Welcome! October 1, 2015

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1 Welcome! October 1, 2015 On behalf of the Festival on Ponce host committee, thank you for joining us! The 2015 Fall Festival on Ponce is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts, and offer participating artists the environment to nurture appreciation for their skills. This event will benefit the Olmsted Linear Park Alliance as well as select local artists, chosen by the founders as a scholarship for future events. Your participation means a great deal to us, and we hope you have an enjoyable experience. Most important of all, we want you to leave with lots of good ideas for next year s event so please share any comments you have with us! It is our pleasure to support the arts community in Georgia with this event. We wish you great success. Sincerely, Patrick Dennis, President Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces FESTIVAL HOTLINE:

Welcome! We re glad you re here! AFTER CHECK IN, PROCEED TO THE FESTIVAL SITE (S. Ponce de Leon Ave..). STAY TO THE RIGHT! FIND YOUR SPACE AND UNLOAD. AFTER UNLOADING, DRIVE TO PARKING.

2 Welcome! We re glad you re here! AFTER CHECK IN, PROCEED TO THE FESTIVAL SITE (S. Ponce de Leon Ave..). STAY TO THE RIGHT! FIND YOUR SPACE AND UNLOAD. AFTER UNLOADING, DRIVE TO PARKING. PAID PARKING MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THE HARI KRISHNA LOT (1287 S. Ponce de Leon across from Springdale Park on right) FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON THE SURROUNDING STREETS (1509 S. Ponce de Leon just past Virgilee Park on right) NOTE: Springdale Rd. NE between S. Ponce de Leon and Ponce de Leon will be closed during the event. DO NOT PARK ALONG S. PONCE DE LEON AVE. YOU WILL BE TOWED! FESTIVAL PHONE: (during festival hours only) FESTIVAL HOURS: Sat., October 17: 10am-6pm; Sun., October 18: 11am-6pm EMT AND INFO: Located in Springdale Park by check-in booth. ATM located in Springdale Park and in center of Food Court. WATER: Volunteers will be on site distributing water and snacks. CHECK IN S. Ponce de Leon ENTER

3 FESTIVAL POLICIES: The Festival on Ponce is a juried event. The Festival committee reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with the quality and cohesiveness of submitted photos. Artists that do not comply with the Festival rules and regulations may be asked to leave immediately and will not be eligible for refund. All work must be original and handcrafted. The work sold in the Festival must be of the same nature and quality as the images submitted for jurying. The Festival management reserves the right to request the removal of any work that differs from images submitted and accepted, as well as any inappropriate work or display. Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork displayed must be for sale. Artists may show work only in categories approved by the Jury. All work exhibited must be of the quality and type that is shown in images juried. Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the Festival. No commercial agents, dealers or salespeople may operate the artist's booth. Artists are responsible for collecting and paying the applicable Atlanta Sales tax (8%) to the Georgia Department of Revenue. No staking into the ground of anything at all. Pets are allowed on leashes only. No alcohol will be allowed to be brought into the Festival Area. Alcoholic beverages purchased on-site must remain on-site. Festival security will ask you to dispose of any alcoholic beverages before you exit. No glass bottles No bicycles, skate boards, roller blades, roller skates, scooters, or motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs) are allowed into the Festival area. No grills or grilling will be allowed in the Festival area. No camp tents or over night camping will be permitted in the Festival area. No staking of any kind No weapons of any kind No illegal substances of any kind All bags are subject to search by Festival security The Festival reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the reasonable policies established for public safety. Page 1

4 All participants hereby and forever discharge the Festival on Ponce, Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and all sponsors and volunteers, of and from all manner of action, suits, damages, claims and demands whatsoever in law or equity from any loss or damage to the undersigned's property while same is being loaded unloaded, shown or judged or other assistance rendered by AFFPS, it's staff or it's volunteers at the Festival on Ponce. Participants agree that they have read the entire application and all the regulations and agree to abide by them. Participants consent to the enforcement of Festival on Ponce rules as printed in this application and other materials. CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 FESTIVAL OPEN 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.: Begin breaking down 7:00 p.m.: Artists ready for load out allowed to bring vehicles close to their space 9:00 p.m.: Festival grounds closed VOLUNTEERS WILL PROVIDE A PASS TO ALL ARTISTS WHO ARE PACKED AND READY TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES INTO THE FESTIVAL AREA FOR LOADING. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PASS, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BRING YOUR VEHICLE INTO THE FESTIVAL AREA. FESTIVAL HOTLINE: Page 2

5 SUPPLY STORES IN THE AREA HOME DEPOT 650 Ponce de Leon NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce de Leon 1.5 miles; on left ACE HARDWARE 854 N. Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce de Leon, Turn right on N. Highland Ave.; on left PUBLIX 1001 Ponce de Leon NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce de Leon.5 miles; on left 2015 FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE KROGER 725 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce De Leon Ave..9 miles; on left FEDEX OFFICE 1047 Ponce de Leon NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce de Leon.5 miles TARGET 1275 Caroline St. NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce de Leon, Turn left on Moreland Ave., Go 1.1 miles; Left on Caroline St.; on left UTRECHT ART SUPPLIES 878 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA Directions: West on Ponce de Leon 2.5 miles, Turn right on Peachtree St., go.5 miles; on left LOCAL HOTELS & MOTELS Regency Suites 975 W. Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA The Saint Charles Inn 1001 St. Charles Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA, 30306

6 2015 FALL FESTIVAL ON PONCE Stratford Inn 585 Parkway Drive, Atlanta, GA, Hotel Midtown th Street NE, Atlanta, GA, Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown 683 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, The Georgian Terrace 659 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, CAMPING Stone Mountain Park 4003 Stonewall Jackson Dr. Stone Mtn., GA or RV PARK Stone Mountain Heights RV Park 5141 Stone Mtn. Hwy., Stone Mtn., GA (Distance from festival: 16 miles (approx. 25 min.) RESTAURANTS GUIDES: Restaurant Guide Atlanta, Where magazine, Atlanta Intown Paper Majestic Diner (landmark): 1031 Ponce de Leon NE, ATL 30306: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (no comment): 295 Ponce de Leon NE, ATL, 30308: Felini s Pizza (low price gourmet): 909 Ponce de Leon NE, ATL 30306: Starbucks: 800 N. Highland Ave., ATL 30306: There are MANY fast food drive thru s on Ponce de Leon, so you ll never go hungry! For bars and nightlife, you're on your own!

Welcome! August 14, 2015

Welcome! August 14, 2015 On behalf of the Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival host committee, thank you for joining us this year. The Piedmont Park Festival is organized by the Atlanta Foundation