Fall for the Arts October 4 & 5, 2008 Artist Partners Tool Kit Fall for the Arts On October 4 and 5, 2008, the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod will present the first annual celebration of the Fall for the Arts Festival in Dennis, Falmouth, and Hyannis. The Fall for the Arts Festival is a free family festival that will feature local art and culture in three communities across Cape Cod, including live performances by local musicians; open houses at theaters, museums, and historical sites; readings and lectures; art activities for children; guided art and heritage walks; plein air painters; special art exhibits; and much more! Local theaters, museums, individual artists, studios, galleries, and other members of the cultural community across Cape Cod will be offering specials and discounts throughout the weekend of October 4-5, to reach visitors and residents of all ages during this free, regional event. Join us! As an artist partner in the Fall for the Arts Festival, you will receive: Inclusion in the festival program guide (a 64-page, full-color brochure of magazine quality) Inclusion on the festival map Inclusion on the festival web site, including a reciprocal link with your site Your brochures and information distributed at the festival information booth Festival brochures and information to distribute at your site How can you participate in the Fall for the Arts Festival? Get the word out! Post the Fall for the Arts poster in a prominent place Already have events planned? Take advantage of the free marketing opportunities presented by the Fall for the Arts Festival.  Submit your event to be included, and enjoy greater visibility through the Cape Cod View Magazine and the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod Include information about the Fall for the Arts Festival, and a festival logo, in your e-newsletters, website, and print media Offer special discounts during the weekend in support of the arts Extend the hours of your existing events during the weekend to increase your audience Dedicate a New Piece of Public Art If a new piece is about to be dedicated, schedule it for the festival weekend Re-dedicate an existing artwork.  Is there a local favorite that is five, ten or twenty years old this year?  Celebrate the anniversary through the Fall for the Arts Festival! Host a Demonstration Host a demonstration of your craft with plenty of art on display to sell Make October 4 & 5 an “Arts for Free” Day Provide free or discounted admission for the public Tie In With Retail Stores Partner with a local retailer to feature local art works in store windows Invite artists and craftspeople to work in local stores during the Festival Host a “Kids’ Creation Station” Combine an exhibit with hands-on instruction from local artists with make and take art projects –sculpture, painting, weaving, music, puppets, etc. The Fall for the Arts Festival is presented by the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and sponsored by Cape Cod VIEW magazine.  Steering committees in each town are developing a program of cultural activities that will span disciplines and delight people of all ages.  Please be prepared to give a description of what your event will involve (offer an example) and provide us with your Web site address. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod supports, promotes and celebrates the arts and culture of Cape Cod by creating a strong, stable and diverse arts environment, and contributing to the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. Cape Cod VIEW, a glossy lifestyle magazine with a strong focus on the Cape’s culture, is published by Cape Cod Media Group, publishers of Cape Cod Times, CapeCodOnline, and other local media publications.  Visit www.capecodview.net for more information. Contact:  Cathrine Macort Arts Foundation of Cape Cod 508-362-0066 cmacort@artsfoundation.org