GRANBURY'S HARVEST MOON FESTIVAL

OCTOBER27th and 28th, 2012

SATURDAY, 9:00A.M. - 6 P.M.andSUNDAY, 10:00 A.M. - 5 P.M.

ARTS & CRAFTS APPLICATION

The Historic Granbury Merchants Association Festival Committee is pleased to invite you to apply for booth space at the HARVEST MOON Celebration. Over 10,000 people annually enjoy this 2-day outdoor festival on the Historic Downtown Square in Granbury, Texas. Our historic setting, community support and attendance all enhance exposure of the artists’ work, sales and demonstrations.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. All accepted Exhibitors will be notified by mail. Please send your completed application and one (1) color photos of your art/craft. One (1) photo must be of individual pieces representative of the body of work that will be exhibited or sold. The third is a booth photo representative of how the product is displayed. Since the committee cannot see or touch your work, photo quality is essential and should provide as much detail as possible. The best photo is full framed and shows the artist’s single work and is well lit and well represented. The work exhibited must be consistent with the photos submitted. Photos will not be returned and become the property of the Historic Granbury Merchants Association.
    2. If you would like to be a demonstrator, please describe on a separate sheet of paper what you will be demonstrating, the media in which you work, and the techniques you use. All demonstrators will provide their own booth and can not charge a fee for their demonstration.
    3. HGMA reserves the right and responsibility of enforcing all regulations. This is not limited to refusal of any work that is exhibited or sold that is not consistent with photos submitted and accepted. Your photos will be reviewed by a committee. Novelties, prints (unless sold by the artist and designated as a print) or any merchandise purchased at Market that has not been hand-embellished is not acceptable. Failure to comply will result in exhibitor’s removal from the show and exhibitor’s right to exhibit in future shows.
    4. Exhibitors are responsible for proper insurance and protection of work and set-up. HGMA, it’s respective officers, agents, and employees, City of Granbury, and Hood County will not be responsible for damage to work or set-up due to weather or unrelated incidents.Exhibitor also acknowledges that in case of rain, severe, weather, or any other act of God, there will be no reimbursement of booth fees or any other monies submitted to HGMA.
    5.Upon arrival for set up, you will have thirty to forty five minutes to unload your vehicle on the square and then you must remove it, so that other vendors can come in to set up. Exhibitor parking will be provided. You will be provided with a parking pass and directions in your check-in packet.Under no circumstances will an Exhibitor be allowed to drive over the curb on the square.

Harvest Moon 2012

ENTRY DEADLINE:September 3, 2012

Entries postmarked after September 3, 2012- Add $25 Late Entry Fee

• BOOTH SPACE - $225.00 (ELECTRICITY IS AN ADDITIONAL $35)

• If your entry is not accepted, your fee will be returned to you

• Booth Assignment will be made according to the earliest post date.

• All Artists MUST HAVE A TENT. • Booth space is 10’x20’ (10’ wide, 20’ deep) Tents must be anchored by cement weights or sand bags. No stakes, nails or holes can be driven into the parking lot. Exhibitors must supply blocks of wood for the tent poles.

• No paint, chalk or markings of any kind are allowed the on the square.

• Exhibitor must provide their own lights, display boards, show cases etc.

• If electricity is rented, Exhibitor must provide their own 100’ heavy duty extension cord. Cords must be taped down and maintained throughout the show. Tapingis for safety purposes and must be able to handle heavy traffic.

• Sales Tax collections and payment will be the Exhibitors responsibility. All exhibitors are required to report sales tax collected.

• Security is provided both Friday and Saturday night.

Harvest Moon Festival 2012

MAIL APPLICATION FORM AND FEES TO:
HGMA
P.O. Box 2011
GRANBURY, TEXAS 76048

PLEASE PRINT

NAME:______

BUSINESS NAME (If Applicable):______

ADDRESS:______

CITY:______STATE______ZIP______

DAYTIME PHONE:______CELL PHONE #:______

E-Mail Address:______

Sales Tax Number::______

Wattage/Amp Needed For Electricity: ______

Booth choice: 1st. ______2nd ______3rd______

MEDIA CATEGORIES ENTERED:
______Clay/Ceramics_____Drawings/Pastels______Fiber______Jewelry______Leather_____Metal_____Mixed____OtherMedia______Painting_____Photography______Printmaking_____Sculpture_____Wood______Watercolor____Demonstration

______Individual Booth $225.00 ______Double Booth$450.00

Electricity $35.00______

A confirmation card of booth assignment will be mailed to you before the festival.

RELEASE: The participant(s) release the City of Granbury, Hood County, State of Texas, the Historic Granbury Merchants Association and individuals connected with this said event from any and all liabilities arising from any transactions or occurrences anywhere at said event and agree to hold such parties forever harmless.

Signature______Date:______