ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDOR APPLICATION Fool for Art Festival - A Community Day

John Tyler Community College - Midlothian Campus800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114-4383

Event Date & Show Hours: April 16, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Set Up Times: April 15, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and April 16, 2016, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Application Deadlines and Registration Fees: Applications that are postmarked by December 31, 2015 qualify for a discounted registration fee of $50.00. If you are accepted, your early registration fee is due by January 29, 2016. Applications received after December 31, 2015 require a $75 registration fee. All applications must be received by February 19, 2016.

Screening will take place throughout the application period, and notice of acceptance letters will be mailed on an ongoing basis. Registration fees are due upon acceptance. Please do not mail checks with application.

Space: A 10 x 10 area will be provided. Approved applicants are responsible for providing their own tents, canopies, displays, tables or any other equipment needed. Electricity will not be available.

An event program will be provided, and the event will be advertised to the greater Richmond area.

Send completed application form and photos for consideration to: Lisa Kendrick, Events Specialist College Relations, John Tyler Community College 800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114-4383

Applicant Information:

Artist Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Business Name (if applicable): _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Phone: __________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________

Facebook Page or Web site: __________________________________________________________________________________ Unless otherwise indicated below, business or artist name, primary phone number, and web site or e-mail address will be published in the event program and online.

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The following must be submitted with application:• Signed waiver• Photos of recent works.

(Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like the photos returned.)

• Description of work and price range• Business card if you use them

Other Important Information:Please do not send payment until you receive your acceptance letter. Only original art and handmade crafts will be accepted. All fees are non-refundable, and the event will be held rain or shine. No food or drink may be sold by art and craft vendors. Please see www.jtcc.edu/foolforart or contact Lisa Kendrick at 804-594-1527 or foolforart@jtcc.edu for more information.

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WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I ___________________________________(Name) as a participant in Fool for Art being held at John Tyler Community College hereby agree to the terms of this Waiver of Liability. Unless rescheduled, this event is presently scheduled to occur on April 16, 2016.

I/We understand and acknowledge that there is no guarantee that this activity is free of risk of personal injury or property damage or loss. I/We agree to abide by all applicable College rules, and understand that the College reserves the right to exclude my/our participation at any time if I/we are disruptive or for any other good reason.

I/We understand that no one, except the College President or designee, has the authority or right to change or waive any of the foregoing terms, or to make any representation of any nature to me/us as to this program, except as may be stated in official College publications.

I/We understand and acknowledge that in order to participate in this event I/We agree to assume all liability and responsibility for any and all potential risks, injuries, or even death that may be associated with participation in the event.

I/We understand, acknowledge, and agree that John Tyler Community College, its Board, employees, agents, students, volunteers, or representatives shall not be liable for any injury/illness, damage to or loss of property suffered by me/us which is incident to and/or associated with preparing for and/or participating in such event.

I/We hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless John Tyler Community College, the Board, employees, agents, students, volunteers, and representatives free from any and all liability arising out of or in connection with my/our participation in this event. For purpose of this Waiver, liability means all claims, demands, losses, causes of action, suits, or judgments of any kind that may originate from any guardians, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns may have against the College, Board, employees, agents, students, volunteers, or representatives because of my/our personal, physical, or emotional injury, accident, illness, or death, or because of any loss of or damage to property that occurs to me/us or my/our property during my/our participation that may result from any cause including but not limited to College, Board, employees, agents, students, volunteers, or representatives own passive or active negligence or other acts than fraud, willful misconduct, or violation of the law.

______ (Initial) I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I UNDERSTAND THE POTENTIAL DANGERS AND AM WAIVING CERTAIN RIGHTS AND ASSUMING THE RISK OF DAMAGE FROM MY PARTICIPATION.

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