WELCOME!
Weehawken Creative Arts invites you to participate in the 28th ANNUAL RIDGWAY RENDEZVOUS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL on August 11 & 12, 2012!
Ridgway is located at the junction of Highways 550 and 62, in Southwest Colorado, Gateway to the beautiful San Juan Mountains. Montrose, Ouray and Telluride are just a few miles from Ridgway. We are an important town on the San Juan Scenic Highway, the most beautiful and popular tourist route in Colorado. We offer artists and patrons a well organized, quality show. We are known for one of the most picturesque locations for booth set-up and for shoppers in our spacious town park and for successful sales for our vendors. The Rendezvous is a juried show with a commitment to quality. We market our show extensively in the region and the state and many patrons plan to attend the show a year ahead of time.
The show is attended by several thousand customers and is hailed by many of our regular participants as “one of their best shows of the year”. The organizers offer live musical entertainment all day both days of the show and several attractions are geared specifically to children. The event is fun for the whole family and there is no admission charge. Our show is based on ALTITUDE (Ridgway is 6,985’ in elevation with cool, clean air) and ATTITUDE (we treat our vendors and patrons right!). We hope to see you this summer!
The Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival is hosted and sponsored by Weehawken Creative Arts with Kentee Pasek as the Creative Director for the Event.
ABOUT THE EVENT HOST / WHAT YOUR FEES ARE FUNDING
The Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival is a fundraising event for Weehawken Creative Arts. Weehawken Creative Arts is a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization dedicated to providing high-quality arts education and programming for adults and children year-round in Ouray County. Weehawken is Ouray County’s arts education center.
Since 2004, over 4,500 students from all over the state, and even from around the globe have enrolled in Weehawken Classes. Since Weehawken’s inception, there have been over 655 classes offered in a variety of media including: fine arts, fiber arts, photography, horticulture, creative writing, culinary arts, craftsman arts, performing arts and creative movement. Additionally, over 4,800 individuals have participated in WCA performances as audience members.
The Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival was “gifted” to Weehawken Creative Arts in 2009 from the previous organizers, Ridgway Community Pride. This gift was given on the condition that Weehawken would enhance the artistic and children’s content at the Ridgway Rendezvous and that proceeds from the Rendezvous would support children’s arts programming. Naturally, Weehawken chomped at the bit.
All proceeds from the Ridgway Rendezvous are earmarked for children’s arts programs through Weehawken Creative Arts and support not only children’s programs, but also summer scholarships for children at Weehawken.
Meet Our Directors:
Creative Director for the Ridgway Rendezvous: Kentee Suone Pasek (Ken-tee) This is Kentee’s third year as the Ridgway Rendezvous Art & Craft Festival Creative Director. You will discover that this is a fantastic festival run by an artist, not a promoter. Kentee is a professional fine artist herself focusing on large scale floral oil paintings who has a strong resume of Sunshine Artist’s top 100 Art & Craft Festivals including Howard Alan Event Festivals as well as the coveted Christmas in the South in Jacksonville, FL. Kentee’s focus with the Ridgway Rendezvous Art & Craft Festival is making this show the best it can be from an artist perspective. Planning with a lot of communication to selected artists ahead of time, strong advertising, and many volunteers made this festival top for many of the artists who attend. Kentee has a double degree in Fine Arts and Recreation Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. The Ridgway Rendezvous combines both talents making a fantastic fit for this dedicated artist. Kentee’s biggest tip for applying for the Ridgway Rendezvous Art & Craft Festival this year: “Make sure you present yourself and your items in the most professional way you can. Make sure your photos are top quality and really showcase your work. Take time with your written information you send us. This year the jury will be looking for quality items in all categories. Booth photos are a must this year!”
Executive Director of Weehawken Creative Arts: Ashley King. Ashley has been a career events coordinator and manager since 1994 and has been a professional arts administrator since 2000. Though Ashley’s primary role with this event is to run the administrative functions of the Ridgway Arts and Crafts Rendezvous as well as run Weehawken Creative Arts, Ashley is quite familiar with arts festival planning and works with Kentee as a guiding force. The 2012 Ridgway Rendezvous will be Ashley’s 24th festival featuring juried vendors.
ABOUT THE JURY:
Weehawken Creative Arts and the Directors of this event feel that a jury is an essential element to the success of a vibrant and enticing show. Our jury consists of the show founder, several Artists, active volunteers in the community, a Board Member from Weehawken Creative Arts, & a Ouray County citizen. There are anywhere from 7-11 members at any given review session. Further, the jury is flushed and refreshed each year. Jury Members are reviewing categories as a whole, rating applicants/vendors based on application contents. Your description is read to the group during this process. Though you may have participated in this festival in the past, it is important that you understand that previous participation will not serve as an assurance of participation in this particular show. Assume that all members are reviewing applications with a “blank slate” and be sure to really take the time to showcase your work through good photos and a quality, descriptive application.
VENDOR INFORMATION
APPLICATION PRIMARY DEADLINE: May 1, 2012
First-Round Status Notifications Sent: May 15, 2012 via email
Wait List Status Notifications Sent: May 15, 2012 via email
Second-Round Status Notifications Sent: May 30, 2012 via email
Subsequent Status Notifications Sent: June 30 & July 30, 2012 via email
ELIGIBILITY:
Any artist or craftsperson exhibiting his or her own original works of art may apply. Any exhibitor whose work does not meet these standards will be required to withdraw without refund. Photos are retained until after the show in order to compare juried work to exhibited work. Participation in prior years in no way guarantees acceptance for this year, but we encourage you to apply in future years, since the jury committee changes each year. A jury fee is required even if you have participated in other years.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT: any manufactured items, ceramics cast from commercial molds, promotional postcards, books, decoupage, kits, imported, resale or mass produced items, silk screened T-shirts, decorated or painted t-shirts and clothing. Articles not made by the exhibitor will not be considered. Any exhibitor whose work does not meet these standards will be required to withdraw without refund.
RIDGDWAY RENDEZVOUS APPLICATION CATEGORIES:
Ceramics: Original clay and porcelain work OTHER THAN jewelry will be accepted in this category.
Drawing & Graphics: Works created using a dry media (chalk, charcoal, pencil, etc.) or a fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush.
Fiber: Includes basketry, embroidery, leatherwork, weaving, tapestry and papermaking.
Glass: All handmade glass EXCLUDING JEWELRY and mass produced items.
Jewelry: All jewelry, regardless of clay, metal, paper, plastic, glass or fiber components, must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds or mass produced items will be considered.
Metal: Includes all non-sculptural, NON-JEWELRY works crafted from metal.
Mixed Media: Both 2 and 3-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical material.
Painting: Oils, acrylic, watercolor, pastels, etc. are to be entered in this category.
Photography: Photographic prints made from the artist’s original image.
Sculpture: Three dimensional original sculptures done in any medium.
Wearable Art: No mass produced items will be accepted, regardless of embellishments. Hand made hats, belts, clothing of any kind should apply in this category.
Wood: Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.
Bath Products Including Candles: Must be hand-made and of high quality.
Toys: Original, handmade works intended for children.
Gourmet: Homemade, pre-packed food items intended for home consumption off-site and/or gift giving.
Food/Concessions: Food intended for consumption at the event as an event snack and/or meal.
FEES:
Art Booths & Gourmet Booths: $175 for each 10×10 space
Concessions/Food for on-site consumption:
$200 for each 10×10 space
Jury Fee: $15 (separate check / non- refundable) + $10 per additional medium. Food Vendors must also submit a jury fee in 2012
Electric Fee: $10 (if requested by vendor)
Camping Fee: $30 for Friday, Saturday and Sun day only – NO Thursday camping (if requested by vendor)
Late Fees: May 1—June 31: $25
July 1—July 15: $35
July 16—August 1: $40
August 1— 8: $50
SCHEDULE:
Friday Aug 10 Set up & Check in from Noon—6 pm
Saturday, Aug 11 Set up & Check in from 6 am—9 am
Saturday, Aug 11 Show is Open to the Public 9am—5 pm
Sunday, Aug 12 Show is Open to the Public 10 am -5 pm
Sunday, Aug 12 Take Down from 5 pm—8pm
DEMONSTRATIONS AND CONTESTS: Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their skills and a trophy is awarded for the best demonstrations. Trophies & awards for the best booths in each category will also be awarded. There will be an award ceremony and artist reception for participating artists on Saturday at 5 pm at the music stage
LOGISTICS:
LODGING AND CAMPING INFORMATION:
Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce 1-800-220-4959
Ouray Chamber of Commerce 1-800-228-1876
Ridgway State Park 1-800-678-CAMP.
VENDOR CAMPING: The Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival also offers camping near the site in a parking lot (no amenities) that we rent for the show. Camping is a flat $30 fee and includes camping permission for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only—with Monday departure by 10 am.
DAY PARKING: Free – public lots located behind the library on Railroad Ave; Separate vendor lot is adjacent to public day lot.
LOST & FOUND/FIRST AID/INFORMATION & FESTIVAL STORE: Please visit the Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival booth at the Gazebo in Town Park during the event. Unclaimed “Lost” items remaining after the event will be held at Weehawken Creative Arts for 30 days.
RESTROOMS: Public restrooms and portable facilities are located throughout the Festival grounds: near the tennis courts, near the food court, near the post office, and near the public parking lot behind the library.
DISABLED ACCESS: Handicapped parking areas will be designated on both ends of the Festival as well as on nearby cross streets. If you have specific needs, please coordinate with Kentee Pasek, Creative Director.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the show Sponsor, Weehawken Creative Arts at 970-318-0150 / email: questions@weehawkenarts.org
Or, contact the Creative Director, Kentee Pasek at 970-318-6673 or kentee@weehawkenarts.org
REGULATIONS & RULES
BOOTHS:
Booth spaces are outdoors and are 10′x10′. Booths must be free-standing and properly weighted. No tents or tables are provided. Double and triple spaces are available. Booth placement requests may be made, but MUST be made at the time of application. Requests are NOT guaranteed. Special needs and specific requests are taken on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Shade is NOT guaranteed. Applications are all date stamped upon receipt and requests are considered based on date of request. Assignments are made based on Creative Director’s vision, combined with request considerations as well as medium of work (no two mediums are next to each other). Booth location assignments are NOT negotiable and no changes will be made at registration or during the days of the show.
PARKING: Exhibitors must abide by the show parking regulations (listed in the acceptance letter) and supply a vehicle description in their application.
WEATHER: The show is held outdoors and Ridgway is in the Mountains. The Rendezvous takes place no matter what the weather conditions may be, so please be prepared. There are no rain (or snow!) dates and no refunds because of inclement weather.
SECURITY/DAMAGES: The Ridgway Rendezvous Arts and Crafts Festival, its affiliates and the Town of Ridgway are not responsible for any loss or damage incurred by participants. We recommend that all goods of value be removed from the park following closing each day. Though we do monitor the park overnight, we do NOT have a professional security team or professional guards.
CLEAN UP: Booth space(s) must be completely cleared and cleaned no later than 8 pm on Sunday, August 12th. Please bring a dolly to hand-carry items, drop your tent and be completely packed before bringing your vehicle to the park-side. Please be courteous of your fellow artists and do not leave your vehicle unattended or blocking the flow of traffic.
SALES TAX: All vendors are responsible for collecting both Town of Ridgway and State of Colorado Sales Tax. Forms and instructions for both taxes will be provided at check-in on the morning of the event and more information will be available upon acceptance.
No Cars on the Lawn, period.
PETS: All vendor pets must be leashed and/or kenneled and may not impact neighbors and/or patrons in any way. Dogs are allowed in the Ridgway Town Park, but must be leashed. You will find as a vendor that many customers come with dogs.
FOOD BOOTHS: Food Booths must adhere to State of Colorado and Ouray County regulations and standards and must provide proof of licensure upon request.
LATE APPLICATIONS: Late applications will be accepted after May 1. However, a late fee is charged and must be included (according to date & late fee schedule) with your application for your application to be considered. The late fee is non-refundable.
CANCELLATION DEADLINE: If you cancel before July 15, we must have your WRITTEN notice with SASE to receive your booth refund.
