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2016 Sierra Art Trails (SAT) Application Form
Due May 1, 2016
Fill out the form on the computer, "save as" using your last name and first name (for example:
Smith_John.pdf), and submit along with your images on CD, DVD, thumb drive or by email. File
names for submitted images should include your last and first name and the title of the
piece, for example: Smith_John_Sierra_Sunrise.jpg. Submit a printed copy of this form, your
signed Participation Agreement, and $25 application fee by May 1, 2016.
Sierra Art Trails
P. O. Box 3045
Oakhurst, CA
93644
Phone: 559-658-8844
www.sierraarttrails.org
1. SAT Catalog Information
Artist's name:
Catalog categories for medium (limit 3):
Medium category (select one)
Medium category (select one)
Medium category (select one)
Show site description, for example: home studio
(preferred), someone else's studio, the name of the business
where you have arranged to exhibit, etc.
If you need assistance finding a show site please check the
following box. We will work with you to help you find a
location.
I NEED HELP FINDING A SITE.
Show site info:
Contact info:
Address
Site Description
City
Address
Zip/Postal code
City
Contact phone
Zip/Postal code
e-mail
Contact phone
Web site
Sierra Art Trails will offer an option to exhibit for three days starting on September 30 through Sunday, October 2.
Participation on Friday is optional; however you have to indicate your preference.
Check the box if you plan to exhibit on Friday, as this will be included in the catalog with your exhibit site info:
I WILL EXHIBIT ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Brief Artist's statement for catalog (one paragraph, 50 words or less; please proofread carefully):
2. Submissions for Jury Consideration
(Image titles should be the same as the file names used on CD)
Image title
1
2
3
4
5
Dimensions (in)
Medium (SELECT ONE) Use in catalog (CHECK ONE)
( Sign and return this page with your application materials )
Sierra Art Trails 2016 Application - Submission Steps
Welcome to Sierra Art Trails 2016! We are pleased you are interested in joining us for this very special exhibit! Artists interested in
participating must fill out the application form and submit it along with the $25.00 jury fee and samples of their work as described
in the Submission Guidelines.
The deadline for applications is May 1, 2016. Complete the following steps to apply:
p Fill out the Sierra Art Trails application form.
p Review the Participation Guidelines and sign the Participation Agreement at the bottom of this page. IMPORTANT! The jury
will not accept applications submitted without the signed participation agreement.
p Provide a minimum of three and a maximum of five photographic prints or digital images of work created in the last 24
months for jury consideration. Artwork that has already been sold should not be included. Indicate on your application which
image you prefer to be used in the Art Trails Catalog.
Images submitted as photographic prints must be submitted at 8 x 10 or 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Digital images should be submitted
in .JPG file format by email, thumb drive, or on PC formatted CD or DVD. No tiny or huge images please! Files must have
minimum dimensions of 800 pixels and maximum dimensions of 2200 pixels (on the shortest side). The Artist's last name, first
name, and title of the piece should be included in the filename. For example: Smith_John_Sierra_Sunrise.jpg.
Text documents (biography, resume…) should be submitted in .TXT, .DOC, or .DOCX format
p Provide a current, single page artist's statement: Your statement should include a brief history of your experience as an artist, a
description of your technique(s), and the philosophy behind your work. Two or three paragraphs are sufficient for the jury
process.
p ALSO INCLUDE a short version of your statement (50 words or less) for inclusion in the Art Trails catalog. You may include
other materials that you feel are important, such as a list of exhibitions, or articles related to your work. These materials are not
required, but may be helpful for advertising or promotion.
Sierra Art Trails 2016 Participation Agreement
I have read the Sierra Art Trails 2016 guidelines, and agree to abide by them.
I understand and agree that the images of my work submitted to Sierra Art Trails with this application may be used by Sierra Art
Trails to promote Sierra Art Trails exhibits and events.
I agree to indemnify and hold Sierra Art Trails Inc. and its board of directors, employees, and volunteers harmless against any
claim, demands, damages, fees, costs, and actions of any kind asserted by or on behalf of any third person(s) arising from my
participation in Sierra Art Trails.
Date
Name ( please print )
I understand that acceptance into Sierra Art Trails and my signature below hold me responsible to abide by these guidelines, and
that failure to do so will jeopardize my continued participation in Sierra Art Trails.
Signature
SIERRA ART TRAILS 2016 TIMELINE
Please keep this timeline for your records!
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION BEGINS - February 1
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE - May 1
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE - May 15
$110.00 PARTICIPATION FEE DUE - June 1
WITHDRAWAL REFUND DEADLINE - June 10
PREVIEW EXHIBIT
Deliver Artwork - Tuesday, August 30 & Wednesday, August 31, 11am to 5pm
Show Opens to the Public - Saturday, September 3
Preview Exhibit Reception - Saturday, September 10, 4pm to 9pm
Show Closes - 6pm on Sunday, October 2
Retrieve Artwork - Monday & Tuesday, October 3 & 4, 11am to 5pm
SIERRA ART TRAILS
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 10am to 6pm
Sierra Art Trails 2016 Application - Submission Instructions
Artists interested in participating must fill out the application form and submit it along with the $25.00 jury fee and
samples of their work as described in the Submission Guidelines. For your convenience, the 2016 Application Form is
included in this letter. PLEASE NOTE - We prefer you use the downloadable form available on our website (http://
www.sierraarttrails.org/application/application2016.pdf) and fill it out on the computer. This will help us to
minimize typographical errors in the catalog from handwritten submissions. If you don't own a computer, computers
are available at most public libraries (including Madera County Oakhurst Branch Library). The deadline for
applications is May 1, 2016. Please follow the submission steps on the following page to complete your application.
MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:
Sierra Art Trails, PO Box 3045, Oakhurst, CA 93644
HAND-DELIVER APPLICATIONS TO:
Stellar Gallery or Williams Gallery West at Gallery Row, 40982 Hwy 41, Oakhurst.
ANY QUESTIONS? call or email: 559-658-8844
email: [email protected]
Sierra Art Trails is a 501(c)(4) Non-Profit Art Organization
“Our mission is to promote working artists and artisans, support the visual arts and art education, and to benefit our
communities by building a reputation for our region as an arts destination.”
Call for Participation - 14th Annual Sierra Art Trails
September 30 through October 2, 2016
Artist's Submission Deadline - May 1, 2016
We are very pleased to announce the 14th annual Sierra Art Trails Yosemite Foothills Open Studio Tour. The exhibit is
the largest art event in our area, showcasing a wide range of media including painting, photography, jewelry,
sculpture, fiber arts, woodcarving, ceramics, glass, and more!
Since our first exhibit in 2003, Sierra Art Trails has built a dedicated audience excited to attend year after year. In
addition to visiting with the artists and purchasing works directly from the people who create them, visitors are
encouraged to explore our communities, patronize our hotels and restaurants, and learn more about what our area
has to offer.
We are very proud of the support we receive from our advertisers and sponsors, and our community as a whole. We
are excited to have the support of Valley PBS, The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, KJWL radio, Sierra Telephone, and
the many other businesses, organizations, and individuals that offer their support or participate in the event. We
believe it is this collaboration that leads to our success. The involvement of the community as a whole benefits us all,
and will allow Sierra Art Trails to continue to grow in the future.
As an artist, there are many reasons to consider applying for the show. Participating artists are featured in the tour
catalog, included in a month-long Preview Exhibit, and benefit from an extensive advertising campaign. Whether or
not an artist makes significant sales during the show, the promotional exposure alone is well worth the cost of
participation. Networking opportunities, offers to participate in other exhibits, and post show sales often result from
participation in Sierra Art Trails.
Sierra Art Trails 2016 - Participation Guidelines
Submission Requirements Sierra Art Trails is open to visual artists and artisans working in all media including but
not limited to; painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, mixed media, papermaking,
woodcarving, digital art, jewelry, textile arts, and art glass. Mass-produced crafts, gift items, etc. will not be accepted.
Artists MUST be Present to Participate Artists must be present at their show sites from 10am to 6pm both Saturday
and Sunday. Artists who are unable to participate for the full hours of the show should not apply. Friday, September
30 is optional. Artists must indicate on their application form whether they will be showing on Friday. This
information will be included in the catalog.
Sierra Art Trails is open to both local artists and artists from outside the area. Artists with studios located in
Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties are encouraged to show in their home studios, and to share their show sites
with others. First consideration is given to artists living in the area, but the show is open to other artists, regardless of
where they live. The planning committee will work with artists who do not have access to a suitable site to help them
find a location to show their work.
Location Sierra Art Trails takes place in artists' studios, homes, art galleries, and businesses throughout Eastern
Madera and Mariposa Counties. Participating communities include Bass Lake, Coarsegold, Mariposa, Oakhurst, North
Fork, Yosemite Lakes Park, and communities along Highway 49 from Ahwahnee to Mariposa. All locations (show sites)
are subject to approval by the Art Trails planning committee. Guidelines are available at http://www.sierraarttrails.
org/show_site_guidelines.htm
Demonstrations and Visitor Engagement One of our goals as an organization is to educate the public about the
creative process and the importance of art in our culture. In addition to displaying and selling their work, participating
artists are expected to demonstrate aspects of their process. Information and scheduling for time-specific demos (like
a kiln opening or bronze pour) will be included in the tour catalog or addendum.
The Jury Process Submissions are juried by a panel of art professionals to insure a high level of quality in the work
offered during the event. The jury is composed of artists, art educators and curators, and varies from year to year.
Artists will be contacted by email after the jury convenes, regarding their participation in the event.
Display of works by non-participants Works by artists who are not officially entered in Sierra Art Trails cannot be
displayed at any official show site during the event weekend. In the case of art galleries or other retail locations,
artwork or merchandise that would typically be available at the location can be displayed and sold, but the
featured artist or artists must be given special consideration, with ample display space to exhibit their work, and
must be the focus of activity for the event weekend.
Alcohol Alcoholic beverages may not be served at show sites during the official hours of the event, 10am to 6pm,
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2016. Venues with a California liquor license are exempt from
this regulation, subject to review by the planning committee.
Seller's Permits Participating artists are responsible for collecting sales tax on work sold during the show, and
must obtain or have access to a California seller's permit in order to legally sell artwork to the general public during
the event. Artists interested in obtaining a temporary permit should contact the California State Board of
Equalization at 1-800-400-7115 or on the Internet at http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm
The Preview Exhibit featuring representative works by each artist in the show will be displayed at Stellar Gallery
in Oakhurst from September 3 through October 2.
Participating artists MUST submit one original work for the Preview Exhibit. Giclees or other types of
reproduction will not be accepted for the exhibit. All works submitted to the Preview Exhibit must be presented in
a professional manner, and are subject to the approval of the gallery curator. Stellar Gallery collects a 25%
commission on works sold during the Preview Exhibit.
The Sierra Art Trails Catalog The price of admission for the show is $20 for two visitors, and includes the Sierra
Art Trails catalog. The catalog includes a directory of participating artists, information on attending the show, and
maps that guide visitors to the locations of show sites. Visitors create their own agenda based on the artists they
want to see, and tour the various show sites during the hours of the event. All participating artists and advertisers
receive a complimentary catalog. All participating artists receive a half page listing in the catalog.
Cost The total cost to enter Sierra Art Trails is $135.00
$25.00 jury fee submitted with application. Jury fee is non-refundable.
$110.00 entry fee due upon notification of acceptance, and must be received by June 1.
If you must withdraw after notification of acceptance, you must notify Sierra Art Trails by June 10 to receive a
refund. Entry fee is non-refundable after June 10.
Sierra Art Trails Needs You!
SAT is seeking volunteers to work with the Art Trails Planning Committee in a number of
areas. Volunteers make it happen! If you are interested in helping with any of the following
projects, please provide your contact info and indicate your areas of interest below.
Artist's name
e-mail
Contact phone
GENERAL - I'm not sure what I want to do, but I would like to help!
Catalog Advertising - Contact advertisers for the Art Trails Catalog
Catalog Development - Help create the Art Trails Catalog
Catalog Distribution and Sales - Help distribute and sell the Art Trails catalog
Fundraising - Help raise money for Sierra Art Trails
Marketing - Contacting newspapers, magazines, radio, TV to spread the word
Writing - Creating Art Trails articles and press releases
Graphic Design - Art and Graphic Design for Post Cards, Posters, Flyers, etc.
Preview Exhibit Hanging - Help us hang the Preview Exhibit - Sept. 1-2, 2016
Student Mentor - Mentor a promising young artist for SAT
Signage - Help with sign-making and/or help set up and take down signs before
and during the event
Web Marketing - Working on the Web to help spread the word
Web Design - Working on the Art Trails web site