Leeper Park Art Fair Information
2010 CALENDAR: Application fee deadline postmarked Feb. 28th.
Notification mailed to all applicants March 23rd.
Registration and booth setup June 18th & 19th.
PLACE: Leeper Park is located at 900 N. Michigan St. South Bend, Indiana
ENTRY RULES: The Leeper Park Art Fair uses the CAFE (Community of Artists for Equity) standards for
reproductions.
1. All reproductions must be signed and numbered.
2. All reproductions, whether framed or unframed, must be clearly and individually labelled
"REPRODUCTION" or 'LIMITED EDITION REPRODUCTION". This notice must appear on
the FRONT of each item displayed.
3. Framed reproductions may be displayed in browse bins and/or hung on ONE wall of
booth. All unframed reproductions must be displayed in browse bins.
4. Unframed reproductions may NOT be displayed in browse bins with original artwork.
For more info about CAFE see www.cafe-artists.org.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
SLIDES: All participants, unless notified otherwise, will be juried by four (4) 35mm slides
representative of each medium to be exhibited. Three (3) slides, numbered #1-#3, must be
of individual pieces of work, and one (1) slide, numbered #4, must be of your current display.
The display should be an accurate depiction of your work and presentation.
There should be no name or people visible in the booth.
If not accepted, slides will be returned in your self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient
postage. If accepted, slides will be returned at the fair.
A description of the slides and a brief biography should be included.
To label each slide:
Hold the slide so you can see the image correctly.
Place a red dot in the lower left corner, the medium in the lower center and your name
in the top left.
Place a number in the lower right corner to correspond with your slide descriptions.
DIGITAL IMAGES: Applicants have the option of submitting digital images instead of slides.
Digital images should be on a CD in jpeg format, with file title containing artist's name and
image number. PLEASE send the CD in a hard plastic case for protection in the mail.
ENTRY FEE: Applicants will pay an non-refundable $25.00 jury fee, and a booth fee of $250.00 to be
made out in two separate checks payable to:
Leeper Park Art Fair c/o Judy Ladd
Mail to: Judy Ladd
22180 Sundancer Ct. Villa 504
Estero, FL 33928
No money will be refunded after May 1, 2010.
Refund for cancellation is contingent on filling the vacancy.
CASH AWARDS: $3,500.00
Award winners for 2009 Leeper Park Art Fair will be jury exempt for the 2010 fair.
DISPLAYS: Display space is 12' X 12' minimum. Only one artist per exhibit space. All exhibitors are
required to be in attendance: no stand-ins or agents are permitted. Exhibitors must check in
with a valid ID. A professional photographer will take reference photos of each booth.
PARKING: After unloading, exhibitors must park in designated areas regardless of weather. Exhibitors
violating parking rules will be towed and not invited to the 2011 Art Fair. There will be workers
available for unloading on Saturday from 7 - 9 am.
SECURITY: Security will be provided Friday and Saturday nights for the purpose of leaving displays set up.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ART WORK.
PROMOTION: The Fair will be publicized by television, radio, newspapers and billboards throughout the
Indiana, Michigan and Illinois area.
CONTACT: If you have any questions or special needs, please call Judy Ladd at (239) 495-1783 or e-mail
Studio266@aol.com.