CulinART Artist Application
About CulinART!
CulinART is an art walk and culinary experience, made possible by local artists and the downtown Sylvan Lake business community. It's all about celebrating local arts and fostering a talented and imaginative community! (And also, tasting and experiencing the incredible food and art made right here in Sylvan Lake!)
Artist Participation Requirements
- This is primarily an outdoor event; please note that artists are required to provide any elements necessary for display, which may include canopy tents for weather protection, at their own discretion.
- Limited indoor spots will be available for delicate pieces on a first come, first serve basis.
- There is no requirement for artists to be from Sylvan Lake or currently living in Sylvan Lake, however the intent of the event is geared towards celebrating arts in the community and surrounding area.
- Artists wanting to participate in CulinART! can apply to either showcase, vend, or host a ticketed performance or interactive workshop.
- Applications are due by August 31, 2022.
- All applications are subject to approval and will be determined on a first come first served basis that takes into account the most suitable location for the art piece based on size, display requirements, protection needs, and location availability.
Questions?
For questions, please contact Special Events Coordinator, Nathan Young at nyoung@sylvanlake.ca or 403 887 1192.
Register to Participate in CulinART!
Artists can choose to either showcase, vend, or host a ticketed performance of workshop
Option 1: Showcase
Display artwork at the event either with or without the artist present. This may also include no-charge live work demonstrations from your artist booth. No sales transactions take place.
Attending the event is a great way to talk to event guests, hand out business cards and other information, and share more about the piece and the artistic process. Attending the event alongside the art piece also allows the artist to supervise the art piece directly for its protection.
If an artist chooses not to attend the event alongside their piece, the art piece will be placed in the most suitable location available. Artwork may be displayed for the duration of the weekend and will be available for pick up at the NexSource Center on Tuesday, September 13.
Showcase opportunities are available on Friday, September 9 from 4-9:30pm. For artists attending the event, set up runs from 1-3:30pm on September 9.
Option 2: Vend
Artists are welcome to vend alongside their art display at their artist booth during CulinART! A $50 fee applies to vendors. Vending without pre-approval is strictly prohibited and may result in removal from the event.
Artists are required to provide any elements necessary for display and vending, which may include weather protection, hanging hardware, having a cash float or credit/debit terminal etc., at their own discretion. ATMs will be available in the event area for guests.
Vending opportunities are available on Friday, September 9 from 4-9:30pm. Set up runs from 1-3:30pm on September 9.
Option 3: Host a ticketed performance or interactive workshop
Interactive art opportunities are a great way for the community to experience new art forms and get hands-on in experiencing the creative process for themselves. Artists can engage customers and art enthusiasts by sharing knowledge and insight.
Artists hosting performances or interactive workshops throughout the weekend of September 9-11 can share the details of their event to be added to the CulinART! event landing page and event marketing.
Scheduled performances or interactive workshops can be free or ticketed.
Looking for a location to host a performance or workshop? Contact Nathan at nyoung@sylvanlake.ca or 403 887 2199