2007 Art in Clay Sale - Requirements for Artist's Participation

For more information, contact the Sale Chairs, Cristina Chang, at wishwerks@yahoo.com or Jill Getzan at firstdragon@sbcglobal.net

Sales Dates

Saturday, Nov. 10, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, Nov 11, 10am - 4pm

Setup for the sale is Friday, Nov 9, 6pm - 9pm

Location

Fees

• $60 for a 6-foot table (30" x 72")
• $45 per person for sharing a 6-foot table, each artist must find own partner
• $75 for a 8-foot table (30" x 96")
• $110 for two tables, one 6-foot and one 8-foot

Requirements

• Your check and completed application form must be in hand with the sale chair before you are counted as a participant in the sale. Confirmation will be sent via email unless otherwise requested.
• Refunds will be issued if cancellation is received more than 7 days prior to the show. If cancellation is received after that date, a refund will be issued only if the space can be filled.
• The Lucie Stern Community Center ballroom is 2800 sf in size with limited wall space. Tables will be arranged in several rows and will also line the perimeter of the ballroom.
• Artist submissions for the sale are not juried, but spaces in the sale will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so get your applications in quickly!
• The dominant items for sale must be handmade by the artist and made of silica clay. Please consult with the Art in Clay Sale chairs if you have any questions regarding this policy.
• The Guild will also collect a 15% commission on all work sold at the sale.
• Sales tax will be added by the cashier and should not be included in your prices. Taxes will be collected and paid by OVCAG. More detailed information on the price tag format (such as artist IDs and inventory numbers) will be providedcloser to the sale date.
• Participants are responsible for setting up their own displays. The guild provides all tables and limited tablecloths. Using your tablecloths is much apprieciated. Please use floor-length tablecloths in order to hide boxes underneath, etc.
• Everyone will be assigned a pre-sale job function and also 1-2 time slots for helping during the actual sale, depending on the final number of participants. If you can't participate during the sale, then have a friend participate for you. Arrive 15 minutes before your shift to ensure a smooth transition.
• At the close of the business day on Sunday, you must pick up your work and help straighten up the venue before leaving. Unclaimed pieces will be placed in a box (not sorted) and held by the Guild for a limited period of time.
• Checks will be distributed following the sale after the bank has released the deposits, usually after 2-4 weeks.
• The organizational meeting is planned for Tuesday September 18, 2007 following the general Guild meeting at the Sunnyvale Community Center Art Building. You must attend the meeting or send a representative. Please be on time!
• As a participant in the sale, you agree to the Guild's use of any photographs taken of you or your work, at this event, for Guild publicity. This release remains valid until the president of the Guild receives a written withdrawal.