Art in the Park Participation
INFORMATION & DETAILS Registration for 2025 is open!
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2025: Sunday, June 1st - Rain or Shine - 10am-4pm
An outdoor show at Center Memorial Park, 586 Main Street, Manchester, CT
Intersection of Main Street (Route 83) and Center Street (Routes 6/44)
On the grounds of the Mary Cheney Library featuring over 200 exceptional artists, crafters and performers!
AITP kicks off "Celebrate Manchester", a week of events including Concert in the Park on June 7th!
| 50th anniversary Artist Opportunities!
ARTIST POP-UPS promote AITP and its longevity! Artists partner with a local shop, restaurant, bar, salon, bank, library, business or space to present an exhibit, display, sale, demo or other happening! Be in touch if you're interested or if you have space to host an artist! 50 DAY ART COUNTDOWN beginning on April 12, a daily feature of an artist and work through June 1st!
MAKE-IT-TAKE-IT, MURALS or other interactive projects (proposals taken, stipends and materials available) Stay tuned for Award Categories and Speed Painting Competition
To SIGN-UP or learn more, email Cynthia at artintheparkmanchester@gmail.com
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ARTISTS - LIVE ART - PERFORMING - FOOD VENDORS - PAYMENT - DEADLINES - BOOTHS & RENTALS
SCHEDULE - PARKING - SALES - VOLUNTEERS - DONATIONS - INSURANCE - CONTACT
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DOWNLOAD the 2-page 2024 PROGRAM HERE
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PERFORMING ARTISTS: The Stage features music, vocals, spoken word and dance of all genres. Sets are generally 20 minutes. Schedule is limited. A canopy tent will cover the 20x20' stone stage. A sound system will provided. Any special equipment is the responsibilitiy of the performer(s). To see the 2024 performance page, click here.
LIVE ART and PROJECTS: Artists are encouraged to paint live, host interactive projects or demonstrations for learning and entertainment for children, families, and adults. Contact the event coordinator to propose a project for sponsorship or to help cover expenses. In some cases, the registration fee will be waived.
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COST & PAYMENT: Artist fee to participate is $60 / food truck or vendor $75 / one fee + one artist sponsorship $100.
Online payment: CLICK HERE.
Check to: Artists in Real Time (ART), (Do NOT make check out to Art in the Park)
Mail to: Cynthia Bulaong, 140 Huyshope Ave #624, Hartford, CT 06106
Questions about fees or if you wish to be sponsored, contact Cynthia Bulaong at artintheparkmanchester@gmail.com
DEADLINES: Inclusion in the color program and other publicity, is not guaranteed after May 20th. Registrations will be accepted through the month of May or until we are sold out. Last minute registrations allowed, space permitting.
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BOOTH LOGISTICS: All spaces are assigned. Check-In upon arrival. Booths are mainly 10x10’ corner (pods of 4) with 2 sides open to the public (other configurations are available). Artists are responsible for display and setting up. Canopy tents are suggested. Weights or stakes are required. Secure all displays for safety of your work and the public. Your space will be marked with a sign to keep visibly. Click here to see a sample map of booths.
An 8.5x11.5 ID sign will be provided but it is advised to bring other attractive signage, banners and promo items.
RENTALS: Rentals - such as tables and chairs - are made available by the coordinator. As a registered participant, you will have the opportunity to place an order at an extra, reasonable cost. Rentals will be delivered onsite.
DAY-OF SCHEDULE: Grounds open at 7 am. Plan to be ready before 10am. All vendors must Check-In upon arrival. No breakdown allowed before 4:00. All belongings must be removed on Sunday evening. PLEASE REMOVE ALL TRASH.
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SALES: Sales are handled by the vendor (no commission taken). You may sell art, prints, other artistic work, handmade items and future commissions. There is no limit to the number of pieces you can display or sell. We suggest you accept credit cards, Venmo or other forms of payment. Check back or email artintheparkmanchester@gmail.com for further instruction.
To sell goods in CT, a Tax # is required by law. It is the responsibility of the vendor. For permit information, CLICK HERE. You'll need to register for a myconnectCT account. There is a one-time fee of $100 fee and you can display certificate at your booth.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Consider lending help and expertise in areas of marketing, administration and fundraising. We need help building signs, poster distribution, and many other jobs. Spread the word for day-of volunteers as well.
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INSURANCE AND LIABILITY: Artists in Real Time, Inc. covers the insurance required by the Town of Manchester. ART, Cynthia Bulaong, volunteers and staff assume no responsibility for the value of artwork or other items. Artists are responsible for their own insurance against theft or damage at any time. Short-term policies geared specifically to shows such as AITP are available at low-cost at such websites as ARTInsurance.com. Further information is available.
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AITP reserves the right to refuse the participation of any individual, organization or booth set-up.
All content subject to AITP approval.
TO REGISTER as an artist or vendor, CLICK HERE
Contact: Cynthia Bulaong,
artintheparkmanchester@gmail.com
Now, AITP is part of Artists In Real Time, Inc., a non-profit organization that produces events such as Open Studio Hartford, the capital city’s “arts extravaganza” and other opportunities to promote local artists.
Click here to see the 25th Anniversary Video Retrospective produced by CT Public Broadcasting!