Featuring an art raffle to benefit Carl Schurz Park
East End Avenue between 84th and 88th Streets New York, New York
Dates:
Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Phone: 212-459-4455
Email: artshowinfo@carlschurzparknyc.org
Links: www.carlschurzparknyc.org
Directions to the show
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The Gracie Square Art Show |
| Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3, 2010 |
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General
The purpose of The Gracie Square Art Show is to promote the work of fine artists in the areas of painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media. All proceeds from the Show fund the restoration and maintenance of Carl Schurz Park.
Booth Requirements
Your exhibit must consist solely of your original creative work and you must be present to exhibit your work. All hanging artwork must be original (framing is preferred). Digital or lithographic reproductions must be displayed in browse bins and labeled as such. You must provide a free-standing display rack. Work may not be displayed on park fences or on artist vehicles. Tents are not permitted in 11x3 spaces.
All prices for artwork must be visible to the public.
Your booth must be neat, attractive and simple. All back stock and storage must be concealed. No cardboard boxes may be visible. You must prepare your booth for all weather conditions. Your display must stay within its assigned space and not infringe on your neighbors' spaces. Please do not obstruct pedestrian traffic or view.
Hours
The Show runs for two days, from 10 am until 5 pm. You must arrive by 8 am in order to secure your booth space. Your booth space must be fully set up before the start of the show in fairness to all participating artists. Booths may not be dismantled until the end of the show on each day. Security for booth structures only is provided from 5 pm Saturday until 8 am Sunday. All art work and other artist belongings must be removed overnight.
Parking and Street Closures
East End Avenue between 84th and 88th Streets will be closed to traffic between 8am and 7pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Parking passes are supplied upon acceptance. Your pass must be displayed in the windshield of your vehicle at all times.
Although parking will be reserved for all artists along East End Avenue, we cannot guarantee spaces directly in front of each artist's booth. All vehicles parked on the east side of East End Avenue must be pulled to the center divider after unloading. Please bring handcarts and arrive by 8 am.
On Saturday evening you may leave your vehicle on East End Avenue, but it must be parallel parked as the street will be opened to traffic from 7pm Saturday until 8 am Sunday.
If for any reason you are unable to attend the Show, please notify us immediately. If an emergency arises on the day of the show, please call and leave a message on the Carl Schurz Park Association phone at 212-459-4455. Check for weather updates at http://www.graciesquareartshow.org.
The Art Show Committee reserves the right to make all decisions concerning artist participation. There will be no rain date or refunds in the event the Show is canceled.
Questions? Leave a phone message at 212-459-4455 or e-mail artshowinfo@carlschurzparknyc.org.
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