Artisan Opportunities

INARF 2021 PRE-CONFERENCE

INARF 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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2021 Annual Conference Artisan Opportunities

This year’s Annual Conference will reconvene at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center on October 6 & 7, 2021. In addition to the outstanding educational session line-up, the Conference once again boasts the opportunity for Conference attendees to peruse the Artisan Alley to acquire hand crafted items for sale and to gather innovative solutions to programs and services. View additional information below to identify an opportunity that showcases your arts, products and/or services.

Conference Dates: October 6 & 7, 2021
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center
13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IN 46060

Reserve an Artisan Alley Booth

REGISTERED ARTISANS
Thank you to the following organizations who have committed to showcasing their program and hand crafted items in Artisan Alley:

Wednesday, October 6
1. Corvilla, Inc.
2. Abilities Services, Inc.
3. The Arc of Greater Boone County
4. LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
5. Noble
6. Putnam County Comprehensive Services, Inc.
7. Bona Vista Programs, Inc.
8. Pathfinder Services, Inc.

Thursday, October 7
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3. Hillcroft Services, Inc.
4. New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc.
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ARTISAN ALLEY OPPORTUNITIES & ENHANCEMENTS

Annual Conference Artisan Alley - Wednesday, October 6 & Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Artisan Alley returns, offering the opportunity for sixteen INARF Member organizations (8 per day) to showcase consumer hand crafted items available for Conference attendee purchase. Artisan booths will be featured in a highly visible location promoting awareness of uniquely creative programming, as well as the many talents of the Artists. Limit 1 opportunity per organization.

Included in Artisan booth: 1 – 10’ W x 6’ D Booth with surrounding pipe and drape; 1 – 6’ Skirted Display Table, 2 - Chairs, an ID Sign, and a Waste Basket. (Artisans are welcome to move or remove the Display Table to accommodate their set-up.)

Note: Artisan displays must be contained within the designated Exhibit space to avoid impeding pedestrian traffic.

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Oct. 6
Set-Up: 7 - 8 AM
Display: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Tear Down: 4:30 - 5 PM
Thursday, Oct. 7
Set-Up: 6:30 - 7:30 AM
Display: 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM
Tear Down: 3:45 - 5 PM

ARTISAN ALLEY PRICING & BENEFITS:
INARF Member $100 - Includes the Benefits listed below.

Complimentary Breaks & Meals. On respective display day – either Wednesday, October 6 or Thursday, October 7, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch are provided for Artisan Alley Participants (Limit 2 per booth).
Discounted Hotel Room Rate. Artisans are able to take advantage of the negotiated group rate of $149 (plus applicable tax) at the Embassy Suites. The deadline to make hotel reservations at the negotiated rate is September 5 at 11:59 PM - rooms may sell out prior to that date, so we encourage you to reserve your room early.

ENHANCEMENTS: (Available to registered Artisans.)
Electrical Outlet | $40
Upon request, the Conference hotel will provide electrical service to your Artisan booth to power lights, displays, etc.

Website & Mobile App Listing Enhancement | $100
Link your Art Program’s website to the Conference Website and Mobile App to enhance visibility of your program and/or hand crafted items for sale.

ARTISAN CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations are permitted prior to September 1 with a full refund. Cancellations after September 1 will be refunded IF a replacement Artisan is secured by INARF.

*Note the diagram is not to scale.