2015 Annual Convention Exhibiting & Advertising Prospectus

Exhibiting & Advertising Prospectus

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Join us for the 2015 Annual Convention!

The 2015 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, in Chicago, IL, from June 12–14. This event offers the unique opportunity to engage with more than 1,000 decision makers and stakeholders from across the country, including artists, patrons, board members, planners, foundation and corporate representatives, elected officials, community leaders, and more.

Use this prospectus to choose from a variety of exhibitor types, onsite program advertisements, online advertising options, and sponsorships opportunities. Each option provides a level of targeted visibility to our attendees and constituents, while remaining budget-friendly at the same time. There’s no better way to reach such a diverse, well-connected group than at the Americans for the Arts Annual Convention!

4 TABLE TOP EXHIBITING

Main Convention Preconferences

5 PROGRAM ADVERTISING

Half Page Full Page Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover Back Cover

6 ONLINE ADVERTISING

www.AmericansfortheArts.org ARTSblog

8 SPONSORSHIP 9 CONTRACTS

Deadlines Terms and Conditions Artwork Specifications

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TABLE TOP EXHIBITING The Annual Convention provides access to the largest audience of arts professionals all in one location.

Take advantage of face-to-face attendee engagement and networking with a Table Top Exhibit. Make new business contacts, meet with existing clients, or introduce a new product. We offer a high-quality experience by placing the table top exhibits in CenterStage—the hub of conference—close to registration, plenaries, sessions, networking breaks, bookstore, and more! (See the Table Top Exhibiting contract on pages 9-10.)

Extend your reach—exhibit at the Public Art Preconference and Arts Leadership Preconference and gain additional exposure with these target audiences!

Table Top Exhibit benefits: • One 6-foot skirted table and electicity • One complimentary registration • Up to three discount registrations; $250 each • Program: company name, URL and 35-word description • Online: company name, URL, 35-word description and logo • Mobile app: company name, URL and 35-word description • Eblast: company logo • Attendee list (PDF only; name, title, company, email) Power Pack! upgrade benefits: $100 • Program: Twitter handle • Online: hotlinked logo and URL • Mobile app: hotlinked URL

Exhibitor Schedule-at-a-Glance* Thursday, June 11 7:00-8:00 AM 8:00 AM-6:00 PM

Public Art Precon exhibit move-in Public Art Precon exhibit hours

Friday, June 12 8:00-11:00 AM

10:00-11:30 AM 11:00 AM-1:00 PM 11:30 AM-6:30 PM

Arts Leadership & Public Art Precon exhibit hours Main Convention exhibit move-in Public Art Precon exhibit move-out Main Convention exhibit hours

Saturday, June 13 8:00 AM-6:00 PM 1:30-5:30 PM

Main Convention exhibit hours ARTventure Tours

Sunday, June 14 8:00-11:00 AM 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Main Convention exhibit hours Main Convention exhibit move-out

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*Times subject to change.

Main Convention: Public Art Preconference: Main Convention & Arts Leadership Preconference: Main Convention & Public Art Preconference:

$1,700 $1,700 $1,900 $2,300

Save $100! Early-bird deadline: 3/23 Final contract deadline: 4/20 Description, logo, URL deadline: 4/20

Past Main Convention exhibitors: Art Career Cafe Arts Ready - SouthArts Blackbaud Cultural Data Project The Cultural Planning Group The National Center for Creative Aging National Endowment for the Arts

Past Public Art Preconference exhibitors: JunoWorks National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association Perdomo Studio PublicArtist.org Silo Workshop Tile Artisans Digital Imaging, LLC

Past Arts Leadership Preconference exhibitors: Arts & Administration Program, University of Oregon Arts Extension Service Goucher College, Master of Arts in Arts Administration University of Denver

PROGRAM ADVERTISING The onsite program serves as a resource at the Annual Convention and as a reference for arts organizations after the event. A print advertisement in the onsite program is a simple solution for placing your brand in the hand of more than 1,000 attendees.

Various size and placement options offer solutions to fit a variety of visibility and budget requirements. All advertisement are in high quality, four color print. Placement and availability subject to change. (See the Program Advertising contract on pages 11-13.)

Half Page: Full Page: Inside Front: Inside Back: Back Cover:

$1,000 $1,750 $2,250 $2,250 $2,500

Half Page 7.75” x 4.75”

Full Page 10.75” x 7.75”

Contract deadline: 3/30 Artwork deadline: 4/3

Past advertisers:

Arts Administration Program, University of Oregon Blackbaud Claremont Graduate University The Cultural Planning Group Drexel University Online Franz Mayer of Munich General Glass International Goucher College, Master of Arts in Arts Administration Routledge Journals, Taylor and Francis University of Denver

Reserve a table top exhibit and receive 10% off a program ad!

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Americans for the Arts www.AmericansfortheArts.org

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Audiences: arts leadership, arts marketers, public artists or custom Average impressions per month: 1500+ Placement on a group of pages that target a specific audience (see page groupings below) Artwork specs: JPEG, PNG, GIF; static or animated Ads run on a cost-per-impressions basis See the www.AmericansfortheArts.org Advertisement contract on pages 14-15.

Reserve a table top exhibit or program ad and receive 10% off an online ad!

Sidebar Advertisement: - 1,500 impressions - 276 px x 245 px - Limited availability

$450

Arts Leadership* • Program pages - Arts Leadership Digital Classroom - At Our Events - Emerging Leaders Network - On-Demand Webinars - Webinars • Topic pages - Funding Resources - Volunteerism - Young Arts Professionals • 5 Location pages Arts Marketing*

• Program pages - Arts Marketing - Arts Marketing & Engagement Digital Classroom - At Our Events - Consulting - Local Arts Network - Start A Program • Topic pages - For Artists • 5 Location pages

• 3 Program pages • 2 Topic pages • 5 Location pages

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Custom*

Sidebar Advertisement*

*Pages and placement are subject to change and availability.

Public Art* • Program pages - At Our Events - Public Art & Placemaking Digital Classroom - Public Art Network - Public Art Network Annual Presentations - Public Art Network Year in Review & Database • Topic pages - Cultural Districts - Culture & Communities - Public Art - Social Change • 5 Location pages

ARTSblog blog.Artsusa.org

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Audience: arts and nonprofit managers, business leaders, educators, students, and advocates Average impressions per month: 25,000+ Placement on blog main page Artwork specs: JPEG, PNG, GIF; static or animated (up to 3 rotating creatives) Ads run on a monthly basis See the ARTSblog Advertisement contract on pages 16-17.

Sidebar Advertisement: $350/month - Appears on blog main page only - 300 px x 250 px - Limited availability (3 per month)

Banner Advertisement*

Banner Advertisement: $625/month - Appears on all blog pages - 725 px x 90 px - Limited availability (1 per month)

Sidebar Advertisement*

Blog Salon Presenter: $1,200/month - Banner and top Sidebar Advertisement - Presenter language in blog salon promotions (e.g. “Brought to you by...”)

Reserve a table top exhibit or program ad and receive 10% off an ARTSblog ad!

*Pages and placement are subject to change and availability.

2015 Blog Salon Schedule** February 2-6 February 16-20 March 9-13 April 13-17 April 27-May 1 May 25-29

Local Arts Arts Education Arts Education Emerging Leaders Private Sector/Animating Democracy Arts Education **Dates and topics subject to change.

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SPONSORSHIP Sponsorship of the 2015 Annual Convention provides high-value, cost-effective ways to feature your company or organization, while supporting the educational, leader-driven work the conference does to advance the arts. Sponsorships are customizeable and can be uniquely designed to fit your organization’s visibility and budget requirements.

Available sponsorship items include, but are not limited to: • • • • • • • •

Keynotes Preconferences Sessions Hotel key cards Networking breaks Lanyards Guidebook app Tote bags

View the 2015 Annual Convention Sponsorship Prospectus for the complete list of available sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact development@artsusa.org or call 202.371.2830.

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2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION TABLE TOP EXHIBITING CONTRACT Complete this form and e-mail to Exhibits@artsusa.org; fax to Exhibits at 202.371.0424; or, mail to Americans for the Arts, Attn: Exhibits, 1000 Vermont Ave NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005.

Early-bird contract deadline: Monday, March 23. Final contract deadline: Monday, April 20.

(Please submit a 35-word company description and logo with this contract.)

Company Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Display Name (if different from above):_________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_ __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _ ____________________________________ Website: ______________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________ Title: ______________________________________ Phone/Fax: ___________________________________Email: _______________________________________ Table Top Exhibit type (choose one): ___ Main Convention (June 12-14): $1,700 ___ Public Art Preconference only (June 11-12): $1,700 ___ Public Art Preconference & Main Convention (June 11-14): $2,300 ___ Arts Leadership Preconference & Main Convention (June 12-14): $1,900

Upgrades (optional): ___ Power Pack! benefits: $100 ___ Early-bird discount: $100 off ___ Discount on program advertising: 10% off Check (#:___________)

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Credit Card:

American Express

MasterCard

Visa

Card number: ______________________________________Exp. date: _______________________________ Name on card: _ ___________________________________________________________________________ Billing address:_ ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ We hereby make application for a table top exhibit at the 2015 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention. We agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by Americans for the Arts on the following page. ________________________________________ ______________ Signature Date This application is an offer to rent a table top exhibit space. No contract is formed unless and until this application is signed by an authorized representative of Americans for the Arts. ________________________________________ ______________ Signature - Americans for the Arts Date

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TABLE TOP EXHIBITING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY: Application for table top space must be made on the printed form provided by Americans for the Arts, contain the information requested, and be executed by an individual who has authority to act for the applicant (“Exhibitor”).

Organizations that are producers or suppliers of equipment and other products or services whose proposed exhibit will support the business of arts management and the purposes of the Convention, may apply for table top exhibit space. Americans for the Arts reserves the absolute right to reject any such application.

AGREEMENT TO CONDITIONS: Exhibitor agrees to abide by these conditions, it being understood and agreed that the sole control of the display area rests with Americans for the Arts. Exhibitor also shall be subject to any applicable rules of the hosting hotel.

ASSIGNMENT OF SPACE: Classification of table top exhibit and assignment of space will be determined by Americans for the Arts based upon the character of the proposed display and individual requirements and preferences as to the location of Exhibitor. Once the space has been approved by Americans for the Arts no exhibit will be moved except by the mutual consent of the parties.

PAYMENT: Full payment must accompany this application. All applications must be received by Americans for the Arts no later than April 20, 2015 for the Annual Convention.

INSURANCE: In all cases, if Exhibitor wishes to insure their goods, they must do so at their own expense. Americans for the Arts holds no responsibility for table top area security, nor for the value of any goods. Materials supplied by Exhibitor are displayed at own risk and liability.

BOOTHS: Each table will be six feet in length, with a skirt, and have access to electricity. If any additional equipment is needed it is the responsibility of Exhibitor to contract for and arrange payment for all related activities. Third party audio and visual order information will be made available by Americans for the Arts.

CARE OF SPACE: Exhibitor is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the table top exhibit space at their own expense.

PROTECTION OF TABLE TOP EXHIBIT SPACE: Nothing shall be nailed, tacked, screwed or otherwise attached to any building structure. If any damage occurs it is the responsibility of Exhibitor to pay for damages.

DEFAULT OCCUPANCY: If space is not occupied by the designated time, Americans for the Arts has the right to use the space as necessary and no refund will be granted to Exhibitor.

PERSONNEL: Table top exhibit personnel must confine their activities to their designated space. Personnel that are Annual Convention attendees should make necessary arrangements to have their space covered when they deem necessary.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATTER: Exhibitor shall not distribute materials or souvenirs outside of their exhibit space.

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CONFLICTING MEETINGS & SOCIAL EVENTS: In the interest of the success of the Convention, Exhibitor shall not extend invitation, call meetings, or encourage absence of attendees during conference hours.

COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW: Exhibitor shall comply with all applicable governmental laws, regulations, and rules.

CANCELLATION: Cancellations received in writing by close of business on May 4, 2015 will receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 4, 2015.

RIGHT TO REMOVE PROPERTY: Americans for the Arts reserves the right to remove from the hotel any and all property if Exhibitor violates any conditions of this agreement.

LIABILITY: Americans for the Arts makes no warranties, express or implied, and disclaims the same. Without limiting the foregoing, Americans for the Arts undertakes no duty to exercise care, nor does it assume any responsibility for the protection and safety of Exhibitor, its personnel, and its property used in connection to the table top exhibit, from injury or harm, including theft and damage or destruction by fire. Exhibitor should remove small and easily removed articles during non-peak convention hours. No security of goods will be provided by Americans for the Arts. Notwithstanding any other provision in the application, including these terms and conditions, the maximum liability of Americans for the Arts to Exhibitor under any circumstances and with respect to any claim, whether arising in tort or contract, shall not exceed the amount paid

by Exhibitor for the exhibit space. Under no circumstances shall Americans for the Arts be liable to Exhibitor for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

INDEMNIFICATION: Exhibitor shall indemnify and hold harmless Americans for the Arts, and the convention space and their respective directors, employees, members, and affiliates, for any damage, expense (including attorneys’ fees), fines, penalties, or loss incurred by, or imposed upon, any of the same and arising out of the negligent or other wrongful acts or omissions of Exhibitor, its principals, employees, or agents.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION: With respect to any dispute between the parties that cannot be resolved by them, the sole method of dispute resolution shall be arbitration under the auspices and pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association, such arbitration to be filed and to take place in Washington, DC. District of Columbia law shall be applied without regard to conflicts of laws principles.

Any award or decision may be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement.

ASSIGNMENT: The privileges granted to Exhibitor may not be assigned, nor may the table top exhibit space be sublet, by Exhibitor without express written permission of Americans for the Arts.

2015 ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM ADVERTISING CONTRACT Complete this form and e-mail to Exhibits@artsusa.org; fax to Exhibits at 202.371.0424; or, mail to Americans for the Arts, Attn: Exhibits, 1000 Vermont Ave NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005.

Contract deadline: Monday, March 30. Artwork deadline: Friday, April 3.

Company Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Display Name (if different from above):_________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_ __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _ ____________________________________ Website: ______________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________ Title: ______________________________________ Phone/Fax: ___________________________________Email: _______________________________________ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Half Page: $1,000 Full Page: $1,750 Inside Front Cover: $2,250 Inside Back Cover: $2,250 Back Cover: $2,500

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I am exhibiting at the Annual Convention and qualify for a 10% discount on program advertisement.

Check (#:___________)

-OR-

Credit Card:

American Express

MasterCard

Visa

Card number: ______________________________________Exp. date: _______________________________ Name on card: _ ___________________________________________________________________________ Billing address:_ ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ We hereby make application for an advertising space in the program guide for the 2015 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention. We agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by Americans for the Arts on the following pages. ________________________________________ ____________ Signature Date This application is an offer to buy an advertisement in the program guide. No contract is formed unless and until this application is signed by an authorized representative of Americans for the Arts. ________________________________________ ____________ Signature - Americans for the Arts Date

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PROGRAM ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Americans for the Arts publications are created on behalf of and for the benefit of our membership and event attendees. Americans for the Arts therefore reserves the right to reject, omit, or cancel advertising it does not feel is in the best interest of our membership or organization goals.

Contract deadline: Monday, March 30, 2015. Artwork deadline: Friday, April 3, 2015. See page 13 for advertisement specifications.

Confirmation:

Orders must be confirmed in writing by the deadline. Verbal or electronic mail orders without contracts will not be acceptable.

Content changes:

No typesetting or alterations will be done by the printer or Americans for the Arts.

Responsibility:

It is not the responsibility of Americans for the Arts or the printer to edit, design, or alter any submitted advertising material. Advertisements must be re-submitted if advertisers wish to have advertisement altered in any manner.

Color:

Americans for the Arts cannot guarantee accurate color reproduction if an SWOP standard proof is not supplied.

Cancellations:

No cancellations or changes in order will be accepted after the deadline. Cancellations must be received in writing prior to deadline. Any advertiser cancelling advertisements after the closing date must pay the full space charge.

Advertisement:

The word “advertisement” will be placed with copy, which, in the publisher’s opinion, resembles editorial content.

Placement:

Publisher reserves the right to determine advertisement placement.

Conditions:

No conditions, printed or otherwise, appearing on the space order, billing instructions, or copy instructions that conflict with the publisher’s state policy will be binding on the publisher.

Liability:

Advertisers and agencies assume liability for content of advertisement and assume responsibility for any claims therefore made against the publisher.

Payment:

Payment must be received by the deadline.

Discounts:

Agency discounts are not applicable.

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Submitting files:

PROGRAM ADVERTISING SPECIFICATIONS SHEET

PRINT SPECIFICATIONS: Images should have an effective resolution of 300 dpi. Images that are downloaded from a website or are 72 dpi images are unacceptable quality for printing. PSD, TIFF and EPS format files are preferable to JPG. All colors should be CMYK. No RGB, Lab or Index color. Tints and color type in four-color ads must be produced in a CMYK equivalent. Embed or outline fonts. The final trim size of the program is 8.5” x 11”. 1⁄2 page ads do not bleed. Include .125” bleeds on every side for all full page ads with bleed (8.75” x 11.25”).

Space

Size

Half page without bleed

7.75” x 4.75”

Full page without bleed

7.75” x 9.5”

Full page with bleed

Trim size: 8.5” x 11” Bleed size: 8.75” x 11.25”

Full Page, without bleed

Color CMYK or CMYK equivalent, no RGB, Lab or Index color

Full Page, with bleed

SPACE RESERVATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 30, 2015 ARTWORK DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2015 WAYS TO SUBMIT ADVERTISEMENTS: 1.

Email to: Exhibits@artsusa.org 2.

FTP: For large files over 5 MB, upload to FTP site via web browser: http://box.net Login: publicupload Password: afta4you

3.

Mail files on CD or DVD to: Americans for the Arts Attn: Exhibits 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005

Half Page

DIGITAL FORMATS ACCEPTED: PDF-X1a (PREFERRED) The preferred digital ad format for advertising is high-resolution, press-optimized PDF-X1a with embedded fonts and images at 300 ppi.

Advertisements must be fully PDF-X1a compliant, with Acrobat 4 (version 1.3) compatibility.

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All placed images (photos, logos, etc) should be converted to CMYK before creating PDF-X1a.

All color images must separate as 4-color CMYK. Convert all RGB, spot (Pantone) colors and lab colors in color palette before saving the file.

Placed images and graphics must be a minimum of 300 ppi at full size. Line art must have a minimum resolution of 600 ppi at full size.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR EPS Ads may also be submitted in Adobe Illustrator AI or EPS format (version CS3 or earlier).

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All fonts must be converted to outlines.

Any placed images or photographs must be converted to CMYK and should be embedded into file (not linked). Photos must have a resolution of 300 ppi at full size; Line art must have a minimum resolution of 600 ppi at full size. Save file as CMYK EPS.

OTHER ACCEPTABLE FORMATS Though not ideal, high resolution PhotoShop TIFF or EPS (at 300 ppi at full size) may also be accepted as final art.

FORMATS NOT ACCEPTED The following formats will not be accepted: MS Word, MS Publisher, PowerPoint, FreeHand, Corel Draw, JPEG, GIF, film separations.

Native ad layouts (Quark XPress or InDesign) will not be accepted. Please use Acrobat Distiller to convert Quark or InDesign layouts to PDF-X1a format.

PROOFS Advertisers may submit a color proof as reference (color lasers accepted). Although not required, SWOP proofs provided by advertiser will be used by printer as a reference. Color advertisements not accompanied by SWOP proofs will be matched to pleasing color standards.

* NOTE: Advertiser assumes all responsibility for print quality or problems if above specifications are not met.

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www.AmericansfortheArts.org ADVERTISING CONTRACT Complete this form and e-mail to Exhibits@artsusa.org; fax to Exhibits at 202.371.0424; or, mail to Americans for the Arts, Attn: Exhibits, 1000 Vermont Ave NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005.

Contract deadline: _____________. Artwork deadline: _____________.

Company Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Display Name (if different from above):_________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_ __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _ ____________________________________ Website: ______________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________ Title: ______________________________________ Phone/Fax: ___________________________________Email: _______________________________________ Select ad (Dimensions: width 276 px, height 245 px): ___ Sidebar: $450 / 1500 impressions ___ Sidebar: $______ / ______ impressions Select placement: ___ Arts Leadership

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Arts Marketing

Select start date(s): ___ January ___ February ___ March

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Check enclosed

(#:___________)

Circle one:

April May June

American Express

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July August September

MasterCard

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Public Art

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October November December

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Custom

Visa

Card number: ______________________________________Exp. date: _______________________________ Name on card: _ ___________________________________________________________________________ Billing address:_ ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ I hereby make application for an advertising space on www.AmericansfortheArts.org. I agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by Americans for the Arts on the following page. ________________________________________ ____________ Signature - Advertiser Date This application is an offer to buy an advertisement on www.AmericansfortheArts.org. No contract is formed unless and until this application is signed by an authorized representative of Americans for the Arts.

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________________________________________ ____________ Signature - Americans for the Arts Date

www.AmericansfortheArts.org ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The Americans for the Arts website is created on behalf of and for the benefit of our membership, event attendees, and constituents in the arts. Americans for the Arts therefore reserves the right to reject, omit, or cancel advertising it does not feel is in the best interest of our organization goals.

Submitting files:

Contract deadline: ____________. Artwork deadline: ____________. Provide (1) website for hotlink, and (2) file(s) sized to the correct dimensions (width 276 px, height 245 px) in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF.

Confirmation:

Orders must be confirmed in writing by the deadline. Verbal or electronic mail orders without contracts will not be acceptable.

Content changes:

No typesetting or alterations will be done by the printer or Americans for the Arts.

Responsibility:

It is not the responsibility of Americans for the Arts or the printer to edit, design, or alter any submitted advertising material. Advertisements must be re-submitted if advertisers wish to have advertisement altered in any manner.

Color:

Americans for the Arts cannot guarantee accurate color reproduction if an SWOP standard proof is not supplied.

Cancellations:

No cancellations or changes in order will be accepted after the deadline. Cancellations must be received in writing prior to deadline. Any advertiser cancelling advertisements after the closing date must pay the full space charge.

Advertisement:

The word “advertisement” will be placed with copy, which, in the publisher’s opinion, resembles editorial content.

Placement:

Publisher reserves the right to determine advertisement placement.

Conditions:

No conditions, printed or otherwise, appearing on the space order, billing instructions, or copy instructions that conflict with the publisher’s state policy will be binding on the publisher.

Liability:

Advertisers and agencies assume liability for content of advertisement and assume responsibility for any claims therefore made against the publisher.

Payment:

Payment must be received by the deadline.

Discounts:

Agency discounts are not applicable.

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ARTSblog ADVERTISING CONTRACT Complete this form and e-mail to Exhibits@artsusa.org; fax to Exhibits at 202.371.0424; or, mail to Americans for the Arts, Attn: Exhibits, 1000 Vermont Ave NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005.

Contract deadline: ____________. Artwork deadline: ____________.

Company Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Display Name (if different from above):_________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:_ __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _ ____________________________________ Website: ______________________________________ Contact Name: _________________________________ Title: ______________________________________ Phone/Fax: ___________________________________Email: _______________________________________ Select ad and placement: ___ Sidebar Advertisement (300 px x 250 px): $350/month ___ Banner Advertisement (725 px x 90 px): $625/month ___ Sidebar Advertisement and Banner Advertisement: $975/month ___ Blog Salon Sponsorship (Sidebar and Banner Advertisement): $1,200/month Select date(s): ___ January ___ February ___ March

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April May June

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July August September

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October November December

Total: $ ________ Check enclosed: #:__________

- OR -

Circle one:

American Express

MasterCard

Visa

Card number: ______________________________________Exp. date: _______________________________ Name on card: _ ___________________________________________________________________________ Billing address:_ ___________________________________________________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: __________________________________ We hereby make application for advertising space on ARTSblog. We agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth by Americans for the Arts on the following page. ________________________________________ ____________ Signature - Advertiser Date This application is an offer to buy an advertisement on ARTSblog. No contract is formed unless and until this application is signed by an authorized representative of Americans for the Arts.

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________________________________________ ____________ Signature - Americans for the Arts Date

ARTSblog ADVERTISING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Americans for the Arts publications are created on behalf of and for the benefit of our membership and event attendees. Americans for the Arts therefore reserves the right to reject, omit, or cancel advertising it does not feel is in the best interest of our membership or organization goals.

Submitting files:

Contract deadline: ____________. Artwork deadline: ____________. Provide (1) website for hotlink, and (2) file(s) sized to the correct dimensions (sidebar: 300px x 250 px; banner: 725 px x 90 px), in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF (animated files permitted).

Confirmation:

Orders must be confirmed in writing by the deadline. Verbal or electronic mail orders without contracts will not be acceptable.

Content changes:

No typesetting or alterations will be done by the printer or Americans for the Arts.

Responsibility:

It is not the responsibility of Americans for the Arts or the printer to edit, design, or alter any submitted advertising material. Advertisements must be re-submitted if advertisers wish to have advertisement altered in any manner.

Color:

Americans for the Arts cannot guarantee accurate color reproduction if an SWOP standard proof is not supplied.

Cancellations:

No cancellations or changes in order will be accepted after the deadline. Cancellations must be received in writing prior to deadline. Any advertiser cancelling advertisements after the closing date must pay the full space charge.

Advertisement:

The word “advertisement” will be placed with copy, which, in the publisher’s opinion, resembles editorial content.

Placement:

Publisher reserves the right to determine advertisement placement.

Conditions:

No conditions, printed or otherwise, appearing on the space order, billing instructions, or copy instructions that conflict with the publisher’s state policy will be binding on the publisher.

Liability:

Advertisers and agencies assume liability for content of advertisement and assume responsibility for any claims therefore made against the publisher.

Payment:

Payment must be received by the deadline.

Discounts:

Agency discounts are not applicable.

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Americans for the Arts 1000 Vermont Avenue, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: 202.371.2830 Fax: 202.371.0424 exhibits@artsusa.org www.AmericansForTheArts.org