For off-loading and pick-up of artwork for the Pickle Barn show, go to the North side of the Cascade Mall, between Penny's and the Cinema. Look for a black awning (sort of set back against the building) which says "Management Office". Park in the loading zone area to off-load or pick-up and when done promptly move your vehicle to a parking space in the Mall parking lot so others can off-load or pick-up their work. We also don't want to block the loading zone area! Go through the door and down the hall. The Pickle Barn door will be on your right and there will be a sign that says "Pickle Barn" on the door so you know which door it is. Thank you
A successful show is largely dependent upon good organization. The majority of the following requirements are an effort to keep things running smoothly and avoid any unnecessary confusion.
Exhibitor Responsibilities
- Proper framing and labels on the back of each piece.
- Participation in the Pickle Barn show is also dependant upon taking part in working a number of "shifts" during the show.
- Each member exhibiting, must serve on at least one show-related committee.
- Each member exhibiting, must follow the guidelines for framing and labeling of artwork.
- Each member exhibiting, must work the required number of work shifts during the show.
- SAA will deduct 20 percent from each sale to cover expenses and apply to the Skagit Artist's Scholarship Fund.
- Exhibitor will not hold SAA liable for theft of art work or for damage due to water leaks or other causes, or any errors in advertising or publicity.
Framing
- Frames should be suitable for sale. (clean and undamaged)
- Backing should NOT be cardboard
- Frames also must have wires attached for hanging.
Pricing restrictions
- Minimum price on ANY item is $2.00.
Inventory Labels
- Use self-sticking computer labels with backing left on.
- Attach label backing to back of frames in a way which will allow cashiers to easily remove the sticky label (so that you get credit for the sale).
- The top line is mandatory and must be legible if you want to get paid for the sale. The second line is optional but helpful. Any additional lines are entirely optional but Art found without proper labels, will be pulled and held until the artist complies with rules.
2011 Show Preparations Schedule
- March 28th:
- Grids delivered and set up starting around 10a
- March 29th:
- Set up is permitted between 10:00AM and 2:00PM. Remember to bring something to donate for "give aways" on opening day.
- March 30th:
- Set up is permitted between 2:00p and 7:00PM
- All artists are to have their displays set up by 7pm as Judging will take place the following morning (March 31). Remember to bring something to donate for "give aways" on opening day.
- March 31st:
- Judging will take place in the morning (10AM - Noon). Members are not allowed in the barn during the judging except for the President, and the PickleBarn Awards chairmen.
- April 1st:
- Show officially opens 10am
- April 17th:
- Do NOT tear down until at least 6:00pm. Prepare to been done by 7:30pm when doors are locked for the night.
- April 18th:
- Tear down from 10am to 3:00PM. All artists must be done taking down their booths by 3:00pm
- April 19th:
- Clean Pickle Barn and return items to Mall. Remove signs. General clean-up.
- Show Dates:
- Saturday, April 1st - Sunday, April 17th
- Hours:
- Mondays - Thursdays 10:00AM - 6:00PM
- Fridays and Saturdays 10AM - 9PM
- Sundays 11AM - 6PM
Mall Rules for 2011
- No art, photography, etc. is to be displayed outside of the premises.
- All art, photography, etc. is to be kept in a safe, clean and proper manner. All boxes and other paraphenalia are to be stored under covered tables on in back room as space allows.
- All tables MUST be covered to the floor on all four sides. Tops of tables must be also covered.
- At no time is any art, photography, prints, cards, etc. to be carried in or out through the mall. Must be brought in and out through side door.
- No food or beverages are to be distributed or sold to customers.
- No solicitation allowed at any time on the premises or throughout the mall. No fliers, etc. are to be distributed outside of exhibitor premises.
- There will be designated parking set forth by the mall for all shift workers.
- Members on duty must dress appropriately during our business hours. In other words, we are NOT in a barn this year and just need to look nice.
- Any member or members of S.A.A. who does not comply with the mall rules can and will be cause for immediate shut down of "Art in a Pickle Barn" show.