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BUSINESS APPLICATION
2015 SEASON
The North Valley Arts Council (NoVAC) and Downtown
Development Association (DDA) proudly present the
ninth season of Art & Wine Walk.
This casual summer experience takes guests through
various participating businesses located in historic
Downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Each
business has a featured artist showcasing their work/
talent while offering wine tasting and appetizers.
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Guests buy maps that list each business participating.
Only 13-15 businesses are allowed on the walk each
month, and in order to be eligible for prizes, guests must
get stamps at each business. On average, over 300 guests
participate each month! Remember, best business wins
$100! There’s no better way to get that many people
into your establishment on one day each month during
the summer! We would love to have your business on
the 2015 Art & Wine Walk.
2015 DATES | 1 - 5 p.m. |
June 20 | July 11 | August 8 | September 19 | October 10
APPLICATION DEADLINE |JUNE 1ST, We
continue to accept applications throughout the Art & Wine
Walk Season, but your date(s) of choice may not be available.
If for any reason a business needs to cancel their participation
in one or more of the events, NoVAC and/or the DDA need to
be notified three weeks prior to the event.
REQUIREMENTS | Businesses participating in
Art & Wine Walk ARE REQUIRED to serve/offer at least
one wine selection. You are welcome to serve other
beverages, including non-alcoholic offerings, but you
MUST offer wine as part of the Walk. This is based
on recommendations from guests, as well as proper
representation of the actual event name and purpose. It
is suggested to purchase a case per bottle being offered.
(Example: If you are offering a red and white wine, you
should have 12 bottles of red and 12 bottles of white.)
There is no minimum price per bottle required, but we
strongly suggest $5 and up.
SERVER TRAINING | All businesses participating
in Art & Wine Walk MUST ensure that staff pouring wine on
the day of the event have the proper Server Training through
the Grand Forks Police Department. City Code requires all
persons serving alcohol, even temporarily, possess a certificate
of training issued by the police department. This certificate
can be obtained by successfully completing an Alcohol
Server Training Class and is good for three years. A copy of
certification(s) from each server will be required prior to the
event(s). To register your staff, go here:
http://www.grandforksgov.com/government/citydepartments/police-department/i-want-to/server-training
All businesses participating in Art & Wine Walk MUST
have a liquor license to serve wine. For businesses
that don’t currently have a liquor license, a temporary
liquor license will be provided by the Art & Wine Walk
sponsor, Brick and Barley Bar & Restaurant. A copy of
the temporary license will be presented each month
of participation. (Please note: There is a cost to these
licenses and NoVAC and the DDA sustain those costs for
the businesses participating.)
NoVAC and the DDA will provide wristbands to identify
of-age guests of the Art & Wine Walk. Any guest without
a wristband SHOULD NOT be served wine that is being
offered during the Art & Wine Walk, even if they can
present proper ID. This request is out of respect for
guests who have paid to participate in the Art & Wine
Walk event. Art & Wine Walk organizers and their event
sponsors, officers, directors, employees, and agents do
not condone underage drinking and will assist proper
authorities if brought to our attention.
SAMPLE LIMITS | The Art & Wine Walk is a casual
stroll through Downtown Grand Forks offering guests
samples of wine while enjoying local art within locally-owned
businesses. Sample cups are provided and are just 1.25
ounces in size. Only one sample is allowed per person. If
your business is offering two or more wine choices, it is
recommended that only one sample of one wine is given per
person and that no additional pours per person are given.
Businesses participating in Art & Wine Walk ARE
REQUIRED to serve/offer appetizers. Examples of lowcost offerings include:
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Meat and cheese assortment tray (with or without crackers)
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Cheese tray assortment with crackers
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Variety of tea sandwiches
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Chips and a variety of dips/salsas (hot or cold)
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Fruit and vegetable trays with dips
Businesses participating in Art & Wine Walk ARE
REQUIRED to provide a raffle prize (minimum value
$10) for each event they participate. Participants will be
contacted the week of the event to arrange a prize pick
up time. Examples of prizes include:
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Gift cards (A dollar amount or free offering, not a
BOGO coupon)
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Lotions, soaps, makeup, and candles
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Fashion scarves and ties
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Home décor items
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Jewelry sets
ART & WINE WALK REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE CALLING
EACH BUSINESS ON THE MONDAY OF EACH EVENT WEEK
TO COLLECT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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NAME/TYPE OF WINE BEING OFFERED
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APPETIZERS BEING OFFERED
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PRIZE BEING OFFERED
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COPY OF SERVER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S)
IF A BUSINESS IS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION
FOR EACH CATEGORY ON THE MONDAY OF EACH EVENT,
THEY MAY FORFEIT THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THAT
MONTH’S ART & WINE WALK. (Please note: there are
several businesses that use this opportunity to WOW
their event guests and we want to ensure space for
these businesses wanting to fully participate in Art &
Wine Walk.)
ARTISTS | NoVAC places artists and performers in
participating businesses at least two weeks prior to each
Art & Wine Walk. Artists and performers are required
to contact their business at least one week prior to the
event to determine set-up arrangement, as well as set-up
and tear-down times.
Artists and performers are completely responsible
for all aspects of set-up and tear-down of their work.
Businesses MUST provide artists with space, at least one
large table (6 to 8 foot), and two chairs.
Artists are instructed not to hang artwork on walls
without first consulting a business manager.
Businesses may choose their own artists, but these
arrangements are made without NoVAC’s involvement.
The business is responsible for contacting NoVAC at least
one month prior to the event with the name and contact
information of the artist. If that arrangement has already
been made, there is a place to note artist information on
this business application.
If a business would like to display an artist’s work after
the Art & Wine Walk event, the business is encouraged
to make those arrangements with the artist(s) directly.
SPONSORSHIPS | NoVAC and the DDA welcome
sponsors for Art & Wine Walk! With sponsorships, your
business is promoted across the region to over 10,000
people using tools including, but not limited to Websites,
community calendars, eNewsletters, eBlasts, boosting
social media pages, postcards, posters, event banners,
event maps, sandwich boards and much more. If you
would like information on how to have your name and
logo represented during the Art & Wine Walk season,
(March – October), please contact the DDA.
RIGHT OF REFUSAL | Event managers reserve
the right to refuse participation to any artist, performer,
business, or guest for any reason.
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MAP & SIDEWALK SIGNAGE | Each business
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is represented on all event maps purchased by guests.
A sample of last year’s August map is attached to this
application. Each business also receives a sandwich board
to place in front of their business during each Art & Wine
Walk they participate. A new poster for the board is
printed each month with the name/logo of the business,
the artist(s) placed at that business and sponsor logos of
the event. As many businesses enjoy being a part of the
Walk each month during the season, we usually leave
the sandwich board with the business throughout the
summer, but the DDA or NoVAC are happy to pick up the
board if requested.
SALE OF ARTWORK | Many artists sell their
artwork during Art & Wine Walk. The business is not
responsible for any aspects of selling the work unless the
business has specifically arranged this directly with the
artist. Musicians may sell recordings of their music, as
long as it doesn’t interfere with the performances.
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DISPUTES | Although rare, if you experience an
unpleasant experience with your artist or performer,
please notify NoVAC immediately. It is important that
Art & Wine Walk be a fun and rewarding event for
all involved, to which both the DDA and NoVAC are
committed.
BUSINESSES ARE REQUIRED TO:
LIABILITY | The DDA and NoVAC, event sponsors,
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WEATHER | This season, the starting location will be
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their officers, directors, employees, and agents shall be
indemnified and held harmless from and against any
losses, liability, claims, demands, expenses, fees, fines,
penalties, suits, proceedings, damages, actions, and/or
causes of action of any kind and nature arising or in any
way connected with the Art & Wine Walk event.
on the JLG Architects green space at the corner of 4th
and Demers Ave. If its raining, the starting location will
be at The Ember Coffee Shop at 8 N 3rd Street.
ART & WINE WALK ORGANIZERS WILL:
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with their name/logo. Maps are sold to each guest.
Promote participating businesses by printing posters
that are used in the sandwich boards provided to the
participating businesses.
Provide a liquor license, through event sponsor Brick
and Barley Bar & Restaurant, to each participating
business
Purchase and use wristbands to identify of-age
guests of the Art & Wine Walk. Any guests without
a wristband SHOULD NOT be offered wine being
served during Art & Wine Walk, even if they can
present proper ID. This request is out of respect for
guests who have paid to participate in the Art &
Wine Walk event. Art & Wine Walk organizers and
their event sponsors, officers, directors, employees,
and agents do not condone underage drinking
and will assist proper authorities if brought to our
attention.
Purchase and provide 1.25oz wine-sample cups to
each participating business.
Purchase and provide the commemorative
champagne glasses to event guests during the
champagne reception following the event.
Promote the event across the region to over 10,000
people using tools including, but not limited to
Websites, community calendars, enewsletters,
eblasts, boosting social media pages, postcards,
posters, event banners, event maps, sandwich
boards and more.
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Prepare their staff for the event
Ensure staff pouring wine has proper server training
Serve at least one selection of wine for each event
Serve appetizers for each event
Provide a raffle prize for each event
Have wine, appetizer and prize selections ready
when an Art & Wine Walk representative calls on
Monday of the event week
Have the prize ready for pickup during the arranged
time of event week
Provide space, table (6 to 8 ft.), and two chairs for
artist(s)
Communicate with artist(s) prior to the event to
discuss space, arrangement and timeline
Set up sandwich board each month of participation
Promote participating businesses by printing maps
For artist placement:
For liquor license questions and to submit applications:
North Valley Arts Council
2 N 3rd Street, Suite C
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701.772.3710
www.novac.org
info@novac.org
Downtown Development Association
2 North 3rd Street, Suite D
Grand Forks, ND 58203
701.757.4051
www.downtowngrandforks.org
stacey@downtowngrandforks.org
Business Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Website:
(optional)
In how many Art & Wine Walks would you like to participate?
PLEASE RANK the dates you would like to participate. It may not be possible to place you in all of your desired dates.
Put a 1 next to your 1st choice, 2 next to your 2nd choice, and so on.
June 20
July 11
August 8
September 19
October 10
Do you plan to have NoVAC pair artists with your business? If so, are there any special considerations for artist
placement? (If you have scheduled your own artists, please provide a list with your application.)
Would you like NoVAC to pair musicians with your business, if available? If so, are there any special considerations for
performer placement?
My business has a liquor license.
Yes
No
* I understand that my business must provide a raffle prize (minimum value $10) for each Art & Wine Walk in which
we participate.
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* I understand that my business must provide wine and appetizers for each Art & Wine Walk in which we participate.
(initial)
* I understand that my business must show proof of server training certificate.
(initial)
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
We (the business listed above, it’s owners, managers and employees) agree to participate in this event on the days indicated above. Wine served
will be for tasting (1 ounce serving per customer). We will accomodate Art & Wine Walk guests in our establishment from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on
the day of the event. We agree to ensure that any staff pouring wine has the proper certificate from server training conducted by the local Police
Department. We agree to verify that each Art & Wine Walk guest in our business has a map and wrist-band before serving wine. We agree to post
information on taxi services and offer to help patrons arrange for safe transportation if it is requested or if a guest appears intoxicated. We agree
to provide a raffle prize (minimum value $10) for each event in which we participate. We are responsible for our sidewalk sign during and after
the event. We understand that if we do not comply with this agreement one month, we forfeit participation in the following month. We agree to
indemnify and hold harmless NoVAC, the DDA, event sponsors, their officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any losses, liability,
claims demands, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, suits, proceedings, damages, actions and causes of action of any kind and nature arising out
of or in anyway connected with the Art & Wine Walk. I further release NoVAC, the DDA, event sponsors, their officers, directors, employees and
agents from any liability for loss, damage or theft of my property by damage or destruction from causes including, but not limited to, fire, theft,
vandalism, weather or the negligence of others.
Signed:
Please mail or scan and email this page to:
Downtown Development Association
2 North 3rd Street, Suite D Grand Forks, ND 58203
Stacey@downtowngrandforks.org ”OCTOBER 18”
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artist Suzi Johnson
615 1st Ave N
RH Standard
artist Sally Morris
615 1st Ave N Suite B
Sponsored by:
GuestHouse Town House
artist Barbara Fahey
701 1st Ave N
Bonzer’s Sandwich Pub
artist Christopher Brown
420 DeMers Ave
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artist Ellen Gagnon
416 DeMers Ave
Kittson Boutique
artist Megan Peterson
402 DeMers Ave
7 N 3rd St
The Grand Historic Event Center
artist Graffiti Wall
9 N 3rd St
Mathew Scheuring
Brick and Barley
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at the EMPIRE ARTS CENTER at 5 p.m.
Most of the artwork is for sale, just ask!
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artists Kari Wosick, Janelle
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311 S 4th St #104
Rivers Edge Building
Empire Arts Center
artist UND Art Collection
Doors Open at 3 p.m.
415 DeMers Avenue
River City Jewelers
artists Eric Kelling
16 S 3rd St
The Ember
artist Miranda Roen
8 N 3rd St
Whitey’s Cafe
artist Marian Gates
121 DeMers Ave
The Blue Moose
artist Hyley Lee
507 2nd St NW
Mamma Maria’s
artist Prodosh Simlai
211 DeMers Ave
River Walk Artists Gallery
artists Group Show
Inside Riverwalk Mall
Tweet while you walk!
#AWWGrandForks
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GUESTHOUSE
TOWN HOUSE
BRICK & BARLEY
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IRISH PUB
THE EMBER
KITTSON
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OLIVIERI’S
SALON & SPA
RH
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THE BLUE
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RIVER WALK
ARTISTS
GALLERY
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SANDWICH PUB
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MAMMA
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Vote for your favorite location:
E-MAIL:
ADDRESS:
NAME:
WHITEY’S
4. Take your time browsing the downtown shops and art. Enjoy the Art & Wine
Walk!
3. There will be a champagne tasting at the Empire Arts Center at 5:00 pm.
Turn in your map to enter to win door prizes donated by today’s participating
businesses. To be eligible for an extra prize, have all stamps. You must be
present to win.
2. Have your map stamped at each location. Maps are turned in at the Empire Arts
Center. You will not receive an Empire stamp.
1. Art & Wine Walk is a 21+ event. By state law, many locations do not allow
people under 21. You must have both a map and a wristband to sample wine.
Please drink responsibly. Each wine-serving business gives one 1-2 ounce
sample. Carry your ID with you and have it available upon request. Do not drink
and drive. Taxi info is available upon request. Finish your sample before you
leave each business.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND AS YOU WALK:
WELCOME TO THE ART AND WINE WALK!
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
TO ENTER OUR DOOR PRIZE DRAWING:
DAKOTA
HARVEST
BAKERS
RIVER CITY
JEWELERS
DOWNTOWN
CRUSH
TURN IN MAP
EMPIRE ARTS
CENTER
NO STAMP NEEDED AT THE