair hours. The Fair is held rain or shine.
Failure to remain open during all hours will result in ineligibility for future Art in Bayfront Park Fairs.

Location and Directions:

We are located in the beautiful art inspiring Bayfront Park on the bay of Lake Superior. Click here for help getting to Duluth. Take 35W and exit 256B "5th Ave W towards Lake Ave (you should see Lake Superior's Bay and Bayfront park. Turn towards the lake and stay on S 5th Ave W. Turn left onto W. Railroad St. and you will see the park directly on your left.

Fine Artists people working with handcrafted or original items only:

  • Art items of original design and handcrafted by the exhibitor are the only merchandise allowed to be exhibited aside from that which is considered "food" and can only be sold in Food exhibitors booth area. Photography and digital images are considered handcrafted with the use of the artist's eyes.
  • We only consider "Fine Art" or "Gallery Quality" art, all other need not apply.
  • Giclees, notecards, fabric items and T-shirts and postcards with the artists original designs on them are permitted so long as the artist does have similar originals of their work displayed in their booth. Only original artwork will be judged for the awards.
  • Make-up artistry, massage artistry, psychic reading arts will be considered.
  • Do not bring merchandise made by others or purchased “buy-sell” commercial items. Also, not allowed are items made from kits (for example paint by number) and raffle tickets of all types. Also not allowed are consignment items.
  • Upon discovery of non-qualifying merchandise, Art in Bayfront Park Officials will require the exhibitor to remove all such items from the booth. The decision of the Art in Bayfront Park Officials will be final and no refunds will be made.
  • Selling from areas other than your registered exhibit space, hawking or soliciting passersby is not allowed.
  • Sale signs are not allowed in or around any exhibitor location.
  • Art work on display must be made by the artist represented. Reproductions and mass marketing of art items imported from China and the like are absolutely NOT allowed under any circumstances.

Application Process:

Applications are to be submitted on-line or snail mail. NOTE: no immediate confirmation will be issued upon receipt of an application. You must indicate your product for no more than 1 category. If you wish to have other categories in your booth you must submit 3 more photos of the 2nd category you are applying for. Second categories are not judged. All Applicants will be juried.We only allow 2 categories per artist. Applications must be complete, signed, and accompanied by the appropriate fees and documents. Applications must be submitted on-line prior to the deadline date of February 28, 2012. If a particular category needs more applicants, we will extend the deadline however, the booth rates increase. Within 30 working days of the deadline you will be notified by e-mail of your acceptance or rejection to participate.


Jurying Procedure for entry into Art in Bayfront Park Event:

New applicants must submit 5 photos total. One photo of your booth set-up and 3 photos of your artwork and one artist in action photo of your raw materials (to verify you actuallly make your art). Artwork submitted must be recent photos (we do not accept last years photos). Photos may be submitted in one of two ways, 1) e-mail photos to artinbayfrontpark@ yahoo.com or 2) send photos on a CD or flash drive with the 4 photos show in .jpg format. CD must be labeled with your name and address. Photos, application and documents will not be returned. All photos should be sent with a photo release form if they are copywriten. If accepted, these photos may or may not be used in advertising or on our Internet site www.ArtInBayfrontPark.com. Photo clarity, fine or gallery quality art, type of handcrafted product, written description, product originality, and workmanship will be determining factors for acceptance or rejection in Art in Bayfront Park. Each new applicant will be individually juried by their submitted category and photos submitted. If an application is rejected, the booth fee (less the application processing fee of ($25.00) will be returned to the applicant. We do not provide reasons for not accepting an applicant. Please be aware of this condition before applying. Only one application per individual per year may be submitted. Acceptance to previous shows does not guarantee acceptance to the current art show. If you are not accepted to this show, feel free to try again. If you would like to carry items in a different category than which you have applied, you must first ask us if you can add that type of media to your booth.

Categories:

Artists will only be judged in 1 (one) category. If you would like to sell art work that falls in more than1 (one) category, please send 3 additional photos per category (maximum of 2) and label them with the category you would also like to have in your booth. Please note: more than one category may or may not be accepted into our art fair. You will be notified upon acceptance. You may only display items worthy of the category(s) you applied for.

Jewelry Category Booth Specifics:

Jewelry artists must display their art in a professional manner using jewelry displays and jewelry display cases. We will not accept jewelry shown in boxes with cotton. Please click here for examples of our past and current acceptable jewelry booths.

Booth Fees:

Processing Fee: $25.00. Entry Fee: $200.00 per space, $300 for corner space (on a first come first serve basis), $350 for double space, $450 for a double space on the corner, add $50. for space on pavement with an extra 10' behind the booth for a trailer. Water and Electricity are available at some booth sites for an extra fee of $35. If we still have space available after February 28, rates will be increased for late applicants if there is availability. Make checks payable to: Art in Bayfront Park, 325 S Lake Ave 1216, mailbox 11, Duluth, MN 55802 or pay via paypal.com by submitting payment to artinbayfrontpark @ yahoo.com (no spaces) or click here to submit payment on-line. Postdated checks and incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant. You may still apply after our first deadline however, rates go up.

Exhibitor Spaces:

First priority of booth location goes to those who send in their application first and are accepted based on the Jurying process described above. So, it does pay to get in your application as soon as possible. Exhibitors are given raw space in an allotted 10' x 10' area or 10' x 20' for double space area. Canopies must be adaptable to lawn or pavement surfaces. Canopies must be located entirely within the assigned space. Weights to weigh down your canopy are highly suggested. If you choose to use storage space, you must have it covered at all times (either behind a canvas wall covering or under a covered table, etc. For the beauty of the fair, if you cannot cover your items in storage, they must be moved out of the park. There are no guarantees regarding preference for space locations, booths are given out on a first come, first serve basis. NOTE: exhibitors cannot sell part or all of their space to another exhibitor. However, artists may share the same booth if they both pay their own booth fee. For example, if two artists would like to share one booth, the fee is $400. for an 10'x10' space. Artists must provide their own tents (preferably with a white canopy).

Setup and Take down:

When you arrive at Bayfront Park, you can enter through the unloading gate. An Art in Bayfront Park staff member will be there to greet you and hand you your packet. She will give you directions to your booth location. After you have completed dropping off your items at your booth location, immediately drive your car back out the unloading gate and Park in lot B on Friday. We allow 15 minutes for you to be inside the gate to drop off your items.



Upon Arrival:

1) check in and pick up your packet at the main unloading gate. There will be someone there to greet you between set up hours. You will be given a packet that includes all information you need including your booth number will be give to you at that time.
2) Note your booth location
3) drive through Bayfront Park's unloading zone gate as directed by our staff.
4) you will drive either to the left or go straight depending on your booth location and what is noted in your packet.
5) Please unload your truck as soon as possible (you have a maximum of 15 minutes) and stay on the concrete then drive back through the gate to park your car. Please be courteous and unload asap. If you can unload your art onto the grass, then move your car back out to the parking lot before moving your art to your booth, it would be greatly appreciated.

Set-Up Times:

Booth numbers 100-____ Enter straight from unloading gate, courtyard should check in between the hours of 2:00 and 2:30

Booth numbers 200-____courtyard should check in between hours 2:30 and 3:00. We will show you a new way to get into park.

Booth numbers 300 - ___ turn left upon entering through unloading gate - should check in between the hours of 3:00 and 3:00.

Here is a photo of the main entry.

We refer to this as the courtyard.

Officials will have a table set up by the main entry with a packet with your name on it. Inside the packet you will find your booth location. All exhibitors must be set up by 9:00 am Saturday morning. If you have not checked in by 8:00am on Saturday we reserve the right to give away your booth location to another artist. Vehicles may not be driven on any lawn area due to sprinkler heads in the grass however a cement road will allow you to drive your car within close proximity to your booth. Artists who drive on the lawn will be fined for the damages caused and sprinkler heads cracked. Here is a photo of the road:

Unloading Road and Gate - camera facing Lot B parking lot
Note when you enter you may drive to the left or take the main road into the park.
We will advise you which road to take depending on your booth location.

If you have heavier objects we advise to request a booth on the pavement (please note: requested location is never guaranteed, however we will try our hardest to please you). Exhibitors must not block signs, walkways, etc. After unloading please be considerate and immediately move your vehicle to parking lot Lot B on Friday. Click here for diagram. Exhibitors must have their Art in the Bayfront Park booth ID (provided in your packet) posted in the upper front left corner (as one looks into a booth) of the booth throughout the entire Art Fair. Each exhibitor is responsible for their own display materials, including tables, chairs, canopies, backdrops, business cards, and rain/wind/sun protection, etc. Exhibitors are responsible for their own security measures. Liability is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Feel free to work on your art in your booth during open Art in Bayfront Park hours. Vendor agrees not to tear down vendor booth prior to close of event on 8/19 at 5:10 p.m. unless authorized by Officials. Booth tents only are allowed to be set up Friday night, August 17 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. Tent set up is at your own risk as we do not have any type of security on Friday night. Saturday morning gates open 6 am.

Packet:

  1. Booth number and directions to booth.
  2. Booth number sign to place at the top right hand corner of your booth - please do so by 10:00am Saturday morning at judges will need these when plotting their course.
  3. Name tag (to be used as entrance into Celebration of Wines & into Bayfront Park after hours).
  4. Art Brochure
  5. Coupon booklet to use in town at various sites.
  6. Exit survey - to be given to our staff at the end of the art fair or placed in the exit survey box by the unloading exit gate.

Trailers:

We do have 29 pavement booths where we can guarantee a 10' space behind your trailer on pavement. There is an extra $50 for these spots. Please note: Cars are NEVER allowed to be in the park during fair hours. Gate access will remained locked during fair hours.



Staking Tents - Grass vs. Pavement

New in 2012, we have talked the city into letting us stake our tents into the ground so long as there are no sprinkler heads or water markings on the ground. Please watch for red, blue, and yellow sprayed lines and do not stake in these areas as this signifies water and electric. Booths that stake into the ground and hit a sprinkler head or electrical line will be responsible for replacing whatever is damaged. Please note: If you want a flat surface, you can opt for pavement. Pavement booths need weights. Please specify if you would like pavement or grass on your application. We will try to accommodate every artists however, we cannot guarantee your booth placement preferences. Some booths have room for a trailer, some do not.

Help in setting up:

We have a temp service willing to come in with their workers to help those artists who need setting up. They are asking for $12 an hour (minimum of 1 hour). If you would like to use them, click here for a listing of agencies in Duluth. The temp agency bill you direct as Art In Bayfront Park is not involved in the process.



Parking during the entire event for artists:

Parking is run by the city and Art in Bayfront Park has no control over the parking lot. Artists receive free parking during set up on Friday (a non-event day). Once the ticket booth is open (typically one hour before the art fair starts), parking will be $5 per car, $35 per day for RV without electric and $55 with electric (very limited electric). Once you have your parking pass, you can come and go from the parking lot as you please until midnight. Parking is free for those who tell the parking attendant they are going to 'Playfront Kids Park' which is connected to Bayfront Park.

RV parking:

As noted above, Bayfront Park is run by the City of Duluth and Art in Bayfront Park has no control over the parking lot. Once the ticket booth is open (typically one hour before the art fair starts), parking will be $35 per day for RV without electric and $55 with electric (very limited electric). Once you have your parking pass, you can come and go from the parking lot as you please until midnight. The DECC is located one block west of Bayfront, they have additional RV parking and are better equiped to accomodate RV's. According to www.Decc.org, the DECC charges $35 for RV parking per day with 45 Electric Outlets-20amp circuit 1-50 amp circuit). Or $25 per day with no electricity

Other RV parking sites can be found by clicking here, then scrolling to the bottom.

Camping in your booth:

Parks and Recreation and Duluth Police have agreed to allow artists to stay in the park overnight within their booths. Artists must stay in their tents at all times if they choose to be on the park grounds within the fenced area. If you wish to do this, you must let Art in Bayfront Park Officials know via e-mail or in writing so that your name is given our security guards. If your name is not on the security guard list, you will not be allowed into the park. Artists must also wear their Art in Bayfront Park badges at all times they are within the fenced park after hours.

Canopies/ Awnings/ Tents

Exhibitors must provide their own means of display and tent, which must be sturdy enough to withstand weather and crowds. The artist is responsible for cleanliness, safety and security of his/her display and tent. No cartons or boxes may be in view. Canopies/overhangs/awnings or extensions are not allowed to hang over the concrete walkway. If you have a canopy, please place your tent back far enough off the road so that the canopy will not be over the driveway/concrete walkway. Large trailers need all the room they can get driving down the walkway, so please respect this fact as we cannot be held responsible for canopies that are damaged due to weather nor trailers hitting awnings. Click here if you need to rent a tent/booth/canopy Booth Tent Rental

Security:

We will provide overnight security on Saturday night from 8pm to 8am. Please note: Even though we provide security, Art in Bayfront Park is a large area so we cannot be held responsible for lost, damaged or stolen goods. Bayfront Park is a large area. Artists are responsible for their own items. We will, however, take every precaution to prevent anything from happening however, please be prepared just in case as Art in Bayfront Park and it's affiliates disclaims responsibility and liability for theft or damage of displays and exhibited work. No overnight storage facilities are available.

Award Judging:

There will be on-site judging for awards of all exhibitors during the fair on Saturday. You will not be notified as to who the judges are until the award ceremony on Saturday. Please note: There are separate judges for each category. So if you see a judge walk by your booth, don't worry, they are probably not judging your category. There is no additional fee for the awards or judging process, it is included in the booth space fee.

Awards

Awards to be announced. We are currently in the process of recruiting prizes for our art winners. Currently, awards worth $100 in credit towards a booth in 2013 and a blue ribbon will be given in each of the following categories: ceramics, fiber, jewelry, wood, glass, photography, painting/drawings and sculpture.
BEST IN SHOW: There will also be an extra $100 credit towards a booth in 2013 award (total $200 credit) for Best of Show Award and a trophy.

Criteria for Award Judging:

Artists can choose 1 category they would like their work judged in. Judges will not be notifying you of who they are or when they will be judging your art.
*Uniqueness - Is this piece a one of a kind and unique in thought?
*Emotion - Does the piece cause the viewer to have emotion?
*Beauty - Are there repeating shapes, patterns, balance and symmetry? Are the colors complimentary and do they enhance each other? Textures, both visual and physical Focus of the eye and keeping the viewers’ attention. Movement, flow, and appealing proportions of figures and objects. Presentation.
*Skill and Technique - What is the quality of the work and is it skillfully made?
*Meaning of the Art - Was their thought given to this piece? Is it symbolic? Is the artist expressing something through the art piece?


Cancellation Fee/Refunds:

Art in Bayfront Park Space Fee, minus a $25.00 administrative fee, are refundable prior to February 28, 2012. Anyone who finds it necessary to cancel out of the show and wishes to request a refund must do so in writing by February 28, 2012 stating the reasons why the cancellation is necessary. If sending snail mail, we must have in our office by February 28, 2012 (so postmark by February 18th to be sure of it's arrival). Exhibitors may not transfer or sell their space to anyone. After February 28, 2011 there will be absolutely no refunds.

Sales Tax 7.875%:

Exhibitors are responsible for collecting their own Minnesota State sales tax (6.875%) plus The City of Duluth sales tax (1%) and maintain records regarding Sales Tax numbers for your tax purposes. For Minnesota sales tax application call the MN Department of Revenue at 651-282-5225 or 1-800-657-3605. Applicant must include a copy of their Minnesota Sales Tax Permit, confirmation letter, or some type of document from the MN Sales Tax Dept. with their Art in Bayfront Park Application the MN Dept. of Revenue will be furnished a list of registered exhibitors and may or may not attend the Fair to check exhibitors concerning compliance with the sales tax law. Click here for a MN Fact sheet description

Fair Flyers:

5,000+ Fair Directories will be printed. All exhibitors will be listed free of charge in the directory in the category of their choice. 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. We will provide your ad layout for you, you provide just a photo approximately 4" x 6" in .tiff or .jpg format. TIFF preferred over .JPG. Resolution of 300 dpi - over 5 megabytes preferred but not required.

Violations:

Any violation of the Rules & Regulations, Minnesota Sales Tax Law, City of Duluth Ordinance, or a material misrepresentation on the application shall suffice for the exhibitor to elect to immediately close down the booth and/or deny the exhibitor the right to return to Art in Bayfront Park in the future.

Respect:

Please be courteous of others such as: vendors who smoke be respectful of those who do not, please do not have your booth spill over into your neighbors booth, when unloading please unload then take your car out of the parking lot immediately only to return to set up your tent.



Security:

We have purchased a fence to go all the way around Bayfront Park. There will also be security patrolling the park on Saturday night. Although we are taking all precautions to keep your items safe, please note Bayfront Park is a big park and it is better to have insurance on your items just in case as we cannot be held responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.



T-shirts:

T-shirts with the Art in Bayfront Park logo will be sold at the entrance of Bayfront park for $10.00 each. Artists may pre-order a T-shirt for $7.00 each by August 15th. If you are interested in pre-ordering a T-shirt simply e-mail us with your size M, L, XL, XXL and you can pay for it upon checking in on August 17 (cash only - no checks please).



Artist Lounge and Morning Coffee:

We have a private artist area in the warming house which we call the "Artist Lounge". The Artist lounge is located in front of the main gate (in front of the courtyard). Free coffee and donuts will be available between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Artists are also given a 'private artist only bathroom' in the artist lounge. Weather reports will be posted in this area. Please note: We have a combination lock on the artist lounge so this area is for an artist retreat only. The combination is available at the front Welcome desk at the main gate. ___________-______-_____(coming soon!). Do not give this combination out to the general public, it is only for artists!



Bathroom Breaks:

As we have limited staff, artists are asked to fill out the bathroom break form and hand it to our art fair staff at the unloading gate upon set up. See the Artist Lounge for our "private artist-only" bathrooms. Please click here to have form ready for us upon check-in bathroom breaks.

Celebration of Wines:

All Artists that are signed up for our art fair are cordially invited to "Celebration of Wines" a 'meet and greet' the artists party on Saturday night, August 18, 2012, from 4:30 to 6:30pm (artists arrive at 5:00 after closing their booth). We will be announcing the artist category winners and best in show on stage at this event. Each artist will receive one free admittance to the event where you will have access to unlimited wine and entertainment. Reservations are required in advance for artists. Details will be available and e-mailed to you by May 1, 2012. Art Connoisseurs and Art Connoisseur wanna-bes are also invited at $75 a ticket. We are also offering an option dinner for artists. Dinner

OPTIONAL Celebration of Wines Silent Art Auction:

All Artists attending Art in Bayfront Park Art Fair may place one (1) or two (2) pieces of their artwork into a silent art auction at the' Celebration of Wines' event. To participate in the silent auction, please send us a photo of the item entered and a bid form by May 1, 2012. Click here for the bid form. We will be sending out programs to prospective buyers by July 15, 2012 so it is important that the photo you give us is the actual item that will be in the auction. You may send us your auction item or give it to our staff upon your arrival at the unloading gate on Friday August 17, 2012. Please note: This is our first attempt at trying a silent art auction, Art in Bayfront Park cannot be held responsible for art that does not sell. Artists must specify a starting bid. All art that does not sell will be returned to the artist. Artists will receive the full amount of the bid less 20%. This 20% will be used to pay for the expenses associated with the silent auction such as the brochures, bid forms, credit card processing fees, pre-advertising and our silent auction staff. Checks will be snail mailed to you within 7 days after the art fair.

We are asking for art between the retail prices of $50 minimum price not to exceed $500 in value. Artists need not be present to sell their art at the art auction, however, Art in Bayfront Park nor it's affiliates can be held responsible if your art should be lost, damaged or stolen during the art auction. Art will be displayed among all the other art on tables or easels. Artist must borrow us the easel (table easel) should they wish to have their art upright.

Common questions regarding the Celebration of Wines event:

1) No, you do not need to send us the art auction item, only a photo of the ACTUAL item you intend to sell.

2) The photo of the art auction items are due May 1, 2012.

3) Artists determine the start amounts of the auction item. We highly suggest putting the lowest possible price on the item if you would really like for it to sell. This helps start the bidding process and typically once someone starts a bid others tend follow. Do not start the price any lower than you want to sell the item for. Once a bid is placed, the item is no longer considered yours.

4) Artists receive all monies raised from the item less 20%. The 20% goes to pay the 4% credit card fees, our staff, a portion of the advertising, and the paper documents/supplies needed to fund this art auction.

5) The wine tasting/entertainment portion of Celebration of Wines is free to all artists who have a booth in Art in Bayfront Park. Only artists may bring one guest for the wine tasting at $5. Artist tickets must be purchased now. You cannot purchase tickets the day of the event. Day of event tickets are $100. if available. A far cry from "free" if you request them now.

6) Anyone else (other than an artist or an artist guest) wishing to attend Celebration of Wines must pay $75 and this includes dinner with an advance ticket purchase.

7) Dinner is given to artists as an optional purchase and their guests at our cost of $25 per plate. Tickets must be purchased now. You cannot purchase discounted tickets the day of the event. Day of event tickets are $100. if available, a far cry from $25.

8) Please give us your art auction items on Friday night, August 17, 2012 during tent set up. We will put it in place for you. Feel free to change the display if you do not like the set up. Please provide table easels for anything other than framed art.

9) If you wish to bid on another artists work, please use your booth number as your bid number.

10) All monies raised from your art sale will be sent to you via check within 7 days of the event snail mail. If your item does not sell Art in Bayfront Park cannot be held responsible. You are welcome to take it back to your booth Saturday night after the Celebration of Wines event ends.

I hope this has answered all of your questions regarding Saturday night's Celebration of Wines event.

OPTIONAL Teaching an Art:

All Artists attending Art in Bayfront Park Art Fair have the option of teaching their art to members of our community. Artists will be paid $20 to $100 depending on the number of students who apply. Artists receive a set fee of $5 per student. The class will only be held if we have 4 students signed up (4 x $5 = $20 for that class). We will take a maximum of 20 students (20 x $5 = $100 for that class). We ask that art instructors provide the materials for the students prior to the class and we will reimburse the art instructors for their materials purchased. In order for us to reimburse you, you must provide us with your receipts and do not go over your estimated materials fees (it is better to overestimate than underestimate). We will charge the students in advance for the materials and class fees. We will provide the instructor with a free booth watcher during their class time. Please sign up early to be an instructor as the earlier you sign up the faster we can advertise to get you students. Classes are taught in one hour or two hour increments if possible (we will work around you).

Food Orders:

We offer all artists a food order form. Please click on this and print off. Give to the art fair staff at the unloading gate upon set up. The food vendors will then bring your food to your booth during the time slot you choose. Please note: please be patient with food vendors if they get too busy they may be a few minutes late, please note they are trying to feed the art buyers because we really want happy buyers first and foremost. Please click here to have form ready for us upon check-in Food order form.



Places to stay.

We highly suggest to book early as Duluth has 4,600 hotel rooms and chances are they will all be sold out 30 prior to the art fair.

Duluth, City of Statistics

Advertising Mediums used:

Art in Bayfront Park will uses a number of media for publicizing Art in Bayfront Park.
* We are happy to announce three radio stations are again sponsoring our event B105, KOOL107 and Mix 108.
* www.ArtinBayfrontPark.com We are known for our Internet savvy (one of our Websites reaches 45 million hits a month) so Internet will be our main source of advertising.
* We are on youtube.com.
* Brochures will be posted in Hotel/Motel lobbies as well as sent in a direct mailing. Many local restaurants are allowing us to post signs as well and we recruit people to stuff cars during some of Duluth's main events.
* We have reserved three billboard signs for our event, two on 35 W coming into Duluth and one on Central Entrance. The two most trafficked areas (325 and 1019 W Central Entrance by the Miller Mall are two of the locations).
*During the art fair signs will be posted how to get to us, banners will be set up in Bayfront park.
* Our ads are ready to appear in the Duluth News Tribune.
Radio Interviews and mention B105 radio with Cathy Kates and Mix 108.
* Duluth Visitors website+ rack cards in their business
* Visit Duluth website and booklet.
* Direct e-mail to high income buyers
* Picnic /company cross promotion
* Celebration of Wines cross promotion
* Stuffing of mailboxes with flyers in high income areas.
* Television interviews
* Vista Star Rack cards
* Facebook Click here for details
* AND MORE! There is also the regular media buzz with press releases and art fair postings, etc. have already begun. In years prior we have been asked to appear on television stations which we assume will happen again this year.

Does Artist need to be present?

Although it is highly recommended and our art fair would appreciate the artist being at the art fair the entire time, it is not necessary. We do have a few booths that are representing family members who have pasted away. Other artists have asked if they can hire someone to sit in their tent while they attend their other obligations or health circumstances. Yes, you can do this as long as the person representing you in your booth is knowledgable and made familiar with your art fair prior to representing you in your booth. See HELP for Artists below for temp agency listings..

HELP for Artists:

Please note, Art in Bayfront Park cannot be held responsible for their agencies nor their employees, you will have to deal directly with the temp agency on your own:
Manpower : www.Manpower.com 218-727-8891
Kelly Services: www.kellyservices.com 218-727-8891
Don't forget Craigslist.org is a good place to find help. www.craigslist.org
If you prefer to use a college student, click here: http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/studentjobs/Employers/
NOTE: many time wages are negotiable, so don't just settle for the first rate quoted. We have found $12 an hour to be standard for the temp agencies.

Weather:

As typical of most art fairs, rain or shine, we're still going to have a good time! Weather reports will be posted in the Artist Lounge. This is also our evacuation shelter should bad weather arise. The DECC (Duluth Entertainment Convention Center) (across the street) will also take our patrons inside should bad weather arise. On the plus side, due to our proximity to Lake Superior, we have never had a tornado in the Duluth Area. Could it happen?... Maybe... but no tornado has ever been recorded as Lake Superior protects Duluth from foul weather.

Questions:

Please contact Deb . The easiest way to reach her is via e-mail at contact @ artinbayfrontpark.com (no spaces)
218 727 8100 work
218 348 1166 cell
weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


Mailing Address:

Art in Bayfront Park
c/o DeBora Rachelle Inc.
325 S Lake Ave Ste 1216,
6th fl mb 11
Duluth, MN 55802
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    Note: Rules and Regulations are subject to change. Please check back again prior to August 20, 2011 for new updates.
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