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About Kipona Artfest

of Greater Harrisburg 2011

 

Presented by:

The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council

 

Location:

Downtown Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park along the beautiful banks of the Susquehanna River

 

Venue:

In conjunction with the City of Harrisburg’s Kipona (Sparkling Water) Celebration, held in the southern end of Downtown Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park

 

When:

Labor Day Weekend

 

Hours:

Saturday September 1, 2012 10AM to 7 PM

Sunday September 2, 2012 12-7 PM

Monday September 3, 2012 10-5 PM

 

Admission:

All-Weekend Admission $5.00

Children under 16 Free

 

Parking:

Free Street Parking at all city meters during Kipona hours

City Island $4.00

 

Featuring:

Over 150 Juried Artists and Craftsmen from across the Country

 

Set-up:

Friday Sept. 2nd 10AM to 8PM (All booths must set up Friday- No Saturday morning set-up) Exhibitors not registered by 8PM will forfeit their space to a waitlisted applicant

 

Security:

Overnight and Daytime Security will be onsite

 

Refunds:

Upon acceptance, there will be no refunds for cancellation after July 1, 2011

Benefits:

Greater Harrisburg Arts Council’s Area Art Projects and Art Scholarships

Mediums:

Basketry/Brooms/Clay/Fine Art/Furniture/Glass/Jewelry/metal/Mixed Media/Musical Instruments/Non-wearable Fiber/Photography/Sculpture/Wearable Fiber/Wood

 

Pets:

Pets are not permitted in Riverfront Park during the festival weekend

Sales Tax:

PA Sales Tax # is required by July 1, 2011 Call 1(717)783-1405 to receive sales tax application

 

Signage:

All artists will receive artist nametags and a booth sign showing name, hometown and booth number. This must appear at or above eye level in front of the exhibitor’s display

 

Entry Guidelines:

Work from molds, kits, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or any other commercial methods are NOT permitted. All work must be original- No “BUY-SELL” or imports. All artists must personally attend their exhibit and all artists must be present during the entire Artfest. Artists must be responsible for their own work and booth. Artist must supply their own booth structure with cover. Individual tent rentals are available by contacting GHAC. Work in images must be representative of the work to be shown at the festival. Only works of art personally created by the artist accepted as an exhibitor at the festival may be displayed or offered for sale. Tapes and CD’s of instruments made by the artist may be sold along with the instrument, but not alone. Neither GHAC or the City of Harrisburg will held liable for loss or damage to work or property or for personal injury, nor shall the artists or any representatives be a party to any legal action against any of the above named

 

The 2011 Kipona Artfest is sponsored by:

The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council

City of Harrisburg- Linda D. Thompson, Mayor

Harrisburg City Council &

The Harrisburg Parks and Recreation and Enrichment Department

 

For more information contact

The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council

100 North Cameron Street Suite 108E  Harrisburg , PA 17101

717.238-5180

 

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