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Saratoga Rotary Art Show
Attention
Artists
Applications for our May 6, 2012 show are now open.
Click here to Apply to Our Show
Click here for an Artist
Information Table of Contents - the answers to all your questions
Click
here to learn how to take advantage of some great Opportunties for Marketing.
Held the First Sunday in May since 1959
This year: Sunday, May 6, 2012,
at West
Valley College, Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California
Since 1959, Saratoga Rotary Club has hosted one of the finest outdoor
shows in the West. More than 20,000 Art Collectors come to see and
buy works from the finest local and national artists. The Saratoga
Art Show presents over features
200 artists and 10,000 original works of art.
What the Show Provides to Make it Easy for Artists:
A resale number is not necessary for participating Artists. Saratoga
Rotary manages the sales transactions and retains a 20% commission:
- Artists do not pay bank charges, handle cash, pay sales
tax, deal with bad checks
- Set-up assistance is provided the day before the show
- Spaces are easily accessible for unloading
- Continental breakfast and lunches are provided
- Cold drinks are available throughout the day
- Tear-down assistance is available upon request
- Artists checks are mailed within 72 hours after the close of Show
- Promotional materials are provided
Why Artists Should Participate:
- A large number of potential buyers: The largest one-day
juried art show in the West
- 20,000 art collectors from around the world
- Strong buyer profile: Saratoga and the surrounding Los Gatos/West
Valley area are among the top 100 wealthiest zip codes
- Prizes recognize outstanding achievement
- Artists' Hospitality includes complimentary continental breakfast,
lunch, snacks
- Artists' Relations includes problem solving and booth sitters
- Great food and fine wines
- Musical entertainment
- Children's Theatre and hands-on art activities for children
- Regional advertising, promotion and public relations
- Free show program highlights Artists
- Show website promotes exhibiting Artists
- Free parking
- Beautiful setting
- Sunday security from set-up through load-out
Artist Relations Services
An Artists' Hospitality Tent serves complimentary continental breakfast,
lunch, and beverages. Parking, booth signs, promotional postcards,
exhibitor identification badges, booth sitters, and hotel referrals
are provided.
Most importantly, net proceeds from the Show are distributed to
charities through a grant process by the Saratoga Rotary Charitable
Foundation.
Jurying
Artists who wish to exhibit in the Show are asked to present samples
of their art work for judging. Work must be representative of art
to be offered for sale at our Art Show. All Artists are welcome.
Click
here for a description of our jury and selection process.
Application Deadline
Our 2012 application deadline is January 23, 2012.
Advertising in our Art Show Program
Our Art Show Program is delivered to 29,000 homes in Saratoga and Los Gatos and is distributed locally prior to, and on the day of the Show. It is an excellent way for artists to promote their work, and for businesses to align with this prestigious event. For more information, click here.
I still have a question. Who should I contact?
If you have questions, email them to
Artists@SaratogaRotary.org or
contact us at 408-725-2434
Thank you for your
interest in the
2012 Saratoga Rotary Art Show.
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