Crafters' Clearance Fine Art & Handcraft Show
Sat Feb 11th
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11911 Clinton River Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Location/Facility Name: Henry Ford II High School
Location/Facility Type: high school commons & gym
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| Listing Details for Event #: 1401468
Posted: May 25, 2011
Last Updated: Mar 18, 2012
Listing Completeness %: 94%
Views: Total: 202 Registered Users: 25
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Event Details
Primary Category:
- Art & Craft Events
- Fine Art and Fine Crafts Show
Additional Categories:
- Juried Art & Craft Show
- Fine Arts Show
- Juried Fine Art Show
- 100% Handcrafted
Dates: Sat Feb 11th
Show Hours: 10am-4pm
Setup Time: Fri night 6-9, Sat morning 7:30-9:30
Public Admission Price: $2, children under 12 free
Attendance: 2300
Attendance Method: Previous Actual Ticket Sales
Year #: 12
Parking: Ample
Vendor Parking: may be off-site, shuttle provided.
RV Parking: parking OK, no overnight stay or hookups
Restrooms: indoors
Electricity: $10 additional, 600 watts max.
Tables/Chairs: 6' tables $10, 2 chairs included in booth fee
Misc Details: Indoor Event, Juried Fine Arts & Crafts
Website: URL on file! Click Here for more info.
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Jury Fee: none
Jury Requirements: 5 photos, including work-in-progress and booth display.
Commission: none
Art/Craft Spaces This Yr: 120
Art/Craft Spaces Still Open: 0
Number of Apps Expected This Yr: 200
Art/Craft Space Price: $70-85, 12x6 ; limited # of 3x24. End booths $95.
URL to Offical Art/Craft Application: View!
Retail Spaces Still Open: 0
Food Spaces Still Open: 0
App Deadline: unknown
Still Accepting App's: NO
Latest Notification/Hear-back Date: 2012-01-31
Vendor Types Needed: All (handmade only, please!)
% of Vendors that Re-Apply: 80%
% of all Applications Accepted: 70%
% of Re-applying Re-accepted: 95%
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Description
Don't let the "clearance" name put you off--we're a high-energy, high-quality, and well-organized show offering approximately 120 artists a great late-winter/Valentine's sales opportunity for both handcrafts and fine art.
For many artists, this marks the beginning of the 2012 show season--come and introduce customers to your newest and best work!
In addition, we offer you the chance to rid your studio of the "duds"--stuff that's off season, slow-moving, second-quality, or just plain ugly. You may also sell some of the supplies and display items that you no longer need. Please note that with the exception of a small percentage of such "raw materials," which must be clearly marketed as such, ALL MERCHANDISE MUST BE HANDCRAFTED BY THE EXHIBITOR. Please, NO RE-SELLERS OR VENDORS!
NOTE: We are forced to require that documentation be present at the show supporting your work's authenticity (EVERY item being sold must be documented upon request). Such documentation could include original materials invoices, photos of work in progress and yourself in your studio, etc.. Failure to offer sufficient (in our judgment) documentation will be considered grounds for unrefunded expulsion of you and/or your merchandise.
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Advertising Done for This Event
| Our advertising budget is approximately 15% of our gross income, and covers ads in all local/regional newspapers, cable channels, bulletin boards, and so on. Fliers are sent home with each of the district's 17,000 elementary and preschool students, distributed by local businesses, and available at fall/winter shows in the area. While city ordinance prohibits roadside signage, we put up several large banners on school property and will be asking local businesses and homeowners to post signs as well. |
Event/Application Rules & Regulations
TERMS OF LEASE - 2011
Henry Ford II Instrumental Music Boosters Crafters' Clearance Art Show
Release of Liability:
While we work to ensure the safest possible environment, neither the Henry Ford II Instrumental Music Boosters, Henry Ford II High School, nor the show managers will be held responsible for any damage, theft, or loss of displays and/or work, nor can we assume responsibility for injury to any show participants. Any and all claims must be waived and all rights and claims for damage released against Henry Ford II High School/Utica Community Schools, the Instrumental Music Boosters, show management or their agents/ representatives, volunteers, successors and assigns for all injuries and/or losses suffered at the show, or which may arise from traveling to, participating in, or returning from this event.
Our responsibilities under this agreement:
We will furnish contracted space, reserving the right to modify requests in the best interest of the show. We do our best to ensure that requests are granted and booths assigned in a way that is fair and beneficial to all. Additional fees, if they apply, will be refunded if we cannot fulfill your wishes. Unless specifically requested, we may not notify you in advance if this is the case.
We will do our best to ensure that no buy-sell, imported, or commercially manufactured items are allowed. We may ask for proof of your work's authenticity, and we reserve the right to expel items and/or artists, without refund, if we feel this rule is being violated.
We will not deposit the check for your booth fees until at least seven days after your acceptance is mailed, assuming your application is received by our December 31 deadline. Post-deadline checks may be deposited immediately upon acceptance.
We will actively promote and advertise the show. Our advertising budget is 15% of the previous year's profits; we also take advantage of whatever free and public promotional help we can get. Attendance at the 2010 show was approximately 2300 persons.
We offer student and/or adult personnel to assist with loading, unloading, and set-up/tear-down assistance, and booth sitting, if desired. We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer to our exhibitors.
We will provide artist parking and shuttle service to off-site parking, if conditions require it. Shuttle drivers are responsible adult volunteers but will not be held liable for injuries which may be sustained.
We will make effort to notify artists and refund rental fees, less a $35 administrative/advertising fee, in the event of a national/local disaster (fire, flood, etc) that would make it impossible to hold the show.
Your responsibilities under this agreement:
You (we request that the artist him/herself be present at the show) must have handcrafted all items to be sold, with the exception of a small percentage (<10%) of “raw materials” and/or display components, which must be clearly marketed as such. We require that proof of your work's handcrafting and authenticity be available on the day of the show, and produced upon request of show management. Failure to produce sufficient (in our judgment) documentation for each item being sold may be grounds for non-refunded, immediate expulsion from the show. Examples of appropriate documentation: photos of work in progress, yourself at work in your studio, original invoices for materials, and so on.
We encourage you to distribute copies of our fliers, add us to your websites & mailings, and otherwise assist us in promoting the show. Thank you!
As part of our customer draw is in our “clearance” name, we recommend, but do not require, that a portion of your merchandise be discounted. The use of “percent-off,” “BOGO,” or other signage is encouraged, as is participation in whatever promotions may be offered on the day of the show.
All booth assignments and decisions of show management are final. We do our best to make the show a success for all, and expect that our judgment, even if you disagree, will be regarded with courtesy and respect.
We are renting you floor space only. Artists will provide their own displays, with attractive table covers and booth decoration. Two chairs will be provided; tables can be rented if ordered in advance.
After unloading, all artist vehicles must be immediately moved to the designated areas, and remain there until 4 p.m..
Artists MUST check in by 9 a.m. on the day of the show, or both booth space and fee will be forfeited. Displays must be ready by 9:30 a.m.. Artists must remain and not begin dismantling the display until 4 p.m.. Booth areas must be vacated by 6 p.m., clean and including disposal of all trash.
Offensive, indecent, and/or vulgar items are not permitted. “Questionable” items will be removed without argument upon request of show management.
You must provide your own insurance. Any and all property of the exhibitor is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor while on the premises. Vendors selling food items should be appropriately licensed for their own protection. We cannot be held liable for claims related to items sold.
Electrical service, unless special arrangements have been worked out in advance, are limited to 600 watts maximum. You must provide cords and power strips to access electricity, which may be some distance away.
Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and drug use are prohibited on school property (both indoors and out) by law.
You must cooperate in maintaining the safety and comfort of the show—no open flames or occlusion of aisles, reasonable accommodation of neighboring artists, and so on.
Returned checks will be subject to a $40 fee, with payment in full made by money order or certified check , by registered mail, within 7 days.
Cancellation policy:
Please understand that we have contracted to provide you a booth space, and we may or may not be able to fill an artist cancellation. We are NOT able to fill a last-minute cancellation or no-show. We cannot compromise the quality of the show in order to replace you, and we are unable to offer a refund for booths that cannot be re-booked. Re-booked booths are subject to a $35 per booth administrative fee, as well as charges for rented tables; the balance will be returned. Booths that cannot be re-booked will forfeit all fees paid. Cancellations will incur a 30 day waiting period from the check deposit date, before any refunds will be issued.
Common Rules Selected: Previous acceptance does not guarantee re-acceptance. A percentage of vendors are cycled out each year to maintain freshness. Jury materials will be returned to you. Send 1 SASE - Self Addressed Stamped Envelope with standard postage. Vendors can share a booth. Spots are assigned prior to show based by promoter. Conditional Partial or Full Refunds by conditions such as date and whether your space is resold. Held Rain or Shine! ALL product categories must be itemized on the application. No vendor may sell any soft drinks, name brand drinks, or bottled water. No streamer poppers, snaps, silly string, stink bombs or other similar items may be sold! Trash must be removed from your space to provided receptacles. No Early Packup Allowed. Floor Length Table Cloth Required. Send 1 SASE - Self Addressed Stamped Envelope with standard postage. Food Service will take orders from and deliver to vendor booths. Event Helping Hands will come around/be available to relieve you for short periods. NO Setup until vehicle fully unloaded and moved. Vehicles can not be brought near stand for un/loading. Vehicle must be parked in designated areas. Standard Rules: All work and displays must stay within designated space.
No boxes, extra merchandise or debris should be visible.
Spot area must be kept clean throughout the event and be left spotless afterwards.
No soliciting, approaching patrons, or distribution of advertising material outside of booth area.
All vendors must have a state sales tax license. Vendors are responsible for collecting and remitting all sales tax. |
Event Quality Level Determining Flags:
Photos of workshop, supplies, or works in progress required.
All items must be entirely hand-made, no Embellishments only.
All items must be entirely hand-made by the artist alone.
All items must be Fine Craft or Art.
Limited number of Artists per category.
Artist must be present day of show.
Floor length table cloths required.
Backdrop required.
No inventory boxes in view.
All product types to be sold must be listed on application.
Pre-show inspection of items and booths will be performed.
Vendors with items violating contract terms WILL BE asked to leave.
Determined Quality Level: 8
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Henry Ford II High School Instrumental Music Boosters
Promoter Number: 29506 User Number: 136561 UserName: CraftersClearance
Contact Name: Jennifer Towianski
Make Checks out to: HFII Instrumental Music Boosters
Phone: 586-731-8104 Please mention EventLister.com!
Phone 2: 586-731-8104
Email: Email on file! Click Here for more info.
Website: Website on file! Click Here for more info.
Payment Types Accepted: Checks, Money Orders
Years Promoting: 6
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Non Profit: YES
Last Site Activity: 6 days ago
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