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TABLE OF CONTENTS Uptown Art Fair 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Executive Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Organizational Leadership & Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Art Fair Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Commemorative Artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operations Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Directions to Uptown & Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Travel Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Set Up & Display Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 During the Art Fair & Know the Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mall Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mall Set Up Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hennepin Avenue Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Booth Space Layout - Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21 Teardown Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Media Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Situation Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2015 Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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UPTOWN ART FAIR 2015 On behalf of the Uptown Association, welcome to the 52nd annual Uptown Art Fair! As the producer of the event since 1973, the Uptown Association is proud and honored to have you as one of our valued artists. The fair began in 1964 as a way to increase awareness of the arts while raising money for Uptown projects. Although the event has grown and changed over the years, its core mission remains the same. Each year, much of the proceeds from the fair are returned directly to the community to enhance numerous programs and activities. This internationally recognized fair offers diverse, lively activities and world-class artists. Don’t miss our exciting features this year, including the Kitchen Window Culinary Arts Competition presented by The Wedge Community Co-op, interactive family activities and demonstrations, daily and evening musical performances, a world class youth art fair and a bigger and better Uptown Information Booth offering gift bags and exclusive Uptown merchandise. Aside from showcasing amazing art, the fair is a celebration of the hip, refreshingly unconventional Uptown community. Uptown is a crossroads that connects the energy of the city and the calm of the lakes. It’s a destination that combines shopping and dining with nature and lifestyle. Centered around Calhoun Square at Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown blends the sophisticated, the scenic and the stylish into a decidedly urban environment—a perfect potpourri of places to go and people to see. We urge you to explore our community during your visit and experience this fabulous neighborhood for yourself! The Uptown Art Fair is a labor of love made possible by hundreds of volunteers, the generosity of sponsors, the kindness of local businesses, and those who support the arts. In our humble (and admittedly biased) opinion, it’s the best art fair around and we think our 385,000+ patrons agree – visitors have made the Uptown Art Fair the 2nd most attended event in the State of Minnesota (only second to the Minnesota State Fair). We hope you enjoy it! Sincerely, The Uptown Art Fair Steering Committee and Uptown Association Board of Directors 3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Nationally acclaimed, award-winning Uptown Art Fair Always the first full weekend in August Where Hennepin Avenue meets Lake Street DATES:
August 7 - 9, 2015
2015 TIMES: Friday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. LOCATION: Uptown Minneapolis is an eclectic mix of commercial, retail and residential properties in South Minneapolis . The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of a lively, upbeat business district and is one of the busiest intersections in the State of Minnesota . Art Fair Headquarters is located on the 2nd floor of Calhoun Square (3001 Hennepin Avenue) between ComedySportz and Republic . FEATURES: • Professional works of art ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind treasures in 12 media including sculpture, painting, glasswork, jewelry, multimedia compositions and more . • Tomorrow’s Stars Youth Art Fair . • Non-stop entertainment—from swing dancing to awesome local bands—on the Subaru Performance Stage in the Salsa a la Salsa parking lot . • Fine food and refreshments from more than 20 vendors throughout the fair and at the beer gardens at Salsa a la Salsa . • Kitchen Window Culinary Arts Competition presented by The Wedge Community Co-op . • Art activities for the entire family .
ATTENDANCE: An average of 385,000 people attend annually, making the Art Fair No . 2 in statewide attendance, second only to the Minnesota State Fair . CONTACT INFO: Uptown Association 1406 West Lake Street Lower Level C Minneapolis, MN 55408 P: 612 .823 .4581 F: 612 .823 .3158 www .uptownartfair .com info@uptownminneapolis .com jill@uptownminneapolis .com
ACHIEVEMENTS: The Uptown Art Fair is the winner of more than 120 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards . The Pinnacles recognize the highest quality in promotional programs and materials produced by IFEA’s more than 3,000 member festivals and events around the world . They are the most prestigious awards in the special events industry . Art Fair Sourcebook listed the 2010 Uptown Art Fair as 8th in the nation . The Harris Guide ranked it the #1 Art Fair in Minnesota . 4
OVERVIEW The Uptown Art Fair, now celebrating its 52nd year, takes over the commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis. What began as a neighborhood art sale just down the block from what is now Calhoun Square has now developed into a nationally recognized event. Hosting 350 artists, the Uptown Art Fair caters to tourists, art enthusiasts, artists, and festival-goers from around the country, and is the major fundraiser for the Uptown Association.
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP & STRUCTURE The Uptown Association, producer of the Uptown Art Fair, is a non-profit business association with over 135 member businesses. Its mission is to improve the economic vitality and stability of Uptown through collaboration and partnerships. It also exists to celebrate and sustain Uptown’s unique spirit and sense of community. The Association welcomes diversity of all kinds and advocates the greater benefit of the entire Uptown community. The Uptown Association full-time staff are supported by a team of seasonal staff, a Board of Directors, a planning committee, and an expansive group of volunteers committed to making this festival the very best of its kind.
YEAR-ROUND STAFF: Maude Lovelle, Executive Director Jill Osiecki Gleich, Project Coordinator Ann Wempner, Graphic Designer SEASONAL STAFF: Amanda Stewart, Food & Beverage, Cullinary Stage Allison Keller, Performance Stage & Tomorrow’s Stars Youth Art Fair (TS) Kaylee Weycker, Volunteers
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UPTOWN ART FAIR STEERING COMMITTEE: Bridget Aymar, Volunteers Brian Bellmont, Marketing/PR Terrell Brown, Artist Relations Diane Burton, Volunteers Karina Carlson, Performance Stage/TS Corey Collins, Performance Stage/TS Joe Conchola, Operations Rick Cornejo, Finance Alexander Dahl, Operations Kimberly Dalhstrom, Artist Relations Carlee Davich, Artist Relations Pam Dedic, Performance Stage/TS D’Lee Dreyer, Volunteers Daniel Erickson, Operations Robin Fortney, Artist Relations Marcus Genzlinger, Marketing/PR Gina Glynn, Artist Relations Tasha Greiling, Marketing/PR Steve Grotbo, Operations, Food & Beverage Kristin Hinrichs, Sponsors Lia Huemoeller, Culinary Stage, TS Samantha Igo, Food & Beverage Molly King, Volunteers Jason Lardy, Sponsors Joe Ott, Operations Lauren Ott, Food & Beverage Paul Pashibin, Performance Stage/TS Anna Peterson, Performance Stage/TS Alyssa Roach, Performance Stage/TS Tonya Schulze, Food & Beverage Kathryn Schwyzer, Artist Relations Meagan Shegstad, Volunteers Gayle Steiger, Artist Relations Megan Swenson, Marketing/PR Lt. Mike Taylor, Operations Brian Trinh, Performance Stage/TS Elizabeth Walke, Finance Steve Wang, Food & Beverage Nancy Warnen, Finance
ART FAIR SCHEDULE CLOSING PRIOR TO THE OFFICIAL TIMES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. FOOD & BEVERAGE vendors close at 8:30 p.m. Fri./Sat. and 5:00 p.m. Sun.
2015 TIMES: Friday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
10 a .m . -7 p .m . Artist Registration (see assigned times on pg . 16-17) 11 a .m . - 9 p .m . Set up for artists on THE MALL ONLY • Everyone must be off the grounds by 9 p .m . • Set up on The Mall will be staged (see pg . 16-17) 9 a .m . - 9 p .m . Set up for Sponsors & Vendors on The Mall 6:15 p .m . - 7 p .m . Open registration for ALL artists
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7 a .m . - 11 a .m . Open registration for ALL artists 7 a .m . - 10:30 a .m . Artists set up on Hennepin Avenue & The Mall • All vehicles must be off Hennepin Avenue by 9:30 a .m . • Set up on Hennepin Avenue will be staged (see pg . 18) 8:30 a .m . - 10 a .m . Set up for Sponsors & Vendors on Hennepin Avenue Noon - 8:00 p .m . Art Fair Open to Public
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
8 a .m . - 9:30 a .m . Artist Brunch and Awards Ceremony • Best of Show Awards Ceremony starts at 8:30 a .m . • Located at Chino Latino restaurant (2916 Hennepin Avenue) • All artists are invited 10 a .m . - 8 p .m . Art fair open to Public
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 10 a .m . - 5 p .m . Art fair open to Public 5 p .m . Teardown begins, NOT BEFORE! (pg . 22)
ARTIST BRUNCH & AWARDS CEREMONY Presented by Chino Latino
WHEN: Saturday, August 8; 8 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. LOCATION: Chino Latino (2916 Hennepin Avenue) Best of Show winners will be announced and awarded on Saturday at the Artist Brunch. Brunch will be served from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony beginning at 8:30 a.m. All artists are encouraged to attend. Brunch is complimentary to artists, registered guests, and sponsors. Credentials must be shown at the door.
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HISTORY
52 years ago, a group of local businessmen and women in the Uptown Commercial Club tried to develop ways to increase traffic and draw more people to the core of Uptown. In the late 1950’s, the Uptown area had fallen on hard times so there was interest of area businesses and residents to regain the popularity of the past. One idea was an art fair and the Uptown Art Fair was born!
The first Uptown Art Fair was held in 1964 and featured 146 artists selling their wares on folding tables on the sidewalk. It brought art into everyday life onto the streets of an urban neighborhood and brought increased attention to the business district in the Hennepin – Lake area. Throughout the 1960’s, Uptown continued to gain a reputation as an “artsy” neighborhood and the Art Fair added to that perception. In later years, the newly formed merchants association, the Uptown Association, took over the production of the event and new ideas emerged to make the event bigger and better. One key idea was to increase the quality of the show and attract new artists through the develo-
ment of a jury system that required higher artist standards than before. Since then, the Uptown Art Fair has evolved into an internationally recognized 3 day fine arts festival and one of the top 10 fine arts festivals in the country. With 350 artists representing 36 states and 3 international countries, and over 385,000 art enthusiasts enjoying the show, the event is the largest art fair in the state of Minnesota and second only to the Minnesota State Fair in number of attendees.
COMMEMORATIVE ARTIST
Annually, the Uptown Art Fair selects an artist to create a piece of art to commemorate the event. The work is transformed into a poster and incorporated into promotional materials and merchandise available to art fair attendees. The Uptown Art Fair Committee is pleased to announce that Brian Delozier is our 2015 Commemorative Artist.
Delozier, a Pennsylvania native now currently living in Little Falls, Minn., discovered his passion for art, specifically his form of pointillism, after a serious accident left him with limited mobility. In 2002, at the age of 16, Delozier’s life changed dramatically when he suffered an accident on a ski slope in Pennsylvania which left him paralyzed from the chest down. After months of therapy, he regained the ability to walk but never regained complete use of his hands. Five years after his accident, Delozier decided to pack up and head to Hawaii in search of a change. There he discovered his love of drawing with dots, thanks to an artist who encouraged him just to try. Delozier says “within an hour I had a colorful little area of dots formed, and I absolutely loved it. I had no interest in art before my accident, but suddenly I had found my passion.” Delozier’s passion bloomed and since then he has created hundreds of pieces using thousands of dots, ranging from landscapes, flowers, animals, to geometric patterns. 7
OPERATIONS INFO HOURS OF OPERATION Friday: 12 p .m .-8 p .m Saturday: 10 a .m .-8 p .m . Sunday: 10 a .m .-5 p .m .
ON-SITE RESTROOMS The Uptown Art Fair has a large number of portable bathrooms installed throughout the festival site . (See Uptown Art Fair General Map on page 22)
HEADQUARTERS 3001 Hennepin Avenue Thursday- 8:30 a .m .-8:30 p .m . Sunday: 10 a .m .-5 p .m . Friday & Saturday- 8 a .m .-8:30 p .m . Sunday- 8 a .m .-6 p .m .
PETITIONS No independent person(s) are permitted to carry, wear, or hold any sign promoting any business, cause, political candidate, or organization . No person is permitted to collect signatures for any type of petition . Anyone observing a violation to this policy should contact Maude Lovelle at 612 .414 .3824 .
ATMs ATMs are located at the east end of “The Mall”, on Hennepin and at the following banks: TCF Bank, Wells Fargo, Bremer, and First National Bank of the Lakes . (See Uptown Art Fair General Map on page 22)
RECYCLING & ORGANICS COLLECTION With the help of Sons of Norway, the Uptown Art Fair coordinates bottle and can recycling . Such an effort is rare for an event of our magnitude . In addition to recycling, the fair will collect leftover food and food-soiled paper for composting in “The Mall”, on Hennepin Avenue, and at participating vendor booths . Please help us by utilizing the proper receptacles and encouraging your patrons to do so, as well .
EMERGENCY CONTACT In the event of an emergency during the weekend of the Art Fair, you may be contacted by Maude Lovelle via her cell phone- 612 .414 .3824 . Please make this phone number accessible to anyone who may need to contact you or your staff in case of an emergency .
SECURITY Pick-pockets and other professional thieves recognize large public events as opportunities to exploit . Use precautions normally taken when traveling and participating in any outdoor event to protect your product, cash, and other treasured belongings . Both uniformed and plain-clothed Minneapolis Police Department officers are on duty 24 hours a day beginning Thursday evening at 9 p .m . through Sunday at 10 p .m . Vendors are solely responsible for the security of their booths and equipment . The Art Fair staff recommends removal of all valuables from your booth each night, as well as placing all displays and materials in a secure place . In minor non-emergency situations you may contact our Head of Security, Lieutenant Mike Taylor, at 612 .490 .9202
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN The Uptown Art Fair staff wants everyone to be prepared in the event of an emergency . The Minneapolis Police Department will be on-site at all times and Art Fair staff will have immediate communication with them . In the event of severe weather or emergency evacuation, the police will direct all persons to take shelter in one of the following buildings: YWCA – 2828 Hennepin Ave . Calhoun Square – Lake St . and Hennepin Ave . Jefferson Elementary School – Hennepin Ave . and 26th St . FIRST AID A first aid station staffed by highly qualified medical professionals will be located on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street . In the event of a serious medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 . If you are witness to an accident, please complete the “Situation Report” included on page 24 of this packet .
SITUATION REPORTS Even with the best of plans, the occasional accident, incident, or situation may occur . If you are witness to an incident, the Uptown Art Fair asks that you complete the “Situation Report” on p .24 of this packet and give it to an event staff member . The following warrant a report: minor and major injuries; disturbances or crowd problems; situations involving security or emergency personnel; property damage; altercations; any incident involving arrest or police action; threats of physical force or violence . In minor non-emergency situations you may contact our Head of Security, Lieutenant Mike Taylor, at 612 .490 .9202
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY The Uptown Art Fair is dedicated to the preservation of the Americans with Disabilities Act . Every effort has been made to make all areas of the site accessible to all persons . Handicap parking is located on Lake Street between Holmes Avenue and Girard Avenue .
TRANSPORTATION Please refer to page 11 for detailed information .
LOST AND FOUND The Lost and Found is located in the Art Fair Headquarters: 3001 Hennepin Avenue .
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OPERATIONS INFO continued WEAPONS POLICY The Uptown Art Fair prohibits the carrying of weapons while working, volunteering or participating in the fair. Should the presence of a weapon be detected, the appropriate event and law enforcement personnel will be notified and asked to respond. Guests, if appropriately licensed, are permitted to carry concealed weapons. Anyone observed with a weapon should be reported to security.
made. 3. Assigned Public Information Coordinator will read designated announcement from the stage on the public address system and/or travel on foot to inform patrons that the music and event will be temporarily suspended and all patrons need to leave for shelter areas. 4. Command Post will record each action and announcement on event log. 5. Police will direct vehicular traffic according to their assigned stations. 6. Designated Event Management Staff with radios will go to their assigned stations. 7. Remaining Event Management Staff will direct patrons to shelters. 8. Logistics will secure electrical and equipment as required. CONDITION 2 - HIGH WINDS • Situation: High winds exist in parts or all of the festival. Evacuation is not required; however potential for injury exists from loose ropes and other objects blown by the wind. • Action: If this situation occurs, the following will take place: 1. Command Post will make announcement and will instruct Block Captains to notify artists and vendors in their block of the specific situation and that they should secure their merchandise and displays. Special attention should be paid to signs, awnings, or other things that can be blown loose. Block Captains, with assistance from Artist Relief Team and other staff, will ensure that large A-frame signs are laid down to prevent being blown over. 2. Safety Team Leader and/or Logistics Team Leader will direct personnel other than Block Captains and Beverage Coordinators to areas requiring assistance. Block Captain Manager, Safety Team Leader, or Logistics Team Leader only should reassign Block Captains. 3. Artist Relations team will confirm to Command Post that their areas have been secured.
WEATHER EMERGENCY The Uptown Art Fair is in constant contact with the National Weather Service. If inclement weather is approaching, the festival has established procedures to ensure the safety of event participants and patrons. These procedures are described, in depth, below. PRIMARY SHELTERS YWCA – 2828 Hennepin Ave. Calhoun Square – Lake St. and Hennepin Ave. Jefferson Elementary School – Hennepin Ave. and 26th St. There are two levels of emergency. Condition 1 requires information distribution and is an advance warning. It typically doesn’t require action by artists, vendors or the public. Condition 2 requires action on the part of most, if not all, people at the event. CONDITION 1 - INFORMATION ALERT • Situation: If rain or other weather is moving toward the area or other potentially hazardous situations may or may not affect the event, an informational alert is issued by the Command Post. • Action: If this situation occurs, the following will take place: 1. Command Post will instruct Block Captains to notify artists and vendors in their block of the specific situation and that this is an informational notice only and no action is currently required. 2. Artist Relations team will record a positive confirmation from each Block Captain that they have completed notifications in their block and notify the Command Post. 3. Event staff will assist artists and vendors as possible during high winds. CONDITION 2 - TEMPORARY EVACUATION REQUIRED • •
Situation: A potentially severe storm or other potentially dangerous situation is predicted to affect event site. Action: If this situation occurs the following will take place: 1. Emergency Team will determine need for site evacuation. 2. Command Post will advise assigned Public Information Coordinators of which announcement should be
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DIRECTIONS TO UPTOWN From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport: Travel west on I-494. Take I-35W north to the Lake Street/31st Street exit. Turn left (west) on Lake Street and follow it into the heart of Uptown. Lake Street becomes Lagoon Avenue as you approach Hennepin Avenue. Travel time from the airport to Uptown is approximately 25 minutes. Also available at the airport are a variety of taxi, shuttle, and car rental services. From the South: Travel north on I-35W to the Lake Street/31st Street exit. Turn left (west) on Lake Street and follow it into the heart of Uptown. Lake Street becomes Lagoon Avenue as you approach Hennepin Avenue. From the North: Travel south on I-35W to the 35th/36th Street exit. Merge onto I-94W. Travel on I-94W to the Lyndale/ Hennepin Avenue exit. Follow Hennepin Avenue. You will be at the north side of the Art Fair. From the East: Travel on I-94W to the Lyndale/Hennepin Avenue exit. Follow Hennepin Avenue. You will be at the north side of the Art Fair. From the West : Travel I-94E to the Lyndale Avenue exit. Continue south on Lyndale Avenue to Hennepin Avenue. You will be at the north side of the Art Fair.
PARKING Only artists with a parking pass purchased prior to the Art Fair on Zapp™ will be able to park at the Sons of Norway or YWCA lots. All vehicle parking passes must be displayed on the rearview mirror of the vehicle at all times. Any vehicle without a visible parking pass will be towed at the owner’s expense. If you have a trailer/vehicle that takes up two parking spaces, you must purchase two parking passes. RESTRICTIONS: • No overnight parking permitted. • Pass valid 7:00 a.m.-10 p.m. daily on Friday, August 7 - Sunday, August 9 (not valid Thursday). • No RV parking allowed (see below) Sons of Norway Lot – 1455 West Lake Street • Artists who paid $55 for parking in Sons of Norway will receive a parking pass at registration.
RV PARKING Given the Uptown Art Fair’s urban location, no RV parking is permitted on the event grounds. Lowry Grove Community (2501 Lowry Ave NE, Minneapolis; 612-781-3148) is 7 miles northeast of Uptown and is the closest RV parking rental site. Sam’s Club (3745 Louisiana Ave S, St. Louis Park; 952-929-9158) is 5 miles southwest of the event grounds, and also offers limited parking. PUBLIC PARKING Limited street parking and additional private lots are also available. The Mozaic parking ramp (1340 Lagoon Avenue) accommodates 550, the Calhoun Square parking ramp (3001 Hennepin Avenue) accommodates 735, and the Walkway parking ramp (1320 West Lake Street) accommodates 100.
YWCA Ramp – 2808 Hennepin Avenue • Artists who paid $55 for parking in YWCA will receive a parking pass at registration. • YWCA Ramp has a height limit of 7 ft. Limited street parking is also available in the area surrounding the Art Fair. Parking is not allowed,
however, on Hennepin Avenue between 28th and 31st Streets. All City of Minneapolis parking regulations are strictly enforced and overnight parking is unadvisable. The Uptown Art Fair staff reserves the right to expel, without refund, any exhibitor bringing a vehicle onto the streets during times that the Art Fair is open to the public.
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TRAVEL TIPS COMPLIMENTARY
G N I K R A P T E L A BIKE V Presented by Nice Ride MN WHEN: Daily 15 minutes before the fair opens until 15 minutes after it closes. WHERE: On The Mall at Humboldt Avenue (near the Midtown Greenway Trail.) This year, Copenhagenize Design Co., a Danish design firm that annually publishes a worldwide index of bike-friendly cities, listed Minneapolis as 18th on their list of 20. It was the only and first US city to make the cut. We feature 43 miles of dedicated bicycle lanes and over 80 miles of off-street bicycle paths, so there is always somewhere to ride. Nice Ride MN is a non-profit organization that provides public bike sharing to the Twin Cities. It has extensively expanded the bike share system since it began in 2010, growing from 65 to 170 stations and from 700 bikes to over 1500, and users have taken over 700,000 rides on the distinctive green bikes. Its creation is a remarkable story of cooperation by local professionals and government, as well as private funders, who all donated their time to create something great for the Twin Cities.
Make the Art Fair your destination! We’ll get you there free on August 8 & 9! Another alternative way to visit the Uptown Art Fair is the MetroTransit Art Pass. Available on Saturday and Sunday, with the downloadable pass (metrotransit.org/artpass or uptownartfair.com), you can ride buses and the light rail for free between the Uptown Art Fair, the Powderhorn Art Fair, and the Loring Park Art Festival.
We encourage our guests to use alternative transportation, and we hope this partnership will be an added convenience for your trip.
The Art Pass is valid on all Metro Transit bus routes and METRO lines, but not on Northstar. Show your pass to the driver, or Transit Police officer on light rail, for your free ride. For route and schedule information, visit metrotransit.org/artpass or call 612-373-3333 to speak with a transit expert. 11
SET-UP AND DISPLAY GUIDELINES YOU MUST CHECK IN AND REGISTER BEFORE SET UP. • Be sure to read and follow the specific instructions for your space. • You will receive a Loading Pass in your registration folder that must be displayed on your vehicle’s dashboard to enter closed areas during drop off and set up. • Each registration folder will contain a map that you will use to locate your booth, as well as set up times. • We ask that you follow the set up schedule closely, cooperate with the Exhibitor Supporters, and unload and remove your vehicle(s) as quickly as possible to make room for fellow artists. Following this schedule will ease your tension, and failure to do so will jeopardize your participation in the fair and may result in removal from the event. • Security will be provided during set up times.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENT • Individual booth assignments are made to create an appealing mix of media and take into consideration the character of the work to be exhibited. • Artists cannot sublet their booth. • Assignments are at the sole discretion of the Uptown Art Fair – locations are NOT interchangeable and are subject to change. THE UPTOWN ART FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO: • Change the location, size or number of allocated spaces • Re-arrange the layout of unoccupied spaces • Alter entrances and exits to and from the site • Alter other structures as necessary
SETTING UP YOUR BOOTH: *You must have your loading pass and booth permit with you to set up your booth. BOOTH STRUCTURE • Each booth space will be at least 10 feet by 10 feet. • Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own: • Booth Structure • Canopy • Racks/Tables/Display units • Other fixtures suitable for outdoor use NOTE: Delivery of tent, table, and chair rentals purchased prior to the event coincides with set up times. Items will be delivered to Mall artists on Thursday and to Hennepin artists on Friday between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Please be patient. NO GENERATORS ALLOWED • Electricity is not provided – you must use battery operated equipment only. Batteries must be pre-approved and inspected. • Non-conforming connections, machinery or equipment will be removed by the Uptown Art Fair at the exhibitor’s expense. • Be prepared for inclement weather with appropriate rain covers, tie-downs and weights.
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DURING THE FAIR • Artists must be on-site all three days of the fair • The following MAY be displayed: and at their booth during show hours. • Business cards • The following MUST be displayed at all times in a • Information about gallery representation(s) prominent place: in the Minneapolis area • Booth permit MUST be displayed in the UP• Exhibitor’s logo PER RIGHT corner of the front of the booth. • Artist Statement including biographical information and defining “reproduction” or “limited edition”
KNOW THE RULES • 33% OF ALL 2-DIMENSIONAL WORK DISPLAYED MUST BE ORIGINAL. Artists must deCRAFTSMANSHIP fine reproduction or limited edition throughout their artist statement and disclose this informa• ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL AND HANDtion on individual pieces. Postcards, note cards, CRAFTED. Artist guarantees the accuracy of posters, mouse pads, or any other offset reprothe description of the works presented and the ductions are not permitted. authenticity of the work as the creation of their • EXHIBITING ARTISTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISown hands. PLAY AN ARTIST STATEMENT in a prominent • WORK DONE BY A PRODUCTION STUDIO IS place in their booth describing how the work NOT ACCEPTABLE. All work must be designed was made and the materials used. and executed by the exhibiting artist. No use of • THE WORK EXHIBITED MUST BE CONSIScommercial kits or molds permitted. TENT WITH THE SLIDES SUBMITTED FOR • WORK OF INDIVIDUALS OTHER THAN THOSE THE JURY PROCESS AND OF COMPARABLE ACCEPTED AND SPECIFIED IN THE ARTSIZE, STYLE, AND QUALITY. Artists will be IST’S APPLICATION FOR ENTRY MAY NOT BE asked to remove or store work not adhering to EXHIBITED OR ADVERTISED at the Uptown Art this policy. Fair. • ARTISTS MAY ONLY EXHIBIT AND SELL COLLABORATION WORK IN THE MEDIA CATEGORY FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACCEPTED. • ARTISTS MAY NOT SHOW IN OTHER FAIRS, Collaborating artists (defined as “Artist Partner” on EXHIBITIONS, OR EVENTS IN MINNEAPOLIS ZAPP™) may exhibit only their collaborating work(s). taking place at the same time as the Uptown Art BOTH ARTISTS MUST BE ON-SITE DURING ALL 3 Fair. DAYS OF THE FAIR. • ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE. Artists retain EXHIBITING 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of applicable sales tax. ALL EXHIBITING AND COLLABORATING ARTISTS (DEFINED AS “ARTIST PARTNER” ON ZAPP™) • THE UPTOWN ART FAIR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXCLUDE FROM EXHIBITION THE AGREE TO BE PRESENT DURING ALL SHOW SALE OF ANY NON-CONFORMING WORK as HOURS, ALL THREE DAYS. Representatives may determined by the exhibitor committee and/or not attend in place of the artist. Photo identification the Executive Director. required to ensure compliance. 13
STANDARDS COMMITTEE BOOTH REVIEW
• ALL DECISIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE FINAL.
The Uptown Art Fair exhibitor committee will visit each booth to review content and will continue to do so throughout the weekend.
INSURANCE AND LIMITATIONS Each exhibitor must insure their property against the risks of fire, theft, burglary, breakage, leakage, weather or water damage, and transportation to and from the Art Fair site. The Uptown Art Fair is not liable for any damage or loss arising from any cause, except the gross negligence of the Art Fair. Without limited the foregoing, the Art Fair will not be liable for any loss incurred by reason of failure of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance or failure of such insurance to cover any loss. Prior to the opening of the exhibition, each artist is required to sign a form releasing the Art Fair from liability (included in the Artist Acceptance Package).
JUDGING OF BEST OF SHOW AWARDS A panel of judges will review work displayed at each exhibitor’s booth from approximately 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7. Each exhibitor may be present during the panel’s review of their display to answer any questions posed by the judges, but are discouraged from engaging in any active lobbying of judges. As judges review each exhibitor’s booth, a colored sticker/stamp will be placed on the booth sign. Best of Show winners will be notified after judging on Friday evening and will receive their awards at the Artist Brunch and Awards Ceremony on Saturday morning. (See page 6)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICABLE LAWS & REGULATIONS The laws of the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, State of Minnesota and United States of America are applicable to all questions arising under the rental space of these conditions. Security, safety and fire regulations must be adhered to by all participants of the Uptown Art Fair. With the submission of an entry application, artists must acknowledge these conditions and agree to observe and be bound by each and every provision contained herein, including the rules and guidelines of the Uptown Art Fair. SALES TAX Current Minnesota and City of Minneapolis sales taxes are applicable to all sales at the Uptown Art Fair, with the exception of wearable goods. The current rate is 7.775% of the retail price. Each exhibitor is responsible for recording, collecting and paying current state and local sales taxes on all sales made during the Art Fair. This requires appropriate reporting to the State of Minnesota and City of Minneapolis with proof or accurate records of individual transactions.
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REGISTRATION • ARTISTS MUST CHECK IN AND REGISTER BEFORE BOOTH SET UP CAN BEGIN. • Even if you complete REGISTRATION prior to your assigned SET UP TIME (see pages 15-18 ), you may NOT begin setting up early (unless informed by official UAF staff). Set up on The Mall is carefully staged to enable traffic flow on the narrow one way boulevard. If you have extra time after registering, we recomment exploring Uptown, enjoying a cup of coffee, or grabbing a bite to eat. There are many great restaurants and cafes within the bustling neighborhood of Uptown! • Although artists with booths on Hennepin Avenue may register on Thursday, August 6, all Hennepin Avenue set up will take place on Friday, August 7. 1. Register prior to booth set up at Headquarters located on second level of Calhoun Square (3001 Hennepin Avenue). 20 minute registration parking available in lot at 1323 West Lake Street. You may only register at your specified time or during open registration. 2. Have a photo ID ready for registration. You must also have your Minnesota tax ID number reported to the Uptown Association before you can register. If you have not done so already, you can obtain your Tax ID Number by calling 651.282.5225 or visiting the website at www.taxes.state.mn.us and clicking on “EServices Information” under the “For Business” section and then “Register for a Minnesota Tax ID number.” E-mail the number and a copy of your ST-19 to jill@uptownminneapolis.com. 3. You will receive a registration folder containing: • Artist on-site credentials and informational materials • Loading Pass: Use the loading pass to enter closed areas during drop-off and set up for the fair. Place your loading pass on your dashboard; it must be displayed at all times. Any vehicle without a loading pass will be towed at the owner’s expense. The Uptown Art Fair reserves the right to expel, without refund, any artists bringing a vehicle onto the streets while the Art Fair is open to the public. • Booth Permit: Information on booth permit includes artist name, media, hometown, booth number. • 2015 Uptown Art Fair directory including map of Uptown Art Fair area Booth fee package also includes: • Assigned space measuring at THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 least 10 feet by 10 feet (accommodates KD canopies) • Complimentary booth sitting sessions • Artist Brunch and Awards Ceremony at Chino Latino – Saturday morning (See pg. 6)
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LOCATION OF BOOTH MALL 2106-2416 MALL 3106-3416 MALL 1115- 1127 1408- 1414 MALL 4401 4411 MALL 1101- 1114 1201- 1407 MALL 4201- 4314 4412- 4417 HENNEPIN 100- 239 HENNEPIN 300- 444 OPEN REGISTRATION OPEN REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION TIME 10:00 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. 11:15 A.M.- 1:15 P.M. 1:15 P.M.- 2:15 P.M. 2:15 P.M.- 3:15 P.M. 3:15 P.M.- 4:15 P.M. 3:15 P.M.- 4:15 P.M. 4:15 P.M.- 5:15 P.M. 5:15 P.M.- 6:15 P.M. 6:15 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. 7:00 A.M.- 11:00 A.M.
THURSDAY MALL SET-UP TIMES • • • •
The Uptown Art Fair is able to allow artists on The Mall to set up on Thursday afternoon and evening to ease the congestion during set up on Friday. Set up on The Mall is carefully staged to enable traffic flow on the narrow one way boulevard. If you have extra time after registering, we recommend exploring Uptown, enjoying a cup of coffee, or grabbing a bite to eat. Everyone must be off the grounds by 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6. No one may enter before 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7. This will be enforced- lack of cooperation will jeopardize your participation in the Art Fair.
1100’s, 1400’s, 4400’s BOOTH NUMBER 1101- 1114 1115- 1127 1401- 1407 1408- 1414 4401-4411 4412- 4417
SET UP THURSDAY 4:00- 6:00 P.M. 2:00- 4:00 P.M. 4:00- 6:00 P.M. 2:00- 4:00 P.M. 3:00- 4:00 P.M. 4:00- 6:00 P.M.
SET UP FRIDAY 9:45 - 10:30 A.M. 9:00 - 9:45 A.M. 7:00 - 7:30 A.M. 7:30 - 8:00 A.M. 8:00 - 8:30 A.M. 8:30 - 9:00 A.M.
SET UP SAT. & SUN. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M.
SET UP THURSDAY 4:00- 6:00 P.M. 4:00- 6:00 P.M.
SET UP FRIDAY 9:00- 10:00 A.M. 9:00- 10:00 A.M.
SET UP SAT. & SUN. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M.
SET UP FRIDAY 7:00- 9:00 A.M. 7:00- 9:00 A.M. 7:00- 9:00 A.M. 7:00- 9:00 A.M.
SET UP SAT. & SUN. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M.
SET UP THURSDAY 1:00- 3:00 P.M. 1:00- 3:00 P.M. 1:00- 3:00 P.M. 1:00- 3:00 P.M.
SET UP FRIDAY 7:00- 9:00 A.M. 7:00- 9:00 A.M. 7:00- 9:00 A.M. 7:00- 9:00 A.M.
SET UP SAT. & SUN. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M.
SET UP THURSDAY 4:00- 6:00 P.M. 4:00- 6:00 P.M.
SET UP FRIDAY 9:00- 10:00 A.M. 9:00- 10:00 A.M.
SET UP SAT. & SUN. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M. 7:00 - 8:30 A.M.
1200’s, 1300’s BOOTH NUMBER 1200’s 1300’s
2100’s, 2200’s, 2300’s, 2400’s BOOTH NUMBER 2100’s 2200’s 2300’s 2400’s
SET UP THURSDAY 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
3100’s, 3200’s, 3300’s, 3400’s BOOTH NUMBER 3100’s 3200’s 3300’s 3400’s
4200’s, 4300’s BOOTH NUMBER 4200’s 4300’s
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1414 - 1401 2416 - 2401 3416 - 3401 4417 - 4401
Apartment Building
4417 - 4401
3415-3402
2415-2402 2415-2402
1414-1401
3315 2315
James Avenue
3401 2401
Booth Spaces
Lagoon Avenue 1315 - 1301 2315 - 2301 3315 - 3301 4319 - 4301
Irving Avenue
4213-4201
3215-3202
2215-2202
1215-1201
1215 - 1201 2215 - 2201 3215 - 3201 4213 - 4201
1127-1101
= 4:00 - 6:00
= 3:00 - 4:00
= 2:00 - 4:00
= 1:00 - 3:00
= 11:00 - 1:00
Booth Spaces
3123-3109
1127-1101 2123 - 2109
Apartment Building
3122-3107
2122-2107
KEY:
3123 2123
Lagoon Avenue
Apartment Building
Lagoon Avenue
Apartment Building
4319-4301
3314-3302 33102
2314-2302
1315-1301
Humboldt Avenue
“THE MALL” SETUP TIMES FOR THURSDAY
3416
2301 3301
2201 3201
2109 3109
2416
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HENNEPIN AVENUE SET UP - Friday, August 7 • The City of Minneapolis agreed to remove all traffic, other than buses, from the block area your booth is located in. Street closure will occur between 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and takes place upon notification that the final Metro Transit rush hour bus passed through the area. • Look for Exhibitor Supporters if you have any questions and/or problems. • No one may enter prior to specified set up times; this will be enforced. Lack of cooperation will jeopardize your participation in the Art Fair.
FRIDAY SET UP ONLY
100’s & 212-240
7:00 a.m. – Exhibitors may begin to drop off their displays and artwork on sidewalks. 9:30 a.m. – All vehicles must be off the street and set up may begin – Cars will no longer be allowed on Hennepin Avenue; bus traffic only • Set up booth in the parking lane FACING THE RETAIL BUSINESSES and next to the barricades; booths should line the parking lane • BOOTH TENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM THE START OF THE CURB FOR HANDICAP ACCESS. • No lines should be attached to the barricades. • This area of Hennepin Avenue will remain closed to traffic all three days, (bus traffic only).
ODD booths #s 201-211
THESE BOOTHS ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BUS HUBS 9:30 a.m. – Exhibitors may begin to set up – NO EARLIER! • Set up booth in the parking lane FACING THE RETAIL BUSINESSES and next to the barricades; booths should line the parking lane • BOOTH TENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 3 FEET FROM THE START OF THE CURB FOR HANDICAP ACCESS. • No lines should be attached to the barricades. • This area of Hennepin Avenue will remain closed to traffic all three days, (bus traffic only).
300’s & 400’s
7:00 a.m. – Exhibitors may begin to drop off their displays and artwork on sidewalks. 9:00 a.m. – All artist vehicles must be off the street and set up may begin 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Final set up • Set up booth in the parking lane FACING THE STREET with the back of your booth to the stores. • The sidewalk MUST remain open • This area of Hennepin Avenue will remain closed to traffic all three days.
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BOOTH SPACE LAYOUT The following maps are for reference purposes only. Map is not to scale. Booth numbers and locations are subject to change. The Uptown Art Fair will do its best to honor your booth request.
Lagoon Ave.
Calhoun Square
Holmes Ave.
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Girard Ave.
Lake St. Sons of Norway
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HENNEPIN AVENUE Please note the following two changes: Booth Spaces Performance 100 layout - 144 1. The has changed on Hennepin Stage Ave. between Lagoon Ave. and The Uptown Transit 101 - 145 Station, due to completion of the redevelopment of the Walker Library site. Old Chicago Bus Hub and Entrance 2. The of “The Mall” established in 2013, will be used moving forward. 200 -layout 250 201 - 247
101 - 145
201 - 247
(Odd # only)
100 - 144
(Odd # only)
Hennepin Avenue
Hennepin Avenue
200 - 250
(Even # only)
(Even # only)
Uptown Art Fair Produced by the Uptown Association The Mall BusMN Hub 55408 1406 W Lake St, Minneapolis, YWCA Entrance Questions? P 612.823.4581 - F 612.823.3158 - info@uptownminneapolis.com - uptownartfair.com Parking
Contact Uptown Association 612.823.4581
Emerson Ave.
Lagoon Ave.
Hennepin Ave.
Lyndale Park Pond
Freemont Ave.
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Wa Green
Artist’s Row
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Performance Stage
Green Way Trail The Mall
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Knox Ave.
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Lake of the Isles
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Lagoon Avenue
Uptown Art Fair
UPTOWN ART FAIR Booth Space Map BOOTH SPACE MAP
28th St.
W
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Chino Latino
300 302304306308 310 312 314
HENNEPIN AVENUE
301 303305307309 311 313 315
YWCA Parking Bus Hub
HENNEPIN AVENUE
401 403 405407409 411 413 415 417 419 421 423 425 427 429 431 433
Calhoun Square
214 216 218 220 222 224 226 228230 232 234236 238 240
HENNEPIN AVENUE The Mall Entrance
µ Map is not to exact scale. µ Booths are subject to change.
213 215 217 219 221 223 225 227 229 231 233 235 237 239
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400402404406408 410 412 414 416 418 420 422 424426 428430432 434 436438440
130 132 134 136
Bus Hub
201 203205207 209 211
Performance Stage
= Buildings
Please note the following two changes: 1. The layout has changed on Hennepin Ave. between Lagoon Ave. and The Uptown Transit Station, due to completion of the redevelopment of the Walker Library site. 2. The layout of “The Mall” established in 2013, will be used moving forward.
LAGOON AVENUE
100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120 122 124 126 128
HENNEPIN AVENUE
W. LAKE STREET
=Streets
Salsa a la Salsa
101 103 105 107 109 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 125 127 129 131 133 135 137 139 141 143 145 147 149 151
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HENNEPIN AVENUE
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4305
3307
2307
4304
3306
2306
4303
3305
2305
3304
2304
3302 3303
2303
1101 1102
4301
1103
4302
1104 1105 1106 1107 1108
2109 3109 2110 2111 2112
1111 1112
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3112 3113
2113
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1109
3110
3114 3115
2114 2115
1114
1117 1118 3116
2116 2117
3120 3121
2120 2121
Apartments
3206
2206
4203 4204
3204 3205
2205
2204
4202
3203
2203
4201
3202
2202
2211
4208
3210
2210
4207
1212 1213
3209
2209
1211
Apartments
4205
3207
2207
3211 3212
2212
1214
µ Map is not to exact scale. µ Booths are subject to change.
LAGOON AVENUE
3117 3118 3119
2118 2119
3122
2122 2123 3123
3201
4206
3208
2208
18.8'
3213
2213
3215
2215
=Grass
LAGOON AVENUE
1119 1120 1121 1122 1123 1124 1125 1126 1127
HUMBOLDT AVENUE 2201 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207
4417
1208 1209
3416
1210
3214
2214
1215
KNOX AVENUE
= Buildings
4404
4409
3408
=Streets
3402 3403
2402 2403
4405 4406
4410 4411
3409 3410
2410
2408 2409
1110
4312 4313
3404
2404
3411
2411
4412 4413
W
3309
2309
1115 1116
4314 4315 4316
3405
3412
2412
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2310 2311
3313
4401 4402 4403
4407
3406
2405
4414
3413
2413 2414
4416
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Please note the following two changes: 1. The layout has changed on Hennepin Ave. between Lagoon Ave. and The Uptown Transit Station, due to completion of the redevelopment of the Walker Library site. 2. The layout of “The Mall” established in 2013, will be used moving forward.
3301
2308
4307
1305
4309 4310
1308
3310 3311 3312
2312
3314
4317 4318 4319
3315
3401
4408
3407
2406 2407
4415
3414 3415
2415
THE MALL
IRVING AVENUE 2301 2302
1301 1302 1303 1304
4306
3308
4308
1306 1307
4311
1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315
2313 2314 2315
JAMES AVENUE 2401 1401 1402 1403 1404 1405 1406 1407 1408 1409 1410 1411 1412 1413 1414
2416
21 4209 4210 4211 4212 4213
IRVING AVENUE
TEARDOWN INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Teardown begins Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m. – NO EARLIER! • Tear down and pack up your booth first, then bring your vehicle over to your area to load • Please be respectful of other artists and their space when tearing down and loading.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HENNEPIN 100’s & 200’s
• Volunteers will be dispatched before closing. Please obtain a voucher from a volunteer when your booth is COMPLETELY torn down and on the sidewalk, and you are ready to load. • With voucher in hand, you may pick up your vehicle and park in the spot where your booth was located on the street. • Artists will only be allowed to enter the barricade and load after showing staff a voucher at the barricade. • You must present your permit to enter closed areas and load. • These special instructions are used because busses will still be running on this area of Hennepin Avenue during teardown.
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OF TH E
IS LE S
PA RK WA Y
LAKE OF THE ISLES
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W 28TH STREET
3122-3109
4213-4201
EMERSON AVENUE
3215-3201
214-240
THE MALL
FREMONT AVENUE
Family Imagination Station
2122-2109
GIRARD AVENUE
-1101
2215-2201
Salsa a la Salsa
3315-3301 4319-4301
1215-1201
W 29TH STREET 213-239
3416-3401 4417-4401
2315-2301
Performance Stage/ Beer Garden
1315-1301
201-211 HENNEPIN
1414-1401 2416-2401
YWCA
101-151
100-136
MIDTOWN GREENWAY
LAGOON AVENUE 301-315
300-316
WEST LAKE STREET
401- 433
STORM SHELTER
Tomorrow’s Stars Youth Art Fair
METRO TRANSIT BUS INFORMATION
400- 440
ATM
FIRST AID
HOLMES AVENUE
BIKE CORRALS
HANDICAPPED PARKING
HUMBOLDT AVENUE
ARTIST PARKING
IRVING AVENUE
JAMES AVENUE
KNOX AVENUE PARKING
Sons of Norway
Calhoun Square
FOOD & BEVERAGE
RESTROOM COMMEMORATIVE ARTIST
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CULINARY ART COMPETITION
UPTOWN ART FAIR MERCHANDISE ARTIST BOOTHS
UPTOWN INFORMATION BUILDINGS OF INTEREST
EVENT HEADQUARTERS FAMILY IMAGINATION STATION
MEDIA CATEGORIES While a balanced show that showcases fine art and diversity of media is a principal objective, the Uptown Art Fair does not establish a quota in each media category. 2-D MIXED MEDIA - Two-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production. 3-D MIXED MEDIA - Three-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production. CERAMICS - All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry. No machine made or mass produced work is permitted. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed. DRAWING - Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayons, etc. or from fluid media of inks and washes applied by pen or brush. FIBER - All works crafted from fibers including leather, paper, basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry and papermaking. Machine tooling, machine screened patterns or miscellaneous forms of mass production are NOT permitted. No factory produced wearable items, regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artists, will be accepted. GLASS - Glass works that may be functional or purely decorative in design. Works that have been crafted via glass blowing, molding, or casting, as well as works that have been kiln-formed. Works may be etched or engraved. No form of mass production is permitted. JEWELRY - All jewelry, whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials. No commercial casts, molds, mass production, or production studio work allowed. PAINTING - Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc. PHOTOGRAPHY - Photographic prints made from artist’s original negative that have been processed by the artist or under his/her direct supervision. Photographers are required to disclose their creative process and printing process. USE OF COMPUTER MANIPULATION MUST BE DIVULGED IN APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. PRINTMAKING - Printed works for which the artist hand-manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. Prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition. Printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing process. SCULPTURE - Three-dimensional original work created in any media. WOOD - Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine worked, turned or carved.
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20I5 SPONSORS It is inspiring to have sponsors who support the vision of a fine arts community.
We are deeply grateful to the following:
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COFFEEHOUSE
Premier Sponsor
Official Radio Sponsor
VIP Hospitality Sponsors
TWIN CITIES DEALERS
Official Beverage
Performance Stage Sponsors
Official Beer
Official Hotel Sponsor
Art Pass Sponsor
Family Imagination Station Sponsor
Bike Valet Sponsor
Artist Brunch Sponsor
Medical Sponsor
Uptown Information Booth Sponsor
Merchandise Sponsors
Recycling Sponsor
fishsmart
Culinary Arts Competition Sponsors
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