Important Artist Info
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Show Dates and Hours: Payments and Invoices: What your booth includes:
Operational: Operational, cont'd: Tables and Chairs - Your booth package does not include tables or chairs. You are not limited to renting chairs and tables from MMPI. You can bring in your own tables, chairs etc. or rent one from one of our suggested vendors found in the back of the exhibitor manual that you will receive closer to the date of the show.Security - Show security will be on duty 24 hours a day from move-in to move-out, but cannot and should not be counted on to provide more than a presence to inhibit theft. To help provide for the security of your merchandise in your booth, we advise you to staff your booth at all times and not to leave valuables unattended. Any exhibitor requiring special guard services may request such services with the approval of Show Management. Accessible Storage - Secure storage will be available on-site during the show at no extra cost. To replace sold goods, exhibitors will have access to their stored materials from 8:00 am – 10:00 am during the show days. Only items that can be hand carried by an individual can be removed during show hours. Wireless Internet Access - Available for a nominal daily charge, wireless internet access is available throughout the show floor for the convenience of exhibitors. Merchandise Mart Labor Union Rules - Various unions claim jurisdiction over all set-up and dismantling of booths at The Merchandise Mart and union labor may be required for certain aspects of setting up your booth including any installation and dismantling requiring use of ladders, paint or power tools. You and your assistant may work along with a union installer. The use of power tools and ladders is strictly prohibited. Artist's use of two foot step stools, are permitted. Please bring your own supplies. The use of paint is strictly prohibited. Only union painters can paint on the floor. Please note, a full exhibitor manual will be sent out by the end of September. Booth Assignments: Move In/Move Out Info:
Secure Storage for Art Replenishment – Secure storage will be available on–site during the show at no extra cost. To replace sold goods, exhibitors will have access to their stored materials from 8:00 am – 10:00 am during the show days. Only items that can be hand carried by an individual can be removed during show hours. Empty Container Storage – Due to City of Chicago Fire Ordinances, packing materials may not remain on the show floor while the show is open. Flammable containers must be removed from the floor. When your containers are empty, obtain "EMPTY" labels from the Exhibitor Service Desk. Use the labels to mark your crates, boxes and containers with your company name and booth number. Leave the containers in the aisle; for your convenience, these empty labeled containers will be picked up by MMPI staff and returned to you at the end of the Show. Please remember that you will not have access to these containers during the show. Marketing Information:
Registration Information: Sales Tax: Central Cashier:
Convenient Central Cashier Kiosks will be located strategically on the show floor. Your customer will supply a sales ticket to the cashier, and the cashier will finalize the sale. Once complete, the customer will supply you with a proof of purchase receipt, so they may remove their paid in full item from your booth. Travel and Parking Info: Contact Information: |
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