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The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site and Cahokia Mounds Museum Society will be hosting the 21st^stANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET, NOVEMBER 29^th and 30th, 2024, this event will be held inside the VFW CENTER located at 1234 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL.The electric sign by the highway will be functioning and lit for the show.

The purpose of the event is to present Native American traditions, arts and culture. The show is open to Native American artists working in painting, sculpture, masks, ceramics, weaving, jewelry, fetishes, kachina dolls, dance, etc. Fine (authentic) arts and crafts are emphasized for this show. The Cahokia Mounds Museum Society (CMMS) complies with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990, therefore, a copy of your State or Federally recognized tribal card must be sent with your payment.

The general public will not be permitted to enter until the artists are completed setting up.

SET UP time is 8:00am to 11:00 am on Friday.

TEAR DOWN will begin at 6:00 pm on Saturday.

* Sunday is for traveling home safely.

Artist Responsibilities:

Each participant is responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements and costs.
Artist must return this contract, the contact sheet, your payment, pictures of your artwork, and the tribal card copy to be accepted into the show.
Artist is responsible for your booth during breaks and lunches.
Artist is responsible to notify us if a power outlet is needed.

Exhibit Space:

The event will take place inside the VFW Center at 1234 Vandalia, Collinsville, IL
You may bring an additional table if arrangements have been made prior to the show.
Booth space is 1- 8’ Table, exceptions cannot be made due to limited space.
Booth Preference is given in order of reservation with the booth deposit and tribal card. First come – first choice of booth space. Frames ARE permitted without canopy on top.
SINGLE booth fee is $250.00 / DOUBLE is $400.00
Non-refundable fee is $150.00 / second payment is $100.00

* Payment can by check, money order or charge card (VISA, MASTERCARD, or DISCOVER). (618)344-9221

Additional Information:

The merchandise in each booth should be 50% made by the artist represented in their booth. The remaining 50% should be made by family and close friends that ARE Native American and card carrying

CONTRACT:

This is a contract between Cahokia Mounds Museum Society (CMMS) and...

(Artist's Full Name)

WHEREAS, CMMS, in order to present the NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY MARKET, requires the participation of __________ to display and sell their art and/or craft and to educate and interact with visitors.

(Artist's Initials from here on)

THEREFORE,

1. CMMS hereby engages __________ to display and sell their work at the NATIVE AMERICAN HOLIDAY MARKET held at Collinsville VFW-Post 5691 on NOV. 29 & 30, 2024

(Artist's Initials from here on)

2. __________ Shall be present during the Indian Market operational hours, Friday, November 29, 11:00am-6:00pm, November 30, 2023, 9:00am-6:00pm. The aforementioned shall make themselves available to answer questions and/or comments from the visitors and is strongly encouraged to provide demonstrations of their crafts periodically throughout the weekend. I understand I will not begin selling my products until 9:00AM on Friday. With set-up FRIDAY morning 8-11:00 AM

(Artist's Initials from here on)

3. The VFW can provide (1) 8’ foot table, if needed and 2 chairs. Each booth space will be (1) – 8’ TABLE.

I DO need an electrical outlet.
I DO NOT need an electrical outlet.

4. This agreement shall be in full force beginning November 29-30, 2024.

5. __________ Shall hold the State of Illinois, IDNR, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Cahokia Mounds Museum Society and the VFW harmless and defend the same for all claims for injury or damages to persons or property arising from participation in this program.

(Artist's Initials from here on)

Acknowledgement:

By executing this Contract with Cahokia Mounds Museum Society the parties hereto certify that they understand the terms and conditions as outlined above, and agree to these by signing below.

* Please verify your notice of the above acknowledgement by selecting the box.

Signature

PERSONAL DATA:

In order to effectively advertise the event, please return the contract, booth payment, tribal affiliation, and personal data sheet by Friday, OCTOBER 25th, 2024. This can be done by fax at 618-346-5162, email at giftshop@cahokiamounds.org, or by mail to: Linda Krieg, 30 Ramey St. Collinsville, IL 62234

The information provided on this form will be used to advertise the Indian Market as well as produce a listing of attending artists for the over 5,000 visitors that normally attend.

Artist Full Name:

First

Last

Tribal Affiliation:

Copy of Tribal Card:

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Artist's Mailing Address:

Address Line 1

City

State

Zip Code

Phone:

Website / URL if Applicable:

List & Describe craft (booth description), performance, lecture, or demonstration to be conducted, as well as any other details you wish to share with our patrons:

Artist Bio:

This is for advertising purposes and will be included on the event webpage and other marketing outlets.

Booth Selection:

Single Booth Fee - $250.00
Double Booth Fee - $400.00

Total

$0.00

Payment: