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Eligibility | Application Directions | Fees | Booth Spaces | Online Reservations | Awards
Set-up | Security & Accommodations | Food & Entertainment | Volunteers

2008 Artist Applications - view as web | view as PDF

2008 Vendor Applications - view as web | view as PDF

DRIVING DIRECTIONS - PDF

READ MORE ABOUT OUR FESTIVAL REQUIREMENTS:

ELIGIBILITY:

Only artists or craftspeople selling their own works will be eligible to participate in the Jerry Brown Arts Festival. No dealers, agents or representatives will be permitted to display. All work must be original and creative.

Not acceptable are kits, commercial molds, or commercially fabricated forms.

The 2008 event will require that slides or photographs be submitted and a jury will view the submissions and will make their selection based on originality, artistic conception and the quality of workmanship.

Only media accepted by the juror will be permitted in booths or exhibit space. The committee reserves the right to view each booth or space after set up and request that any work not meeting the above criteria be removed. The artist must come with their craft and have enought merchandise for both days. The committee urges exhibitors to demonstrate as much as possible during the festival.

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JUST THE BASICS:

Set-up: Set up is mandatory on Friday, February 29, between the hours of 12 Noon and 5 p.m., at the E.T. Sims Neighborhood Facilities Building.
Street Address: 371 Seventh Avenue SW. Directions: Downtown Hamilton is accessible from U.S. 78 via Exit 16 as you travel west from Birmingham and Exit 11 as you travel east from Tupelo, MS. U.S. Highways 43 and 278 will also bring you into downtown Hamilton. We will have bright yellow signs posted at location entrances in downtown.
Booth space: 10' x 10' - all inside the venue. Electricity and chairs provided. Artists should bring tables and booth decorations, (no chicken-wire please), as well as an extension cord, if needed. Some artists bring small lamps as well; although our venue is very bright, and has one full back wall of high windows that overlook the park. Booths are assigned at the discretion of festival officials. Please note: Artists who arrive without official confirmation are not guaranteed space in the JBAF.
Show times:
Saturday - 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. - Private showing, and special pre-sale for NWAAC members and corporate sponsors.
Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. - General public.
Sunday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. - General public.

There is to be no breakdown of artists' or food vendors' booths until the close of show on Sunday at 3 p.m.
This directive will be strictly enforced.

Hospitality Room: Hospitality Room for artists and food vendors - Saturday (only) 7:30 a.m. until 8 a.m.
Handicap Accessibility: This facility is handicapped accessible and meets all ADA standards.
Security - Building will be locked at 6 p.m. each night.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply for the 2008 Jerry Brown Arts Festivial, please complete the online application or print it out and mail it to the following address: Jerry Brown Arts Festival in care of the NWAAC | POB 694| Hamilton, AL 35570 | 205.921.3632

ARTISTS APPLICATION- PDF Fees: Not yet available

VENDOR APPLICATION - PDF Fees
Information from the Marion County, Alabama Health Department

PAY VENDOR FEE

Thank you for your participation in the 2008 JBAF If you have questions please phone for assistance, or you may print out our applications (above) and mail with your payment.

Food vendor set-up deadline is Friday, Feb. 29 12 noon until 8 p.m.

The 2008 event dates are March 1st and March 2nd.

RESERVE BOOTHS ONLINE

Please Note: If artists desire a second booth, please indicate this on your application. Upon receipt of all applications, it will be determined by the NWAAC leadership if spaces are available for artists to have more than one booth. Artists will be notified in writing of our decision no later than one week prior to the festival, and monies will be due at that time.

ARTISTS Booth Space - $75

Need Electricity: Yes No

Thank you for your participation in the 2008 JBAF If you have questions please phone for assistance, or you may print out our applications (above) and mail with your payment. Fees: Deadline is February 16, 2007.

2007 applications must be sent with three color slides or photographs of your work, and a stamped self-addressed envelope postmarked by the specified date. Each slide or photograph will be required to have the artist name clearly legible on the slide or back of the photograph.

If you have more than one medium to enter you will need to submit a separate application and fee for each medium.

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FEES:

Booth spaces are $75.00 for BOTH days (this year only) and are due with your application. In 2007 we will take entries up until February 15, 2007. Fees may be paid online through Paypal or a check can be included in your mail-in application.

No refunds issued after February 2, 2008

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BOOTHS:

Booth spaces are approximately 10' x 10' in either an inside setting or outdoors in the park area. There are a limited number of spaces which will be filled at the discretion of the selection committee. Electricity and water will be provided. Please bring extension cords and extra lighting if needed.

Restrooms are available on site as well as picnic tables and shelters.

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SECURITY:

The E. T. Sims Recreational Facility Building will be locked at 6 p.m. each night.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

List of local area hotels and restaruants:

o Days Inn
1849 Military Street South, Hamilton
(205) 921-1790

o Hamilton Holiday Motel
315 Bexar Avenue West, Hamilton
(205) 921-2171

o Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
2031 Military Street South, Hamilton
(205) 921-7831

RESTAURANTS IN OUR AREA INCLUDE:
Oh! Bryans, Pizza Hut, Asian Wok, Puddles, Buttahatchee BBQ, Huddle House, Coffee Buzz
Subway Sandwiches, China Gourmet, Burger King, McDonald's, Hardee's, KFC

BANKS:

Area banks will be open Saturday morning in the event you need change. All participants should bring sufficient change for start-up on Saturday.

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AWARDS:

Judging for the 2007 event will consist of qualified professionals. Judging for our festival begins Saturday, March 3rd at 10:00 AM and will end at or around 3:00 PM. The winners will be announced at our Saturday night JBAF Concert.

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SET-UP:

Set up is mandatory on Friday, February 29th, between the hours of 12 Noon and 5 p.m., at the E.T. Sims Neighborhood Facilities Building.

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FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT:

Quality food vendors will be onsite throughout the festival.

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VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteers will be available at all times for assistance. They will be recognized by their red vests labeled "STAFF." An information booth will be available inside the facility.

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