PEACE RIVER NATIONAL ART FESTIVAL
Saturday and Sunday, March 16 -17, 2024
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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(Setup Friday, March 15, 2024, 2 - 4 p.m.)
(Breakdown Sunday March 17, 2024, 4 - 4:30 p.m.)
Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, FL
Located on the Peace River in Downtown Punta Gorda
The Guild has secured two booth spaces at this premiere outdoor juried fine arts show held every March at Laishley Park. This two-day event draws over 8,000 visitors from Charlotte County and surrounding areas. 60 nationally recognized artists will be represented.
COST: $25 flat fee to display and sell. You may bring wares that fill the equivalent of a 2-foot-square of table space and additional vertical space. Extra wares can be stored in totes and used to fill in space after sales.
GUILD COMMISSION: 25% for those that volunteer (2 hour minimum) to demonstrate or work at the booth. 30% for those who only drop off and pick up their wares. *Guild commission covers Credit Card conveniences fees plus packaging materials. Please supply your own packaging if you have oversized work. Our largest bags are 12” x 16”.
EXHIBITORS: Entry space is limited to the first 20 members who register.
SET UP/BREAK DOWN:
Friday, March 15th at 2 pm: **Please bring all your wares securely wrapped and, in a Rubbermaid,-type lidded tote(s) with your name clearly labeled on the top and front of the tote. This way they can be stacked and stowed beneath our tables so your stock can be accessible.
Sunday, March 17th at 4 pm: **All participants are required to take part in the show break down or arrange for someone to do that for them
Contact Chris Colle, the SWFL Potters Guild Events Chair, chris.swflpottersguild@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Once signed up, please do the following:
(1) Download this inventory sheet, complete, and bring to set up; and
(2) Email Chris at chris.swflpottersguild@gmail.com with your responses to the following:
COMMISSION STATUS
(please select your option):
_______ Yes, I will volunteer (25% Guild Commission)
_______ No, I cannot volunteer (30% Guild Commission)
VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
WHEEL DEMONSTRATION - Wheel provided, bring your own clay, bats, boards,
and tools:
_______ Saturday morning
_______ Saturday afternoon
_______ Sunday morning
_______ Sunday afternoon
BOOTH ASSISTANCE:
_______ Saturday morning
_______ Saturday afternoon
_______ Sunday morning
_______ Sunday afternoon
