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Children’s Arts Festival Community Organization Applications 2023

COMMUNITY BOOTH AND ART RELATED BUSINESS APPLICATION 2023

The Children’s Arts Festival is back and better than ever! On Saturday, September 16th, the Kamloops Arts Council will be hosting a fun-filled day of artistic performances and engaging activities in Riverside Park.

If you are interested in being part of the festivities, complete the application below.

Non-profits, community groups and arts or children’s related businesses are invited to join us on this imaginative and entertaining day at Riverside Park! This is an excellent chance to interact with the community and provide information about yourself.

COMMUNITY BOOTH COMMITMENT

  • You MUST provide an arts-based activity that is free for children or families.
  • Sales of merchandise and/or fundraising are NOT permitted. The objective of the CAF is to enrich our community’s youth (ages 2 and up) by exposing them to a variety of arts.
  • You may advertise your organization.

We sincerely hope that you will appreciate the value of this opportunity, and we thank you for your interest.

Please note, that applications will go through a selection process. The organizations/businesses chosen are dependent upon the number of submissions received in addition to the variety and quality of activities planned.

DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2023

SCHEDULE & NOTES
When: September 16, 2023
Where: Riverside Park (East end)
Set Up: Please arrive before 8:30am as vehicles must vacate the park by 9:00am. To be discussed.
Duration: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Commitment to the dates and times you have signed up for is very important. If you are sick, will be late, or wish to withdraw your application, please contact Tiana Aguiluz at events@kamloopsarts.ca

Theme: Ranches to Rodeos
We are all about being friends of the earth with a focus on being eco-friendly. Community farms help secure farmland and build local food systems for ongoing food production!

Activity

KAC will have a limited supply of tents, tables and table coverings. If you are able to bring your own, please do so. Your table and tent must be decorated to go with the theme. You must produce an arts-related activity that fits the Ranches to Rodeos theme and is eco friendly at your booth from 10am-4pm. The activity must be provided free of charge for the children of our community.

Cost

While there is no fee associated with the event itself, all organizations are required to have an active Kamloops Arts Council membership. This is to cover the cost of insurance.

Covid-19 Response
The Kamloops Arts Council cannot guarantee that all activities, performances, etc., will be possible under future Covid-19 regulations. In the case that further restrictions are needed due to Covid-19 regulations, you must have a backup plan for your workshop/activity.

Please note, as prepared and preventative as we try to be, there remains the possibility that the Children’s Arts Festival may be cancelled under Public Health Orders. This is the worst-case scenario but is entirely possible.

Criminal Record Check
For Children’s Arts Festival, you are required to complete a vulnerable sector criminal record check as we will be working with children. As you are not employed by the KAC, you will complete a volunteer criminal record check and payment is not required. After you apply, you will be given a letter that can be taken to your nearest RCMP detachment for a request.

CAF Community Artist Application
Contact Name:
Contact Name:
First
Last
Address *
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country
Is your organization a non-profit? *
Does your organization/business have a current KAC membership? *
Is a 10x10 space adequate for your workshop/activity? *
Do you have your own tent and tables?
Do you require a tent?
Do you require tables?

Maximum file size: 16.78MB

The Selection Committee requires a sample of your workshop and/or activity to avoid duplication and assist with marketing.
Will you require electricity?
Have you participated in CAF before?
Note: This includes staff time and any expenses that you will have towards materials, equipment, etc. This helps us recognize your group or business as a sponsor at the correct level and shows our funders the level of community support we have for this festival.
Would your organization be interested in donating items, coupons, services, etc. for our Children's Arts Festival take home Art Kits?
Would you be interested in making in-kind donations for prizes that are handed out to winners of colouring contest?
For Children’s Arts Festival, you and all volunteers at your booth are required to complete a vulnerable sector criminal record check as we will be working with children. Please indicate if all participating staff and volunteers have current vulnerable sector criminal record checks on file. *
The main contact/person hosting your booth day-of must provide KAC with a criminal record check. All other group staff and volunteers must have them upon request to the KAC. It is the responsibility of the organization.
Covid Clause – The Kamloops Arts Council cannot guarantee that all activities, performances, etc., will be possible under future Covid-19 regulations. In the case that further restrictions are needed due to Covid-19 regulations, you must have a backup plan for your workshop/activity. Please note, as prepared and preventative as we try to be, there remains the possibility that the Children’s Arts Festival may be cancelled under Public Health Orders. This is the worst-case scenario but is entirely possible. Please click yes to indicate that you have read this.
I agree by clicking yes, that I will not hold the KAC responsible for loss/theft/breakage to my work nor damage to myself and/or any of my assistants while participating in this event
I agree by clicking yes, I hereby understand and agree to all policies and procedures contained within this agreement as well as any attached documents. I confirm that all details and information given are correct. This agreement may not be modified in any way unless permission has been given by an approved employee of The Kamloops Arts Council.

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The Kamloops Arts Council office and KAC Main Gallery are located in the city-owned Old Courthouse Cultural Centre at 7 Seymour Street West. We share this wonderful century-old building with the Courthouse Gallery Cooperative and Theatre BC (Mainstage).

Visit us, our gallery and the rest of the amazing arts groups that are housed under one roof!

Please note: Kamloops Arts Council does not handle bookings for rentals of the Old Courthouse.  For information on rentals, please contact City of Kamloops Arts, Facility Booking, at facilities@kamloops.ca or (250) 828-3707.

KAC is situated on the traditional and unceded lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc within the ne Secwepemcúl’ecw

We acknowledge the financial support of our Core Supporters: The City of Kamloops and BC Arts Council