Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show
Information, Rules and Conditions:

Professional Artists:  Artists are invited to apply for jury by completing the paper application available for download here on our website.  We request 4 images of current work completed within the last two years. Images must be representative of the artwork that you intend to display if accepted.  A 5th image of  your booth is also required.  Please do not apply without a booth image.  The booth image must have your artwork clearly visible in that display.  Submissions will only be accepted on a CD (disc) and according to the guidelines on the application.  No slide submissions will be accepted.

The jury will meet in late January and artists will be notified of the results by the end of February.

Students:  Full-time art students currently enrolled in fine art schools, colleges or universities with a fine art major and who have not shown professionally elsewhere, are invited to apply to exhibit.  Since its inception, RSFAA has encouraged student participation, offering an opportunity to experience the business of art by selling their work in a show.  Students’ work is not subject to the jury process.  Selection is based on a letter of recommendation from a RSFAA member or a professor/instructor with whom the student is studying.  Please contact us if you wish to be considered for acceptance.

Artwork:  The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show (RSFAA) accepts original artwork ONLY.  No reproductions or “enhanced or embellished” reproductions, posters, note cards, t-shirts, calendars, photography, and computer generated or enhanced art, etc. may be shown, sold or promoted.  Only original work, created by the artist may be displayed. 

The RSFAA does not accept functional work or fine crafts, including pottery or jewelry.  Although, we agree these can be very professionally done and could be called art, we will only accept work in the 6 categories on the application.  Pottery and jewelry do not fall into these 6 categories are not accepted.

All artwork must be for sale.  All artwork must be of the same or better quality than the work accepted by the jury.  No work may be priced below $35.00.

Artist Presence:  The artist must be present for the entire show.  No agents, dealers or representatives may exhibit.  We expect artists to display their work and present themselves in a professional manner. 

Sales:  All sales will be conducted by the artists at their booths.  Each artist is responsible to be registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to collect and pay 7% sales tax (6% state, 1% city).  For more information, you can go to www.etides.state.pa.us or call 717-787-1064.  The RSFAA does not take a commission.

Show Space:  The booth fee is $400 and is payable by check to RSFAA.  Each artist is assigned a 10’ x 10’ booth.  All tents, canopies, display panels, etc. must be free standing.  Nothing may be tied off to fences, trees, or posts, etc. around the square.  All booths are on a concrete surface, so display panels, canopies and tents should be secured in place with weights.  Exhibitors are responsible for their own spaces and personal property.  There is no electricity provided. 

Security:  Displays may remain up overnight at the artist’s discretion; artwork should be removed each evening.  RSFAA contracts with a security company that will patrol the park from 7:00 pm until 9:00 am each day.  This is not a guarantee that damages will not occur or vandalism be prevented.  All property is left on site at the artist’s risk.
 
Set Up & Breakdown:  Booths may be set up the night prior to the show’s opening, but setup must not begin until 6:30 p.m.  Artists are expected to exhibit courtesy to neighboring artists and patrons.  Breakdown will begin at the end of the show each day, not before.  We do not tolerate early breakdown.  Bringing your vehicle to your booth before the close of the show, is considered early breakdown.

Weather:  The show will be open rain or shine, and all artists are required to have their booths open during all show hours.  Artists must prepare and protect themselves and their works in the event of rain or wind.  If the weather turns severe, the Board reserves the right to close the show for the day.

Refund Policy:  Payment of your booth fee is a commitment to participate in one, or both, of the 2008 RSFAA shows.  In the event of an emergency, artists must request a refund of their booth fee by writing to the Board.  The Board may then authorize a refund; however, there will be a $100 administrative charge for all cancellations.  No refunds will be authorized if made later than 60 days prior to the show.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at RittenhouseArt@aol.com  or call 1-877-689-4112. 

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