Exhibiting Info 2010

sale days:

Thursday, November 18th through Sunday, November 21st, 2010

set-up:

Wednesday, November 17th: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

move out:

Sunday, November 21st: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

sale hours:

Thu, Nov 18th, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri, Nov 19th, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sat, Nov 20th, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sun, Nov 21st, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

location:

Grand Exhibition Hall - 30' Ceiling - One level - Column free space.
Calgary Telus Convention Centre, 136 - 8th Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta

promotion:

A substantial promotions budget projects excellent saturation of the Calgary and area market. Newspaper, television, radio, direct mail and email are all encompassed in the advertising campaign. Media representatives receive special attention. The admission fee to the public is $9.00. A $2.00 coupon is widely available. A weekend pass is available at no additional cost. Anticipated attendance is 22,000 based on previous years experience. The Calgary Telus Convention Centre has underground parking and is on the city rapid transit line.

lodging:

With advance planning, accomodation can be secured in the $90.00 to $140.00 range. A block booking will be made at a moderately priced hotel.

sale service:

Carpeted Aisles / Shopping Bags / Sale Guide / Move-in and move-out assistance / Exhibitors' Lounge / Silent Hour Security / Booth Relief Service / Limited Storage Area

application deadline:

Application processing will commence April 1st and will continue until all space is filled. Apply early as most booth space will be assigned by April 15th. Notification of standing will be sent by May 1st and not before. The completeness of your application is a consideration in the jury process.

payment:

If not accepted, your deposit will be refunded in full. If accepted and you choose not to participate, you will forfeit your deposit. Once accepted, you will receive a contract and a request for a cheque postdated to August 15th for full final payment.

booth size and cost:

Booths are draped and include a draped table, chair, and a 1500 watt outlet. All booth prices are subject to 5% GST.

Booth:

Centre Aisle: (Limited availability)

Priority given to new vendors: (Limited availability)

demo space:

Request a demo space on your application. An additonal 5' added to your booth at no additional cost for the purpose of demonstrating or educating.

eligibility:

Art Market is open only to Canadian art and craft. All applicants will be submitted to a jury process. Considerations for acceptance include originality, marketability, quality, uniqueness to the Calgary marketplace, and overall exhibition balance. Commercial kits, molds, dealers or agents are not acceptable. No more than two media per booth is permitted. All articles to be offered for sale must be approved. The applicant must be the creator. If accepted to Art Market, you cannot participate in another Calgary craft sale on the same dates without prior approval.

application requirements:

The completeness of your application is a consideration in the jury process:

• Completed Application Form and Declaration of Authenticity.
• $200.00 deposit payable to Art Market Productions AMP Inc.
• Five printed photographs that are representative of the work to be sold.
• Corresponding retail price list.
• Maximum of five digital images saved at 300 dpi suitable for publication that will not be returned.
• One photograph or digital image of yourself at work in your studio.

mailing address:

Send your completed application form and all necessary materials to the following address (use only Canada Post for your submission):

Art Market Productions, A.M.P. Inc.
Marlene Loney, Promoter
P.O. Box 190
Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Toll Free: 1-877-929-9933
Fax: (250) 672-9517