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The Delaware Arts Festival Association, Inc. invites you to apply for the 39th annual festival. Two days of fun, food, entertainment, children’s activities and high quality arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of historic downtown Delaware, Ohio. All of the profits from the festival go to supporting the visual arts in Delaware County through scholarships & grants.

Exhibitors are eligible for cash awards, ribbons and free booth space in 2013. Awards are based on craftsmanship, originality, creativity and display and are determined by independent judges. Exhibitors also enjoy free food and beverages at our hospitality area and booth sitters and volunteer help are available.

All work exhibited must be original artwork produced by the artist. Items that will NOT be accepted include “buy-sell” merchandise, hand-made items constructed from purchased parts, home-style crafts, manufactured items, kits, and work produced by anyone other than the juried-in exhibitor.  Application will be screened (juried) according to originality, technique, craftsmanship, originality and design.

Photo/slides must cover all types of work that will be for sale. Each photo/slide must be marked with your name and media. Exhibitors bringing other work may be asked to leave or to put the offending items away. Photos/slides will be returned only if you provide a SASE with sufficient postage. The jury committee reserves the right to hold photos for publicity or other purposes.

All tents must have adequate weights to protect the exhibitors and neighbors from wind damage … under no circumstances will you be permitted to spike or nail your tent to the pavement. You may be asked to remove unsecured tents.

Delaware Motels (reserve early, this is also OWU alumni weekend) Ask for a DAF exhibitor’s discount.

Best Western 740-363-3510; Holiday Inn Express 740-362-3036; Comfort Inn 740-363-8869; Travel Lodge  740-369-4421; Campbell House 740-363-1143;

Timeline and Checklist:
Please send completed application to: Delaware Arts Festival, P.O. Box 589, Delaware, OH  43015
Application deadline is January 15, 2012
Notification of acceptance/rejection will be mailed by March 1, 2012
Booth space fee is $125, which is due by April 15, 2012.
No refunds will be made after May 1, 2012, a 50% refund is available before May 1st.
Festival dates for 2012 are May 19 & 20.  There is NO FRIDAY SET-UP.

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