NEWS FOR ARTISTS
Congratulations on being an official artist of the Benches on Parade!
As the primary resource for information throughout the event you will want to check back frequently for news, information and updates. If you have any questions regarding your design products or procedures, please be sure to check out the information included on this website and use the resources on the contact list.
Bench Pick Up:
Once the sponsor submits the required paperwork and payment, BOP will contact the artist to set up a pick date and time. At that time you will receive a your official BOP artist badge that will secure the special discounts at the local shops.
Dates and Deadlines:
November 15th Sponsors choose their artist and receive approval of final design
November 21st Last day to pick up benches
March 1st Benches return
Remember:
All benches must have two layers of top coat. BOP recommends Hawk & Axel and Mac 2 for a special pricing for bench artists. Please be sure that they are coated prior to delivery.
For more information, contact Joanne La Fave at 585-899-3232
Working with Fiberglass
Helpful tips on preparing, painting and manipulating your fiberglass bench.
Artist Contacts
Discounts, Special offers and Information
Information on Bench Coating from Various Artists
From: Kathleen Farrell
I have a name of a collision shop that will clear coat the benches for a very good price ($150.00). Additionally, if the shop receives work for the benches in batches, 10 at a time, the price would be reduced further. The shop is Gallina's Collision (Owner: Dom Gallina), located in Webster. The coating looks fantastic, his work was professional and fast. They painted a general coat of paint for me and it really looks beautiful. He will be clear-coating the bench for us once we have it finished.
Gallina's Collision
1380 St. Rt. 104
315-424-8960
From: Pat Rechlin
I had some difficulties scheduling my bench with one coater, so I called another source, Hawke Frame & Axle on O'Connor Road in Fairport. They had participated in previous projects and top-coat painted may of the "Horses on Parade." They were incredibly accommodating and did an awesome job. Even better yet, they did the work for less than the other shops had quoted me. I couldn't be happier with the work they did. I would highly recommend them for top coating benches! They really appreciated being involved in the project, in this way and would love the opportunity to top coat more!
