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Business Guidelines

Installation Dates The building / business owner will provide artist with access to set-up his or her window display during normal business hours or as arranged between building  / business owner and artist. Art Exhibit The building / business owner will maintain the window-art exhibit from the installation date through the removal date (approximately 2 weeks.) Art Sales If customers inquire about purchasing the art during the exhibit, the building / business owner agrees to provide contact information for the

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Artist Guidelines

Prizes DEI will present awards for the best ArtWalk exhibits that will total $500. The prizes will be awarded after the ArtWalk Wednesday event at the event headquarters. Space Selected artists will receive one storefront window to utilize for their ArtWalk exhibit. Window Arrangement Artists are responsible for arranging their own props and backdrops according to their selected projects. Artwork will need to be viewable from the street. It may not be possible for viewers to enter the storefront space.

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ArtWalk

The free, self-guided, public art phenomenon known as downtown ArtWalk brings together art lovers and community friends to ever-evolving downtown Elkhart. With exciting and unique offerings around every corner, downtown Elkhart celebrates the arts and artists who enhance our community.

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History

Since 1988, jazz legends and jazz fans have come together each summer for one memorable weekend at the Elkhart Jazz Festival. Combining warm, intimate, small town hospitality with the excitement of big city jazz, the Elkhart Jazz Festival has become an internationally acclaimed event. During its inaugural weekend in 1988, the festival welcomed 67 musicians and 3,000 jazz enthusiasts. Today, the festival showcases more than 100 performers and draws an audience of 15,000 to our community celebration of America’s classic

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FAQS

Can I still apply to be a performer or food vendor at the 2014 festival? Yes! Applications must be submitted by February 1. Where can I find a place to eat? See the dining guide on downtownelkhart.org and don’t miss the interactive downtown dining directory that shows precise locations of the many downtown dining options. What hotel can you recommend? The Elkhart Jazz Festival cannot recommend specific hotels. However we have compiled a list of nearby hotels, campgrounds, and bed

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Volunteer

While many volunteers return year after year to work during the Elkhart Jazz Festival weekend, we are always looking for new faces! It’s easy to volunteer, and rewarding, too. We have opportunities for Door Checkers, Door Checker Venue Floaters, and Volunteer Table Volunteers. Please contact us at The Lerner to apply at (565) 367-5219 or (915) 619-3132

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WHERE TO STAY

Planning to spend the weekend of June 20-22 in the Elkhart Area? There is a great variety of locations, from historic homes to clean, nearby hotels. Amish Country is a fantastic source for “All Things Elkhart!” ——————————————————————————————————————————— Eat Right. Sleep Tight. Elkhart Exit 92. Elkhart Exit 92 offers immediate access to dozens of names you know and trust and it’s just minutes from Downtown Elkhart and the 2014 Elkhart Jazz Festival!  ——————————————————————————————————————————— For a full list of all available overnight

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Elkhart Jazz Festival

The 2014 Elkhart Jazz Festival celebrates the 27th year of one of the country’s premier jazz festivals! New Faces, New Venues and a continued commitment to bring you the best jazz festival ever, the 2014 Elkhart Jazz Festival will make your summer really swing. One of our community’s biggest employers, Forest River, has taken on a marquee role in the 27th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival! Pete Liegl and the Forest River team have a long-running commitment to seeing our community

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Downtown Elkhart Pop-Up Shop Program

This program is an initiative of DEI, the City of Elkhart, and private landlords to offer selected established business operators a no-cost short-term lease. DEI seeks to attract local or regional establishments that feature: gifts, home goods and décor, apparel and accessories, specialty food, books, sporting goods, pets, and art/culture related retail items. Program Goals Enhance the festive atmosphere for downtown’s many visitors. Further develop downtown Elkhart as a arts, entertainment, and gift-buying destination Provide viable incubator space for businesses

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