Mt. Tabor Art Walk Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in the Mt Tabor Art Walk! The Fifth Annual Mt Tabor Art Walk, will take place on May 15-16, 2010. Be sure to read these application procedures before filling out the online application.
DEADLINES FOR 2010
- January 15: Application, fee, and images for jurying are due. (Please note that the deadline is firm). Application must be submitted through our electronic application form.
- February 1: Notification of acceptance will be made via email.
- April 19: Save the date for a required artist's meeting to kick-off the event.
- May 1: Distribution of maps and posters to community completed.
- May 15-16: Mt Tabor Art Walk, 11:00- 5:00pm
- May 27: Wrap up party, completed evaluation due and return signs.
ART AND ARTIST REQUIREMENTS
- Art must be visual (no performance) and of high quality
- All items for display and sale must be made by the artist
- Artists home/studio must be within the Mt Tabor boundaries. (South to Division; East to 76th Ave; North to Burnside St.; West to 49th Ave (Burnside to Hawthorne); West to 50th Ave. (Hawthorne to Division). We are sorry, but there will be no exceptions.
- The majority of the artists accepted must reside within the Mt. Tabor Neighborhood boundaries. Preference will be given to artists who live near other artists. This benefits both the artists and the event as a whole.
- A limited number of artists may be hosted from outside of the area. Applicants from outside the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Clark counties) must pay $25 in addition to the $45 application fee.
- Artists are encouraged to host other juried artists at their sites to help with the clustering of sites. Clusters of sites receive higher attendance and benefit both the artists and the public. Too many sites diffuses the audience for all.
- There is a limit to the number of participating artists and locations. In 2008, we were only able to accommodate 80% of applying artists.
- Submitted work will be reviewed by a judging panel. The decision of the judges will be final.
- The art tour is being organized by neighborhood volunteer artists. This is a participatory event, and each artist will be required to attend the April 19 meeting and contribute a minimum of two hours for map distribution or other tasks.
- Non-juried artists are NOT allowed to exhibit with juried artists. Violation may result in ineligibility for future Art Walks.
- Please make it easier on our volunteer staff and follow directions carefully.
FEES
There will be a participation fee of $45 to cover signs, maps, and publicity, which will be due by the application deadline listed above. Make checks payable to "Chris Keylock Williams". Your check will be returned if your application is not accepted.
Applicants from outside the Portland Metro Area (Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington and Clark counties) must pay $25 in addition to the $45 application fee.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Art Walk is a juried event, and each year the application process must be repeated by each artist. We must ask that each artist submit their application and art work on time in the format indicated in this document because this event is organized solely by volunteers.
- Complete the online application prior to the due date listed above.
- Mail or hand deliver your $45 entry fee and a CD (no emailed images or slides will be accepted!) Send no more than 3 images of your work to MTAW c/o Don Jacobson, 941 SE 55th Ave., Portland, OR 97215. CD's will be returned at the kickoff meeting or if you supply a self addressed stamped envelope at the time of application.
- Include your name, phone number and email address on the CD.
- We may use one of your images for publicity purposes. Your application to the MTAW gives us permission to use you images for promotional purposes.
- Please note: Applications will not be considered if the accompanying CD and check are not RECEIVED by the due date.
- Image preparation details are listed below. PLEASE READ THESE CAREFULLY! Incorrectly named images may result in your application being rejected.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING IMAGES
- Submit no more than THREE images
- CDs (no email images or slides will be accepted);
- High quality JPG format only. There is a limit to the number of artists who can participate. You will be juried by images. Be sure to submit high quality images that accurately portray your artwork.
- Files must be labeled with your last name first as follows:
- The image you want displayed on the website: Lastname-Title-1.jpg
- Note: Your last name must be first. (example: Jacobson-Beargrass-1.jpg)
- Example for other 2 images: Jacobson-Lupine.jpg; Jacobson-MysteryDoor.jpg.
Please call or email Don if you have questions: 503-235-6234 or donj {AT} donjacobsonphoto {dot} com.
ACCEPTANCE
You will be notified of acceptance (or non-acceptance) by February 1, 2010. If you have not heard by then, please email donj {AT} donjacobsonphoto {DOT} com.
All participating artists must attend the meeting on April 19, 2010. If you are unable to attend, you must send a representative who can speak on your behalf.
PUBLICITY
Flyers and maps will be distributed throughout Portland; maps will be available at selected sites in or near the Mt Tabor neighborhood. These sites were chosen because the owners support the local arts and community events. The publicity committee will submit press releases and promote the event aggressively. Each home will have a sign for the front yard. Signs are provided but must be returned after the event. We will email press releases to you so that you may forward the event details to your contacts. If you have a web site, we encourage you to add the Art Walk information to that site by linking to us at http://www.mttaborartwalk.com.
Ready to apply? Go to the application form.
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