2015 Chalk Art Festival Artist Application.pub

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015
Artist Application
April 18, 2015
Artist Name___________________________________________________________________________________________
Business Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________ State __________________________________ Zip____________________________
Telephone_________________________________Cell___________________________________Fax _____________________________
Email(s)__________________________________________________ Website ________________________________________________
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 24, 2015
Phoenix VESTAR - Chalk Art Festival
3 LOCATIONS—ONE DAY ONLY
Please Choose your desired property, or select NO PREFERENCE
 DESERT RIDGE MARKETPLACE Loop 101 on Tatum Boulevard in Scottsdale, AZ
BASE: SMOOTH CONCRETE / FLAT / COLORED CONCRETE / TEMPURA BASE
With 1.2 million square feet of retail space featuring outdoor fireplaces and unique water features, Desert Ridge Marketplace delivers an interactive shopping,
dining and entertainment experience in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting you’ll want to come back to again and again. From apparel and appliances to
food and furniture, Desert Ridge Marketplace has everything you’re looking for! Conveniently located in Phoenix, Arizona, just North of the Loop 101 on Tatum
Boulevard.
 TEMPE MARKETPLACE Loop 101 & 202 in Tempe, AZ
BASE: PAVERS / BRICK / SEALED / TEMPURA BASE
With 1.3 million square feet of retail space, featuring dramatic light and laser elements, outdoor fireplaces and unique water features, Tempe Marketplace delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience in a vibrant, high-energy outdoor setting. Conveniently located in Tempe on Loop 101 & 202,
the retail destination is just minutes from the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.
 WESTGATE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT Loop 101 & Glendale in Glendale, AZ
BASE: UNTREATED / CONCRETE / FLAT
Offering a vibrant outdoor setting with unique water features, Westgate Entertainment District delivers an interactive shopping, dining and entertainment experience. It is anchored by Jobing.com Arena, home of the Phoenix Coyotes, and adjacent to the University of Phoenix Stadium, home to the Arizona Cardinals.
Conveniently located in Glendale, Arizona, just East of the Loop 101 on Glendale Ave., the retail destination is just minutes from Historic Downtown Glendale.
 NO PREFERENCE ON SITE LOCATION
PLEASE INDICATE YOUR BELOW DESIRED PARTICIPATION IN THE FESTIVAL
 PROFESSIONAL ARTIST MURALS ($400 per artist honorarium)
SIX local mural artists will be selected to create original artwork pieces 8 foot wide by 6 foot high chalk murals in the area stretching the length of the sidewalks and common areas. All artists must remain onsite for the entirety of the festival. SATURDAY 10am-6pm
▪ $400 Honorarium will be paid to all artists participating
▪ All chalk will be provided by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance
▪ Complimentary water, rest area and snacks will be provided to all participating artists
 KIDS ZONE & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION MURAL
Artist Facilitator ARTIST TEAM - 1 ARTIST EACH LOCATION, with artist assistants
($400 per teaching artist honorarium) 1 KidsZone Location each property.
A community participation mural will be developed utilizing public participants, students, and event attendees in a progressive addition model that allows for
a single themed piece of art to grow a super-sized street mural. The public participation mural will be administered by a local teaching artist to facilitate the
growth of the signature piece as well as onsite instruction for emerging and amateur artists from an established artist.
▪ $400 Honorarium will be paid to all teaching artists participating
▪ All chalk, and area shading will be provided by the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance
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ARTIST DESCRIPTION
ARTIST NAME
MURAL CONCEPT SKETCH
Below is a list of mural themes - Please select your desired mural theme
 Veteran’s / Military Tribute
 Phoenix Themes / Landmarks
 Sports Theme (Arizona Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball)
 Arizona Animals
 Green Theme / Earth Day
 Botanicals
 Abstract
 Culture
**Please note, the Tempe Marketplace featured brick pavers for the Chalk Art Surface. Westgate and Desert Ridge properties
feature smooth sidewalk pavement. Please consider this when designing your mural
ATTACH SKETCH CONCEPT TO THIS APPLICATION
ARTWORK IMAGES
 Please include a minimum of 3 artwork samples from your portfolio with your application
NOTE: Your application will NOT be accepted without these photographs. At least two of these photographs should include samples of past
chalk art, mural pieces or large format 2D applied art. SLIDES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you submit photos through email please
send in PDF or JPEG format and include your name, phone number, address and reference CHALK ART - email to [email protected]
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Do you have any special needs or special chalk color requests?
RELEASE & HOLD HARMLESS
This agreement is entered into by and between the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (Producer), the
sponsor of the event (Client) and the artist or craftsperson filling out, signing, and returning the application (Artist). The Artist hereby indemnifies and holds the Producer, its
agents, employees and servants and the Client, its agents, employees and servants harmless from any and all claims, including costs and attorney’s fees resulting there from,
arising out of said Artist’s participation in any and all events which have been organized by or through Producer or Client. For the purposes of this agreement, the term
“participation” shall include, but not be limited to, the delivery of equipment, merchandise, structures and supplies within their designated location, and the dismantling and
removal of all such items from the area provided by or through the Producer or its agents, employees and servants or the Client or its agents, employees and servants.
The Artist hereby expressly assumes any risk of harm to the Artist, works of art, guests or guests’ property arising out of their participation and the participation of other artists
or agents in any given festival organized by Producer or Client, including any risk resulting from the particular location of the space designated for them by the Producer. The
Artist agrees to hold harmless the Client or the Producer from any and all liability for damages to persons or property from any source. If weather, other acts of Nature, or
other reasons beyond the control of the Client or SAACA causes the event’s cancellation. This agreement shall be effective immediately upon execution and shall continue in
effect for each and every festival that the Artist participates in that is organized by Producer during the current year.
PLEASE SIGN AND INITIAL
Signed: ____________________________________________________________Date: _____________________
Please EMAIL, MAIL or FAX pages 1 & 2 back to SAACA
EMAIL - [email protected] O - (520) 797-3959 x 3
F - (520) 531-9225
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance 7225 N Oracle Rd, Suite 112, Tucson, AZ 85704
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