Wednesday, August 18, 2010

2nd Annual Fall Arts Festival


Dear Friend in the Arts,


The Arts Council of Mercer County is conducting its Second Fall Arts Festival on October 9th, 2010 at Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. The success of our first festival has led to a bigger platform and an expansion of activities and events. Our festival would not be complete without your artistic expression and passion.

Fort Harrod State Park has a beautiful and serene atmosphere with plenty of shade and amenities. Harrodsburg is famous for being the first settlement in Kentucky and the park is home to an actual replica of the original fort and is alive with living history interpreters. We hope that you choose this festival as your next opportunity to showcase and expose your art!

You will find an application and more information here. Please be sure to pass this along to your friends in the arts.

We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

Sincerely,

The Arts Council of Mercer County Festival Committee
artscouncilmercercounty@yahoo.com


Information and Application for Arts Festival

Arts County of Mercer County 2nd Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, October 9th from 10am to 5pm.

Welcome to the 2nd annual Arts Council of Mercer County Fall Festival - organized and administered by the Arts Council of Mercer County, Harrodsburg, KY.
Funding is provided by local businesses and art patrons. Show hours are 10-5 Saturday. The Fall Festival is held on the picturesque lawn of the Fort Harrod in Harrodsburg, Ky. Conveniently located on Hwy 127 in Harrodsburg.

This is a juried event and only artists displaying their own original work are eligible. Exhibitors must be present throughout the day of the show 10am —5pm. Artists leaving early will not be invited back. The emphasis of the show is on original arts & crafts. 2-D artists working with prints must label all prints as such and numbered edition prints only are acceptable. Prints can comprise up to 50% of the total display.

No commercially made products, ceramics made from molds, kit objects, glass from patterns or mass-produced items may be exhibited. All work must be labeled with a price, or “not for sale.” The committee reserves the right to reject any work, display or exhibitor, which in its opinion does not conform to the artist’s
work as represented by the submitted application.

TO JURY: Send 3 labeled photos (preferred) or CD, which accurately represent the work to be exhibited for each category. A 4th photo of Booth Display is encouraged. Artists and Craftsmen will be juried solely on the photos submitted. Do not send original work. Photos of accepted artists will be retained until the show and will be returned on day of the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit a short explanation of their work including any special or unusual techniques or aspects of their work as well as a biography. This information may be used in publicity of the event.

BOOTH INFO: Outdoors! You must provide your own display and tent covering. Booth space is 10’ x 10’ - 10’ x 12”

SET UP TIMES: 6 am Sat. Set up must be complete by 9:30 am.

RETURN ENVELOPE: Your application must be accompanied by a sufficient-sized, self-addressed stamped envelope with adequate postage for return of CD/photos. Application will be accompanied by a valid email address or phone number so we can notify you of the jury’s results.

NO PETS PLEASE DURING THE SHOW, SORRY!!!!!!!!!

QUESTIONS? Call Laura Kellersberger 859-866-8757

CATEGORIES:
1) Photography
2) Paintings/ Drawings
3) 3-D Metal/Wood
4) Ceramics
5) Sculpture
6) Mixed Media
7) Fiber– fabrics, leather
8) Jewelry
9) Consumables– Candles, soaps, lotions, etc.
10) Glass (2-D or 3-D)

FEES: Space Fee $35.00 Please include w/ application Make all checks payable to ACMC.

An acceptance is a commitment to show and no refund will be made for cancellation or rain-out.


SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 POSTMARK


ACMC Fall Festival 2010
Fine Arts and Crafts Show- October 9
Categories: _____Photography _____Painting/Drawing _____ 3-D Metal/Wood
_____Ceramics _____Sculpture _____ Mixed Media _____ Glass 2-D or 3-D
_____ Fiber _____ Jewelry _____ Consumables– Candles, Lotions, Soaps, etc. )

Specific Medium within category: _____________________________________________________________________________
Demonstration — I would like to do a demonstration.
Specify type___________________________________________

Fees Paid by: ________ Check (Preferred method) _________ Credit Card #_________________________________________
Name on Card, Zip______________________________________ Exp. Date________
Security Code______

To assist the jury please number each photo and provide a brief description.
Image 1 ___________________________________________________________________________
Image 2____________________________________________________________________________
Image 3____________________________________________________________________________
Special requests:___________________________________________________________________________

Exhibitor Information (please print clearly)
Name:_________________________________
*Business Name: ___________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________ City _____________________________ State ____ Zip __________
E-mail _______________________________________________
Phone # ____________________________________________
·Please use my business name on the show program _______
Cell # _______________________________________
·License plate # _________________________________________ (to help us police proper parking procedures

·AGREEMENT/ RELEASE
I/we hereby make application to become an exhibitor in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show. I/we agree to abide by the rules and regulations as are established.

Furthermore I/we hereby release, forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ACMA, the City of Harrodsburg, KY and the officers, agents and employees of each, as well as all co-sponsors and their representatives from any responsibility, personal liability, loss, claims, actions, suits, and damage arising out of or in connection with this show. The ACMC does not carry insurance to cover your personal property or against personal injury to you or your helpers. You are advised to obtain your own insurance. I/we hereby authorize use of the images submitted with this application, or duplicates thereof for show publicity or documentation. I/we hereby certify that I am the sole producer or co-producer of the work exhibited and acknowledge that the ACMC reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules. I/we have read and understand the requirements for participation in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show, including this agreement and release.

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________

DATE:_________________

**** Please print clearly and complete all information. ****

Mail to: ACMC Fall Festival 2010
c/o Laura Kellersberger-
1760 Bondville Rd
Salvisa, KY 40372

Did you remember to include...fees, labeled photos/CD, SASE?

Monday, August 16, 2010

Zombie Crawl

The 1st Annual "Zombie Crawl" in downtown Harrodsburg on August 13, 2010 was a huge success. Below are some photos from the event:

Tim White - Head Zombie


Tim White, Candace Thomas, and Jennifer Fister


Brody Pitman

Kelly Simpson and Madison Phillips



Kelly Simpson


"Thriller" courtesy of Goldie Goldsmith and Studio G



Kelly Simpson

"It's just a Thriller, Thriller night ..."


"Let's do the Time Warp again ... it's just a step to the left and a jump to the right ..."


Time Warp



Zombie Dog



One of the drummers

The entire cast of Zombies


Friday, August 13, 2010

Zombie Crawl

Check out Jennifer Brummett's article in the Advocate Messenger about the 1st annual ZOMBIE CRAWL to be held on Main Street in Harrodsburg tonight.
“A crawl is typically an event in which people come together for a common purpose,” said Joy Mosko, who founded the arts council. “It usually begins in one place and ends at another. In our case, this crawl is the beginning of what we hope to be the first of many crawls to come.

“The purpose of our crawl or walk is to create a performance art event with the supreme focus on collecting food for the Back Pack Program for our local schools.”

Photo by Jennifer Brummett, Advocate Messenger

“We hope this event brings awareness to the Back Pack Program but we also hope that the community becomes more aware of the arts council, as well. It’s important for a community to have an arts culture and we are only trying to enhance and add to what we already have here by creating new events and enlightening our community by showcasing its artists and arts of many kinds.”

7-10 p.m. Aug. 13

Downtown Harrodsburg

Free of Charge

The evening will begin at the 7 p.m. at the Mercer County Public Library. The crawl will begin at about 7:15 p.m. It will move down the street toward the Harrodsburg Herald and then take a right onto Main Street. The crawl will end at Olde Town Park. “Thriller” then will be performed by the Studio G performers. After that performance, refreshments will be available. A drum circle will follow, and a classic zombie movie might be shown.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Care and Feeding of Nightmares


For anyone who would like to purchase my 2nd chapbook of poetry, "Care and Feeding of Nightmares" - you can email me at:


with your snail-mail address. The books are $5 each plus $2 for shipping and handling. I hope to have PayPal set up on my blog in a few weeks for payments, but currently I can only accept checks or money orders. I will mail out the book on the day I receive your order. You can also buy the books at J. Sampson Antiques on Main Street in Harrodsburg. Thanks to everyone who buys a book!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The Zombies are coming ...

.... the Zombies are coming! They will be on Main Street in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on August 13th from 7pm-10pm - parking in the temporary library parking lot at the corner of Broadway and Chiles Street.



Bring food for the Backpack Program of Mercer County and join The Arts Council of Mercer County in the library parking lot at 7pm. Come early for makeup! More details to follow.

Mark your calendars now and gather your costume!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Application for 2nd Annual ACMC Fall Festival

TO JURY: Send 3 labeled photos (preferred) or CD, which accurately represent the work to be exhibited for each category. A 4th photo of Booth Display is encouraged. Artists and Craftsmen will be juried solely on the photos submitted. Do not send original work. Photos of accepted artists will be retained until the show and will be returned on day of the show. Exhibitors are encouraged to submit a short explanation of their work including any special or unusual techniques or aspects of their work as well as a biography. This information may be used in publicity of the event.

BOOTH INFO: Outdoors! You must provide your own display and tent covering. Booth space is 10’ x 10’ - 10’ x 12”

SET UP TIMES: 6 am Sat. Set up must be complete by 9:30 am.

RETURN ENVELOPE: Your application must be accompanied by a sufficient-sized, self-addressed, stamped envelope with adequate postage for return of CD/photos. Application will be accompanied by a valid email address or phone number so we can notify you of the jury’s results.

NO PETS PLEASE DURING THE SHOW, SORRY!!!!!!!!!

QUESTIONS? Call Laura Kellersberger 859-866-8757

CATEGORIES:
1) Photography
2) Paintings/ Drawings
3) 3-D Metal/Wood
4) Ceramics
5) Sculpture
6) Mixed Media
7) Fiber– fabrics, leather
8) Jewelry
9) Consumables– Candles,
soaps, lotions, etc.
10) Glass (2-D or 3-D)

FEES: Space Fee $35.00 Please include w/ application Make all checks payable to ACMC.
An acceptance is a commitment to show and no refund will be made for cancellation or rain-out.

SHOW ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 POSTMARK

Arts Council of Mercer County’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 9th from, 10-5pm

ACMC Fall Festival 2010

Fine Arts and Crafts Show- October 9

Categories: _____Photography _____Painting/Drawing _____ 3-D Metal/Wood
_____Ceramics _____Sculpture _____ Mixed Media _____ Glass 2-D or 3-D
_____ Fiber _____ Jewelry _____ Consumables– Candles, Lotions, Soaps, etc. )
Specific Medium within category:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_______ Demonstration — I would like to do a demonstration.
Specify type___________________________________________
Fees Paid by: ________ Check (Preferred method) _________ Credit Card
#_________________________________________
Name on Card, Zip______________________________________ Exp. Date________ Sec. Code______
To assist the jury please number each photo and provide a brief description.
Image 1 _____________________________________________________________________________
Image 2____________________________________________________________________________
Image 3____________________________________________________________________________
Special
requests:_______________________________________________________________________________
_____________
Exhibitor Information (please print clearly)
Name:_________________________________
*Business Name: ___________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________ City _____________________________
State ____ Zip __________
E-mail _______________________________________________
Phone # ____________________________________________
·Please use my business name on the show program _______
Cell # _______________________________________
License plate # _________________________________________ (to help us police proper parking procedures.

AGREEMENT/ RELEASE
I/we hereby make application to become an exhibitor in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show. I/we agree to abide by the rules and
regulations as are established.

Furthermore I/we hereby release, forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless ACMC, the City of Harrodsburg, KY and the officers, agents and employees of each, as well as all co-sponsors and their representatives from any responsibility, personal liability, loss, claims, actions, suits, and damage arising out of or in connection with this show. The ACMC does not carry insurance to cover your personal property or against personal injury to you or your helpers. You are advised to obtain your own insurance. I/we hereby authorize use of the images submitted with this application, or duplicates thereof for show publicity or documentation. I/we hereby certify that I am the sole producer or co-producer of the work exhibited and acknowledge that the ACMC reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules. I/we have
read and understand the requirements for participation in the ACMC Fall Festival 2010 Fine Arts and Crafts Show, including this agreement and release.

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________

DATE:_________________

**** Please print clearly and complete all information. ****

Mail to: ACMC Fall Festival 2010
c/o Laura Kellersberger-
1760 Bondville Rd
Salvisa, KY 40372
Did you remember to include...fees, labeled photos/CD, SASE?