Call for Artists: Des Moines Arts Festival

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Des Moines, Iowa
Downtown at Western Gateway Park
surrounding the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
194 Artists 
Deadline: October 31

2144.jpg?width=375 Winner of the Gold Grand Pinnacle Award* from the International Festivals and Events Association, Hall of Fame honors from the National Association of Independent Artists and the Encore Award from Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the nation's most respected arts events in the country hosting 194 of the nation's top artists in a beautiful urban setting surrounding the fames 4.4 acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

The outdoor Festival of arts and culture attracts more than 200,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area.

DMAF is a show dedicated to the highest standards and works diligently to maintain a positive environment for artists and their clients. DMAF is a non-profit organization founded by the Des Moines Art Center.  Any Festival proceeds go back into the community supporting the Des Moines Art Center's educational outreach programs, numerous area non-profit organizations and the free admission program of the DMAF.

The Festival juries using ZAPPlication projection jury system and five respected jurors.

  • The first 2141.jpg night of jury is open to all applying artists for viewing and networking.  
  • Notifications are emailed on or before December 12
  • contracts/booth fees due no later than January 16
  • Each application is reviewed by staff in advance of the jury to assist in presenting the best possible opportunity in front of the jury.

DMAF offers healthy booth spaces with storage and air between booths, cash awards, and generous amenities. Promotion of the event is to an art buying public through print, radio, online, earned media, billboards, direct mail, and social media.

DMAF is an all-original show and the artist presence is required.

Application information is available on the Des Moines Arts Festival website.

1568.jpgOr, apply directly online using:  www.ZAPPlication.org

Join us on Facebook/DesMoines ArtsFestival: https://www.facebook.com/DesMoinesArtsFestival

Email questions to: info@desmoinesartsfestival.org or call (515) 286-4927 to speak to Stephen King, Executive Director.

*The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Des Moines Arts Festival on September 29, 2014, during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s 59th Annual Convention & Expo, in Kansas City, Missouri.  The Des Moines Arts Festival was presented with 21 awards in the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards competition.  The ceremony culminated with the presentation of the coveted Gold Grand Pinnacle Award to the annual festival of arts and culture. The Grand Pinnacle Award is the industries highest professional honor and represents recognition across all platforms​.

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