“The art fair you can’t wait to be part of”The Dragon Art Fair is sponsored by the Dragon Arts Group, a 501c3 non-profit organization which raises funds for arts program scholarships by coordinating arts related events throughout the year. An exciting side benefit of these events is that they provide an opportunity to showcase what the DeForest/Windsor area, “Dane County’s North Star”, has to offer. Our goal is to make this fair the one everyone, artists, guests and volunteers are proud to say they were part of. We have been energized by our move to Fireman’s Park!
We heard from artists and guests that our move to Fireman’s Park raised the bar with a layout that meanders through the park providing ample spacing and creating a great experience for everyone. Amenities include up to 100 booths (grass or on-street options), designated artist parking, shelters for the silent auction & information booth, new food vendors w/seating area, an entertainment band shell and restrooms. Please review the information below thoroughly and contact us with your questions.
General Information:
• Accepted Works: Participation is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. The Dragon Art Fair presents the artist’s hand-crafted finished works of original concept, design, and execution. Artist must be present and only the type of art depicted in the application photos may be exhibited for sale. Not Accepted: Work of mass production studios or made with commercial kits, molds, patterns or plans, “buy & sell items”, and direct market vendors. The organizers reserve the right to refuse exhibition of work which does not meet the criteria. Artists are responsible by law to pay all applicable tax on work sold.
• Requests for specific booth locations will be considered, however, the organizers cannot guarantee the result. If for example you have garden décor and it works best for you to have a grass site, please indicate this on your application. Type of media is taken into consideration when assigning booths. Booths are assigned based on type of media presented and date of entry.
• If you are not sure you will be attending, please do not register “just in case”. “No-shows” look bad for everyone and we will have turned away another artist to provide you with a booth. Cancellations must be made in writing three (3) weeks prior to the event to qualify for credit toward a future event at the discretion of the organizers.
• The fair is held regardless of weather. We require tents, a white Easy Up or similar, with substantial weights and constructed in a manner to protect against our unpredictable Wisconsin weather, i.e. wind and rain. Electricity is not available. Dogs are not recommended. The organizers assume no responsibility for lost, stolen, damaged goods or exhibits.
Set Up/Loading/Unloading/Parking:
• IMPORTANT! Upon arrival to the site, artists must proceed to the information booth to get their final information packet. A booth assistant will guide you to your site and provide you with set up directions based on your booth location.
• Set up is available (encouraged) on Friday from 4:00-9:00 PM. Security is provided from 9:00 PM-6:00 AM.
• Saturday set up is from 6:00-8:45 AM. Vehicles may be brought on site during set up after receipt of final info packet and as directed by the booth assistant. Artists are expected to provide labor and necessary materials to set up their own booth space. When you have completed unloading, please be courteous and move your vehicle as soon as possible. Parking is available in nearby streets or designated parking lots. Details will be provided in the information packet sent in May.
• Tear down begins at 4:00 PM, no earlier. Please have your teardown completed before bringing your vehicle on site. All trash must be cleared from your space. Not doing so will affect your future registration status.
Booth Assistants: On arrival, a booth assistant will guide you to your site and advise you on set up procedures. An assistant will also be available throughout the day for breaks, etc. - don’t be afraid to ask, they are there to help you have a successful day. Please be sure to indicate on your registration form if you require set up or tear down help so we have volunteers available.
Refreshments: The Information Shelter will offer complimentary homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit, coffee, water and juice to all vendors. A variety of food will be available for purchase adjacent to the main park shelter.
Silent Auction: The silent auction is held in the pavilion at the center of the park. If you plan to donate, your item can be taken directly to the pavilion or one of the volunteers can take it for you. Funds raised by the auction go toward arts scholarships. Please include suggested minimum bid to provide a starting point for the auction.
Calendar:
January 3, 2022 Early Bird Applications Due.
March 1, 2022 Application Deadline.
May 1, 2022 No credits/refunds to artists cancelling after this date.
June 3, 2022 Set up 5:00-9:00PM. Security onsite 9:00PM to 6:00AM.
June 4, 2022 Set up 6:00-8:45AM Fair Hours 9:00AM-4:00PM Tear down 4:00-6:00PM
For Additional Information, go to the Dragon Arts Group Facebook page for updates.
Contacts:
Merry Poast 608-692-7795 merrypoast@yahoo.com
Julie Wills 608-846-8891 jwills@dragonartsgroup.org
