Artist Information

How do I participate in this event as an artist/creative?
Before the event, contact one of the local Old Town businesses (listed below), to see if they are participating in the Art Walk and to find out if they are in need of an artist to showcase. Here is a list of Old Town Sherwood business that have previously participated in the Art Walk:

Deb Yannariello 503 Uncorked   
Lawson Smith Mason Restaurant
Ann Brucker Mosaic Arts Loft Art Studio 
Wendy Malcomson Creative Sister  
Lana Painter Chamber of Commerce  
Susan Danze Rodin Hood Festival
Rachel Schoening Fat Milo's  
Zane Cagley-Wilson The Hungry Hero 
Alison Bertalotto It's All Arranged
Allen Bower Clancy's
Sharon Orella Rebekah Lodge  
Amber Gardner The Gardner Team
Jared Rallison Rallison Cellars Tasting Room 
Amanda Bates Symposium 
Jaime Thoreson Sherwood Library
Kelsey Beilstein Center for the Arts  
Sandra Schafer Hello Gorgeous Boutique 
Casey Hill State Farm Insurance
June Renyolds  Morback House
Polly Blankenbaker Morback House
Annette De Paz Escape to Yoga Fitness   

• If you are not comfortable approaching the businesses on your own, please let us know and we can arrange for introductions. However, please know that our local businesses are prepared to hear from you directly. Don’t be shy! They want to work with you because this event is mutually beneficial for all involved. It is also a great way to network and get to know more folks in the Sherwood community.
  • Once you receive confirmation from a business, please contact Mary Weggeland via email at weggelandm@sherwoodoregon.gov. Let her know which business you will be working with, provide her with a sentence or two about yourself, and a few pictures of your work.

What do I need to bring the day of Art Walk? How do I display my art?
Each individual situation will be different. You will need to coordinate with your host business beforehand about the logistics of the event.

• Find out what your space looks like: Does the business owner have a table or display area that you can use - they may or may not have amenities (in addition to space).
• If there is not an established area: You will need to bring a table that fits in the space along with all the elements to display your work at its best. Perhaps you need to bring a nice tablecloth? Pedestals? Easels? Signage? Labels? Business cards? A mailing list? Candies or snacks? Packaging/bags/wrapping for purchases? A receipt book? An electronic payment setup? A binder, iPad or other device with a portfolio of your work?
• Determine when you can start setting up: Communicate with the business when you’re able to setup/ tear down within an appropriate time frame – respecting their store hours during Art Walk.  

Can I hang my art on the walls of the business?
You will need to ask the business owner. Unless you clear it with them, assume you will have to display your work in a manner that is freestanding, mobile and easy tear down.

Do I need to complete an application to participate?
No. The Old Town business is responsible for completing the application.

What type of artwork and mediums are accepted?
In general, the listed mediums (below) are accepted. If you have a medium that is not listed, please contact Mary at weggelandm@sherwoodoregon.gov.

• Ceramics
• Drawing/Pastels
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Graphics/Printmaking
• Painting
• Metalwork
• Mixed Media
• Sculpture
• Wood
• Fiber/Textiles/Batik
• Music
• Leather
• Photography

Are there any fees to participate?
No. This event does not charge a fee to participate. All proceeds collected by artists/creatives stay with them. We do ask a few things in return of your participation:

• Art Walk maps/prize baskets: The backside of the Art Walk map serves as a place/incentive for participants to collect a stamp from each business along the route. Once maps are completed, participants can enter to win a fantastic prize basket comprised of items from our participating businesses, vendors and artists. Participating businesses and artists are required to add something to the prize baskets. Please submit donated items to the Sherwood Center for the Arts a week before the event.
• Promoting the Art Walk: Artists and businesses are asked to send promotional e-mails to their personal contact lists. If you have a business website, we encourage you to link the Art Walk website. Please also use your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to further promote the event (Sherwood Center for the Arts will create a Facebook event that can be shared).
• Ambassadors for the Art Walk: Artists and businesses are expected to promote the event in a positive manner and act attentively towards the attending public and fellow artists.

How many artists/creatives participate in the Art Walk route?
There are 14 business spots along the route. On average, businesses host anywhere between one to three artist/creative(s), depending on the size of their space.

What kinds of items do you suggest I donate to the event raffle (a requirement for participation)?
One of your creations, a gift card to purchase an item from you, swag with your logo, art supplies—the possibilities are endless!

How do people purchase my art?
Directly through you, who will either collect cash or process the payment via your own electronic payment system such as Square. Please bring change and a way to issue receipts for cash purchases.

What happens when it rains?
The show will go on! This is Oregon and we will adjust accordingly, and will continue unless the weather becomes unsafe in Old Town (i.e., heavy snow/icy road conditions). In the case of extreme conditions, organizers will communicate via Facebook.