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AshlandArtisanGallery
ArtCenter
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Creating “Toyland”
Call for Art!
For the holiday delight of children of all ages we are inviting artists to create and display toys they imagine, design
and construct! Small sculptural art objects based on the idea of playthings and amusements will be on exhibit at
the Provost Building on:
Wednesday, December 17
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from 3pm to 8pm
Thursday, December 18
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from 3pm to 8pm
Friday, December 19
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from 3pm to 8pm
❆ Toyland Special Reception & Auction ❆
Friday, December 19 from 5pm to 8pm
Artists Members of Ashland Artisan Gallery and Art Center may submit toy sculptures without an installation fee.
Non-member Artists may join Ashland Artisan Gallery and Art Center for a reduced annual membership fee of
$35 (normally $50) with the submission of a toy sculpture. Visit us at 163 E. Main to submit your form and
arrange for membership.
The specifications for toy sculptures:
• The Event Coordinator for Toyland is Catie Faryl (working with the consent and guidance of the Executive
Director). All questions or concerns will be directed to Catie at 535-1854 or catiefaryl@hotmail.com.
• All artists must complete the attached “Contact Information and Toy Description Form” to reserve a space.
• Toy sculptures should be small in scale, suggested not to exceed 2' x 3' however we don’t want to limit
creativity, so please note any design concerns/issues/needs on the form below.
• Sculptures do not need to be playworthy for children; they can be art objects.
• Artists are asked, when possible, to bring a table, sculpture stand, or way to display their work. Some toys
of course can be free-standing or rest on the floor. Free-standing sculptures can be larger in scale.
• Artist agrees to the auction of his/her sculpture with 0% - 10% - 20% - 30% - 40% (circle one) of the sale
going to the artist and the remainder going to benefit the Gallery & Art Center’s Educational Programs.
• Toys should be appropriate viewing for all age groups, in good taste and in the spirit of the holidays.
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Complete, detach and return this form to Ashland Artisan Gallery & Art Center, 163 E. Main Street or email to catiefaryl@hotmail.com
Contact Information and Toy Description Form
Artist’s name _____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact information (email, address, phone number, website) ____________________________________________
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Description of toy/sculpture art piece ________________________________________________________________
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Special concerns, details, needs______________________________________________________________________
I am a member of Ashland Artisan Gallery & Art Center. I agree to the auction of the above item to benefit the Art
Center with 0% - 10% - 20% - 30% - 40% of the auction price going to myself (circle one).
I agree to install my art piece no later than Tuesday, December 17
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at 5 pm, 2008 and to comply with the
specifications and conditions of the Event Coordinator, Catie Faryl and Executive Director Denise Baxter.
I am available to volunteer time and/or materials to this event in the following areas:
decorating ______ help hang children's 2-D art ______ music/entertainment ______ treats ______
hosting/helping hold space open ______ clean-up______ other _________________________________________
Artist’s Signature ______________________________________________
Backtion:absolute;top:1591;left:54">Artist’s Signature ______________________________________________