February 24, 2009

Dear Artist:

The Port Jervis Arts Walk Committee is in the process of searching for and selecting artists for our 11th annual Arts Walk, which will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009. The rain date is July 19, 2009. The search is focused on artists willing to display their ORIGINAL art or prints of their original art and handcrafts.

Arts Walk is an outdoor festival with over 100 participating artists lining the street of historic Port Jervis. The day brings many thousands of visitors from surrounding states to experience and purchase art. Arts Walk features many aspects of the arts. The sounds of Jazz, big band and other musical entertainers fill the air. Whimsical stilt-walkers amuse the crowds as they meander along the street. Dance troupes in dazzling costumes also entertain the crowds. Food vendors from the area offer a wide variety of delicious treats.

Each artist will be assigned a generous space along the street or in the Erie Depot parking lot. Limited electrical power is available at the base of the street lamps. As a participating artist, your name will be listed in the Arts Walk program, which is the visitors guide to the Arts Walk celebration.`

Also enclosed is the application for participating artists. Due to our increased costs, we need to charge a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee for each space this year. Please complete the application and return it to The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce office at P.O. Box 121, Port Jervis, NY 12771 with your $25.00 fee per table made payable to the Tri- State Chamber of Commerce by June 1, 2009.

We look forward to working with you in this delightful celebration of the arts.

Sincerely,

Evelyn Kish