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Dear Artist,

We cordially invite you to participate in the 15th Annual Wesleyan Artist Market May 2-4, 2013. The Wesleyan Artist Market is a celebration of the arts and is the largest fundrasing event for the Wesleyan Arts Alliance. All proceeds directly benefit the Fine Arts programs at Wesleyan School. The show is a much anticipated tradition celebrating the arts and showcasing talented artists from all over the Southeast. We look forward to hearing from you and having you participate in our show.

Special events during the 2013 Market will include an Opening Night Celebration, live student, teacher and alumni performances and a Children’s Market. Artists will set up on Thursday afternoon prior to the Opening Night commencing at 7:00 pm. Attendance throughout the show is recommended for maximum exposure and sales opportunitites. Volunteers will also be available throughout the show to assist in anyway. The show will be heavily promoted throughtout the local community and within the Wesleyan family.

The Wesleyan Artist Market has a reputation for excellent artist hospitality including a complimentary Artist Cafe serving delicious home-made recipes by a wonderful team of volunteers throughout the Show. Our loading and unloading process is near the door with volunteers to help. We strive to make your experience at the Artist Market as easy and pleasurable as possible.

Please complete the attached application and return along with all application materials by January 9, 2013 to:

Wesleyan Artist MarketAttn: Judy Beaman5405 Spalding DriveNorcross, GA 30092

Our artist selection committee will review the work of all new applicants, and letters of acceptance to all artists and featured artist will be sent out by February 1, 2013. Booth space will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis and specific booth requests should be submitted with your application. Thank you for your interest in applying to the 2013 Wesleyan Artist Market.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at info@WesleyanArtistMarket.org.

Judy Beaman2013 WAM Chair225-241-2770

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2013 WAM Application for Consideration

Artist Name:_________________________________________________________________

Business Name:______________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________ State:_______ Zip:___________ Phone:(____)_____________

Email:________________________________ Website:_______________________________

New Applicant-$100________ Returning Applicant-$100_______ Wesleyan Artist-$50_______

Check the appropriate category for your work:______Acrylic/Oil Painting ______Jewelry ______Sculpture

______Ceramics ______Mixed Media ______Textiles

______Drawing ______Photography ______Watercolor Painting

______Glass ______Pottery ______Wood

______Other:_______________________________________________________________

Price Range: _______________________________________________________________

Equipment Needed: (Please Check One)

Pegboard Booth with Hooks ________ OR 8’ Table with Tablecloth_________

Agreement and Disclaimer:A completed application is a contract to exhibit. By completing this contract, the above named artist agrees to hold harmless the Wesleyan Arts Alliance, Wesleyan School and the individual members of the organizations for any losses, expenses, demands, and claims sustained or alleged to have been sustained in connection with or to have arisen out of or resulting from activities related to the Wesleyan Artist Market 2013. Participation in the exhibit indicates that each artist accepts, understands and agrees to all of the foregoing rules and regulations stated in the application documentation.

Artist Signature:___________________________________ Date:______________________

Please return completed application no later than January 9, 2013 to:

Wesleyan Artist MarketAttn: Judy Beaman5405 Spalding DriveNorcross, GA 30092

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Show Specifics: The Wesleyan Artist Market is an indoor, three-day art show and sale. The show will be held on the Wesleyan campus in Yancey Gymnasium. The school is located at 5405 Spalding Drive, Norcross, GA. All works on dispay and for sale must be the artist’s original design. No more than 10% of total inventory may consist of prints. Artists are responsible for their own liability insurance and for paying sales tax. Wesleyan Arts Alliance will be responsible for merchandise check out (cash, checks, credit cards accepted) 25% of total sales will be retained and all proceeds will directly benefit the Fine Arts programs at Wesleyan School.

Application Process:

1. Please complete and return the application, booth fee and materials outlined below as soon as possible as booth space is limited. A booth fee must accompany your application in order for you to be accepted. Please make checks payable to “Wesleyan Arts Alliance.” Checks and photos will be returned if you are not accepted.

2. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than March 1, 2013 for a full refund.

3. Photographs: Please include a minimum of 5-6 photographs of your current artwork and preferably 1 photograph of your booth from a previous show if available. Photos should include price and dimension of each piece. Please submitt all photos to the address listed below with your application or send via email in .jpg format to: info@WesleyanArtistMarket.org All returning artists must submit images of current work even though they will not be rated by the selection committee. The Wesleyan Artist Market reserves the rights to use submitted images for publicity and affirmation purposes before, during and after the event.

4. Artist Bio: New applicants should include an artist bio and a list of shows/galleries/museums where your work has been exhibited. The work of all new artists will be reviewed by our artist selection committee. Note: the selection committee has only your digital images and biography with which to judge your work.

5. Samples of all particpating artists work will appear in the Artist Gallery on our website.

6. Booths are approximately 10’ x 10’ and you will receive one chair, a pegboard (3 panels 4’x8’ hinged) or an 8’ table and tablecloth. You may bring your own table, chair, shelving, and lighting to assist in your booth display. Your booth may not extend more than 10 feet square due to fire safty codes. Electricity will be provided.

Application Checklist:

1. Completed and signed WAM Application, Biography and Gallery List.

2. Check for booth fee made payable to “Wesleyan Arts Alliance”.

3. 5-6 Photographs of your artwork with prices and dimensions along with 1 photo of your booth.

Mail Application by January 9, 2013 to:Wesleyan Artist Market

Attn: Judy Beaman5405 Spalding DriveNorcross, GA 30092

www.WesleyanArtistMarket.Org

Show Dates: Thursday, May 2 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Check-In & Set UpThursday, May 2 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Opening NightFriday, May 3 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Show HoursSaturday, May 4 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Show Hours