SILVER TOAST TO THE ARTS Ocala, Florida Saturday, May 19, 2012 10 to 4pm Sponsored by: The Ocala Art Group Click HERE For Printable PDF & Artist Application The Silver Toast to the Arts Art Fair will be held on the grounds of the Appleton Museum of Art on May 19 and is a one day marketing opportunity for artists and fine craftsmen who are current members of one of our Central Florida art organizations. The Appleton is offering FREE admission during this event in celebration of the museum’s 25th anniversary. The art fair will include local musicians and a children’s area. Exhibitors will be provided with space under a large art tent, a table with cover, seating and their names will be included in pre-event email blasts and an art fair map distributed that day. Please sign up early as space will be limited. The success and scope of this event depends on the support of all the artists in our community. Silver Toast to the Arts Art Fair contacts: Linda Harlow, Linda@lindaharlow.com or Vandy Shake at 352-873-1689. Appleton Museum of Art 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, Fla. 34470-5001 352-291-4455 www.AppletonMuseum.org Festival Facts: Silver Toast to the Arts Art Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012 In celebration of the Appleton Museum’s 25th Anniversary Description: An outdoor art fair of fine arts and fine crafts at the Appleton Museum of Art (free admission day). This one-day event is an art marketing opportunity with limited space (please reserve early) to showcase and celebrate the artistic talents of Central Florida’s artists and crafts people. Location: The art fair will be held under a large central tent in the Appleton Museum parking lot where visitors can view the artwork and meet the artists. The Appleton Museum is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Fla. 34470-5001 – 352-291-4455 – www.AppletonMuseum.org Free Admission to the Appleton Museum: May 19 is Community Day at the Appleton with free admission to the public all day. Current exhibition is Art and the Animal. Free Parking: Appleton Museum, Ocala Civic Theatre and Pioneer Garden Club parking lots. General Rules for Safety and Convenience: No pets, skateboards, rollerblades or coolers. Artist Categories: Painting – oil, acrylic, watercolor; Fine Crafts – wood, glass, leather, basketry, fiber, ceramics; Drawing – pastel, pen, ink; Digital – graphic, mixed media; and Sculpture; Jewelry; Clay; and Photography. Eco-friendly environment: Waste containers located throughout the festival. Restrooms: Appleton Museum restrooms will be available throughout the day. Food and Beverages: Contracted festival vendors in the Appleton’s Café. Entertainment: TBA. Festival Sponsor: Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. Volunteers: Find out how you can contribute your time to help before, during and after the event. Contacts for Silver Toast to the Arts Art Fair: Linda Harlow, Linda@lindaharlow.com or Vandy Shake at 352-873-1689. The Ocala Art Group is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization that raises money through memberships and
donations. Our mission for this festival is to bring together many of the Central Florida artists and art
organizations to celebrate and showcase their artistic talents with the community. The Ocala Art Group strives to share and encourage more education and appreciation of all the arts available in our community. Rules and Regulations: Silver Toast to the Arts Art Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012 The mission of the Silver Toast to the Arts Art Fair is to bring together Central Florida artists and art groups to celebrate and showcase their artistic talents with the community. The Ocala Art Group strives to share and encourage more education and appreciation for all the arts available in our community. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY is Saturday, March 31, 2012. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. When mailing the application, please include payment for your space under the central art tent. Checks must be made out to the Ocala Art Group, PO Box 314, Ocala, FL 34478-0314, and postmarked no later than Saturday, March 31, 2012. Note: Checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged the bank fee of a minimum of $35. No refunds will be made due to cancellation by the artist or inclement weather. No art supplies, picture frames, country crafts, commercial photography, kits or patterns, commercial displays, taxidermy, crocheting, knitting, velvet painting, coin jewelry or works cast in commercial molds, mass produced items or buy/resale will be accepted or displayed. Exhibit spaces measure approximately 8’ x 8’ and the artist is responsible for his/her own display setup for the back displays, floor and table easels. One 8’ table, one chair and matching tablecloth will be furnished with the space rentals. The artist must stay within the allocated space. No tarps are permitted beyond the booth area. Electricity and water are not available. No generators allowed. All entrants must check in at the registration area before they set up their booth. Booth setup time is between 8 and 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 19. You will be allowed to unload near the tent and then move your vehicle to a designated parking area, or you may hand-carry your art and display items to your space. You will need to be setup by 9:30 a.m. At 5 p.m., you can move your vehicle up to the tent to pack up your display items and load your art. Any artist breaking down their space before 5 p.m. will be disqualified from future festivals. The artist must be present. No stand-in exhibitors, dealers, agents or wholesalers. There will be only one artist permitted to exhibit in a space. All work must be attributed solely to the displaying artist. All works must be for sale. Collection of the 6 percent Florida sales tax on all sales is the responsibility of each artist. No pets will be allowed in the show area. Art and Community walking hand in hand! Contacts: Linda Harlow at linda@lindaharlow.com or Vandy Shake at 352-873-1689 | 
