Judging:

Judges may be present on Friday night or Saturday.

Booth Assignments:

Your booth assignment will be sent to you within 4 weeks prior to the show. If you have given us an email, it will come by that address. If you do not have an email, we will send it by snail mail.

Friday Preview Party:

Friday’s reception is open to sponsors and patrons who have already pledged to spend at least $100 at Art in the Park. This is your time to meet serious art buyers. At 8:00 pm, we will gather in a pavilion for the Reception. Artists should be in their booths during the open time and can join in the food and drink during the party and remain in their booths as sales continue. It is sponsored by Edward Jones Financial Advisors.

Hotel:

For your travel convenience, we have a block of rooms at Seasons Inn & Suites, 20 Central Boulevard, Highland, IL 62249. Their phone number is 618-651-1100. Please mention Art in the Park or Highland Arts Council when making your reservations. We would recommend making room reservations immediately.

Outdoor Tents:

You are required to use a white tent to create the ambience of Art in the Park. It can be quite windy, so you will need to bring adequate weights to secure your tent on grass or concrete throughout all types of weather.

Security:

Security will be provided Friday and Saturday nights.

WiFi

WiFi will be available throughout the exhibits with a secure line for artists so that you can use credit cards online. Attendees will have access to an unsecured line

Electrical Equipment:

You will need to provide your own booth lighting for Friday’s Preview Party or for the entire weekend if you are located in the covered area. Bring a 100’ extension cord to connect to electrical power for your booth. There is no extra charge for electricity.

Promotional Postcards:

Each of you will receive 25 promotional postcards to help you promote the show to your customers. We will be sending them in the mail. If you need more than 25, please let us know.

Art Gallery…Just for Kids:

We are building future adult art buyers by teaching children to buy art now. If you’ve agreed to donate to the Art Gallery…Just for Kids, we request you keep the size to no larger than 11” x 14”. Please identify your art with your promotional information and booth number so that they can find you to thank you for your participation. Bring your donations with you and leave them at the hospitality booth as you check in or set up. All items will sell for $5 to children only. Adults will not be allowed to shop in the Art Gallery…Just for Kids. Proceeds will go to support the mission of Highland Arts Council.

Performing Artists:

Artists will be performing throughout the show covering music, demonstrations, and thesbian performances will be going near the booths on Saturday and Sunday. Keep watching for the lineup.

Special Requests:

If you have made special requests for your booth space, we will make every attempt to satisfy your request in the order in which your contract application was received and according to your exhibiting history at Highland Art in the Park.