Artist Information 2008

Application Information

Map of Lake Mills Arts Festival Artist Booths**
Flier advertising the Lake Mills Arts Festival (widely distributed).
Lake Mills Arts Demonstration Festival Artist's Application for 2008.
Click here to obtain a Wisconsin Seller's Permit.
**Rain location at Lake Mills Middle School Gym at 318 College Street in Lake Mills, ONLY if heavy rain forecasted for ENTIRE day. Call 723-0436 with questions.

Note: the Jury Fee is $15 and non-refundable. The Exhibition (Booth) Fee is $60.00. Please write two separate checks (one for the Jury Fee and one for the Exhibitor Fee), made payable to: Lake Mills Main Street Program and mail, along with a SASE to: Robin Untz, N5923 Hwy. 89, Lake Mills, WI 53551.

Questions:

Please contact Robin Untz, Artist Coordinator at:
jruntz@jefnet.com or (920) 648-4368

Date:

Saturday, July 19, 2008, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Lake Mills Commons Park, located in the heart of downtown Lake Mills at the corner of Main and Lake Streets.

Accepted Media:

Original fine art and fine craft in the categories of painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, fiber, glass, jewelry and pottery.

Eligibility:

Open to all artists who are Wisconsin residents 18 years and older, exhibiting works of original concept, design and execution. ARTISTS MUST APPEAR IN-PERSON.

Demonstrations:

Consider demonstrating your trade at your booth—it brings patrons in close touch with the creation of art!

Selection of Artists:

All exhibitors will be selected by a jury of visual arts professionals.*

Work Samples :

Three photos (hard copy or digital), of artwork that accurately reflect the artwork to be presented (as it will be seen during the festival), as well as one of your booth set-up/display (showing tent), are required with your registration. Please mail with your other application materials or e-mail to jruntz@jefnet.com.
Click here for guidelines on electronic image submission.

Booth:

10 x 10 is the smallest acceptable booth size, 10 x 15 the largest – to be supplied by exhibitor. A white Easy-Up or similar shelter* is required for each booth space. Electricity is not supplied. Please contact Robin Untz at (920) 648-4368 if you have questions. *Please list tent size in application.

Awards:

$250.00 Best of Show – Artwork
$250.00 Best of Show – Display
Various Purchase Awards

Fees:

The Jury Fee is $15 and non-refundable. The Exhibition (Booth) Fee is $60.00. Please write two separate checks
(one for the Jury Fee and one for the Exhibitor Fee), made payable to: Lake Mills Main Street Program and mail, along with a SASE to: Robin Untz, N5923 Hwy. 89, Lake Mills, WI 53551.

Festival Services and Amenities:

Ample parking
"Festival Ambassadors" available for set-up and take-down assistance and booth-sitting
Saturday morning Breakfast Reception and coffee all day
Increased summer population (by 1,000 people)!
Food vendors (variety provided)
LIVE music all day
Children's Art Yard

Deadlines:

Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2008 or until full. Notification of acceptance will be sent in a timely manner. Un-cashed checks will be returned with slides or photographs in the event artists are not accepted.

*Jurors:
Lynn Gaffey - Almont Gallery, Waukesha; Glass
Leslee Nelson - Professor of Visual Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Director, WI Regional Art Program
Winthrop Byers - Rock Springs; Ceramicist

Judges (day of the festival):
Marion Lundy - Lake Mills; Stained Glass
Michael Fillus-Sherman - Waukesha; Ceramics
Leslie Demuth - Lake Mills; Oils