San Diego EarthWorks invites local artists to exhibit their earth-friendly artwork at the 19th annual EarthFair on Sunday, April 20, 2008 – the world’s largest free annual environmental fair and Earth Day celebration! It is a great opportunity to expose thousands of San Diegans to your ingenious use of materials and love for our natural environment.
Please invite artists to participate. There is no fee for artists to show their works, and a small fee if they want to sell them.
Who May Participate?
We restrict the show to art that generally relates to, or delivers a message that pertains to, preservation of our natural environment.
We encourage the display of art made from recycled, reused, or waste materials; or art representing depicting "endangered" natural resources in San Diego County. The work may relate to the environment in other ways, but some reasonable connection is required.
Where and When Does The Show Take Place?
The show takes place at EarthFair 2008 on April 20, 2008, from 10am - 5pm. Setup is from 8:00am to 9:00am. (The police will close the roads to vehicles promptly at 9:00am; they will remain closed until the end of the fair - so don't be late!)
The eARTh Gallery is located in the Pan American Plaza in Balboa Park, just south of the UN cottage area. (click here to see a map)
What is the Show Space Like?
The eARTh Gallery takes place on a lawn area, among tall palm trees. EarthWorks will provide tables and chairs; exhibitors should bring any additional display materials that they will need. Please contact EarthWorks directly if you have any special or unusual requirements.
Can Artists Sell?
Artists may sell their artwork to the public. However, there is a fee of $20 (paid prior to the event), plus 10% of their gross sales (payable by May 15).
Is There Anything Else I Need to Know?
We will provide specific setup and breakdown instructions about 3 weeks before the fair. You will be able to download them from the on-line registration system (see below).
This year, for the first time, San Diego EarthWorks will be handling all EarthFair Applications via a new on-line registration system. Exhibitors will be able to fill-out their Exhibitor Application on our website, review and change their application at any time, and can download their event logistics information before the fair. The savings in postage and wasted paper will be substantial. And, by not having to re-type your information we expect to provide a higher level of service.
To use the system, you do need to have an email account that you use regularly. If you don't have or use email, please call the office at 858-272-7370.
- April 16, 2008: Last day to register as an exhibitor
Supporting Materials
Since we're not mailing the usual packet of information, we recommend that you review the following documents. If you have exhibited before, you will find this familiar. If you have not exhibited before, please look it over carefully; you will need this information to complete the application.
- EarthFair Participant Guidelines. As part of the application process you are required to agree to comply with these rules and guidelines. Please read them carefully.
Using the Registration System
The first step in using the system is to register as an Associate. You will provide your basic contact information (name, address, email, etc.) and give yourself a login name and password. After registering, click the button that says "eARTh Gallery at EarthFair 2008" to begin your registration.
Once you have registered, you can use your login name and password to login to your own account, review and change your application, and download your logistics information before the fair.
If you have exhibited before, we have already created your account. If you have not already received your login information by email, please call the office at 858-272-7370, or send email to ef08exh@earthdayweb.org. Alternatively, you may be able to retrieve your account information by entering your email address in the login page; it will be emailed to you.
This new registration system is secure; your account can only be accessed with your login name and password. And, as always, we will never provide your personal information to any other organization without your permission for any reason, ever, period.
To access the registration system, go to:
earthdayweb.org