OPERATIONS INFO LOST AND FOUND The Lost and Found is located in the Art Fair Headquarters: 3001 Hennepin Avenue.
HEADQUARTERS/REGISTRATION Calhoun Square, 2nd Floor (3001 Hennepin Avenue) Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm Friday & Saturday: 8 am - 8:30 pm Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm
ON-SITE RESTROOMS The Uptown Art Fair has a large number of portable bathrooms installed throughout the festival site. (See Uptown Art Fair General Map on page 22)
ATMs ATMs are located at the east end of “The Mall”, on Hennepin and at the following banks: TCF Bank, Wells Fargo, Bremer, and Bridgewater Bank. (See Uptown Art Fair General Map on page 22)
PETITIONS No independent person(s) are permitted to carry, wear, or hold any sign promoting any business, cause, political candidate, or organization. No person is permitted to collect signatures for any type of petition. Anyone observing a violation to this policy should contact Maude Lovelle at 612.414.3824.
EMERGENCY CONTACT In the event of an emergency during the weekend of the Art Fair, you may be contacted by Maude Lovelle via her cell phone (612.414.3824). Please make this phone number accessible to anyone who may need to contact you or your staff in case of an emergency.
RECYCLING & ORGANICS COLLECTION With the help of Sons of Norway, the Uptown Art Fair coordinates bottle and can recycling. Such an effort is rare for an event of our magnitude. In addition to recycling, the fair will collect leftover food and food-soiled paper for composting in “The Mall”, on Hennepin Avenue, and at participating vendor booths. Please help us by utilizing the proper receptacles and encouraging your patrons to do so, as well.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN The Uptown Art Fair staff wants everyone to be prepared in the event of an emergency. The Minneapolis Police Department will be on-site at all times and Art Fair staff will have immediate communication with them. In the event of severe weather or emergency evacuation, the police will direct all persons to take shelter in one of the following buildings: YWCA – 2828 Hennepin Ave. Calhoun Square – Lake St. and Hennepin Ave. Jefferson Elementary School – Hennepin Ave. and 26th St.
SECURITY Pick-pockets and other professional thieves recognize large public events as opportunities to exploit. Use precautions normally taken when traveling and participating in any outdoor event to protect your product, cash, and other treasured belongings. Both uniformed and plain-clothed Minneapolis Police Department officers are on duty 24 hours a day beginning Thursday evening at 9 p.m. through Sunday at 10 p.m. Vendors are solely responsible for the security of their booths and equipment. The Art Fair staff recommends removal of all valuables from your booth each night, as well as placing all displays and materials in a secure place. In minor non-emergency situations you may contact our Head of Security, Officer Peter Stanton, at 651.248.7309.
FIRST AID A first aid station staffed by highly qualified medical professionals will be located on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street. In the event of a serious medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. If you are witness to an accident, please complete the “Situation Report” included on page 24 of this packet.
SITUATION REPORTS Even with the best of plans, the occasional accident, incident, or situation may occur. If you are witness to an incident, the Uptown Art Fair asks that you complete the “Situation Report” on p.24 of this packet and give it to an event staff member. The following warrant a report: minor and major injuries; disturbances or crowd problems; situations involving security or emergency personnel; property damage; altercations; any incident involving arrest or police action; threats of physical force or violence. In minor non-emergency situations you may contact our Head of Security, Officer Peter Stanton, at 651.248.7309.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY The Uptown Art Fair is dedicated to the preservation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Every effort has been made to make all areas of the site accessible to all persons. Handicap parking is located on Lake Street between Holmes Avenue and Girard Avenue.
TRANSPORTATION Please refer to page 11 for detailed information.
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