a fall festival
for dog & art lovers
About the festival
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural BARK!ART Dog and Art Festival,
September 15th 12pm-8pm and September 16th 12pm-5pm
at the Off-Leash Art Box - our new theater in the Nokomis neighborhood of Minneapolis.
A two-day, family-friendly event, BARK!ART will be hosted by Off-Leash Area with community partner Canine Coach, voted #1 Dog Trainer in the Twin Cities since 2005. BARK!ART will bring together two communities beloved by Off-Leash Area -- dogs and art -- in a festival featuring:
o - All Ages Talent Show (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS!)
o - Dog Related Business and Artisan Booths (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS!)
o - Off-Leash Area's New Show, “Paws 'n' Effect,” starring a real dog! (TIX AVAILABLE AUG 15!!)
Join up on our e-mailing list below for more information,
and mark your calendars for BARK!ART
Business & Artist BOOTHSCalling all Twin Cities Dog-Related Businesses and Artists
o Reserve a Booth on the Festival grounds and reach the estimated 1K-3K attendees participating in Off-Leash Area’s inaugural BARK!ART Dog and Art Festival! o There are only 30 slots, so reserve your booth EARLY! ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AUGUST 5 Where Will Business Booths be Set Up? Business and Artist Booths will be set up in the Off-Leash Art Box Parking Lot, located on the corner of 54th St. and 42nd Avenue South What Kind of Businesses/Artists Can Participate? We are excited to invite artists, individuals, and businesses who create goods and/or who provide services for dogs, dog-owners and dog-lovers. Pet Portraits? Yes! Handmade Dog Beds? Yes! Dog-Sitters Rescue Organizations, Veterinarians - Yes! How Do I Register? Early Bird Registration takes place August 5th-September 5th. We have limited number of spaces so Register Early! ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE! Fees: When your application is approved we will officially hold your place once payment is received FOR PROFIT BUSINESSES/INDIVIDUALS: $250 full booth (10'x10') /$125 half (5'x5') NON-PROFITS /ARTISTS: $150 full booth/$75 half ADD $25 after September 5 Early Bird deadline Please contact us with questions at 612-724-7372 or artbox@offleasharea.org REACH 1K-3K of potential patrons and register for your place at BARK!ART soon! BOOTH REGISTRATION OPENS STARTING AUGUST 5 |
the talent showDoes your poodle like to doodle?
Does your dachshund like to dance? Does Rover do more than just roll over? o Then you should enter with them in the BARK!ART Talent Show REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED NOW! How Do I Participate?! Fill out & submit the registration form. Submit a link to a video of your act, 2-3 minutes in length, which features you and your prized pooch. Registration Fee is $10 (non refundable). Where and When does the Talent Show Take Place? On the Off-Leash Art Box parking lot there will be a small stage with a sound system. Round 1 - Saturday, Sept 15, 2:30pm and 5:30pm Finalists - Sunday, Sept 16, 2:30pm What Kind of Talent Are We Looking For? We're looking for acts where you and your dog do a short 2-3 minute performance together. Click the button below for more information and to Register for a slot in the Talent Show |
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