Omak Arts and Crafts Show LOCATION: CIVIC LEAGUE PARK 30 Ash St. South Omak WA 98841 DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 16th 12 P.M. -7 P.M. SATURDAY JUNE 17th 8 A.M. 6 P.M. The 43rd annual Art in the Park at Omak Civic League Park sponsored by Omak Kiwanis and Artists of the Okanogan. This year s theme is Every Child is an Artist. On Friday June16th & Saturday June 17th, Art in the Park at Omak Civic League Park will showcase the best contemporary fine art and craft from around the Pacific Northwest. Approximately 100 artists will fill Civic League Park, downtown Omak s premiere outdoor venue with an outdoor art exhibition that has been a community event for 43 years with an average of 1000 visitors in attendance. Artists are selected on the basis of quality, originality, and craftsmanship by a panel of jurors. We are looking forward to an incredible show. This year, Art in the Park Omak will be partnering with Omak s 7th Annual Paint the Town event sponsored by Artists of the Okanogan. POLICIES: THIS IS A JURIED SHOW. All vendors must submit a photograph of their crafts or art work with their application and fee (photo will be returned during the show) If you are a returning vendor and we have your photos on file \, it is not necessary to resubmit. Please, no flea market items, no. All items, must be made and sold by craft person/artist. Booth space is not transferable. Space may not be shared unless approved beforehand. Booths/displays must remain set up for the entire show. All food vendors must provide proof of liability insurance, health permits and meet all state and local health regulations. All documentation must be submitted with your application. If, the opinion of the sponsors, there are too many applications in one category, excess applications in that category will be refused. The show will strive to maintain a balance of competition. Space limitations may also be basis for refusal.
ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $45.00 for Art/craft booths and $65.00 for food vendors PER EACH 12 X 12 BOOTH SPACE. A discount of $5.00 will be given if received before April 30 th 2017, otherwise the entry fee is $45.00 for Art/craft booths and $65.00 for food vendors PER EACH 12 X 12 BOOTH SPACE. In addition to the booth fee Please either donate one item for the hourly prize drawing. Or provide a demonstration area and/or activities for this year s Theme of Every child is an Artist. Drawings will be held, hourly or more, depending on the number of donated articles. No commission will be taken. BOOTH SPACE: Pre-assigned 12 x 12 spaces will be provided in the park area and may vary in location from year to year. Double Booth spaces are allowed. Approximately 75 spaces are available. Supply your own booth. Artists must maintain neat booth spaces. Extra boxes, packing materials, etc. should be kept out of public view. Electricity is limited and is provided for creative educational demonstrations, and is assigned at the discretion of the Director. Electrical outdoor extension cords must be supplied by Artist. Active demonstrations without electricity are encouraged. Spaces assignment is based on previous attendance and/or early entry. Shade is limited, be prepared for 80 degree temperatures. SET UP may begin on Thursday June 15 th from 4PM- 9PM and Friday June 16th 6AM- 9AM. Vendors will be allowed to unload from Ash Street but then must move their vehicle off of Ash Street as it will be closed for the event. All vendors must be completely set up by 10am on Friday June 16th ADVERTISING: Sponsors of Art in the Park will be advertising the event on social media, newspapers, posters and radio. Vendors who would like to provide a link to their websites, Facebook pages, logos, and business cards etc.to be used in the promotion of the event, please send along with the registration form or email to artintheparkomak@outlook.com. Art in the Park has an official Facebook page that vendors may post to as well. The link is https://www.facebook.com/artintheparkomak SECURITY: Sponsors of Art in the Park will be onsite during setup and the whole event as well as providing additional security for the vendors during the overnight hours of Thursday June 15th Friday June 16th.Security will be onsite during the hours of 9pm to 6am patrolling the grounds of the park to ensure the safety of vendors and vendors booths. The sponsors are not responsible for any theft or damage. DEMOSTRATIONS: The sponsors of Art in the Park encourage and welcome Artisan s and Craftsperson s to participate in demonstrations of your art and or craft while at your booth. This year s Theme is Every child is an Artist. Omak Kiwanis mission is focused around providing activities to enrich our youth of today. CHAIR -ity Fundraiser: Artistically designed chairs are being sought after by Omak Kiwanis Art in the Park event for the chair -ity fundraiser. Community members, businesses, schools, students and organizations can participate by bringing a pre-decorative chair to be dropped off on Friday June 16 th from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or Saturday June 17 th no later than 1pm to be displayed at the
event. Your name and information will be placed on the chair when you sign up for the chair to participate in the auction. The chair has to be wood, metal, or plastic. The chairs are not supplied. Any medium is welcome such as paint, ceramic, metal, print making, mix medium collage, or use your imagination. A live auction will begin the afternoon of Saturday June 17 th. Funds rose during the chair -ity auction will benefit youth programs in the community served by Omak Kiwanis. PARKING: Participants are asked to not park their vehicles on Ash and Central Streets or in the United Methodist church in order to provide parking for the customers. Ash Street will be closed on Saturday during the event for the "Chair"-ity Fundraiser. Failure to comply with parking rules may result in vehicle being towed at owner s expense. As the sponsors of Art in the Park 2017, we invite you to participate in the largest show of its kind in Okanogan County. We look forward to working with you in June. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, please call Tanya Bunting at (509) 322-8412 or feel free to email me at artintheparkomak@outlook.com. HOTEL ACCOMMENDATIONS: Omak and the surrounding area have many great places to stay while in the area for the Art in the Park Omak. We've compiled a list to make it a bit easier to find the accommodations that fit your needs best. Many of the area hotels are offering discounted rates to Art in the Park vendors. Name Address City State Zip Phone Distance in miles from Park Offering Discount OmakRodewayInn & Suites CarlPrechtMemorial RV Park 122 N MainSt,POBox 393 Omak WA 98841 (509) 826-0400 City of Omak - Eastside Omak WA 98841 509-826- Park (Stampede 1170 Grounds) Stampede Motel 215 4th Ave W / PO Box Omak WA 98841 509-826- 0.4 687 1161 or 800-639-1161 Motel Nicholas 527 Grape Ave E Omak WA 98841 509) 826-4611 0.9 Royal Motel 514 RiversideDrPO Box Omak WA 98841 509-82-5715 0.9 3273 0.2 YES Best Western Plus 820 Koala Ave Omak WA 98841 (509) 422-1.6 YES Peppertree Inn at Omak 2088 Omak Inn 912 KoalaDr Omak WA 98841 509-826- 1.6 YES 3822 Sunset Lakes RV Park 7 Sunset Lakes Rd Omak WA 98841 509-826- 5706 or 509-322-4083 3.5 Caribou Inn 223 Queen St Okanogan WA 98840 (509) 422-6109 4.2 0.4
Blue Mountain Motel 1034 2nd Ave S Okanogan WA 98840 (509) 422-0400 Okanogan Inn One Apple Way Okanogan WA 98840 509-422- 6431 Margie's RV Park 202 Kendall Street Riverside WA 98849 509-826- 5810 Glenwood RV Park 201 Glenwood Ave Riverside WA 98849 509-846- 1121 4.7 6 8.5 10.1 Map of Civic League Park Omak
NAME: BUSINESS NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: EMAIL ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: TAX ID #:( if have one) ART OR CRAFT: ( describe ) NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPGHS ENCLOSED OR ATTACHED: If you are a returning vendor and we have your photos on file, it is not necessary to resubmit DO YOU HAVE A CANOPY? YES OR NO (size) BOOTH SPACE 12X12- SINGLE (Y/N) DOUBLE (Y/N) SIGNATURE: SPECIAL REQUEST OR REQUIREMENTS (ELECTRIVCAL OUTLETS ARE LIMITED AND SUBJECT TO FOOD VENDOR ENTRY FEES) Please make check or money order payable to Kiwanis Club Omak. ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $40.00 for Art/craft booths and $60.00 for food vendors PER EACH 12 X 12 BOOTH SPACE. If received before April 30 th 2017, Otherwise after April 30 th 2017 the entry fee is $45.00 for Art/craft booths and $65.00 for food vendors PER EACH 12 X 12 BOOTH SPACE. I am unable to participate in Art in the Park 2017. Please keep my name on your mailing list. YES NO (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) DATE # SPACE KIWANIS CLUB OMAK P.O. BOX 1300 OMAK, WA 98841 ATTN: Tanya Bunting Or return by email to artintheparkomak@outlook.com /Questions: 509-322-8412