We are accepting artists still but spaces are becoming more limited. Enclosed here is the application if there be any artist who wishes to participate may copy this and email it back or drop off payment with application at Fannys Terrace Bistro/Art Shack in Nueva Suiza, Volcan. You may contact me at 6409-2509 or email me at
for more information.
FESTIVAL OF FINE ARTS OF THE HIGHLANDS
To guarantee the professionalism of the Festival of Fine Arts of the Highlands the following rules have been established:
1) Bottom line. All art of all categories are to be of a high calibre, preferably framed, and/or matted nicely and most important original by the artist. No prefab anything allowed., Period. No exceptions. We are promoting this Festival of Fine Arts as just that. Fine Arts.
2) Set up hours are Friday, April 5th from 7AM until 2PM. Saturday and Sunday artists will also be able to set up from 7AM til 9AM when doors open to the public. No setting up will be allowed after doors open to the public. No exception.
3) Please dress appropriately for the occasion. Your appearance is important. Remember you are dealing with potential buyers. Friday evening of April the 5th dress code is semi formal. But a nice pair of jeans and nice shirt is ok.
4) Respect the Hotel property as well as the property of fellow artists. Please do not litter, and be aware of inappropriate language use.
5) The hotel and organizers of the Festival of Fine Arts would very much appreciate artists not over-indulging in alcoholic beverages that are offered. And please do not arrive under any influence of excessive alcohol or any controlled substances otherwise you will not be allowed to participate.
6) It is not allowed to bring food or beverages onto the hotel premesis. The hotel has their own restaurant and bar to satisfy you.
7) And PLEASE try to use professional cards/signs to advertise your works and spaces. No torn cardboard scribbled on with magic marker for example will be tolerated.
8) Costs for each space is $25.00, and there will be no commission charged for any sale an artist makes. Your space is yours to set up, but please be aware of where the people will be walking amongst the panels so as not to obstruct the flow of people walking, or that anybody inadvertantly knocks down an artists work.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, April the 5th, At 5PM there is the opening innauguration for guests and artists to enjoy fine wines and Chocolate harvested from Bocas Del Toro by the Gnobe and then processed into fine culinary art by Chefs' Patricia Miranda Allen of Cerro Brujo Gourmet Restaurant and Fanny Joanne Romero of Fanny's Terrace Bistro. Sushi will also be provided by Itamae and Chef Luis E. Forero. This and other appetizers to go with your wine while meeting with other artists and guests all the while enjoying live music by DuoVida, two guitarrists from Panama City., and intermingling amongst the fine works of arts.
Saturday, April the 6th doors open at 9AM sharp. A performance by the Classical Music Group CLARINON from Panama City will be performing around 11AM. And in the afternoon about 4pm we have a wonderful concert of calypso by LOS BEACHERS from Bocas Del Toro! Closing should be about 5PM but if we have a crowd in at this time we can wait to close the doors.
Sunday, April the 7th doors again open at 9AM sharp. We have a wonderful performance by the group PAISAXE from Panama City at about 12noon, and about 2pm another small taste of calypso by LOS BEACHERS. I know most artists need to leave early to get home, but please when breaking down do it as quietly and as unobstructively as possible. Doors again close at 5PM but again too if there are potential buyers closing can wait awhile more.
APPLICATION: $25.00 per space
NAME:_______________________________________________________
EMAIL:______________________________________________________
PHONE:_______________________________________________________
CATEGORY:__________________________________________________
EVENT DISCLAIMER:
While reasonable precautions will be taken for safe guarding exhibits, it is understood that in no case shall the facilities of Casa Grande Resort of Bambito and those affiliated with Festival de Bellas Artes de Tierras Altas (Fine Art Festival of The Highlands) be held responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any works or person while participating in this event. The artist will agree to bear all risks and expenses for any losses, theft of, and /or damage to artwork or injury to person, family, or guests regardless of cause. And it is agreed by the signature to the application that all items displayed and/or sold are of the artists' unique design and original artwork. And also by signing application, artwork displayed may be used for promotional purposes of this event.
Signature and Date:_______________________________________________ 
