April 2015 From the Studio of Ed Posa Dear Friend, I would like to personally invite you, as my friend and fellow artist, to come join me on September 12 & 13, 2015 for the taking place at the scenic riverfront setting of the. Our festival not only raises funds to help support the, but is also a celebration of the visual and performing arts. I'm excited to offer you the opportunity to exhibit and sell your creations among stately cottonwoods, birds of prey, Native American performers and the sounds of local musicians. By hosting a vendor booth, you may sell your art/creations to visitors to the free Art Festival or you can choose to sponsor a booth for local young artists. Through your participation as a vendor, you will help the Nature & Raptor Center continue to rehabilitate injured birds of prey and return them to the wild. Your support will also ensure the continuation of environmental education programs for school students, professional development programs in environmental education for teachers, nature programs for families, programs on living sustainably with the environment, and summer nature day camps for youth. Please consider participating by hosting/sponsoring a vendor booth. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) the Nature & Raptor Center looks to local and regional businesses, agencies, and residents for assistance to continue their quality programs. If you would like to participate in this year s event as a vendor or booth sponsor, please fill out & return the enclosed Arts and Crafts Vendor Application form before August 15, 2015. All contributions will go toward supporting Nature & Raptor Center operations and activities. Thank you for your time and consideration. I do hope that you will be able to join me at our fundraiser. I appreciate your friendship and of course your art. Ed Posa Chairman, Committee NATURE & RAPTOR CENTER of Pueblo Committee Ed Posa Jim Mastrini Clem Harmes Janet Altmann Sandra & Beau Beaudry Mary Ketels Diana Miller, NRCP Raptor Center Director Sue Hardesty, NRCP Education Coordinator
& Sale Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Sunday, September 13, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM All day FREE Festival featuring food, demonstrations, fine art and craft show and sale. Vendor Information Time & Dates: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 10 am to 6 pm 10 am to 4 pm Location: Outdoors in the picnic areas of the located at 5200 Nature Center Road, Pueblo, Colorado Booth Information Space Size: 10' x 10' Space Fee: $75.00 per space if registered by June 30, 2015 $100.00 per space on or after July 1, 2015 Exhibitors are responsible for their own booths. Exhibitors are welcome to bring their own tables, displays, racks and canopies. See enclosed page for complete list of rules and regulations. Expected Attendance - 1500 Set-up Times: Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 6:30-9:00am (Booths open @ 10am) Booth spaces will be assigned when you register. Please see enclosed map for space locations. Application Deadline: August 15, 2015 or when all booth spaces are sold. Contact: Diana Miller P.O. Box 8295 Pueblo, CO 81008 Diana's Office: 719-549-2349 NRCP Office: (719) 549-2414 Email: dmiller@natureandraptor.org
Vendor Application Please Print Exhibitor/Contact Name Gallery/Studio or Company Name Address City, State, Zip Fees enclosed: On or Before June 30, 2015 $75.00 x # of spaces = $ On or After July 1, 2015 $100.00 x # of spaces = $ Telephone: (Day) (Evening) E-mail Type of artwork or craft to be exhibited: Nature Center Contact: Diana Miller (719)549-2349 dmiller@natureandraptor.org Make checks payable to: Mail Registration and Fees by August 15, 2015 to: Attention: Arts & Crafts P.O. Box 8295 Pueblo, CO 81008 Office Use Only Date rec'd: Fees paid: Check no#: Staff initials: Comp In: Info Pack Sent: Release I have read and agree to abide by all vendor guidelines. By my signature below, I expressly release the Committee and the, Inc. from any and all liability in the event of bodily injury and/or damage to, or loss of, my property or good while participating in the and Sale. Signature Date
, Arts & Crafts Vendor Information & Rules Please Review the Guidelines Below Carefully Registration Forms and payment must be returned to the by mail or in person. Deadline is August 15, 2015. Spaces 10' x 10' for $100.00 on or After July 1, 2015. $75.00 if registered before or on June 30, 2015 Booths must be ready and open for business by 10:00 a.m. There is limited electricity available for arts and crafts vendors. Special arrangements must be made for electrical power at time of registration. All tents must be anchored securely. On grass or dirt, you may use stakes and tie straps. On paved area you may use cement blocks or containers filled with water or sand. Please do not attach tents to fences or railings. Vendors are responsible for setting up, supervising and attending their own booths. Vendors are responsible for their own props, tables and chairs. There will be limited vehicle access to vendor areas during set-up and breakdown. Be prepared to carry your items from the parking areas. Check-In and Set-Up The vendor area will be open for set-up on Friday, September 11, 2015 from 10:00am -6:00pm and on Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 6:30-9:00am. Staff will be available to check you in and provide assistance. Take down begins at 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Please, no early takedowns. All vendor sale spaces and parking spaces are preassigned. Vendors will receive one parking pass that must be displayed in vehicle. Vehicles without parking pass may be towed. General Requirements The show is open to all crafters and artists. All media will be accepted. No factory made or purchased for resale items allowed. We rely on the integrity of our vendors regarding this matter. Vendors must describe all items to be sold on application form. The Art Fair Coordinator reserves the right to ask vendor to remove items for sale that are not listed on application form or are inappropriate to the event. The Art Fair Coordinator reserves the right to close a booth at any time during the event if there are violations of the rules. The sale of tobacco, drugs or weapons is not permitted, It is also prohibited to sell any related paraphernalia or merchandise which make reference to the above items without prior authorization of the Art Fair Coordinator. All pets must be on a leash and kept within confines of booth. No pets may be left in vehicles. Food and beverage will be for sale on the grounds. The Nature & Raptor Center is a licensed premise and alcohol from other sources cannot be brought into the area. Beer and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on the grounds. Sales Tax Vendors are responsible for collecting, reporting and paying Colorado state sales tax (3%) and Pueblo County sales tax (1%). Security 24 hour security will be provided for the duration of the show. Refunds Cancellations up to two (2) weeks prior to the festival will be charged a $10.00 processing fee. Registration fees will not be refunded after two (2) weeks prior to the event. R.V. Overnight Parking RV overnight parking is available in upper parking lot west of Raptor Center. RV hookups are not available. Overnight Accommodation There are many hotels and motels located at the north and south ends of Pueblo, just 15 minutes from the show site. Release The Committee and the is not liable for loss or damage to vendor items, vendor equipment, personal property or personal injury. The vendor's signature on the Registration Form releases the Ed Posa and Friends Art Festival Committee and the Nature & Raptor Center of Pueblo from all liability, injury and/or damages. The vendor understands that the Festival Committee will do all they can to promote the event, but cannot guarantee attendance or sales that will satisfy every vendor.
and Sale at the Hosted by Ed Posa & Friends Facility Maps Nature & Raptor Center Grounds NATURE & RAPTOR Nature Center Road Residence Prairie Trail C E N T E R of Pueblo Vendor Parking Assigned Footpath to Upper Parking Lot and Raptor Center Footpath to Observatory Raptor Center Vendor Parking Assigned YURT Southern Colorado Observatory to Pueblo To Colorado Springs Loading Zone Plaza & Gardens Riverfront Bldg Office, Gift Shop & Coyote Grille To Cañon City Nature & Raptor Center Pueblo Blvd Hwy 50 W. 11th St. Nature Center Road Arkansas River To Wetmore Hwy 96 Exit 101 I-25 To Lamar Hwy 50 Loading Zone Playground Food Vending A&C Vendor Area To Beulah Hwy 78 N Map is not to scale N.Am. Village A&C Vendor Area Arkansas River Pueblo Blvd I-25 Exit 94 To Walsenberg Picnic Shelter Picnic Ground Vendor Area 19. N.Am Demo Area 34 33 32 31 35 40 41 36 39 42 37 38 27 Birds of Prey Booth 30 29 28 26 Playground River Trail (paved) 23 25 24 Riverfront Bldg Office, Gift Shop & Coyote Grille River Deck Vendor Area 21 22 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 7 2 6 3 4 5