REGISTRATION FOR DELAWARE FUN-A-DAY 2025

The 2025 Maker's Month is JULY with the Big Art Show in AUGUST. Sign up by JUNE 30TH at Midnight.
PLEASE Read the FAQs FIRST!

1. Do you accept the Challenge?

What are the size restrictions and how should I prepare for the show?
2D Work must be no bigger than 4x4 or 4x6 per piece. Think Small! All work needs to be submitted ready to hang, with hanging materials.

NEW THIS YEAR! ALL pieces must be mounted to ONE board/backer (poster board, cork board, canvas, etc, of some kind). Your piece will either be hung on a wall (with painters tape or putty), on an easel (limited number reserved for heavy displays), or on a table (flat or propped against the wall behind it). Please refer to photos of past exhibitions. If work is framed or mounted the frame and/ or mount must not exceed our size restrictions [i.e. if each piece is framed, the frame of each piece may not exceed 4"x4" or 4"x6". If all pieces are mounted onto one display piece, the entire display piece cannot exceed 24" x 30" / 30” x 24” size restrictions. In other words, please do not put “padding/extra spacing” in between the pieces of art when mounting unless you have taken that into account beforehand.

Title cards (with the artist’s name, piece title, and a social link) will be provided by DEFAD using the registration information provided.

Display preferences (wall, table, easel) should be included on the PICK UP / DROP OFF FORM (or discussed with the Fun-A-Day organizers in advance, if there are questions). Please note that due to space limitations we do our best to display as asked, but may not be able to accommodate preferences. Artists are encouraged to come hang their own artwork if there are particular concerns / preferences. 3D work should be small and fit on a 2'x2' table space. 3D and A/V projects are welcome but the maker (the person registering the project) should be in communication with DEFAD regarding how they intend to set-up / display their project.

Writers, musicians, any maker, is allowed to sign-up to participate in DEFAD - we can, and have, found many unique ways to showcase projects including having live performances, read-aloud sessions, extra TVs brought in, etc. Just ask!

A note about Selling Artwork during the Opening Reception…

DEFAD does not facilitate artwork sales. YOU, as the artist may sell your way at any time during the show, we just ask that you please try to leave your display intact until the show is over. DEFAD organizers will not be able to provide cash change or digital assistance with any sales. Please come prepared should you wish to sell your work. The title card we put with your artwork will have a space for whatever contact information you provide on the Registration Form below. We recommend including a cell phone number so an interested buyer can text you a photo and you can make arrangements to sell the work. Artwork is to remain at The Courtyard by Marriott for the full run of the exhibit (August 9-10), please.

2. Will you be able to get your project to us by Friday, August 8th at 4pm (the latest)?

Please have your Project and your printed Drop Off / Pick Up Form TOGETHER and bring them to us on one of the following Days / Times so that your Project can be displayed in the show. You can Drop Off your work to have DEFAD install it for you, or you may install your own project on Saturday, August 9th (by 2pm). See details below.

TO DROP OFF YOUR ARTWORK FOR INSTALLATION BY DEFAD:

If you choose to Drop Off your Project at one of the locations below it will be picked up and then installed in the show by DEFAD Organizers and Volunteers. Organizers and our Wonderful Volunteers will be available to collect your work at the following locations and during these days / times (please check out the organizers' photos so you can recognize us - www.delawarefunaday.com/delaware-fun-a-day-team).

1. Friday 8/1/2025

Coming by July 1st

2. Saturday 8/2/2025

Coming by July 1st

3. Sunday 8/3/2025

Coming by July 1st

4. Monday 8/4/2025

Coming by July 1st

5. Tuesday 8/5/2025

Coming by July 1st

6. Wednesday 8/6/2025

Coming by July 1st

7. Thursday 8/7/2025

Coming by July 1st

8. Friday 8/8/2025

Coming by July 1st

TO INSTALL YOUR ARTWORK YOURSELF WITH DEFAD ORGANIZER GUIDANCE:

There is only 1 opportunity to hang your own artwork this year! If you choose to install your project yourself it will be with the guidance of DEFAD Organizers, and you MUST volunteer to help with hanging the work of others as well (at least just a handful of projects). You will check in with an Organizer when you arrive on August 9th prior to installing your artwork. You must arrive before 2pm to install your project, art that arrives after that time might not make it into the show. We will direct you to a few available spaces for you to choose from. Please note that as the day progresses space options will become more limited. (Please check out the organizers' photos so you can recognize us - www.delawarefunaday.com/delaware-fun-a-day-team):

6. Saturday 8/9/2025

9am-2pm - The Courtyard by Marriott - 400 David Hollowell Dr, Newark, DE 19716

YOU MUST sign up to volunteer to hang art and have been in contact with DEFAD, if you wish to bring your artwork on August 9th.
*LAST CHANCE or you will not be in the show!* - 9am-2pm on this day!

SHOW READINESS:

All work MUST be ready to hang/display. On your Drop Off / Pick Up Form you will include the written instructions on how you would prefer your work to be displayed. We will do our best to accommodate your wishes. If you do not provide display instructions/materials with your drop off, we will display it as we determine what is most suitable to the space. We will be hanging with different methods (magnets, painters tape, and thumbtacks around or in back of the art, as to not damage it). Again, we strongly encourage you to mount your pieces to a single hanging apparatus prior to drop-off. Digital artwork can be displayed with prior arrangement/communication beforehand.

OPENING NIGHT is Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 4-9pm at The Courtyard by Marriott in Newark, DE.

Additional hours to view the show:

Sunday, August 10th (9am-6pm)

3. Can you pick up your project?

Artwork is to remain on display at The Courtyard by Marriott for the full run of the exhibit August 9-10, 2025.

You must pick up your artwork or make arrangements for it to be picked up after 6pm on August 10th or at one of the following pick-up locations beginning August 11th.

Your choices:

I do not want my project back and donate it to Delaware Fun-A-Day to use as fundraising material.
I will pick up my project during Take Down Day on Sunday, August 10, 2025 between 6-9pm at The Courtyard by Marriott.
I will EMAIL delawarefunaday@gmail.com my decision to pick up my artwork from an alternate location. You will be able to claim your work at the following locations and times AFTER the show has ended:
1. Monday 8/11/2025
  - Coming by July 1st
2. Tuesday 8/12/2025
  - Coming by July 1st
3. Wednesday 8/13/2025
  - Coming by July 1st
4. Thursday 8/14/2025
  - Coming by July 1st
5. Friday 8/15/2025
  - Coming by July 1st
6. Saturday 8/16/2025
  - Coming by July 1st

Artwork that is not picked up Saturday, August 18, 2025 will be considered donated to DEFAD. Please communicate with the DEFAD organizers to avoid loss of artwork!

2025 Delaware Fun-A-Day REGISTRATION FORM