The Rickie Report hopes you will send your designs in for posters,  t-shirts, commemorative pins and logos for two upcoming events! 

 

Two Calls To Artists:

45th Annual St. Pat’s Parade

 51st Annual Delray Affair

  Deadline to submit – September 15th

Announcing a “Call to Artists” for a 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Poster design AND 51st Annual Delray Affair logo, commemorative pin and t-shirt design.

Artists will be selected based on criteria outlined on applications.  Please note: each event has its own application below! 

For more information: Festival Management Group, Inc.   64B SE 5th Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33483    Or 561-279-0907

Delray Affair Description

 ARTWORK DESCRIPTION BUDGET AND SCHEDULE:

The largest art & craft festival in the Southeastern United States attracts over 300,000 visitors to stroll along the sun drenched streets of the beautiful Village by the Sea, Delray Beach. The Delray Affair started as the Gladiola Festival, celebrating Delray’s agricultural tradition. Over the years it has grown into the signature art event for the city and the county. The Delray Affair features over 700 exhibits by artists and crafters from South Florida, thirty-eight states and sixteen different countries in addition to arts and craft exhibitors, we feature food vendors, live entertainment and a beer garden.

To see previous designs go to: www.delrayaffair.com

Format of Artwork Submitted

Artists may submit designs in a high resolution JPG or PDF format (minimum of 300 DPI), which can include either an original two-dimensional artwork or a Graphic Design. Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will only select from original works of art.

The artwork must be capable of being sized up to 11” x 17”. The orientation should be vertical format. The following qualities should be included:

•Colorful and Bright (no text to be included)

•The design/artwork should reflect celebration, and character of Delray Affair

Pin Design Specs: Full color   1-1/2″ x 1-1/2”   High resolution color JPG file as final art

T-Shirt Design: Full Color   8-1/2″ x 11″   High resolution color JPG file as final art

Artist Perks

- Artist recognition in promos and on website

- Provide booth space/tent/table & 2 chairs to Artist at Delray Affair

Application Process: The application process is managed by Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce staff along with additional advisors serve as the selection committee and may contact a short list of artists with further questions.

Selection Criteria: Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Committee shall consider the following issues: 1. Appropriateness of the artwork to the theme 2. Colorful, fun  3. Quality of the artwork

Application Requirements: The information and documentation must be postmarked or arrive at the offices of Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce located at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce before  stated deadline, Sept 15, 2012 5:00 PM.

1. Completed Application.

2. Submit high resolution JPG of PDF format; minimum of 300 DPI

Email to: Nancy Stewart-Franczak    nancy@delraybeach.com

51st Annual Delray Affair Application

ARTIST NAME: __________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________

All original artwork produced will be the property of, and retain the copyrights of the artwork, Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. The designer will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential. The Designer will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of the designer, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any information that is proprietary to GREATER DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Artist shall not produce or have others produce for him/her copies of the original artwork reproduction is authorized by the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce only.

PHONE: _________________CELL: ________________________

Please include the following with your submission:

1) A bio and / or resume

2) Head shot (color, high resolution JPG)

3) Description of the artwork submitted (what inspired you, description, how it was produced – mediums used, etc.)

 

 

 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

 Poster Art Application

ARTWORK DESCRIPTION BUDGET AND SCHEDULE:

 TOTAL BUDGET: $500

The Annual Delray Beach St. Patrick’s Day parade marches each year through beautiful downtown Delray Beach. Several years ago the parade organizers joined with local firefighters to form a new tradition for the annual event. In addition to saluting Irish cultural, the parade is The International Tribute to Fire Fighters, thousands of Firefighters from around the globe including Ireland, Belgium, Canada, Australia and that foreign land we call Texas, travel to Delray Beach to be part of this grand event. The parade route along Atlantic Ave. is decorated with fire department ladder trucks from around the state fully extended with gigantic American and Irish flags hanging above the street. It’s a sight to behold as giant flags flutter in the wind as parade participants march along the avenue. Antique fire engines as well as modern day fire engines and apparatus join the parade. Fire department honor guard teams proudly carry their department flags and ornate fire axes. Fire department bagpipe bands from near and far march and play together in a grand tribute to St. Patrick. Thousands of uniformed marching firefighters, Dalmatian dog owners, and professional fire clowns fill the streets to the delight of spectators, young and old. Civic groups and parade sponsors ride their beautifully decorated floats in front of a crowd of 100,000 viewers.

Format of Artwork Submitted:  Artists may submit designs in a high resolution JPG or PDF format (minimum of 300 DPI), which can include either an original two-dimensional artwork or a Graphic Design.

Festival Management Group will only select from original works of art. The artwork must be capable of being sized up to 11” x 17”. The orientation should be vertical format. The following qualities should be included: • Colorful and Bright (no text to be included) • The design/artwork should reflect celebration, theme of parade • The design should be transferable for use in Black and White Newspaper ads Schedule

Artist Fees for Design: The artist will receive a one-time payment of $500 for the selected design in addition to opportunity to have a exhibitor booth at event.

Application Process: The application process is managed by Festival Management Group. Festival Management Group staff along with additional advisors serve as the selection committee and may contact a short list of artists with further questions.

Selection Criteria: Festival Management Group Committee shall consider the following issues: 1. Appropriateness of the artwork to the theme 2. Colorful, fun 3. Quality of the artwork

Application Requirements: The information and documentation must be postmarked or arrive at the offices of Festival Management Group located at the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce before TIME on the stated deadline. 1. Completed Application. 2. Submit high resolution JPG of PDF format; minimum of 300 DPI Deadline: Received by: Sept 15, 2012 5:00 PM

Email to: Nancy Stewart-Franczak nancy@avenuecreative.com Executive Director 64B SE 5th Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33483 (561) 279-0907

45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Artist Application

ARTIST NAME: _____________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:__________________________

MAILING ADDRESS: ___________________________________________ __________________________________________

SIGNATURE: _______________________________

All original artwork produced will be the property of Festival Management Group. The designer will protect such information and treat it as strictly confidential. The Designer will not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, use for the personal benefit of the designer, or divulge, disclose, or communicate in any manner any information that is proprietary to FMG.

PHONE: ________________ CELL: ________________________

Please include the following with your submission:

1) A bio and / or resume

2) Head shot (color, high resolution JPG)

3) Description of the artwork submitted (what inspired you, description, how it was produced – mediums used, etc.)

 To see previous logos go to : www.festivalmanagementgroup.com

 

For coverage of your events, to place an advertisement, or speak to Rickie about appearing in The Rickie Report, contact The Rickie Report at:

Rickie Leiter, Publisher

The Rickie Report

P.O.Box 33423

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420

Rickie@therickiereport.com

561-537-0291