Thee Amerikan Dream Project 2009 - Trunk Show Requirements

What is a trunk show?

"a two week extravaganza of fun and fashion. The event will feature sample sales, runway and trunk shows from designers, local boutiques, and area salons. Each night will feature a theme with unique drinks, food tastes, and exciting fashions and music."

A trunk show is a special event within the fashion world in which an artist or designer puts on a special display of his or her work for review by a select group. They are referred to as "trunk shows" because a designer or sales rep will literally show up with a trunk of merchandise to show off. Trunk shows are common in boutiques stores. It is quite common for trunk show attendees to have the opportunity to purchase or order items during the event.

Trunk shows can be very beneficial to small boutiques that do not have the funds or space to buy an entire line of a designer's work. If such a business was interested in highlighting a specific artist or designer, however, a trunk show would provide the opportunity to show an entire line to loyal customers.

A trunk show also gives a boutique the opportunity to test a new line of merchandise with clients
before placing a wholesale order with the designer or artist.
If the trunk show is a success and the customers love the products, then the boutique owner can confidently place an order. If the trunk show does not go well, however, the boutique owner knows that the items are not right for his or her customer base.

Pre-season trunk shows can also be very informative for designers and sales reps. They can see how people react to their upcoming line before fabricating the entire thing. In this respect, a trunk show can provide artists and reps with important market information and can help them plan ahead and make alterations to their production schedules. If, for example, a specific blouse is received poorly at trunk show after trunk show, the designer may have time to take it out of the line before it is produced on a large scale.

Trunk shows are also often held by artists and designers who make one-of-a-kind pieces. A fiber artist who makes lavish, hand-sewn felted coats, for example, might keep herself quite busy traveling about and giving trunk shows.

Because loyal and fashionable customers are often on trunk show guest lists, those who attend these events are often on the lookout for the next special item to add to their wardrobes.

SHOW MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

Thee Amerikan Dream Project will present the event indicated on the Application / Contract at the locations and on the dates indicated. For an additional cost Thee Amerikan Dream Project will provide 1 table, 2 chairs, exhibitor badges and there will be no security service for the booth space. Any extra additional rentals must be ordered in advance be the Exhibitor on the Application / Contract at the additional fees specified.

ELIGIBILITY:

All media and categories, including prints, will be eligible for jurying into this event. Work that has not been approved by the jurying process or that was not listed on the Application/Contract may not be sold. All work must be the original thought, design and creation of the Exhibitor. No commercial products, imports, kits or supplies may be displayed or sold unless specifically approved by Thee Amerikan Dream Project. Thee Amerikan Dream Project reserves the right to request Exhibitor to remove from his booth any items which, in its opinion, does not come under the category of Arts, Fashion and Crafts or is not in keeping with the image of the event. Thee Amerikan Dream Project reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from any event if the Management determines that they have not conformed to the Rules and Regulations of this contract. Any exhibitor who is asked to leave an event because of misrepresentation in their original Application/Contract will forfeit all booth fees.

ACCEPTANCE, EXHIBIT FEES, PAYMENT PROCESS & DEADLINES:

You’ll be notified by e-mail whether you are accepted or not within 7 days when faxing or e-mailing our application, 1-2 weeks for snail mail. If you are not accepted, your check will not be cashed and will be returned to you along with your other application materials (snail mail applications only). If you are not accepted and have submitted your application online, your credit card will not be charged. Once Exhibitor has been approved and accepted, the Application/Contract constitutes a legally binding agreement with Thee Amerikan Dream Project for the listed event only. Once you have been accepted and paid, you will have 2 weeks from that date to cancel. Once you cancel after this date, you forfeit your fee and spot in the event. You are not permitted to sell or trade your space. We reserve the right to fill spots as we see fit.

EXHIBITOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exhibitor shall be liable for delivery, handling, erection and removal of his/her own display and materials. It is the responsibility of the Exhibitor to check tables and table legs before setting up his/her display and chairs before sitting or standing on them. The registered Exhibitor must be present during all hours of the Event and will be expected to exhibit the juried work as represented in the Application/Contract acceptance process through Thee Amerikan Dream Project. Exhibits are to be in keeping with the overall family- oriented theme of the show. Spaces are not transferable and cannot be partially or totally subleased. Exhibitor is to issue Helper Exhibitor badges to those actively working in their booth. All sales, publicity and promotion activities conducted by the Exhibitor must be confined to his space. Animals are not permitted in the facility. Exhibits must remain intact until the scheduled conclusion of the show.

TAXES, LAWS & FACILITY POLICIES:

Each Exhibitor is responsible for collecting and reporting their own California State Sales Tax. The collection and payments of permits, licenses, taxes, etc. shall be the sole responsibility of the Exhibitor. Lighted candles, wicks, incense, straw, hay bales, live trees and/or live greenery are prohibited. Smoking is prohibited on event grounds.

INSURANCE AND LIABILITY:

Exhibitors who desire insurance on their exhibits must purchase their own at Exhibitor’s expense. Nether Thee Amerikan Dream Project, other Exhibitors nor the Event Facility will assume responsibility for Exhibitors or their employees personal injury or property lost by theft, robbery, accident, fire or damage. Exhibitor agrees not to be a party to any action, suit or claim against Show Management or Event Facility. Exhibitor will not allow any part of its exhibit to damage or otherwise interfere with other exhibits, space or general premises and outside grounds and will indemnify and hold harmless Thee Amerikan Dream Project, other Exhibitors or the Facility in the event such damage may occur, whether through the act or omission of Exhibitor, its employees, agents, guests or from any other source. Also, in case the space shall not be available for the Event due to war, terrorism, catastrophic weather, government action or order, act of God, fire, strikes, labor disputes or any cause beyond the control of Thee Amerikan Dream Project, Exhibitor waives any claim for damages or compensation for that period of time which was not available for use. Should Thee Amerikan Dream Project, in its sole discretion, consider it inadvisable to hold the Event at the time and place herein provided, Thee Amerikan Dream Project may at its option, terminate this agreement, return the sums paid by Exhibitor and there shall be no further liability on the part of either party to the other. Upon written notice to the Exhibitor, Thee Amerikan Dream Project shall also have the right to change the date and place the Event is to be held. The Promoters or the Promoter’s estates will not be liable for any refunds or damages due to death or incapacitation due to accident or illness in advance or during any Event dates, resulting in the Event to be canceled. Any legal action necessary for the enforcement of this Contract will be conducted in the Los Angeles Court System.

SECURITY:

Show will not security service during Event. Show Management will not be responsible for, nor be liable for losses or damages of any kind. Although no one will be permitted in the event area after closing hours, Exhibitor must use own judgment about whether to leave their belongings in their assigned booth space as this is show.

AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:

Thee Amerikan Dream Project shall have full power to interpret and/or amend these Rules & Regulations, which in its discretion shall be in the best interests of the Event. This agreement may be terminated by Thee Amerikan Dream Project at any time on the breach of any of the conditions by the Exhibitor, and there upon all his rights here under shall cease and terminate, and any payments made by him/her in account prior to said termination shall be retained by Thee Amerikan Dream Project as liquidated damages for such breach, and Thee Amerikan Dream Project may remove exhibit and all items associated with it from Event and Facility and resell said space.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Exhibitor must notify Show Management immediately of cancellation, both verbally and in writing. All payments are non-refundable after 1 weeks or after 4/20/2009 of acceptance date with the exception of additional optional rental fees. No refunds will be granted for additional optional rental fees of the show. Exhibitors must be registered two hours prior to show opening. If not, other applicants on stand-by notice may fill the assigned space, and no refund will be given. Cancellations on set up days due to vehicle breakdowns or other delays should be reported to Thee Amerikan Dream Project immediately.

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