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Bloom n Art - 5th annual, is a boutique fine art show. Situated in Punta Gorda at Gilchrist park, over looking the Charlotte Harbor.   This park is in center of downtown Punta Gorda, near Fisherman's Village.
Situated in Punta Gorda at Gilchrist Park, over looking the Charlotte Harbor.  Punta Gorda is draped along Peace River where it meets Charlotte Harbor. From the streets lined with elegant royal palms to the lovingly-restored period homes in the Historic District, Punta Gorda exudes a tangible Old Florida vibe.  Population over 20,000 in 2022.  This show has been known for large wall art sales.

Event is Free to the pubic and sits along the bay directky across the Charlotte Harbor and the new Sunseekers resort. 
We aggressively advertise in the Charlotte Sun, Local tourism websites, What's happening Punta Gorda, along woth 1000's of rack cards distributed locally and posters. 

1. The artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of qualified experts. The top artists in their categories are selected according to their skill and quality of work.  By using this method of selection, patrons can expect that the works on display are unique, one of a kind pieces created by the hand of the artist.
2. If submitting artwok in two categories, you MUST submit an application in each category.  Limit 2 categories per booth.
3. Any and all jewelry, no matter what it is made from MUST apply in the jewelry category!  If you are NOT juried in for jewelry - you may NOT sell or display jewelry.  Absolutely NO JEWELRY CREEP!
4. OTHER category does not mean a mixture of categories, itis designated for those non-traditional creations that do not fit in any other category.
5. All particpating artists must use a white tent with white sides if using sides during event hours.  No colored sides may be used during advertised hours.  If you have colored sides, they must be taken down during event hours.  For safety reasons, no feather flags/easles or other non banner signage may be used in walkways or attached to tents.
6. Many pets are not allowed as per many municipality codes or ordinances.  No Pets allowed.  If you have a pet, it must be on a short leash at all times or in a crate.  No retractable leashes to be used on event grounds.  Any pet MUST be contained within your booth space and not to intrude on neighboring artists or on patrons at event. If you intend on bringing a pet, you must notify in writing at least 4 weeks before event and you must submit required insurance (1 million/2 million) naming Blue Ribbon Events, LLC and the event venue as additional insured.  If you bring any pet, it is your responsibility to clean up any mess or waste created by your pet and dispose of in a safe manner.

Categories:

Ceramics/Pottery: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry accepted in this category. No machine-made or mass produced work is permitted. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed.

Accessories/ Clothing:  Factory-produced wearable items,  with additional modifications or enhancements by the artist may be exhibited.  Any embellishments must apply under this category. Please note if you plan on displaying jewelry, you must also apply in the jewelry category.  

Designer:  An artists who conceptually creates an item but does not create the actual item for sale.  Please use artist bio to describe work completely.  This category is for fashion designers, jewelry designers, house wares, homegoods.  It is not meant to bypass to allow buy/sell, fair trade or imported mass produced items.  This will be strictly monitored.

Digital Art: This category includes any original work for which the original image or the manipulation of a source material is executed by the artist using a computer. Work in this category must be limited editions, signed and numbered on archival quality materials. Photographs taken through a digital camera should apply in the PHOTOGRAPHY category.


Drawing: Works created using such dry media as chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencils and wax crayon or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush are to be entered in this category.


Fiber: All work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry, and paper making. No machine tooling, machine-screened patterns, or other forms of mass productions are permitted. No factory-produced wearable items, regardless of additional modifications or enhancements by the artist may be exhibited.  If you are making yur cothing from step  of creation, apply in this category.


Food:  All creations prepackaged that are edible.  Jams, spreads, hot sauces, baked goods, jerky, candy.

Glass: Original work created in glass by the artist. Pressed glass and massed production are not permitted.


Graphic & Printmaking: Print works for which the artist’s hand manipulated the plates, stones or screens, which have been signed and numbered as a limited edition may be entered in this category. Offset reproductions are not allowed. Print makers are required to disclose both their creative and print making process.


Holiday/Seasonal:  All creations that are seasonal or holiday in nature.  For example wreaths, floral arrangements, tabletop accessories, stockings, holiday fabrics, signs, or seasonal yard art.

Jewelry: All jewelry, whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials must be entered in this category. No commercial casts, molds, or production studio work allowed.  If you are not juried into jewelry, you may not sell under your booth. Jewelry applicants are limited to one booth space. This will be strictly monitored.

Metalwork: Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metal. No production studio work is allowed.

Mixed Media: This category includes works, both 2D and 3D, that incorporates more than one type of physical material to produce.  Includes non-sculptural work as determined by the artist. 


Painting: Works created using such materials as oils, acrylics and watercolor, are in this category. Reproductions are allowed; however, they indicated as such.


Photography: Photographic prints made from the artist’s original image (e.g., film or digital) which have been processed by the artist or under their direct supervision, are included in this category. Images printed through software such as Photoshop are to be entered in this category, not in mixed-media or digital

Candles/Soap/Aromatherapy/Spa/Wellness/Bath-body products:  Any and all candles, soap, lotion, bath/body, sprays, aromaatherapy, oils, nail polish, makeup or perfumes.  

Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work completed in any medium (e.g., bronze, stone, acrylic).

Wood: Original works that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in the wood category.

Other:  Any and all works which do not fit in any other category.  Please explain in comments section                                            
Blue Ribbon Events Rules, Regulations, Procedures

• Applications will be processed in the order that we receive them.  Spaces will be allocated on a first come/first jury basis. Space is limited and categories will be capped.  We promote boutique, quality shows.  
• We require at least three photos or slides of your product and one booth photo included with your application.  Artists may only show work in the categories and bodies of work selected by the jury.  All work exhibited must be of the quality, category, and body of work that were shown in the images used by the jury process. An application or cashed check does not guarantee an acceptance.  Please make sure you provide us a correct email address. You will be notified via email of your acceptance.
•  Application must include non refundable jury fee of $20 before 9/1, $25 after. if space available after 10/15 jury fee is $30 There will be limited two booth setups allowed.  Jewelry applicants are limited to one booth set-ups. 
• Upon receiving an invitation to participate in the show, you will need to submit a booth payment by 10/15. You will be sent a square invoice upon acceptance.  Booth fees are not accepted via Zapplication. Simply accepting on Zapp will not secure your space in the show.  Please note that your invitation email may go to your SPAM folder, so it is in your best interest to check your status on Zapp or check your SPAM folder. Due to the deadline being so close to the show date, the show will most likely be closed prior to the deadline. PLEASE NOTE that we keep a WAIT LIST on a category basis.  
• We will accept HAND-CRAFTED items and some quality BUY-SELL (limited).     Categories will be limited.  Jewelry will be capped off. Applications will be accepted until categories are deemed full.  Approvals will be emailed upon acceptance. 
• Check-in times are Friday from 2-6pm. Saturday after 7am.  Upon arrival, you must check-in with a government ID. You will be given an informational packet and a parking pass.  This will also include an emergency contact number for event days. Please unload your vehicle, move to vendor parking and come back and setup your booth.  Space assignments will be held until 90 minutes before start time unless we are notified of your later arrival and approved. All booths must be setup by 9:30am each day of event.  
• Offensive items (nudity or occult) will have to be removed or you may be asked to leave.  Show fee will not be refunded.
• No pets.
• No infants.  Children must not be a distraction to other vendors or customers.
• No music in booth.  No hawking or other intrusive behavior.
• No generators without prior approval from Blue Ribbon Events.  If you have generator approval, please bring a heavy duty electrical cord at least 50 feet long.
• No smoking in the footprint of the event.  This includes in or behind your booth. 
• No breakdowns before advertised closing time each day.
• Please dress in appropriate attire for duration of show.
• Please take pride in your booth setup.  Tablecloths must be to the ground. No sale signs, tacky discount signs or handwritten signs allowed.  
• White tents only.  Setup must have at least 40 pound weights on all four corners.  The set-up must be strong enough to withstand winds and crowds. You are surrounded by water.  Please bring shims if needed. This is an outside show on grass. Tents must have sides in case of bad weather.  
• Liability insurance is strongly encourages, it is not very expensive.
• Each exhibitor is responsible to pay their own State Sales Tax on their sales.

Blue Ribbon Events, LLC produces multiple shows therefore we have an ongoing jury process that meets tweekly and juries by category. SHOW DIRECTOR’S SUGGESTION: We recommend that you apply EARLY as the show and/or most categories will fill quickly. Upon receiving an invitation to participate in the show, you will need to submit a deposit/booth fee immediately to secure your space in the show. Simply ACCEPTING on Zapp will not secure your space in the show. Please note that your invitation email may go to your SPAM folder, so it is in your best interest to check your status on Zapp or check your SPAM folder. Due to the deadline being so close to the show date, the show will most likely be closed prior to the deadline. PLEASE NOTE that we keep a WAIT LIST on a category basis. 

There are no refunds for cancellations.  If cancelled more than 60 days before event, you will receive a credit to another show good for one year from date of show cancelled.  

Call us if you need clarification before applying.

Jury Fee:  $20 early bird discount before 10/1, $25 after
Booth Fee:  $345
Corner booth: additional $75, $420
Booth and a half: Approx 15 ft wide by 10 ft deep $522
Double Booth $690

• Easy load in and load out next to booth provided we don't have weather issues.
• Free artist parking in designated area
• Friday setup begins at 1pm for big rigs, double tents and special needs by appointment.  If you have a trailer, this is when your load in begins.  Please notify show director of trailer size at least 30 days before event for logistics.  Regular size vehicles and booths check-in times begin setup at 2pm until 6pm.  Must be checked in by 6pm but may continue to setup after 6pm Friday.  Setup continues Saturday 7am to 8:30 pm.  All vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am!

This art show is on grass. Please bring anything you may need for unlevel ground.
Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10" deep with at least 4 foot between booths.  Double booths are also available on a limited basis. 

Your displays mut be professional and pleasing to the eye.  All exhibitor tents must be white.  No hand made signs.  Your booth space should be a reflection of your art and a mini art boutique or gallery.  
You must display within your allocated space and not infringe on your neighbors.

If invited, your booth display should reflect the pictures you sent in for jurying.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  If your display changes you need to send updated photos.  

There are no rain dates. A $50 non refundable deposit is required for every event you have signed up. There will be no refunds or credits if a show is cancelled due to rain, floods, hurricanes, or any other forces of nature after logistics and advertising have been arranged! There will be no refunds on artist cancellations. Credit will be issued if Blue Ribbon events, LLC. is notified in writing at least (60) SIXTY days prior to an event. Exhibitors are responsible for full payment of show fee if cancelled less than 60 days prior to event. Credit is to be used towards a future event (minus $50 non-refundable booth deposit). Any credit issued must be used within 18 months. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISQUALIFY ANY EXHIBITOR CAUSING ANY PROBLEMS TO FELLOW EXHIBITORS OR MANAGEMENT