1. WHAT IS THE MAIN STREET MASTERS OF ART FESTIVAL?
The Main Street Masters of Art Festival is an annual fine art festival that is held in the fall in Historic Downtown Melbourne, Florida. Participating artists are judged and awarded prizes for Best in Show, Excellence Award, Award of Distinction, and Merit Awards. The festival includes live music, artist’s breakfast and champaign reception, food vendors and a quaint setting for local art lovers to stroll through the artist’s booths.
2. WHAT DO I DO TO APPLY?
Artists must submit:
3. WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
Applications must be post marked by July 31st in order to be eligible for consideration.
4. WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION FEES?
$25.00 fee with 4 digital images on a CD/DVD representing 3 individual works and 1 of overall booth display.
OR
$50.00 fee with 4 slides representing 3 individual works and 1 of overall booth display.
OR
If you were a winner from last year’s Main Street Masters of Art festival your application fees are waived for this year!
5. I’VE MISSED THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, CAN I SUBMIT A LATE ENTRY?
Unfortunately we cannot accept late applications. All applications must be postmarked by July 31st for consideration.
6. WHEN WILL I HEAR IF I’M ACCEPTED INTO THE SHOW?
Acceptance letters will be sent in August to those selected for the show.
7. I’M A MELBOURNE MAIN STREET MEMBER, DOES THAT AFFECT MY APPLICATION FOR THE FESTIVAL?
Yes! One of the benefits of Melbourne Main Street membership is artists who are members AND have a studio or business in the downtown core retail district are automatically accepted to participate in the festival. You still must provide representations of your work as described on the application and pay all application and booth fees. You must include a photocopy of your membership card with your application (or clearly note that you are a current member so we may verify). We will also try to accommodate MMS Members' booth requests first. In cases of downtown art groups: one booth per membership.
8. I’VE BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE SHOW, NOW WHAT DO I DO?
Once you receive your acceptance letter you will need to mail in your booth fee. If you have noted on your application a preference for booth location or size we will do our best to accommodate your request, but cannot guarantee placement. Once your booth fees have been paid, they are non-refundable.
9. HOW DO I GET MY SLIDES OR CD’S BACK?
If you would like your slides or CD’s back after jurying please include an addressed envelope with sufficient postage to mail your material back. If you are selected for the show you will receive your materials back at check in.
10. WHY HAVE THE FEES INCREASED FOR PEOPLE SUBMITTING WITH SLIDES?
This is the last year that Main Street Masters of Art will be accepting slides for jurying. In 2009 all submissions will be accepted as digital, online submissions only. 2008 is our transitional period during which we will accept slides for artist’s convenience.
11. WHAT IS THE STATE SALES TAX?
The sales tax is 6% for our area and a Florida sales tax form is included in your packet.
12. DO I HAVE TO BRING MY OWN TENT?
All artists are expected to supply their own tent and displays must be confined to a 10x10 perimeter (approved double size booths to be confined to 20x20 perimeter).
13. WHAT IF IT RAINS?
There is no rain date for this event and no refunds are given for inclement weather.
14. WHAT IF I WANT A DOUBLE SIZE BOOTH OR A PREMIUM END BOOTH?
There is limited availability for double size and premium booths and they will be accommodated on a first-come first-serve basis. The double size booth fee is $290.00 and the premium end booth is $165.00. In the case where we have space to double an end booth, the fee is $330.00.
15. WHERE WILL MY BOOTH BE LOCATED?
If you have a preference for booth location please note that on your application with specifics. We will do our best to accommodate your request on a first-come first-serve basis and cannot guarantee placement.
16. CAN I BE PLACED UNDER A TREE OR NEAR A GRASSY AREA?
Please note any placement requests on your application. We will do our best to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee placement.
17. CAN I CHANGE MY BOOTH SPACE?
No! Do not move your booth space without obtaining permission from the artist check-in booth.
18. WHERE ARE THE ARTISTS TO PARK?
Some parking is available on our downtown side streets. More detailed parking availability will be included with your artist packet.
19. ARE BOOTH SITTERS AVAILABLE?
Yes! Each section of booths will have a “pod captain” that will be a point of contact during the festival. They will be glad to help with questions, booth sitting and refreshments during show hours.
20. ARE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE?
Restrooms are available throughout the art festival footprint.
21. IS SECURITY PROVIDED FOR THE FESTIVAL?
24-hour security will be provided for the entire footprint of the art festival by both the Melbourne Police Department and a private security company.
I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS, WHO CAN I TALK TO ABOUT THE SHOW?
Feel free to contact us at masters@downtownmelbourne.com or 321-473-4364 and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.
