Artist applications available for 2009 Art & Wine Walk Artists are invited to show their work at the 2009 Art & Wine Walk, which takes place the third Saturday of the month, May through October, from 1 to 5 p.m. in downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Artists that participate in the Art & Wine Walk can show their work at participating businesses. The North Valley Arts Council works with the artist to provide them with a business that best fits their artwork and display needs. Participating businesses include galleries, restaurants, retail shops, jewelry stores and much more. Artists are welcome to have their work available for sale each month, and artists keep 100% of the sale price of their artwork. Artists must be present at the event to discuss their work with patron and handle any sale of their artwork. There are 15-18 slots open for artists at each event. The application deadline is the Tuesday prior to each Art & Wine Walk. Space is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. An average of 230 patrons attended each event in the 2008 Art & Wine Walk season. To register for the event, visit www.novac.org and download an artist agreement, or contact NoVAC at 777-6120 or info@novac.org. To learn more about the event, visit www.culturepulse.org. Art & Wine Walk 2009 event dates: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17. The Art & Wine Walk is organized by the North Valley Arts Council and the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau. -- Nicole Derenne, Executive Director, North Valley Arts Council, nicolederenne@novac.org, 772-3710