Artists application and ZAP jury information:

$30.00 Non-refundable Jury FeeCategories include; Basketry, Ceramics, Fiber/Non-wearable, Fiber/Wearables, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Mixed Media, Paper, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Woodworking. Complete category information is online at ZAPP.

The 2011 Inland Crafts Jury will be processed through the ZAPP system which uses only digital images. Digital images need to be professional, accurate representations of current work and must represent one-of-a-kind and production work in direct proportion to the work you plan to exhibit. No other body of work may be exhibited. To retain Inland Crafts excitement to the public, we ask that you only show current work. For all jury information at the ZAPP website, please click on “Participating Shows” to find the Inland Crafts information page, here is a starter for you:

• You will go to the ZAPP website and register free for a ZAPP account. All digital applications must conform to the online instructions to be considered for jury. Information is at: https://www.zapplication.org/apply.phtml

• Your application will include the jury application form, a 1 page resume, and 5 digital image files. You will be asked (thru screen prompts) for; title, medium, dimensions, price and description. Information for uploading your digital files are on the ZAPP website at: https://www.zapplication.org/imaging_tips.phtml

• What are the image specifications? All images must be formatted to the following specifications in order to upload them successfully into the ZAPP system: 1. Dimensions: 1920 x 1920 pixels 2. File Format: Save all images as BASELINE Standard JPEG. Do not save as a Progressive JPEG. 3. File Size: JPEGs must be under 1.8 MB. 4. Color space: Save images in an RGB color space, preferably sRGB.

• Craft persons working together may apply as one only if they collaborate on all pieces. Both names must be on the application form. If a separate line of jewelry is included in the artist’s work, it must be juried separately in the jewelry category.

• Photographer’s Note: Prints of photographs made from the artist’s original negative must be processed by the artist or under his/her direct supervision. Any commercial reproductions must be limited to 10% of artist’s stock. No photographic reproductions on canvas.

• Ceramic’s Note: All original clay work is acceptable (wheel thrown, slab, etc.) No commercially molded or purchased green ware is allowed. All ceramic forms and glazing must be created by the artist or under his/her direct supervision.

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  Printmaker’s Note: Accepting only printed work which the artist has hand-· manipulated the plates, stone, or screens. The resulting print edition consists· of multiple originals. Work must be signed and numbered as a limited edition· not to exceed 250. No photocopy and/or offset reproduction. No postcards,· reproduction note cards, calendars, magnets, stationery, giclee on paper or · canvas, or T-shirts.

The 2011 jury will be in April and the Inland Crafts board of directors juries each entry based on quality of craftsmanship, innovation and excellence within a certain medium. Inland Crafts reserves the right to offer balance of media. A waiting list is created by medium from applications immediately following those awarded exhibition space. All wait-listed artists will be notified of their standing within their jury medium. All acceptance, rejection and waitlist notifications will be provided to you no later than April 22nd, 2011 through the ZAPP website.

Accepted artists need to pay booth fees by June 6, 2011. Charge online @ ZAPP OR Pay by check. ALL transactions need to be processed online at ZAPP. Postmark your check payment by June 6th and process check online. All fees paid are non-refundable after July 25, 2011. (All refunds will incur a $50 transaction fee.)

PHONE: 509-624-8566
EMAIL: contact@inlandcrafts.org

BOOTH FEES: Vary by the size of the booth and you will need to purchase electrical for your booth. Electrical fee is $30 for 500W of power. If you wait to purchase during event weekend the charge is $50.00

10’ x 10’ ~ $475
10’ x 15’ ~ $650
Corner booths ~ $75 extra

Participating artists are responsible for all of their personal display needs. Backdrops separating artists from fellow booths are required. NO STORAGE ON SITE. Decorator services for rental of display needs are available and information will be sent in October.