The 2Cool Art Show will be held at The Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Gulfport, FL 33707
2012 Show Dates
February 11-12
Postmark Deadline December 1, 2011
General Information
Entry Fee: The fee for a single/shared artist(s) in a 10’ X 10’ space is $65. A limited number (3) of 12’ X 12’ and (3 ) 11’ X15’ premier spaces are available for $80 on a first come,first served basis. We are encouraging booth sharing in the larger spaces.Total available booths are 34.
There will be NO refunds after the acceptance. Acceptance to participate is non-transferable. If not accepted, your entry fee will be refunded.
Conditions of Entry:
Only PAVA members in good standing may apply for inclusion in the 2Cool Art Show.
Include your $35.00 separate check for 2012 membership renewal with 2Cool application. Membership application and payment MUST be completed and mailed separately from the 2Cool application (see PAVA website for membership information). All artists (single and shared) must include a separate application, which may be photocopied, along with three (3) digital files of work and one (1) digital file of booth set-up. Digital entries on CD only, labeled with artist’s name. Artists must include an image ID sheet with name, address, email and phone number, and include title, size and medium for each image.
Image Specifications PAVA requires that you submit your images to PAVA on a CD, using the same format that is now used for other shows. You will find the formatting specifications at https://www.callforentry.org/image_prep.phtml#resources. Once at the website section on “ Image Preparation” scroll down to “Digital Imaging Tutorials and Resources” which is very helpful. JPEG files not to exceed 1.8 MB.
Deadline: December 1, 2011
Entries must be postmarked by December1, 2011. Show Hours: Saturday, February 11, 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 12, 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Contacts: Connie Parkinson Susan Gehring
Barbara Hanson
727.709.4069 727.736.2466 727.539.8901
Set-Up: Friday, February 10
Saturday, February 11 Sunday, February 12
Take-Down:
Commence at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Artists must leave the Casino at 4:00 Begins at 7:00 a.m. and be completed by show time at 10:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for artists.
Begin immediately after closing at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12.
Reproductions:
Reproductions of original artwork (photo offset, letterpress, photocopy, gravure, giclees, IRIS or ink jet prints) may be sold, but each individual piece must be clearly labeled with the words, “REPRODUCTION.” Not more than one fourth of wall display space can be devoted to reproductions. Work exhibited must be contained in the assigned space. No mass produced, machine made, or commercial items such as T-shirts, books, note cards, assembly line furniture, kit jewelry, ceramics or metal cast from commercial molds. Only craftspeople and artists displaying their own original work may participate.
Sales Tax:
Each artist is responsible for collecting and remitting sales tax to the Florida Department of Revenue. Sales tax is seven percent (7%).
Space:
Most exhibit spaces will be approximately 10’ X 10’ feet. Limited premiere spaces are 12’ X12’ and 11’X15’.The outside of display panels can only be utilized with the permission of the neighboring artist.
Electrical:
Free electrical will be available on a first come first served basis in all but eight booths. Please indicate on application if you want electrical.
Special Notes:
No open flames and no animals, other than seeing eye dogs, are allowed in the Casino
Artist Meals:
Free artists’ breakfasts will be served in the Casino kitchen – Saturday and Sunday.
Notification of show acceptance/ rejection will be provided electronically by January 6, 2012.
Receipt of application will be acknowledged via e-mail. If you do not receive an e-mail verification in a timely manner, please contact pavaadmin@hotmail.com
