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 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 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: 404-545-6045 Piedmont Park Arts Festival :: PO Box 422571, Atlanta, GA 30342 www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com :: 404.873.1222 :: www.affps.com
Welcome! We re glad you re here! AFTER CHECK IN, FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE FESTIVAL AREA. FIND YOUR SPACE AND UNLOAD. Please be courteous of those around you. AFTER UNLOADING, EXIT AT THE CHARLES ALLEN DR. GATE. Parking is available in several public parking lots near the park. From the Exit, continue forward to Juniper. Parking is at 10 th, 12 th, and 14 th Streets DO NOT PARK ANYWHERE IN THE PARK. DO NOT ENTER OR PARK ON PARK DRIVE. YOU WILL BE TOWED! DO NOT PARK ALONG 10 TH STREET. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO MOVE! FESTIVAL PHONE: 404-545-6045 FESTIAL HOURS: SAT. 10am-6pm, SUN. 11am-6pm EMT, INFO AND ATM S WILL BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED ON SITE. WATER: Volunteers will be on site distributing water and snacks. SECURITY: There will be 24 hour security during the event. VENDOR CHECK IN ENTER NO parking or entry on Park Drive. To public parking lots VENDOR EXIT ONLY
FESTIVAL POLICIES: The Piedmont Park Arts Festival 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 a refund. All work must be original and handcrafted unless specifically stated and approved. 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. Artist s booth must be open on time and close on time. Failure to comply may result in being removed from the event. 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. ALL TENTS MUST BE PROPERLY WEIGHTED. Pets are allowed only on leashes. 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, skateboards, 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 weapons of any kind. No illegal substances of any kind. All bags are subject to search by Festival security. Piedmont Park Arts Festival :: PO Box 422571, Atlanta, GA 30342 www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com :: 404.873.1222 www.affps.com Page 1
The Festival reserves the right to decline admittance to anyone who violates the reasonable policies established for public safety. All participants hereby and forever discharge the Piedmont Park Arts Festival, 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 Piedmont Park Arts Festival. 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 Piedmont Park Arts Festival rules as printed in this application and other materials. CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 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 once they have been given a load out pass by the team (space must be clear and free of all trash and debris and items moved onto the grass. 9:00 p.m.: Festival grounds closed EVENT STAFF 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: 404-545-6045 Piedmont Park Arts Festival :: PO Box 422571, Atlanta, GA 30342 www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com :: 404.873.1222 www.affps.com Page 2
2015 Piedmont Park Arts Festival: Artist Parking OPTIONS BEFORE YOU PARK, PLEASE NOTE: The City of Atlanta prohibits overnight public parking. Do NOT leave your vehicle overnight in a City parking lot. Free parking is available in neighborhoods; however do NOT block a driveway or park in area requiring a residential permit. AFFPS parking pass identifies your vehicle only; not free parking. If you park in a restricted area, you may be towed or ticketed. Campers: please refer to RV and camping option on the event website. Trailers: please contact AFFPS for assistance. PARKING OPTIONS 1. Sage Parking facility Covered parking deck for Piedmont Park and Atlanta Botanical Gardens Accessible from Monroe Dr. or Piedmont Ave. Maximum daily rate: $15/day 2. Campanile Garage Located at Juniper and 14 th St. by 14 th Street Playhouse on Juniper Covered parking (note: clearance maximum is 6 ft., 10 in.) Maximum daily rate: $30/day 3. National Lot #10 Located at Juniper and 11 th St. Open air lot that can accommodate oversize vehicles. Expected daily rates $20-30/day (unconfirmed) 4. Beltline Parking lot Located at the corner of 10 th St. and Monroe at Park Tavern Open air lot Expected daily rates $10-20/day (unconfirmed) 5. Grady High School Located on 10 th St. adjacent to park Open air lot Note: Grady students may staff parking on Saturday and Sunday as a fundraiser. Expected daily rates: $10-20/day (unconfirmed) August 16-17, 2014: www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com
SUPPLY STORES IN THE AREA 2014 PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL HOME DEPOT 2525 Piedmont Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-841-5608 Directions: Right on Piedmont; approx. 4 miles LOWES 1280 Caroline St. NE Atlanta, GA 30307 404-658-8650 Directions: Left on Juniper St., left on Ponce de Leon Ave., Right on Moreland Ave., left on Caroline St.; approx. 4 miles PUBLIX 1544 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30324 404-898-1850 Directions: Right on Piedmont, approx. 3 miles FEDEX OFFICE 1047 Ponce de Leon NE Atlanta, GA 30306 404-876-2076 Directions: Left on Juniper St., right on Ponce de Leon; approx. 2 miles TARGET 1275 Caroline St. NE Atlanta, GA 30307 404-260-0201 Directions: same as Lowes above UTRECHT ART SUPPLIES 878 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Directions: West on 10 th St., left on Peachtree; approx. 2 miles LOCAL HOTELS & MOTELS Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead AFFPS Corporate Rate: $99/ night (Ask for the Atlanta Art Festivals corporate rate) 3092 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-846-0900 The Artmore Hotel 1302 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309 800-230-4134 Piedmont Park Arts Festival :: P.O. Box 422571 :: Atlanta, GA 30342 www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com :: 404.873.1222
Hotel Midtown 125 10 th St., Atlanta, GA 30309 800-997-5149 Marriott Residence Inn 1365 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309 800-997-5148 Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown 683 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, 30308 866-539-0036 The Georgian Terrace 659 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA, 30308 866-539-0036 2014 PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL CAMPING Stone Mountain Park 4003 Stonewall Jackson Dr. Stone Mtn., GA 30083 770-498-5710 or 800-385-9807 Email: campground@stonemountainpark.com RV PARK Stone Mountain Heights RV Park 5141 Stone Mtn. Hwy., Stone Mtn., GA 30087 770-979-1000 Email: info@stonemountainheights.com (Distance from festival: 16 miles (approx. 25 min.) RESTAURANTS GUIDES: Restaurant Guide Atlanta, Where magazine, Atlanta Intown Paper Flying Biscuit (BEST breakfast): 1001 Piedmont Ave., ATL 30309: 404-874-8887 Einstein s (indoor/outdoor): 1077 Juniper St., ATL 30309: 404-876-7925 Starbucks: 21 14 th St., ATL 30309: 404-892-4588 There are TONS of restaurant options in Midtown Atlanta, so you ll never go hungry! For bars and nightlife, you're on your own! Piedmont Park Arts Festival :: P.O. Box 422571 :: Atlanta, GA 30342 www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com :: 404.873.1222