Trails West!^® 2007

A program of the Allied Arts Council

The deadline for submitting applications has passed. Check back in January for 2008 applications.

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Call to Artists

If unable to download application

call the Allied Arts Office 1-800-216-7080

 Show dates: August 17 - 19, 2007
Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2007
Notifications will be mailed on or about April 16, 2007

 Hold Harmless Agreement                 Application

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The Selection Process

Trails West!® is an outdoor arts festival celebrating the unique

 cultural heritage of St. Joseph, MO. Now in its 15th year, the

festival features fine arts, folk arts and fine crafts. Trails West!®

 is a juried fine art and fine craft show with space for 50-60 artists.

Our goal is to present a well-rounded show, but there is no

predetermined number or percentage of spaces established for

any category. Trails West!® welcomes all genres and subject

 matter of artistic expression.   While the festival's ambiance

 is historic, the art does NOT need to represent our history. 

All subject matter is welcomed and encouraged. We reserve

 the right to determine what art is as it applies to this event and to

 make final judgment of all entries.

Awards: Cash prizes totaling $1,100 will be awarded in these categories:

Promotion

The Festival is promoted through radio, television, newspapers, posters, and highway signs, attracting numerous visitors to the festival annually. The Trails West!^®  arts festival is a spectacular forum for high-quality fine arts and crafts.

Entry Information:

• With your application include 2 checks, one for the $150.00 booth fee ($175.00 if requesting electricity) and one for the $15.00 non-refundable jury fee. Those applicants who are not selected by the jury for participation in the show will be refunded the booth fee.
• Choose one category on the entry form that most closely reflects your work.
• Submit six 35mm slides or six jpegs for consideration by the jury. Five slides or jpegs are to be representative of current work that you will display. The sixth slide or jpeg must show the display booth you will use during the art show.

  • Slides: The front of each slide must have your name and category

    on it and an arrow indicating the top. Metal or glass slides are not acceptable. Submit slides in a clear plastic sleeve designed for 35mm slides. TW! is not responsible for damaged slides. Slides submitted by accepted artists will be displayed on the Trails West!® web site. NOTE: Slides will not be returned unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return is provided with the application.

  • Jpegs: Name each jpeg as follows: your last name, number 1-6, dot jpg (example: ward1.jpg, ward2.jpg, etc). The first five jpegs should be of your current work and the sixth, of your booth display. The size of each jpeg must be below 200 KB (approximately 3.5 x 5 at 72 dpi.) Submit jpegs on a CD. Jpegs submitted by accepted artists will be displayed on the Trails West!® web site.
• Trails West!® will establish a waiting list. Artists on the waiting list may be called if space becomes available because of cancellations.
• Notification of acceptance will be made on or about April 16. Please do not make phone inquires.

Festival Specifics

• Artists and craftsmen must be present to display their own work; proxy exhibitors are not permitted.
• All works on display must be the artist's own original design. Only prints directly pulled from the original block/plate/screen may be hung. Watercolors, prints, drawings, and photographs must be appropriately framed and glassed (or substitute for glass). Reproductions must be in a portfolio and each item clearly marked reproduction. Work in portfolios will not be judged, but may be offered for sale. No more than two viewing bins may be used.
• The work of only one exhibitor may be displayed in each assigned space. A two-person team producing a product may qualify as a single exhibitor, but this arrangement must be explained in detail on the application in the descriptor space provided.
• The festival grounds are patrolled night and day by private security and the St. Joseph police department. Although care will be taken to avoid hazards to artwork, Trails West!® is not responsible for any loss or damage to displays or artwork.
• Parking will be provided. Additional information will accompany the acceptance letter.
• Each exhibitor space is 10' x 10'. Electricity is available for an additional fee of $25.00. Request for electricity must be made at the time of application. No other requests will be honored. Booth tags and name tags will be provided. Artists must provide their own white canopy, chairs, tables, display screens, etc. and must be contained within the assigned space.
• Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting Missouri sales tax (7.475%) on all sales.
• No commissions will be charged for sales. One-hundred percent will go to the artist.
• Trails West!® is an outdoor festival and is held regardless of weather conditions.
• No pets are allowed on the premises of Civic Center Park.

Hospitality

• A reception and awards presentation will be held 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 17.
• The First Baptist Church serves as the hospitality area. Beverages and light refreshments are available.
• Volunteers will be available for booth-sitting.
• ATM services are available across the street from the festival at 12th & Jules.
• Parking and admission is free to all artists. Each exhibitor will receive two free passes and a locator map for his/her booth.

Calendar of Important Dates

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Entry deadline

Monday, April 16, 2007

Notification of entries accepted for the show (on or about)

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Last day to withdraw without forfeiting booth fees

Thursday, August 16, 2007:

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Artist check-in

Friday, August 17, 2007:

7:00 a.m. Artist check-in

2:00 p.m. Judging begins

5:00 p.m. Festival Opens

5:00 p.m. Patron Reception

7:00 p.m. Art show closes

12:00 a.m. Festival closes

Saturday, August 18, 2007:

10:00 a.m. Festival Opens

7:00 p.m. Art show closes

12:00 a.m. Festival closes

Sunday, August 19, 2007:

12:00 p.m. Festival Opens

5:00 p.m. Art show closes (Artists are free to leave if they hand truck their display and tent off the grounds.)

9:00 p.m. Festival closes

CHECKLIST:
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For more information, call Tammy Santos 816-233-0231 or 800-216-7080.

• Application completed and signed
• Hold harmless release agreement signed
• Check for booth fee- $150.00 ($175.00 if requesting electricity) Those applicants who are not selected by the jury for participation in the show will be refunded the  booth fee.
• Check for  non-refundable jury fee-$15.00
• Five slides or five jpegs of your current artwork
• One of your display booth
• Self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage for return of your slides (to be used if the artist is not juried into the show)

MAIL TO:

Allied Arts Council Trails West!® Festival                                                  -

Attn: Tammy Santos

118 S 8th Street

St. Joseph, MO 64501