General Eligibility

• Open to artists 18 years of age and older who currently live in the State of Alabama or who have lived in Alabama and have association, roots, or heritage here.
• Works must be nature-themed and represent flora and fauna from the land, sea or sky, the natural world, the outdoors, etc.
• Eligible works include fine art and high quality fine crafts in the following media categories:  painting, drawing, pastel, photography, mixed media, wood, ceramics/pottery, glass, metal sculpture and printmaking. Categories not accepted include:  jewelry, dried or pressed flower arrangements, seed and pod decorations, and objects made from kits, molds or other commercial methods.  No works using prefabricated pieces are allowed.
• All displayed items must be for sale, and have been designed and executed by the accepted artist.  Displayed items must be consistent with the images presented in your application. Commercially created items other than fine art prints or reproductions of your original artwork are not allowed.
• Each exhibiting artist must complete the on-line application.
• AWF reserves the right to disallow the exhibition or sale of any item, which in the opinion of AWF, is considered detrimental to the Festival’s image or does not comply with Festival rules.

Media Categories

• Painting:  Works created in oil, acrylics, watercolor, gouache or mixed media. 
• Drawing:  Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, etc.
• Photography:  Photographic prints made from artist’s original negative that have been processed either by the artist or under his/her direct supervision.
• Mixed Media:  Two and three-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production.
• Wood:  Original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.
• Ceramics/Pottery:  Original shaped and fired clay, including porcelain and terracotta.  If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, the artist must sign each piece.  No machine-made or mass-produced work is permitted.
• Glass:  Glass works that are functional or decorative by design and are kiln formed or have been crafted by glass blowing, molding, or casting.  Works may be etched or engraved.  No forms of mass production are permitted.
• Metal:  Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.
• Sculpture:  Three-dimensional original work done in any medium.
• Printmaking:  Artistic design and manufacture of prints, such as woodcuts or silk-screens.

Booth Space

• Booth spaces are approximately 10 feet wide by 10 feet deep and located inside the NaturePlex on the main level on concrete floors and carpet, and downstairs on concrete floors. No tents or staking into the concrete allowed inside the NaturePlex.
• Electrical connections are available only if prearranged with the Event Coordinator.
• Booth space is $50 and the artist is responsible for own set-up including tables, chairs, screens, and anything else that you will need. We do, however, have some 6 foot tables and chairs at the NaturePlex that will be available for your use at no charge.  If you need a table and chair, please prearrange this with the Event Coordinator.
• All booths must be neat and orderly with skirted tables with any items not for sale out of sight and set up complete by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
• Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and reporting all taxes, including the 8.5% City of Millbrook sales tax.  No commission on sales will be paid to AWF.

Set Up

• Artist check-in and set-up will be open on Friday, April 7, 2017 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the NaturePlex at the Alabama Nature Center at 3050 Lanark Road, Millbrook, Alabama.  Signage will be available directing you to the check in point.
• Artists must be completed with set up by 6 p.m. on Friday.
• A Reception for participating Booth Artists and invited guests of the Alabama Wildlife Federation will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the NaturePlex.

Booth Application Process

• Be sure to complete all parts of the on-line application by CLICKING HERE.

• You may also print the application, complete and mail with $50 check made payable to “Alabama Wildlife Federation” via U.S. Postal Service to:
        Alabama Wildlife Federation
        3050 Lanark Road
        Millbrook, AL 36054
• With your on-line application upload three different images of your work.  If using U.S. Postal Service for application and fee, you may email the images of your work to:  aharper@alabamawildlife.org.  You will receive confirmation that your email was received.  Images must be attached, not imbedded.
• Application deadline: March 31, 2017.  This includes receipt of digital images as well.
• Artists will receive confirmation of acceptance into the Festival within 5 days of receipt of your application including fee and digital images.
• If not accepted into the Festival, your booth fee will be refunded.

Awards
This year, the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) will utilize a Purchase Award Patron Program as an incentive to both participating artists and sponsors of our event. This will replace the Best of Show, Best of Flora, Best of Fauna and Best of Naturalized Ornamental cash awards that were selected by an independent judge last year.

Over $3,500 has been pledged by our sponsors to purchase works of art at this year’s Festival which will provide recognition to the artist, the purchased piece, and give both artists and sponsors an opportunity to meet each other. After a Purchase Award is made, the artist will be given a Purchase Award Ribbon and booth sign with the sponsor name to display in their booth.
 
Artist Amenities

• Help in transporting booth set-up to and from assigned space.
• Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres Friday evening.
• Availability of chairs, tables and electrical outlet if needed.
• Secure location.

Liability
AWF will take reasonable precautions to deter theft and/or loss of property; however the artist must assume liability.  AWF is not responsible for any theft or damage to artwork or personal injury to the artist/exhibitor or his/her helpers.
 
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made in written form and submitted by mail or email.  Emails should be sent to Ann Harper or Matt Vines. You will be contacted via phone number listed on your application to verify your cancellation.  If your cancellation is made before March 24, 2017 your booth fee will be refunded.  Artists who cancel after March 24, 2017, will not be eligible for a refund.

REGISTER YOUR BOOTH ONLINE

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Questions about the Alabama Flora and Fauna Arts Festival may be directed to Ann Harper or Matt Vines at (334) 285-4550