CRAFT PROSPECTUS 

LOCATION: The Great River Folk Festival takes place in the spacious, park-like central
mall on the University of Wiconsin-La Crosse campus, 16^th & Vine.

DATES/TIMES FOR CRAFTERS:
Sat., Aug 25, 2007, 10 am-6 pm (Free admission for fest attendees 4-6 pm)
Sun., Aug. 26, 2007, 10 am–5 pm (Free admission for fest attendees 4-5 pm)

 ELIGIBILITY: Quality, original, hand-made craft objects, rooted in the folk arts but may
have evolved into contemporary forms.  All items handcrafted by exhibitor.

ENTRY: New crafters-submit 4 slides/photos of pieces (indicate medium, size of work,
name on each); a photo of display, if available; application form and fee; a stamped
self addressed #10 business size envelope.

FEES: Applications must be accompanied by the $40 fee ($50 after April 1). Checks are
payable to GREAT RIVER FOLK FESTIVAL. The fee will be returned if
entry is not accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS: Slides/photos should represent current work similar to what
will be on display.  Selection process is in May and notifications will be sent when
finalized.A maximum of ten crafters in each media will be selected and a total of 40 crafters will be accepted.  Returning exhibitors need not send slides/photos if they have
been accepted within the past two years.

DISPLAY: Participants must provide their own display material and setup. Displays must
be up by 9:30 am. Overnight locked storage is provided in one of the campus buildings.

SALES: All proceeds from sales go to the crafter. All participants are responsible for
collecting and reporting their own sales tax.  You must have a Wisconsin mobile
vendor license.

AWARDS: Cash awards are offered for Best of Show, Outstanding Design,
Crafter’s Choice and People’s Choice.

PROGRAM LISTING: Black & white or color photos of the artist and/or work
are requested for use in the program.

FESTIVAL PASSES: The registration fee includes passes for Sat. & Sun. for the
exhibitor and one guest.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Lodging at private homes is available on a limited basis.

NO SMOKING: In consideration of fellow crafters and festival attendees, please refrain
from smoking on site.

PETS: For the safety of pets and others, please leave pets at home.

APPLICATION FORM

___New Craftsperson ____Returning / Year you last exhibited at this festival? _____

Name(s):____________________________________Phone:_______________

Address:___________________________________E-mail:________________

Type of Medium:_____________________________WI Sales Tax____________

Are you interested in festival housing?______ 

Hotel/motel information?______  Camping information?______

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

First time exhibitors/returning exhibitors prior to 2003: _____ 4 slides or photos

 All exhibitors:  

_____ $40 registration fee, $50 after April 1

_____ self-addressed, stamped envelope

_____ information about you & your craft (may want to include website/e-mail/fax)