The 46th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival

The 46th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival
  In Old Homosassa A JURIED SHOW Sponsored by the Homosassa Civic Club, benefiting
                                local charities.
              SATURDAY & SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 13th and 14th , 2021
 (Exhibitors must exhibit both days, Saturday 9 am – 5:30 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm)

 NOTICE: Our Rules and Regulations for participation in our show will be strictly enforced.
                         No buy and sell vendors will be accepted.

JUDGED ARTIST: (Eligible for awards) Includes two dimensional arts – e.g. Painting,
Photography, Digital Art and three dimensional arts – e.g. Pottery, Wood Carvings, Metal,
Sculptures, Stained Glass and Fine Jewelry.
Only original works of the Artist may be exhibited. All paintings should be appropriately
framed or mounted. Those not framed may be displayed in a portfolio. Fine quality lithographs
and prints are permissible. Unacceptable to show: paintings on velvet, or mass-produced works.

HANDCRAFTS: Only original works of the Crafter may be exhibited. Paintings should be
appropriately framed or mounted. Those not framed may be displayed in a portfolio. Fine
quality lithographs and prints are permissible. Creative crafts include handcrafts, wood, folk
art, leather, candles, shell craft, driftwood, crocheting, knitting, clothing, jewelry, soaps, and
lotions. All items will be strictly juried for handcrafting prior to acceptance.

EDIBLE CRAFTS: Only original homemade recipes will be accepted. Examples of accepted
edible crafts: nuts, dips, rubs, sauces, vinegars, honey, jellies and wine.

AWARDS FOR JUDGED ARTIST
    First Place, $1,000.00 and a free booth for the 2022 Show
    Second Place, $500.00
    Third Place, $250.00
                     APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 15th , 2021
              Notification of entry acceptance by: October 30th, 2021, via e-mail.

MUST ACCOMPANY ALL APPLICATIONS: a minimum of three photos of your work, plus
one photo of your display must be submitted with your completed application and applicable
entry fee. Photos submitted must represent the work you intend to display/sell. Photos of
accepted artists and handcrafters will be used for recheck purposes and returned to you on
Friday, November 12th, 2021 after exhibit set-up. Print your name clearly on back of photos.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EMAIL—Enclose a self-addressed stamped business envelope. This
is for the acceptance/rejection letter. ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM FESTIVAL
PERSONNEL WILL BE BY EMAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AS ABOVE.

                         ARTIST ENTRY FEE--$200.00 per Booth

        HANDCRAFTS AND EDIBLE CRAFTS ENTRY FEE--$160.00 per Booth

INSTRUCTIONS:

Your check will be returned if you are NOT accepted to exhibit. If not accepted to judged artist,
please note on the application if you will accept a handcrafter space.

The completed application, vehicle description form, required Photos and applicable
entry fee (check or money order) payable to the Homosassa Civic Club, are to be mailed
to: Homosassa Civic Club, PO Box 493, Homosassa, FL 34487 (Sorry, we do not accept
credit cards)
If you have any questions, please contact us via email. If you do not have access to email you
may leave a message at 352-628-9333 for a return call.

                 Chairperson of Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival:
                       Terry Green, HomosassaFestChair@gmail.com
                Arts and Handcrafts Team: FestivalArtsCraftsTeam@gmail.com
                            Website: HomosassaSeafoodFestival.org

EXHIBIT SPACE, RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Only artists and handcrafters displaying their own work may participate. No buy
   and sell vendors will be accepted. No stand-ins, dealers, agents, or wholesalers.
   Artist must be with their display during judging. Judging will be conducted
   Saturday, November13th beginning at 8:30 am. Award placement notification and
   ribbons will be presented Saturday, November 13th, 2021. Monetary awards will be
   presented Sunday, November 14th, 2021.

2. No spaces will be shared. A two-person team producing one item qualifies as a
   single exhibitor.

3. SPACES are approximately 12’ X 12’. CANOPIES ARE REQUIRED. You must
   stay within your allotted space and are responsible for keeping the exhibit area
   clean. Spaces may be road berm and are not always level, come prepared.

4. The show does not provide tables, canopies or electricity. GENERATORS ARE
   NOT ALLOWED.

5. Sorry NO PETS are allowed in show. (Service animals excepted)

6. Security will be provided Friday and Saturday.

7. Exhibitors must collect and report Florida Sales Tax 6%

8. Daily permit parking for one vehicle per booth will be provided for exhibitors. NO
   RV PARKING IS AVAILABLE. Maximum trailer size is 12 ft. Please complete
   vehicle description form and return with your application.

9. Your signed application is a binding commitment to exhibit for two days and NO
   REFUNDS will be made for cancellation.

10. Show will NOT be canceled due to weather. No Refunds.

11. Exhibit setup is to be completed between 7 AM and 7 PM on Friday, November 12,
   2021. SATURDAY SETUP is very limited. Prior approval is required and set up
   must be completed by 8 AM.

12. No breakdown on Sunday before 4:30 PM and no vehicles in the festival area before
   5:00 PM.

APPLICATION FORM
          The 46th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival
           SATURDAY & SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 13th and 14th, 2021
                APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15th, 2021

Artist/Crafter Name:

Company Name (If Applicable):

Phone home #                                                 Cell #

Address

Email address:
                                    (Please print email address clearly and in proper email form)

Website Address:

       Circle One:        Artist        Handcrafter              Edible Crafter

Will you accept a Crafter space if not accepted as Artist:

Description of Art/Craft:

Special Request:

Handicapped Space Required                                   Permit #

Need a booth sitter? YES                      NO
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If you use one of these local sites, please list here:

                              (Complete attached Vehicle Description Form)

The undersigned hereby releases and forever discharges and holds harmless the Homosassa Civic Club
and/or their agents from and all manner of actions, suits, damages, or claims whatsoever arising from
any loss or damage to the property of the undersigned while in the possession or supervision of the
Homosassa Civic Club, and hereby consents to the enforcement of the festival Rules and Regulations.

        Applicant’s Signature:

DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS – PLEASE CIRCLE THE PICTURE
BELOW THAT BEST REPRESENTS THE VEHICLE YOU WILL BRING
                    TO THE FESTIVAL

       SEND THIS FORM IN WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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    IF YOU ALSO BRING A TRAILER PROVIDE THE OVERALL
                  LENGTH OF THE TRAILER
             IN THIS SPACE:__________________

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