2007 EXHIBITOR MANUAL

All the information you need to exhibit successfully at the 2007 One of a Kind Show and Sale^® Chicago.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Show Dates
• Official Show Hours and Artist Access
• Load In/Load Out Dates and Times and Dock Hours
• Artist Orientation Seminar
• Artist Promotional Kit
• Travel Information
• Weather in Chicago

ARTIST AMENITIES & SPECIAL SERVICES

• Complimentary Passes to the Show
• Central Cashier Program
• Artist Lounge
• Complimentary Artist Coat Check
• Wireless Internet Service
• Artist Breakfast
• REG-1 Form
• Sales Tax

GETTING TO THE MERCHANDISE MART & PARKING

• Driving to the Merchandise Mart
• Driving to the Merchandise Mart Loading Dock
• Parking

LOAD IN / LOAD OUT INSTRUCTIONS

• Artists Badges/Assistant Badges/Registration Dates and Hours/Artist Check-In
• Load In – Important Information
• Load Out – Important Information

SETTING UP YOUR BOOTH SPACE

• Your Booth Dimensions/What Comes With Your Booth
• Ordering Table, Chairs and Other Equipment
• Pre-Order Labor for the Best Rates
• Ordering Labor On Site
• Carpentry and Union Regulations
• Electrical Services
• Custom Booth Paint Colors
• Storage
• Security
• Exhibitor Service Desk

SHIPPING INFORMATION

• Shipping from Canada
• Shipping Work to the Show
• Timing Direct Shipments the Week of the Show
• UPS/Fed Ex/Small Package Services
• Shipping Merchandise at the Close of the Show

FORMS/MAPS/RULES & REGULATIONS

• Central Cashier Program Agreement (OPTIONAL)
• REG-1 Form (OPTIONAL, return to address on form if necessary)
• Method of Payment Form (REQUIRED)
• Equipment and Services Form (OPTIONAL for ordering tables, chairs)
• Installation and Dismantling Labor Request Form (OPTIONAL for carpentry
  and electrical)
• Customization of Market Suites Request Form (OPTIONAL)
• Jewelry Storage (OPTIONAL for Jewelers)
• Alex Displays (OPTIONAL for booth displays)
• Easy Pedestal (OPTIONAL for booth displays)
• Italian Court Flowers (OPTIONAL for Floral)
• Katherine Frank Creative (OPTIONAL for Custom Signage)
• VU Case (OPTIONAL for display cases)
• Rules and Regulations

GENERAL INFORMATION

***No common carriers. Personally owned vehicles only.

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ARTIST ORIENTATION SEMINAR, October 26

All artists – new or returning – are invited to a special Artist Orientation Seminar with lunch being held at Merchandise Mart on October 25th from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Merchandise Mart Conference Center on the second floor. At this seminar, we will walk through all of the details covered here in this Exhibitor Manual, as well as info covered in the Artist Promotional Kit. You will also have the opportunity to talk directly with the One of a Kind Show operations, sales and marketing staffs and ask any questions you may have. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP by October 15th to Aida Sarvan at (312) 527-7970 or asarvan@mmart.com.

ARTIST PROMOTIONAL KIT

At this point you should have already received your 2007 Artist Promotional Kit, which includes information about successfully marketing and promoting your presence at the show, both before the event and on site. This kit includes special display participation forms, Artist Series booth demonstration participation forms, website link forms, your booth paint selection form, information on the Artist VIP program and public relations information. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to go through this kit carefully and complete the applicable forms to take advantage of these complimentary marketing services. Please contact Aida Sarvan at (312) 527-7970 or asarvan@mmart.com if you have any questions.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Special rates for artists have been negotiated at select hotels in the area of The Merchandise Mart. Please refer to the “Travel Information” section of your 2007 Artist Promotional Kit for complete information, or visit www.merchandisemart.com/oneofakindshow/travel.html for online links.

DECEMBER WEATHER CONDITIONS IN CHICAGO

Many have asked what to expect regarding the weather in Chicago. Typically early December has a snap in the air. The last leaves are falling from the trees. Temperatures may range from 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is rare for December, but it may occur.

ARTIST AMENITIES & SPECIAL SERVICES

COMPLIMENTARY PASSES TO THE SHOW

By early November, each artist will be sent 50 complimentary passes to the One of a Kind Show and Sale. Also, by mid November, you will receive an email that you can forward to your clients and they can print it out for complimentary entrance to the show. These complimentary passes are good for any day of the show.

CENTRAL CASHIER PROGRAM

MMPI will provide a Central Cashier Program at the show. This convenient and affordable optional service can streamline your on-site money handling at the show and can benefit you in many ways, specifically by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. performing the following:

All cash proceeds for sales through Saturday evening will be paid in US dollars to the Exhibitor on Sunday morning before the opening of the last day of the Show. All additional cash proceeds will be paid out in check format within fifteen business days after the close of the Show.

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. If you would like to participate in this service, please complete the attached agreement and submit it to MMPI no later than November 1, 2007. For additional information, contact Libby Hanna at (312) 527-7757 or lhanna@mmart.com. 

ARTIST LOUNGE

A private artist lounge located on the show floor will offer complimentary coffee, beverages and snacks during all regular show hours and during load-in.

COMPLIMENTARY COAT CHECK

During load in, coat racks will be set up in the storage area on the Southwest side of the show floor and will be available to all artists and artist assistants. Badges must be shown.

WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE

Any computer with a wireless card can access AT&T Wireless Network on the show floor.  Once you have activated your wireless card on your computer, your computer will search for an active network (AT&T WiFi).  After you choose this network, open your Internet Explorer browser and it will open the sign-up page where you will pay for the service with a credit card.  The daily (24 hour) rate is approximately $8.00.  If you are experiencing difficulty or have any further questions, , please contact AT&T Wi-Fi at 888.888.7520.

ARTIST BREAKFAST, December 8

All artists are invited to attend a special breakfast on Saturday, December 8 at 8 a.m. Additional information on this breakfast will be included in the Artist Check-In packets distributed on site.

REG-1 FORM

SALES TAX

Sales tax in the city of Chicago is 9%.

GETTING TO THE MERCHANDISE MART & PARKING

DRIVING TO THE MERCHANDISE MART

Wells and Orleans Streets border the Merchandise Mart on the east and west, and Kinzie and the Chicago River on the north and south. From I-90/94, exit east on Ohio Street. Turn south (right) on Wells Street and drive four blocks to The Mart. (The Chicago River is on The Mart’s south side.)

One of the easiest ways to get detailed driving instructions is to visit www.mapquest.com online. Once on the Map Quest site, type in your starting address and since The Merchandise Mart has its own zip code, enter 60654 in the zip code box as your destination. Finally, click “get directions” to receive customized driving directions.

DRIVING TO THE MERCHANDISE MART LOADING DOCK

Directions to The Merchandise Mart Loading Dock (Common Carrier/Large Trucks): From I-94, exit on Ohio Street. At the First light, turn right onto Orleans. Turn right onto Hubbard, then left onto Kingsbury. Turn left onto Kinzie. At the stop sign, turn right into the dock.

Directions to the Merchandise Mart Loading Dock (cars and Small Trucks): From I-94, exit on Ohio Street.
At second light, turn onto Franklin. Continue four blocks south on Franklin to Kinzie. Turn right onto Kinzie.
At the first stop sign, turn left into the dock.

PARKING

LOAD IN & LOAD OUT INSTRUCTIONS

***No common carriers. Personally owned vehicles only.

ARTIST BADGES

• Each Exhibiting Company MUST fill out the Online Registration Form including the names of staff authorized to work in your booth (you may obtain up to eight badges).
• For Online Registration Visit: http://www.martreg.com/reg/artistreg/ooakexh.cfm Registration Deadline: November 28th, 2007
• Authorized Name Badges will be issued by Show Management onsite during the Registration Hours. Artist, Assistant Badges and Check-In packet (containing important show info) must also be picked up at artist Registration on the 8th Floor.
• You may also register your assistants on-site. All assistants registering on site must either be accompanied by the artist when picking up their badges, or they will need to provide a letter or business card verifying employment with the artist. We recommend you pre-register to save time on-site.
• Artists are asked to wear their badges at all times when on the show floor.
• If you need assistance please contact Charley Carroll at ccarroll@mmart.com or (312) 527-7568 prior to November 28th.

ARTIST REGISTRATION DATES AND HOURS

BADGES WILL NOT BE MAILED IN ADVANCE OF THE SHOW!

LOAD IN – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We recommend loading in and setting up on Tuesday, December 4 or Wednesday, December 6.
  Thursday, December 6 is not a set-up day.
• The absolute deadline to be set up is 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6. Booths not set up by this time may be set up by Show Management and assessed a fee. No construction, arranging or setting up of booths – including deliveries or moving of product – will be permitted during show hours.
• All Materials Handling is included in the cost of your booth, so take advantage of it! A Charge of $55.00 per hundred lbs. weight (CWT) will be applied to oversized shipments and shipments received outside the designated schedule. When you arrive via The Mart Dock, workers will assist you in unloading your vehicle onto a flatbed truck, and then will transport your work up to your booth space for you while you depart and park your vehicle. If you or an assistant feel the need to accompany your work up to the show floor, you may do so but your vehicle may not be left unattended on the dock, so be sure to have another person with you who can then go and park.
• If you choose, you may hand-carry small items in via the regular show entrances, but you will not be permitted
  to use handcarts, flatbeds, or dollies. Small luggage carts are acceptable.
• Information regarding sold merchandise pick-up will be given to you during Load-In.

LOAD OUT – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Any artists breaking down their booth prior to the show closing (5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9) will be fined $1000. Please arrange travel accordingly.
• All booth walls must be left in a reasonable state that enables them to be easily repaired and repainted. All nails, Velcro, staples, paper or other materials applied to the booth walls must be removed prior to vacating the booth. Artists will be assessed repair charges based on time and materials if they fail to comply.
• Please note that every effort to return empty boxes as quickly as possible at the close of the show on Sunday will be made, but it may take several hours for all empty containers to be returned. Please make travel plans accordingly.
• Load Out must be completed by noon on Monday, December 10. All freight must go out Monday, December 10
  by noon that day. Should any artists fail to remove their property by noon on Monday, Show Management and its affiliates are not liable for any damage or loss of artist property not removed by 12/10/06 at 12:00 p.m.  Show Management shall be entitled, but not obligated, to remove such materials at the artist’s expense. Show Management reserves the right to specify the time at which individual booths shall be removed.
• If bringing down merchandise from your booth during Load Out, please make sure that you have room in your vehicle for all merchandise. An hourly charge will be assessed to the artist for any merchandise that has to be returned to your booth because it does not fit.

SETTING UP YOUR BOOTH SPACE

YOUR BOOTH DIMENSIONS / WHAT COMES WITH YOUR BOOTH:

Booth dimensions vary with location. A typical booth space is approximately 10’ deep by 10’ wide with 8’ back walls and sidewalls, but if you are creating any custom display design, you may obtain your approximate booth dimensions by calling (312) 527-7902. Each 100-square feet booth includes:

• Gray carpet
• One 120 volt, 150 watt duplex electrical outlet
• Six 75-watt halogen flood track lights
• One wastebasket
• 8 ½ “ x 14” sign

ORDERING TABLES, CHAIRS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

PRE-ORDER LABOR FOR THE BEST RATES

ORDERING LABOR ON SITE

CARPENTRY AND UNION REGULATIONS

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 or power tools. You and your assistant may work along with a union installer.

• The use of power tools and ladders is strictly prohibited. Artists’ use of two-foot step stools are permitted. Please bring your own supplies.
• Show management requests that exhibitors do NOT tip labor. It is considered a destructive practice leading to a lack of rapport between management and labor.
• You may address questions regarding the specific union regulations that apply to carpentry signage, electrical installation or materials handling for your display to (312) 527-7902.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

• Zip cords, taps, extension cords over 6’, clamp lights or track lights are not permitted.
• All wiring or flexible cords shall be 3-wire, "hard usage approved", 12-gauge, grounded, unless a component part of an assembly approved under Chicago Electrical Code.
• Christmas tree lights are permitted only with the use of a GFI cord.  GFI cords must be rented through MMPI.
• All fixtures must be UL listed, though this does not ensure passage of Chicago Electrical Code.
• Only MMPI light tracks and fixtures are to be used. 
• MMPI reserves the right to review all other lighting and electrical to ensure it meets City of Chicago Electrical Code and Building Code.  Additional charges may be assessed.

CUSTOM BOOTH PAINT COLORS

By now, you should have received and submitted your custom Booth Paint Color order form that was included in your Artist Promotional Kit. If you have not done so already, take advantage of this complimentary service and return the form by September 21, 2007. If you do not specify a color by completing and returning this form, your booth will be painted white.

ACCESSIBLE STOCK STORAGE

Every artist has access to a stock storage on the Northwest side of 7th floor to replenish any sold items. The exhibitor may sign up for a stock storage space at the Service Desk when they arrive at the show and will have access to that space between during set-up and show hours until Sunday, December 9.

EMPTY STORAGE

During Load In, once your containers are empty, obtain “EMPTY” labels from the 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 and they will be taken away for you. Labeled containers will be returned to you at the end of the show. Do not store anything in these containers. They will not be available and are not in the care and custody of the show or any vendor. Packing materials or empty boxes may not remain on the show floor while the show is open. Flammable containers must be removed from the hall.

JEWELRY STORAGE

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. Show Management, its agents and its official vendors neither offer nor accept responsibility for loss or damage to exhibitors’ property whatsoever the cause. It is the responsibility of the artist to insure your merchandise against theft, damage and loss from the time it leaves your facility until it returns. To further provide for the security of merchandise in your booth, we advise you to staff your booth at all times, and not leave valuables unattended. Exhibitors can hire the services of a guard by contacting one of the official 2007 One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago Security Companies:  

EXHIBITOR SERVICE DESK

Please know that the Exhibitor Service Desk is there to help you with any questions you may have about all aspects of the loading in, loading out and setting up at the One of a Kind Show and Sale® Chicago. It also offers business services including photocopying and faxing if you should need them. Please don’t hesitate to stop by on site if you have any questions or needs.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

SHIPPING FROM CANADA

If you need assistance with international freight and customs arrangements from Canada, please contact Mike Farrell at Stronco Show Services at (800) 665.2621.

SHIPPING MERCHANDISE TO THE SHOW

• You may choose to ship your materials to the show via any carrier.
• Clearly label all packages with show name, company name and booth number as follows:

Shipping Exhibit Site Address
2007 One of a Kind Show and Sale Chicago
(Your Company Name)
(Your Booth Name – Floor #8)
c/o Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

• All shipments should include piece count to ensure proper tracking, manifesting and delivery of freight.
• All freight must be no larger than 5’ wide x 10’ long x 5’8” high, or weigh over 2000 pounds.  Any freight that exceeds these measurements and MMPI does feel safe to turn on its side will be charged a handling fee of $50 per item, per trip. MMPI is not responsible for damage or loss to product during turning.   Any items too large to move will be held at the loading dock for unpacking.  An hourly surcharge will be applied and your booth set-up will be delayed.
• To make shipping easier, consolidate all freight – booth, merchandise, literature, etc. – into one shipment, create a detailed inventory sheet of every item you are shipping or bringing to the show, be able to provide the number of units, item descriptions (i.e. cartons, cases, crates and/or individual items) and weight for all shipments. Again, it is your responsibility to insure your merchandise against theft, damage and loss from the time it leaves your facility until it returns.

TIMING DIRECT SHIPMENTS THE WEEK OF THE SHOW

• Common Carrier shipments should arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 5, 2006 and by 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 6. Instruct your carrier to arrive early and not withdraw from the line until your merchandise has been delivered.
• A handling charge of $55 per cwt is applied to shipments that arrive outside the designated schedule and
  oversized crates.
• Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. is not responsible for loss or theft of materials after they have been delivered to your Market Suite or after they have been picked up for loading out of the dock.

UPS / FED EX / SMALL PACKAGE SERVICE

All packages will be received through the loading dock and delivered to your first assigned area. You will incur a handling fee of $21 for any small packages that arrive outside the posted delivery times. Please note that piece counts cannot be guaranteed for such shipments. Where possible, exhibitors may avoid delays and extra charges by having express deliveries shipped to their hotel.

SHIPPING MERCHANDISE AT THE CLOSE OF SHOW

Yellow Freight is the official carrier of the One of a Kind Show.  They will be available on site to answer outbound shipping questions.  You can contact Yellow Freight Systems at (800) 610-6500 for advanced questions and scheduling.

Art in Motion specializes in the transportation of art work to and from several shows throughout North America.  They will be available for shipments in and out of the One of a Kind Show.  Art in Motion will not be on site for the show.  You can contact them in advance with questions (see below). 

Jane Butler
60 Gonyeau Road
Milton, VT 05468
Telephone:  802-893-7777
Fax:  888-235-7665
www.artmoves.biz
info@artmoves.biz

At the close of show, you may choose to ship your materials from the show via any carrier. You are required only to contact your carrier, pack your material and file a Bill of Lading with the freight desk. Bills of Lading can be picked up at the Service Desk on 8 during the show. Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. assumes no responsibility for shipments until they are collected from the exhibitor’s booth. You or an assistant should remain with your property until this has been done.

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