Head Above the Water: Art & Awareness for Water & Environmental Justice
Artist & Vendor Submission Form
Deadline: Saturday, August 31st, 2024 11:59pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Artbae LLC presents: Head Above the Water: Art & Awareness for Water & Environmental Justice
Date: September 20, 2024 | 6pm-10pm
Location: Water Park at National Landing, 1601 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
About the Event:
In light of National Preparedness Month this upcoming September, Artbae LLC will be launching Head Above the Water: Art & Awareness for Water & Environmental Justice - an interactive and educational art and music festival, sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council, that aims to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation, flood risk mitigation, and environmental justice.
The event will take place on Friday, September 20th from 6-10pm at the all new Water Park at National Landing located in Crystal City (see attached photos).
We will be utilizing the entire park and venue to create a transformative arts experience that is entertaining, educational, and accessible to all DMV residents.
The showcase itself will be a FREE event and open to ALL, and would include various forms of art including painting, sculptures, photographs, and installations that explore the power and beauty of water and its role in our lives.
The event will culminate with a music performance by saxophonist Eddie K Jr (who will be debuting his anticipated new instrumental album ‘Back to Serenity’).
SHOWCASE THEME:
We welcome submissions of artwork in all media and subject matters. However, we particularly encourage pieces that explore themes of water, nature, environmentalism, and the color blue, whether in a symbolic or overt way. These concepts can be illustrated through visual art, live art, body painting, fashion and mixed media art. Artwork that aligns with these themes will receive priority consideration as we aim to create a meaningful experience for our audience.
Those interested in being an installation artist using recyclable water bottles collected from a preliminary river clean-up initiative will receive a stipend of up to $150.00 along with the opportunity to gain recognition during the event. Additional incentives include exclusive artist talks on our featured platforms and more.*
*If interested in this opportunity, please indicate so in the submission form (details below).
SHOWCASE VISION:
· 12 (max) Emerging/Established Local Artists
· Live Art/Body Painting
· Art Vendors (jewelry, clothing, stickers/pins, candles, etc.)
· Water & Environmentalism Vendors
· Photo Booth by YourNextPhotoBooth & Photo Ops with Body Paint Models
· Food & Drinks including Specialty Cocktails by Water Bar
· Dance Performances by Martina Maya-Callen of Love Your Vessel LLC & Valentina
· Music by DJ DP3
· Videography/Photography by Dre’z Digitalz
· Decor by The Making Events, by Ashanti Cynnik
· Album Listening Experience & Live Performance by Saxophonist Eddie K. Jr
· 250+ guests
· Access to Water Park & JBG Smith’s clientele & network
& much more!
REVIEW
Our team will conduct a thorough review of your work once your application has been submitted. If selected and approved, you will be notified via email and your registration fee will be charged.
SETUP
All exhibitors will be provided with a 5ft x 5ft floor space (or larger) and will be required to bring their own table, grid panel displays, easels etc. for presentation. Exhibitors are required to be on site by 4:30-5pm for setup on the day of the event. Sales start at 6pm and end at 10pm. All artwork/merchandise must be taken home immediately after the show ends or when you leave from the showcase, as we will not have access to the venue once the event concludes.
SALES
Exhibitors will keep 100% of all sales.
Upon your acceptance, there is a $75 showcase fee ($50 for Artbae members/FREE for Water & Environmental Vendors) that comes with the following:
· Confirmed booth slot
· Custom marketing flyers
· Featured spotlight on our Artbae website and Instagram page
· 5ft x 5ft space (or larger)
· An opportunity to live and/or body paint during the showcase
Considering the exclusivity of artist involvement for this opportunity, please confirm your participation no later than Saturday, August 31st by completing the artist/vendor application form below.
You will then receive a confirmation e-mail, payment request and will be kept up-to-date on additional details pertaining to the event.
NOTE: Previous vendors/artists who have not satisfied outstanding balances from past projects, exhibits, events and/or other business pertaining to Artbae will NOT be considered unless payments have been satisfied.
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If you’re not familiar with Artbae or have never been part of our artistic experiences, please check out our website gallery, IG feed or view our last art showcase video here.
Terms & Conditions
REFUNDS /CANCELLATION/VENDOR CREDIT:
Artbae LLC DOES NOT offer refunds for any reason. No refunds in case of inclement weather, acts of nature, or restrictions by governmental agencies to cancel the event, over which Artbae LLC has no control. Vendor credit towards a future event will be assessed on an individual basis and dependent on special circumstances but NOT guaranteed as withdrawals/cancellations affect the whole market. Any withdrawal/cancellation requests must be requested 2 weeks in advance of the event to be considered for vendor credit.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
I agree to indemnify and hold Artbae LLC, their officials, staff, and agents harmless of and from any and all actions, causes of actions of every kind in law or equity, suits, debts, liens, contracts, agreements, promises, claims, liabilities, demands, damages, obligations, loss, costs, and expense of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, fixed or contingent, including, with limitation, attorney’s fees and court costs through and including any appeals, taxable or otherwise, incurred, either directly or indirectly, as a result of my participation in Head Above the Water curated by Artbae LLC, including but not limited to, any claims which might be made by myself, my co-workers, my agents, my employees, and/or any member of the general public.
I acknowledge that I am responsible for the security of my own property and expressly assume all risk of loss and/or damage to property arising either directly or indirectly from my participation in Head Above the Water curated by Artbae LLC. I understand and agree that Artbae LLC is in no way responsible for my property or its safekeeping.