CALLING ALL VISUAL AND PERFORMANCE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, FILMMAKERS AND GALLERIES — SOLICITATING EXHIBITORS, PERFORMERS AND FRIENDS OF CREATIVITY
The 2009 People’s Arts Festival Expanded To Two Days
DETROIT – The People’s Arts Festival (PAF) – the largest assembly of artists, performance artists, musicians and filmmakers in the City of Detroit – is back with a vengeance this year in an expanded, bigger, bolder version.
To celebrate its third anniversary the 2009 PAF will run for two days – from 11:00 a.m.-midnight and from 11 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. August 29 and 30th. Rain dates of September 12 and 13th have also been scheduled. The PAF, sponsored by The Russell Center for Creative Arts (RCCA), is housed at the Russell Industrial Center at 1600 Clay Avenue off I-75.
There is no entrance fee to participate and no sales commissions will be taken. The only charge to artists is a $40 community participation fee (covering both days) that will be applied to incidental costs associated with security, general area cleanup, etc.
Participating visual artists will receive an outside 11×11 exhibit space. There are no formal exhibition booth requirements and no sales commission charges apply. No exhibit materials will be provided by PAF. Artists must supply their own tables, tents, extension cords, etc. Outdoor lighting, security and vendor parking will be supplied by PAF. Based on experience, we suggest artists consider supplying their own tent lighting for later hours. All exhibitors must agree to PAF’s set-up/exhibit/and take-down guidelines. Spaces will be available on a first-come/first-serve basis. To maintain the festival’s artistic integrity we are asking all artists to submit a description and, if possible, visual samples of their work. The PAF remains a non-juried show, but we want to make sure that it also remains a show for artists and not merchants.
Exhibit set-up will begin at 8:00 a.m. on August 29 and must be completed by 10:30 a.m. Early bird set up will be available on Friday August 28 after 6:00 p.m. Any artists interested in early set-up must notify PAF prior to the 28th. Since there will be only minimal security PAF and the Russell Industrial Center will not be responsible for any damage or loss associated with early set up. Participants must maintain their space until 10:00 p.m. on the 29th and 6:00 p.m. on the 30th. All artists are expected to clean up their space before they leave. PAF will not be responsible for any damages or loss associated with unmanned booths. The only other rules are: participate, do your thing and have fun.
Security will be provided overnight on the 29th but exhibitors must still assume full risk for any and all materials left overnight. Neither the PAF nor The Russell Industrial Center is responsible for any loss, damage, theft or other factor associated with materials and/or tents, tables, etc. left overnight.
All interested artists should respond by email to: Artists.PAF@gmail.com. Please send us your contact information and we will get back to you with more details as they become available. The deadline for applying for exhibit space is June 30, 2009. The PAF Artists’ Committee will notify you by July 15, 2009 if your application has been accepted. You will then have until July 30, 2009 to send us a check for $40 (made payable to: The Russell Center for Creative Arts) and a signed exhibitor agreement.
The fees are non-refundable and permission to exhibit is non-transferable. Checks should be mailed to The People’s Arts Festival, c/o The Russell Industrial Center, 1600 Clay Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, 48211.
Art galleries are also invited to secure indoor exhibit space. Galleries must provide their own exhibit materials. Interested galleries should email chris@ricdetroit.com.
PAF is also recruiting bands for the event. Interested bands should contact the PAF at Music.PAF@gmail.com. A sound system and stage will be provided. A merchandise area will available at no charge to allow all bands to sell CDs and other merchandise and to promote upcoming events. Please indicate the size of your group and type of music. All interested bands must submit their applications by June 1, 2009. Selected bands will receive notification of acceptance by June 15, 2009. Signed agreement on rules, stage plot and technical riders are due by June 30, 2009. A final schedule, instructions and other information will be emailed to all participating bands by July 15, 2009.
Independent films will be featured both days. Interested filmmakers should contact film.paf@gmail.com for more information.
Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success. Anyone in learning more about how they can participate in this year’s festival is encouraged to email us at chris@ricdetroit.com.
Media requests for coverage and information should be directed to milans@wowway.com.
Restaurants interested in becoming PAF food and beverage vendors should email PAF at chris@ricdetroit.com.
Indemnity Notice: All participants are asked to abide by the following Indemnification Guidelines:
1. Exhibitor Indemnify. The Exhibitor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Russell Center for Creative Arts and The People’s Arts Festival from any liability for damages to any person or property in, on or about said Exhibitor premises from any cause whatsoever;
2. Compliance with Laws. The Exhibitor shall at his or her own expense under penalty of forfeiture and damages promptly comply with all lawful laws, orders, regulations or ordinances of all municipal, county, and state authorities affecting the Exhibitor premises hereby given for The People’s Arts Festival and the cleanliness, safety, occupation and use of the same.
Built in 1915, the Russell Industrial Center mirrors the history of the city itself. Established at the dawn of the Automotive Age, the Russell is now home to a growing number of artists, craftspeople, graphic arts companies, fashion companies, and commercial and industrial companies.
