2024 Taste The Arts - QUICKDRAW ARTIST Registration

We are looking for 5 artists to draw live at Taste The Arts! This exciting competition takes place on the Garden Street Plaza stage. The competing artists are given 45 minutes to draw a work of art based on a predetermined prompt. Table, chair, easel, and canvas provided; artists will need to come with their own art supplies. Prizes to be awarded and the winner will be chosen by audience applause.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: Garden Street Plaza stage, 101 S. Garden Street, Visalia
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Provided: Table, chair, easel, canvas
Canvas size: 18"x24"
Prompt: To Be Determined
Drawing time: 45 mintues
Prizes : one (1) special award for winner, each participating artist receives a $25 gift card

Requirements

• No participation fee
• Artist provides their own art making supplies
• Finished art piece must be family friendly
• Artists will need to meet by the stage 15 minutes before scheduled start time

You as the artist can decide what you want to do with your finished work.

• Finished art pieces can be auctioned off at the end of the competition, with proceeds going to yourself or donated to the Arts Consortium
• Finished art pieces can also be kept or donated to someone at the end of the competition.

Participating artists will receive a 1-2 week notice by email. This email will contain all this information and will include the prompt you must follow when creating your piece live at Taste The Arts. You may bring source and inspiration material to guide you in your drawing. We encourage the artists to practice their piece beforehand.

This registration form will register up to 5 artists. A waitlist option will be available. Having a waitlist registration ticket does not guarantee your participation in this event. The waitlist will serve as a list of artists the Arts Consortium can reach out to in case a registered artist needs to drop out.

ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE DONE THROUGH THE EMAIL YOU PROVIDE IN THIS REGISTRATION FORM PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL REGULARLY.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING

Read the following Terms & Conditions throughly.

By registering you agree to the following:

(A)ARTS CONSORTIUM ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM

(B)THE VISALIA ARTS CONSORTIUM, INC. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

(C) ARTS CONSORTIUM MEDIA RELEASE

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

(A) ARTS CONSORTIUM ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM

YOU HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ARTS CONSORTIUM’S TASTE THE ARTS 2024 ART FESTIVAL. This includes, by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.

You certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude your participation in this activity.

You acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability language will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which you may participate, and that it will govern your actions and responsibilities at said activity.

You hereby take action for yourself as follows:

(A) YOU WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for personal injury, property damage, or property theft, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSON: The Arts Consortium, P.O. Box 2696, Visalia, CA 93279 and the City of Visalia, 707 W. Acequia Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 and/or their officers, and the activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers;

(B) YOU INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of released or otherwise.

You acknowledge that the Arts Consortium and the City of Visalia and their officers, or volunteers, are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf.

You agree to abide by the Arts Consortium’s Standards of Conduct.

The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.

YOU ACCEPT AND CERTIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. YOU ARE AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND YOU AGREE TO IT OF YOUR OWN FREE WILL.

The Arts Consortium is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the arts, culture, and community. Participation in the organization’s programs as a board member, committee member, event volunteer, office volunteer, staff, artist, or other kind of volunteer is subject to the observance of the organization’s rules, policies and procedures. The Arts Consortium is an organization of high moral and ethical standards. The activities or behavior described below are considered to be inappropriate in view of those moral and ethical standards and are therefore strictly prohibited. Any participant or board member, committee, staff, volunteer, participating artist, or member who violates this Code is subject to sanctions, including removal from the program.

No volunteer or employee shall:

a. Use abusive language or show discourtesy or rudeness to staff, volunteers, or other participants.

b. Use or possess illegal drugs during the ARTS CONSORTIUM programs or attend programs while intoxicated.

c. Show any type of harassment, including verbal, physical, or visual harassment toward staff, volunteers, or other participants.

d. Show actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.

e. Conduct themselves in a manner that endangers the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.

f. Bully or take unfair advantage of any participants.

g. Fail to cooperate with any board member, staff member, committee leader, or other official of the organization.

h. Fail to respect the cultures, beliefs, opinions, and decision of others.

i. Fail to treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, tact, and consideration.

j. Authorize the use of or use for the benefit or advantage of any person, the name, logo, endorsement, services, or property of the ARTS CONSORTIUM, except in conformance with the ARTS CONSORTIUM policy.

k. Accept or seek on behalf of any person, any financial advantage or gain of other than nominal value offered as a result of the volunteer or employee’s affiliation with the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

l. Publicly use any ARTS CONSORTIUM affiliation in connection with the promotion of partisan politics, religious matters, or positions on any issue not in conformity with the official position of the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

m. Disclose or use any confidential ARTS CONSORTIUM information that is available solely as a result of the volunteer’s or employee’s affiliation with the ARTS CONSORTIUM to any person not authorized to receive such information or use to the disadvantage of the ARTS CONSORTIUM any such confidential information, without the expressed authorization of THE ARTS CONSORTIUM.

n. Knowingly take any action or make any statement intended to influence the conduct of the ARTS CONSORTIUM in such a way as to confer any financial benefit on any person, corporation, or entity in which the individual has a significant interest or affiliation.

o. Operate or act in any manner that is contrary to the best interests of the ARTS CONSORTIUM.

p. Operate or act in a manner that creates a conflict with the interests of the ARTS CONSORTIUM and any organization in which the individual has a personal, business, or financial interest. The individual shall disclose such conflict of interest to the ARTS CONSORTIUM President of the governing board, the Executive Director, or the Board Treasurer, as applicable, upon becoming aware of the conflict of interest. Where required, the individual shall absent him or herself during deliberations, and shall refrain from participating in any decisions or voting in connection with the matter.

You have read and understand the Arts Consortium Standards of Conduct. You agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that you may be removed as a member or other participant if you violate any of the above stated rules.

You understand while participating in this activity, you may be photographed. You agree to allow your photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns.

You hereby grant permission to Visalia Arts Consortium, Inc.,hereinafter known as the “Media” to use your image (photographs and/or video) for use in Media publications.

You hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to you or unknown, and you waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the image.

You fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this release. You understand that you are free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to registering, and you agree that your failure to do so will be interpreted as a free and knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release.

Event Venue

Garden Street Plaza, 101 South Garden Street, Visalia, United States