| The Valley Art Center Presents "The 25th Annual Art by the Falls" outdoor fine arts and crafts festival. Last year the event drew thousands of patrons to the banks of the Chagrin River, located in the middle of historic Chagrin Falls. An ideal setting for an outdoor festival, the quaint village Main Street overlooks two waterfalls and hosts a wealth of fine shops, galleries and restaurants.
Patrons Galore!
Thousands of patrons have visited the work of 130 painters, ceramicists, jewelers, wood crafters, fiber artists and other crafts people at "Art by the Falls".
Festival Dates and Hours
Friday, June 6, Set up begins at 8 a.m.
Saturday, June 7, Set-up 7-9:45 a.m.
Saturday, June 7, Show hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, Show hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call to Entry for Artists
Entries are due by Saturday, February 9, 2008.
Download call to entry
Artist's Services
- Overnight security Friday and Saturday.
- Restroom facilities
- Artist shuttle to parking area
- 15 minute booth sitters
- Artist's continental breakfast before show opening each day
- Saturday Night Pizza and Beer Party
- Discounted motel rates
- Postcards for artists’ mailing lists
Slide Submission
Label and enclose up to four slides of your work in a clear slide holder accompanied by the application with the slides described. Include size and price of each piece. Label slides with artist's name and number to correspond with the slide description. With a red marker, make a dot in the lower left corner of the slide frame. Write the medium in the lower center, and your name on the top left. Place a number in the lower right corner to correspond with slide descriptions. Slides must fit in a standard Kodak carousel projector. Slides must be 35mm and sent in standard 2”x2” plastic slide sleeve.
Entries Due Saturday, February 9, 2008
For more information contact:
Valley Art Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
440-247-7507 or director@valleyartcenter.org
Digital Submission
This year, we are accepting both traditional slides and digital images of art work. Please consult the application guidelines; the same conditions apply to both slides and digital images. Save 4 separate images to a CD. Each image should be a separate image file. Do not place the images in a Word or PowerPoint document. Include only your images on the CD. Save digital images with your last name, first name or initial, and image number in the file name. For example:
Doe_J_#1
Doe, John2.jpg
The image number should correspond to the image description number on your application. Please do not place stickers or labels on the CD. Print directly on the CD with a permanent marker or CD printer. Mail the CD, with your application, to Valley Art Center. At this time, we are not accepting email submissions or uploads.
Image Specs
3 megapixels (2048 x 1536) or better highly suggested.
Color JPEG (RGB) with minimal compression.
Check out our Digital Submission Tips.
Selection by Jury
The jury will consist of a panel of respected art professionals with evaluating experience. Work must be both technically and conceptually strong, and all artwork must be original. Applicants must submit no more than four (4) slides representing their work.
Art by the Falls Calendar
Deadline for application and jury fee is February 9, 2008.
Late mail or late delivered applications will not be accepted.
Notifications will be mailed March 14, 2008
Once a "stand by" artist is informed of an available booth, festival information will be mailed quickly.
Booth fee due for accepted artists April 14, 2008. No refunds after April 14.
Slides will be returned to accepted artists at the festival.
Awards
Cash prizes will be awarded by the jurors during the festival. An award will be given for Best of Show and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for 2D and 1st, 2nd and 3rd for 3D Prize winners are automatically invited to the next year's event.
Selection by jury
The jury will consist of a panel of respected active artists with evaluating experience. Work must be both technically and conceptually strong, and all artwork must be original. Applicants must submit no more than four (4) slides representing the their work. It is suggested that you include a slide of your booth. You may have a maximum of 4 slides including your booth slide.
Application and Fees
Completed applications (photocopies are acceptable) must include:
- A check for $20.00, the non-refundable jury fee.
- No more than 4 slides in plastic covers.
- A self-addressed envelope with appropriate postage for return of slides. Valley Art Center cannot responsible for additional postage.
Following notification of your acceptance to Art by the Falls, your booth fee will be due by April 16. The booth fee is $205 for non-members and $185 for members of the Valley Art Center. Standard booth space is 10' x 10' with a limited number of 15' x 10' ($308) and 20' x 10' ($410) spaces available at augmented fees.
Do not send booth fee until you receive notification of acceptance. Application to Art by the Falls constitutes a commitment by the exhibitor to show for the duration of the festival, rain or shine.
No refunds will be made after April 14.
Participation Rules
- All displayed work must be original and for sale.
- All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. Artwork must depict work in application slides.
- Artists may show work only in categories approved by the jury. All work exhibited must be of the quality and category accepted by the jury. More than one category may be exhibited but each must be submitted for jurying. To exhibit work in more than one category, the artist must submit up to 4 slides for each category and indicate if they will exhibit if only one category is accepted. Only one application fee is required, but separate application forms must be submitted for each category.
- Prints including lithographs, monoprints, plates, screens,serigraphs and wood blocks must be created and produced by the artist. Only 20 percent of displayed work can be photomechanical reproductions.
- Art by the Falls does not accept works created from kits or assembled from machine manufactured items. Jurors may make exceptions based on artistic merit.
- No dealers or agents.
- Artists must remain with their work for the entire two days of the festival.
- Artists must provide their own display equipment, including booth set up, chairs and tables. No electricity is available for artists.
- Artists are responsible for proper insurance and protection of work and set-up. The Valley Art Center will not be responsible for damage to work or set-up due to weather or incidents unrelated to the festival.
- Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their work.
Raffle
Each year, the Valley Art Center, a non-profit organization, has conducted a very successful raffle of artwork donated by participating artists in Art by the Falls. The proceeds are used to defray other festival expenses. All participating artists must donate an item valued at $50 for the raffle. Patrons of the event purchase raffle tickets, or they can receive a free ticket for every $50 worth of art purchased at the festival. This is an excellent purchase incentive for patrons as well as a promotional tool to publicize the festival.
Parking
There will be designated offsite parking nearby for artists. An artist shuttle will be provided. All artists are required to park in these specified lots during set-up, breakdown, and during the show. There is to be NO parking in the village or in any unauthorized spots. Violators will be ejected.
Directions
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For More Information
Valley Art Center,
155 Bell Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
440-247-7507
email at director@valleyartcenter.org
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