A HERITAGE CHRISTMAS - CRAFT MARKET & FAIR

An exciting new facility for visual and performing arts is
being readied to open in September '83. Avenue des/for

the Arts is a society of artists and community, p a kar to
make its home in the basement of this grand heritage building
located in mid-town Vancouver at 3102 Main Street (15th and

Main). The elegant main floor provides an exciting display
and | performance space for the arts.

As an opening event, AVA, is organizing a craft market event
with a 'Heritage' theme. This will become an annual event,
along with gallery shows in the arts and crafts and perfor-
mances suited to the space. We are inviting participation

in the market from artisans throughout the province, Pub-
licity will be handled professionally through posters, fliers,
direct invitations and media coverage.

Selection - Jurying will be done largely from slides or
photographs of work. Criteria for selection will be based

on quality of technique, originality and inventiveness of
expression, and effectiveness of display. Special notice

will be given to work which reflects the Heritage theme.

With your application submit 5 slides or photographs of your
work, along with a short statement about your personal approach
to your art or craft or the medium you work with.

Registration - Deadline for registration is September 15th.
Registration fee is $50. for booths or consignment.
Applicants not accepted will be refunded less $10.

Dates - lst Session Novenber 27th to December Jrd
2nd Session December <dith to December 1LOth
3rd Session December llth to December 17th

Costs - Each one week session:

Full booth $200.00., plus registration fee of $50,

Half booth $100.00., plus registration fee of $50.

Consignment section 30% commission, plus reg. fee
of $50,

Helpers in eS ea section 20% plus reg. fee

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Registration due September 15th.
Balance (booth rental) due September 30th.

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