2025 South Valley Art Tour - ARTIST REGISTRATION

BY REGISTERING; you agree that you are 18 years of age or older and agree to abide by all of the terms, conditions, release of liability, code of conduct, and media release included below.

If you are under the age of 18 please have your legal gaurdian reach out to us at 559-772-0001 or [email protected] for further information on how to register.

Artists/organizations noted to have violated the Arts Consortium's Code of Conduct or noted to have ended before or be unavailable before event end time of 5:00pm (Saturday and/or Sunday) from any of our previous South Valley Art Tours may be denied entry to South Valley Art Tour 2025.

**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE REQUIRED QUESTIONS THAT YOU NEED TO ANSWER AFTER YOU INPUT PAYMENT AND CHECK OUT. PLEASE ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS RIGHT AWAY AS YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU DO SO.**

FINAL Deadline: November 13, 2024 at 11:59pm

This FINAL Deadline is for both artist registration and last day to submit all sample images.

Show and sell your art in the comfort of your own creative space on during our annual South Valley Art Tour.

Dates: Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 29, 2025

Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm on both days

At this event, you will help us increase awareness of the myriad creative spaces in Tulare County and you will provide our community with the following:

a) the opportunity to further understand the value of your art, possibly through live demonstrations

b) insights into your individual creative processes.

c) a behind the scenes look at the different phases or facets of your artwork.

d) allow our community members to ask questions and make more personalized relationships with you for prospective commissions.

Our 2025 South Valley Art Tour will feature artist studios from all of Tulare County!

This pre-event meet & greet is exclusivly for participating artists of the 2025 South Valley Art Tour. This is an opportunity for participating artists to meet each other. It will replace what was called the "pre-tour." The artist meet & greet will still take place on a weekend before the South Valley Art Tour. The plan is to have at least two meet & greet days; artists will be able to decide which to attend. The artist meet & greet will take place in February or March, where one is held North of Highway 198 and another that is held South of Highway 198. (more than two dates can be added if there is a demand) After registration ends, a separate form will be sent out to those artists who marked that they are interested in participating to coordinate dates, times, and places.

This meet & greet is a great opportunity to network with fellow artists. It is a chance for new participating artists to ask questions and for artists who have done this in the past to share their experiences and tips.

2025 BENEFITS INCLUDE:

1) No extra fees or commission on sales you make in the comfort of your own creative space.

2) Permitted shared spaces allow for networking with other artists and learning new ways to display your own work.

3) Social media and printed promotions

4) One lawn sign, that displays event, is included with an artist registration.

PRICES:

$75 - NON-MEMBERS

$50 - ARTS CONSORTIUM MEMBERS*

*see F. DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS

All registered artists will need to submit at least 3 sample images of their art. Images need to be sent to [email protected] in .pdf or .jpg format. Please label each file with your first and last name and include title of piece and medium. Submit images as soon as possible after registration.

One or more of your images will be used for your promotional material. Please submit high quality front facing images with little to no background.

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Available add-ons:

1) Extra lawn signs - $20 each

2) 100 promotional postcards with artist specific promo* - $30

*image on the postcard will be the design used for the artist promo that is posted on the Arts Consortium's Instagram and Facebook social media (square format). A QR code will be included that leads to the Arts Consortium's South Valley Art Tour online page.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

• Artists without a studio space of their own may feel free to combine their creative forces and share space with other artists.
• If you do not know someone who might host you, we can help find you a shared space!
• The Arts Consortium is able to host up to 3 artists in 2025.
• Registration for an Arts Consortium display space will be taken on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once space runs out at the Arts Consortium, we will still do our best to connect you with a venue if you need one.

The registration application will require you to provide the following:

1. Specify parking instructions
2. Available services to visitors (such as handicap accessibility, parking, restrooms)
3. CLEAR and DETAILED instructions on how to find the entrance to your show space from the main road (pretend that you are giving directions to someone visiting from overseas, who does not have access to google maps).
4. A short 75-150 word bio written in third-person of your art career and/or your medium to be included in the passport booklet and other marketing information.

***To prevent spam, Eventbrite requires a time limit on registration. Artists will have one hour to complete registration.***

If you need more time than that, please email us or call us and we will provide you with the questions to allow you to copy and paste information as needed. Thank you!

REGISTRATION FEES + ANY ADD-ON FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

The FINAL DEADLINE for registration and sample images is Wednesday, November 13, 2024 before 11:59pm.

Contact the Arts Consortium to confirm your membership and receive your discount code (559-772-0001 or [email protected]).

Then, through this eventbrite page, click on the button labeled "Reserve a Spot" to register as a participating artist in our 2025 tour. Through the "Reserve a Spot" purchasing process you will be able to apply your discount code by entering in the Arts Consortium specific promo code in the "Promo Code" box and clicking "Apply"

By purchasing your "ticket"/registering to our 2025 South Valley Art Tour, you agree to the following terms and conditions and are subject to our refund policy:

---- You agree to email 3 images of your artwork at no less than 300 dpi. resolution immediately after you register for your space, to: [email protected]

---- You agree to be present in your stated location on both Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

---- You agree to have at least 30% of your displayed original art work available for purchase to the general public.

---- You agree to provide clear and detailed instructions for people to find your studio

---- You agree that you will respond promptly to Arts Consortium emails (regarding the proofing of your "passport" catalogue page, ticket sales, and event updates). If you do not provide us with the correct information regarding your location or with the requested feedback on promotional items, we will consider your non-response as consent to proceed with our best judgement.

YOU HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ARTS CONSORTIUM’S SOUTH VALLEY ART TOUR. This includes, by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.

You certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude your participation in this event.

You acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability language will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which you may participate, and that it will govern your actions and responsibilities at said activity.

You hereby take action for yourself as follows:

(A) YOU WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for personal injury, property damage, or property theft, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSON: The Arts Consortium, P.O. Box 2696, Visalia, CA 93279 and/or their officers, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;

(B) YOU INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of released or otherwise.

You acknowledge that the Arts Consortium and their officers, or volunteers, are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

You agree to abide by the Arts Consortium’s Standards of Conduct.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

YOU ACCEPT AND CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND YOU AGREE TO IT OF YOUR OWN FREE WILL.

The Arts Consortium is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the arts, culture, and community. Participation in the organization’s programs as a board member, committee member, event volunteer, office volunteer, staff, artist, or other kind of volunteer is subject to the observance of the organization’s rules, policies and procedures. The Arts Consortium is an organization of high moral and ethical standards. The activities or behavior described below are considered to be inappropriate in view of those moral and ethical standards and are therefore strictly prohibited. Any participant or board member, committee, staff, volunteer, participating artist, or member who violates this Code is subject to sanctions, including removal from the program.

No participant, volunteer, or employee shall:

a. Use abusive language or show discourtesy or rudeness to staff, volunteers, or other participants.

b. Use or possess illegal drugs during the ARTS CONSORTIUM programs or attend programs while intoxicated.

c. Show any type of harassment, including verbal, physical, or visual harassment toward staff, volunteers, or other participants.

d. Show actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.

e. Conduct themselves in a manner that endangers the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.

f. Bully or take unfair advantage of any participants.

g. Fail to cooperate with any board member, staff member, committee leader, or other official of the organization.

h. Fail to respect the cultures, beliefs, opinions, and decision of others.

i. Fail to treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, tact, and consideration.

j. Authorize the use of or use for the benefit or advantage of any person, the name, logo, endorsement, services, or property of the ARTS CONSORTIUM, except in conformance with the ARTS CONSORTIUM policy.

k. Accept or seek on behalf of any person, any financial advantage or gain of other than nominal value offered as a result of the volunteer or employee’s affiliation with the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

l. Publicly use any ARTS CONSORTIUM affiliation in connection with the promotion of partisan politics, religious matters, or positions on any issue not in conformity with the official position of the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

m. Disclose or use any confidential ARTS CONSORTIUM information that is available solely as a result of the volunteer’s or employee’s affiliation with the ARTS CONSORTIUM to any person not authorized to receive such information or use to the disadvantage of the ARTS CONSORTIUM any such confidential information, without the expressed authorization of THE ARTS CONSORTIUM.

n. Knowingly take any action or make any statement intended to influence the conduct of the ARTS CONSORTIUM in such a way as to confer any financial benefit on any person, corporation, or entity in which the individual has a significant interest or affiliation.

o. Operate or act in any manner that is contrary to the best interests of the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

p. Operate or act in a manner that creates a conflict with the interests of the ARTS CONSORTIUM and any organization in which the individual has a personal, business, or financial interest. The individual shall disclose such conflict of interest to the ARTS CONSORTIUM President of the governing board, the Executive Director, or the Board Treasurer, as applicable, upon becoming aware of the conflict of interest. Where required, the individual shall absent him or herself during deliberations, and shall refrain from participating in any decisions or voting in connection with the matter.

You have read and understand the Arts Consortium Standards of Conduct. You agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that you may be removed as a member or other participant if you violate any of the above stated rules.

You understand while participating in this activity, you may be photographed. You agree to allow your photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

You hereby grant permission to Visalia Arts Consortium, Inc.,hereinafter known as the “Media” to use your image (photographs and/or video) for use in Media publications.

You hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to you or unknown, and you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

You fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release. You understand that you are free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to registering, and you agree that your failure to do so will be interpreted as a free and knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release.

--- Failure to comply with any of these conditions will constitute as grounds for being removed from future South Valley Art Tours.

Thank you for helping us showcase the many talented art-makers and maker-spaces in Tulare County!

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