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Application

• Up to 140 artists will be accepted.
• Complete and sign the application form.
• If work is of a collaborative nature, all artists' names must appear on the application.
• A team producing a single product such as glass, wood, etc. may qualify as a single exhibitor. However, teams may consist of no more than two persons and both names must be on the application. Both artists must sign the application and both artists must be present. Only work produced by the team may be shown.
• Artists may enter more than one category for jury. A completed application, jury fee, self addressed stamped envelope (SASE), and slides must be submitted for each category entered.
• Upon acceptance by the Jury, your commitment to the Leesburg Fine Arts Festival is official. No refunds will be given.
• Notification by telephone will not be given prior to written notification or email.
• Notification of accepted artists will be posted on website.
• Artists put on wait list will be notified after Jury.
• Artists not accepted will have booth fee refunded and slides returned shortly after Jury.

  Slides

• Submit four 35mm color slides, 3 of submitted work and one of display setup. Applications are juried on the basis of slides. Do not send photos or work samples.
• Slides submitted must represent the work exhibited; if exhibited work differs significantly from slides, the artist will be asked to leave and forfeit all fees.
• Slides must be 2" x 2" in clean undamaged mounts. Do not send glass mounts. Place slides in a single plastic sleeve.
• To label each slide, hold so the image is seen correctly. Place a red dot in the lower left corner, the medium in the lower center, and your last name on the top left. Place a number (1 through 4) in the lower right corner, your No. 4 slide should be of your display setup
• We cannot accept responsibility for slides damaged or lost in the mail. We recommend that you retain a duplicate set.
• Slides will be returned with notification.
• Based upon your slide entrees you maybe selected as a featured artist for advertising purposes.

  Prohibited

• Artwork created before 2005, artwork not in a specific category or artwork not for sale.
• Any reproductions: commercial or photographic, e.g., offset, gravure, photocopies or commercial publications, including catalogs, note cards, books, etc.
• The final interpretation of commercial/reproduction status will be made by the Viewing Committee. (The printed result of plates, stone or screen, that is handcrafted, is considered original art when signed and numbered.)
• Production artwork in any category.
• Artwork reproduced or copied from works of masters, advertisements, commercial or widely circulated photographs or offset prints.
• Work created from kits, crocheting, knitting, picture frames,
  velvet paintings, floral arrangements or dried flowers, aluminum can
  sculptures, art supplies, commercial signage or displays, decoupage and ceramic casts from commercial molds.
• "Buy-Sell Items."

Exhibit Space

• Each space measures 11' x 11' with ample room for a 10' x 10' canopy.
• Your displays and viewing bins must be contained within this space; a double space may be available for a double fee.
• All artists must provide an attractive display, sturdy enough to
  withstand crowds, wind and weather conditions.
• White professional display tents are required.
• A Booth Identification Card will be provided at check-in and must be attached to the upper left corner of the display at all times during the Festival. An artist's information statement should also be displayed.
• The Festival Committee reserves the right to ask any exhibitor for
  identification.
• Please note that not all spaces are level.

  Tax

• Each artist is responsible for collecting and reporting Florida Sales Tax on all sales made during the Festival. The current tax rate will be provided in the Artist Package.

• A one paragraph autobiographical statement and description of work MUST be included.
• A two-person team producing a single product must include a
  description of each members' involvement in the creation of the artwork.
• This statement will be read during the Jury process.

  Fees

• Make all fees payable to the Leesburg Center for the Arts.
• Jury Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)
• Booth Fee: $150.00 (includes 7% Sales Tax)
• All funds are deposited when received. One Check or Charge is
  acceptable.
• Visa or MasterCard accepted.
• A fee of $30.00 will be charged for checks returned for
  insufficient funds.
• There are no refunds for artist cancellations after December 15th, 2007.