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Call for Artists: 37th Summerfest Arts Faire

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 2, 2020 at 4:00am

June 18 - 20

Logan, Utah

50 N Main Logan

Tabernacle Square in Historic Downtown Logan

Thursday-Friday 11am - 9pm & Saturday 10am - 8pm

170 Artists - Artists are invited to come early (starting Friday June 12)

Deadline: February 9

Application fee: $45 Booth fee: $300 - $670

You are cordially invited to submit an application to request participation in the 37th Annual Summerfest Arts Faire (SAF). Summerfest is a fine art/fine craft event popular with collectors and visitors (over 50,000) and takes place at Tabernacle Square in Historic Downtown Logan, the very heart of beautiful Cache Valley. Summerfest is a juried event known for its quality original artwork.

HOSPITALITY SERVICES

Summerfest will provide the following services to artist exhibitors:

1. Assistance with booth set up and teardown (you will be provided with contact information upon check-in).
2. Booth sitters for breaks.
3. Air-conditioned artist hospitality area with complimentary beverages, snacks, and SAF and community information. Available for artists only.
4. Each artist will be featured on our website and on social media sites.
5. Artists are invited to come early (starting Friday, June 12)
6. An event program will be published which will include a site map, a listing of participating artists, their artwork and website addresses (if provided). Inclusion in the program is only guaranteed if the application is received by the deadline, payment is made on time, and requested artwork is submitted when required.
7. Free parking is provided one block from the venue. Truck/trailer parking will be two blocks away. Please do not park your vehicle or trailer on the perimeter streets or grounds of Tabernacle Square except to load and unload. Violators will be fined and may not be invited back to the event.
8. Exhibitor gift bags.
9. Welcome reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres on Wednesday at 6 pm.
10. CAMPSITES and LODGING. Campsites and hotels are available in abundance. Discounted lodging information will be sent out.

What Artists Say:

A good experience overall for me! My art was very well received and my sales good!
Great festival overall, and I was very pleased with how well my art was received in a predominately conservative Mormon community.
Best show that I participate in. The committee and volunteers are amazing.
Great staff! Great booth sitters! And a great experience! I did far better than I expected.
I wish all our shows were run as well as Summerfest.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8215

More information: http://www.logansummerfest.com/

Contact: Elaine Thatcher, Executive Director elaine@logansummerfest.com (435) 213-3858

Call for Artists: Royal Oak Market - Art Fair Edition

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 1, 2020 at 6:00am

November 19 & 20

Royal Oak Farmers Market

Royal Oak, Michigan

Presented by: The Guild of Artists and Artisans

Thursday & Friday 11am - 9pm (New Hours!)

65 Artists

Deadline: February 24, 2020

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $250-$350

The Guild of Artists and Artisans is proud to announce the Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition. Now in it's fifth year, this show will take place indoors at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Thursday and Friday. The Farmers Market is an enclosed marketplace that is conveniently located in the Civic Center at the corner of 11 Mile Road and Troy Street in downtown Royal Oak. The Royal Oak Farmers Market provides one of the premium market venues in southeast Michigan.

This is a juried fair. The artists will be showing and selling their own work. Admission for fairgoers is free. The event features 60 artists, music, food trucks, beer and wine and fairgoers will find the same excellence and variety as in the Guild's Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair.

Guild Show Features:

Extensive advertising and promotion
Cash Awards to Artists
Professional and respectful art fair staff
Available move-in help
Well-provisioned artist hospitality
Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
Friendly booth sitters
Professional, overnight security
Artist parking is free

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/

More Information: theguild.org/fair/royal-oak-market-art-fair/

Contact: Nicole McKay, nicole@theguild.org (734) 662-3382

Call for Artists: 59th Grand Haven Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 31, 2020 at 4:00am

June 27 & 28

Grand Haven, Michigan

Presented By: The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake & Ferrysburg

100 Artists

Deadline: February 15

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $285

The Grand Haven Art Festival is a community event inviting 100 artists from the region to transform Washington Avenue into a chic, outdoor, art gallery. Rated number 27 in the Top 200 Shows by Sunshine Artist magazine, this well-attended event boasts free admission, food vendors, kids' activities and live music. Residents and visitors from Grand Rapids, Chicago, Detroit and more, visit the annual Grand Haven Art Festival looking to purchase that perfect piece for their homes, cottages and offices.

Artist Amenities:

Awards
- Artists to win Best in Show, Jury's Choice and Excellence Award, all selected by an onsite jury, will be invited to participate in the 2020 Grand Haven Art Festival without jury and application fee. These winners also receive cash prizes.
- Honorable Mention Award in each category and the People's Choice Award will be invited to participate in the 2020 Grand Haven Art Festival without jury and application fee.
Complimentary morning coffee and pastries Saturday and Sunday
Complimentary snacks and water brought to artists
Host an Artist program - accommodations with residents for artists
Artist Social the first night of the Festival
Roaming Booth Sitters to allow for artist breaks
Boxed lunches available for purchase and delivered directly to artist's booth Saturday and Sunday.
Artist-only parking reserved one block from the start of the show.
Extensive Festival marketing and promotion
Artist survey to collect feedback, comments and suggestions
Paid security Friday and Saturday nights throughout the Festival
Grand Haven Art Festival Brochure including name, image, booth number and contact information of all participating artists accepted and paid by April 15.
Booth sign with name, business, booth number, medium, city and state for easy identification
Information packet provided in April including lodging options, area information, event logistics, etc.
A welcoming and excited community for the 59th Annual Grand Haven Art Festival, a top-rated show!

Testimonials:

"Pleasant. Profitable. Wonderful staff."
"Very busy and great sales! Easy access to booths and very hospitable staff."
"Best show of the summer season!"

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7942

Website: www.grandhavenartfestival

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrandHavenArtFestival
Contact: Ellie Holman, eholman@grandhavenchamber.org, (616)842-4910

Call for Artists: Common Grounds Birmingham Street Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 30, 2020 at 4:00am

September 26 & 27

Birmingham, Michigan

South Old Woodward
Produced in association with The Guild of Artists & Artisans

Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm

160 Artists

Deadline: February 24

Application Fee: $30.00 Booth Fees: $350 - $700

Common Ground's Birmingham Street Art Fair celebrates its 46th anniversary in 2020. The fair is located on the streets surrounding Shain Park, in downtown Birmingham, Michigan. The park is conveniently located in the center of this favorite suburban downtown and features welcoming pathways and beautiful landscaping. As the downtown center, the park is surrounded by convenient parking for artists and fairgoers and within easy access to the many unique stores and fabulous restaurants of downtown Birmingham - favorites of the upscale shoppers and residents throughout Oakland County and beyond. This highly respected event will showcase 160 juried artists in an elegant and extraordinary setting.

Common Ground is pleased to continue its presenting partnership with The Guild of Artists & Artisans. This collaboration helps Common Ground maintain its status as an important regional resource helping youths, adults and families in crisis while ensuring the continuation of this highly-respected fine art fair.

Show Features

Extensive advertising and promotion
Cash Awards to Artists
Professional and respectful art fair staff
Well-provisioned artist hospitality tent
Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
Friendly booth sitters
Professional, overnight security

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8369

More Information: https://www.theguild.org/fair/common-ground-art-fair/for-exhibitors/

Contact: Nicole McKay - nicole@theguild.org - (734)662-3382

Call for Artists: Levis Commons Fine Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 29, 2020 at 4:00am

August 15 & 16

Perrysburg, Ohio

The Town Center at Levis Commons

Produced by The Guild of Artists & Artisans

Saturday 10am - 7pm & Sunday 11am - 5pm

130 Artists

Deadline: February 24

Application Fee: $30

Booth Fees:

Guild Members: $300 10'x10' & $600 10'x20'

Non-members: $325 10'x10' & $650 10'x20'

Plus $60 for all corners

The Town Center at Levis Commons hosts the 16th Annual Levis Commons Fine Art Fair produced and created by The Guild of Artists & Artisans. The Town Center at Levis Commons is a unique "open-air lifestyle experience," featuring sophisticated shopping, superb dining and entertainment and is located in the welcoming community of Perrysburg, Ohio. It's the perfect setting for an exceptional art fair.

Parking and admission are free. Fairgoers will find the same excellence and variety as in the Guild's award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Featured work will include jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more. More than 35,000 fairgoers attend annually.

Show Features:

Extensive advertising and promotion
Cash Awards to Artists
Professional and respectful art fair staff
Well-provisioned artist hospitality tent
Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
Friendly booth sitters
Professional, overnight security

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8078

More Information:

https://www.theguild.org/fair/levis-commons/for-exhibitors/

Contact: Nicole McKay - nicole@theguild.org, (734) 662-3382

Call for Artists: Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 28, 2020 at 4:00am

July 16 - 19

Ann Arbor, Michigan
Streets of downtown Ann Arbor, including Main, Liberty and State

NEW show hours in 2020:
Thursday-Saturday 10am-8pm (soft close), 9pm (hard close)
& Sunday 10am-6pm

Produced By: The Guild of Artists & Artisans

375 Artists

Deadline: February 3

Application Fee: $45 (Guild Membership included)

Booth Fees: $725-$1223 Corner Fee: $75

The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is one of four official partner fairs that comprise the award-winning and highly respected Ann Arbor Art Fair. Roughly 400,000 people attend the event each year. The Summer Art Fair is located on Main Street in the heart of Ann Arbor as well as Liberty and State Streets, stretching from its charming downtown to the campus of the University of Michigan. The Summer Art Fair has 375 artist booths, art demonstrations and live entertainment.

It is the only show run by and for the artists. In addition to $7,500 in cash awards, a complimentary Friday night artist happy hour and Sunday morning breakfast, it does not have any vendor spaces.

Show Features:

$7,500 in Cash Awards to Artists!
The only show run by and for the artists
No vendor spaces
Extensive advertising and promotion
Select Social Media artist highlights leading up to the event
Artist listing including large image and link to artist website when provided on event page
Professional and respectful art fair staff
Well-provisioned artist hospitality tents and water delivery
Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
Friendly booth sitters and set-up, tear-down helpers
Professional, overnight security
Artist Happy Hour - Friday Night
Artist Breakfast - Sunday Morning

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8037

More Information: theguild.org/fairs/ann-arbor-art-fair/

Contact: Nicole McKay, nicole@theguild.org (734) 662-3382

Call for Artists: Art Birmingham

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 27, 2020 at 4:00am

May 9 & 10

Birmingham, Michigan

Presented By: The Guild of Artists & Artisans

Downtown on South Old Woodward

Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm

160 Artists

Deadline: February 3

Application Fee: $30
Booth Fee: $345 (10x10); $690 double booth; + $65 corner

Art Birmingham takes place in a new location in 2020 along South Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham. Moving from Shain Park to S. Old Woodward, this show will be visible from Woodward Avenue, making it more accessible to fairgoers. It is also within easy access to the many unique stores and fabulous restaurants of downtown Birmingham - favorites of the upscale shoppers and residents throughout Oakland County and beyond. A Mother's Day Tradition, this highly respected event will showcase 160 juried artists in an elegant and extraordinary setting.

Featured work includes painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass, wood, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, metal and more. Admission is free to fairgoers and the event serves as a benefit for the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

Marketing Plan:

The Guild of Artists & Artisans does extensive marketing and PR for its shows in print, digital, social, and TV and Radio. Locations include WDET, WNIC, WWJ, Fox 2 Detroit, SEEN Magazine, Freep.com, USAToday, The Jewish News, Between the Lines, Facebook, Instagram, and more.

Show Features:

Extensive advertising and promotion
Cash Awards to Artists
Professional and respectful art fair staff
Well-provisioned artist hospitality tent
Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
Friendly booth sitters
Professional, overnight security

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8038

More information: https://www.theguild.org/fair/art-birmingham/

Contact: Nicole McKay nicole@theguild.org (734) 662-3382

Call for Artists: QFest Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 26, 2020 at 4:00am

June 26 - 28

Quincy, Illinois

Downtown in Washington Park

Friday 5:30pm - 9:30pm,

Saturday 10am - 5pm, & Sunday 11am - 4pm

55 Artists

Deadline: February 2

Application fee: $20 Booth fee: $100

In Quincy, our community prides itself on hospitality, and we believe there is no better example of our warmth than how we treat Q-FEST exhibiting artists. We try to think of everything: water delivered to your booth, free coffee and treats in the morning, booth sitters for meal and bathroom breaks. Our volunteers bend over backwards to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

Beyond this kindness, we work tirelessly to promote the Festival in the Quincy region and beyond to bring in a large crowd to purchase your art. We fund raise constantly to grow our awards and increase the amount of Art Bucks ($) in people's hands.

This outdoor arts festival is located in the heart of Quincy in historic downtown Washington Park. We have a quick, efficient check-in process leaving you plenty of time to set-up. Ample nearby parking is available at no cost. Electricity is available at no extra charge on a first come, first-serve basis.

About the Show:

Q-FEST is looking for Fine & Fresh artists including makers of one-of-a-kind items who may not necessarily identify with the fine art label. All interested artists/makers must apply and will be subject to the jury process. Original painting, photography, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber and more will be available at a variety of price points.

What you can expect from us:


	Edmund J. Kowalski, Artist

$5000 in Awards including a $1,000 Best of Show purchase award
Online Artist Gallery with color images
Energetic volunteers delivering water to your booth and booth sitting
Artist Awards Brunch on Sunday

Even better:

We pre-sell art bucks. These art bucks may be used to purchase artwork from any participating artist, and artists are reimbursed for the full face value. All sponsors receive art bucks based on their level of giving, so this cash is ready to be spent on art!

Marketing:

Extensive marketing takes place in and around the Quincy market including thousands of dollars in print, TV, radio and social media advertising and everything else!

Testimonials:

"This year I will do approximately 23 shows. I sincerely doubt that any of the other shows can beat the organization, communication, hospitality, and overall friendly atmosphere of the Q-Fest!." - 2019 Participating Artist

"Great volunteers, well organized, beautiful area, nice customers and fellow artists." - 2019 Participating Artist

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7932

Learn more: https://www.theqfest.com/artist-portal/

Questions? Contact Amanda Brown: info@artsfaire.org, 217-779-2285

Call for Artists: 64th Talbot Street Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 25, 2020 at 4:00am

June 20 & 21

Indianapolis, Indiana
on Talbot Street from 16th to 20th
Presented by Talbot Street Art Fair, Inc.
Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm
250 Artists
Deadline: February 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $350

The Talbot Street Art Fair is recognized as one of the top art shows in the United States and is the oldest juried Art Fair in central Indiana which remains free to the public. The fair is held in the picturesque, historic Herron-Morton neighborhood on the near northside of Indianapolis. The Talbot Street committee is an artist-driven network striving to improve and uphold the quality and creativity of it's exhibitors, and actively working to deny and remove buy/sell or representatives to participate.

Over 60,000 visitors come from near and as far as 100 miles away to view the artwork of 250+ artists from across the country. This event is well supported by the community in rain or sunshine with good buying energy.

We're doing our best to meet your needs:

Artists can drive up to their booth to load/unload and set up the day before the event. Due to the historic nature of this neighborhood, the narrow roads limit access to extra-large vehicles and long trailers. Artists with these vehicles can dolly from close side streets or adjacent alleys.
Security is on hand Friday afternoon thru Sunday evening.
Artists' amenities include air conditioned restrooms, coffee with donuts on both mornings of the fair, water delivered throughout the event
RV parking and limited reserved artists' parking but plenty of on-street free parking nearby.

We have listened to the artists and are eliminating
all side streets again this year!

We have an aggressive marketing campaign including but not limited to radio, television, newspapers, flyers, bill boards, magazines, social media and on line advertisements.

On-site judges will award $6,500 in prize money for artists in the 2020 fair.

NEW: Larger spaces


	Kimberly Rorick - Clay

Although we do not allot double spaces, there are larger spaces ranging from 14' to 20' in width at $30 per additional foot. Also, there are a limited number of larger booths/corner booths in designated spaces. This is on a first-paid-first-reserved basis. If you previously exhibited and want your previous space, we will try to accommodate you. If you are unsure of your booth number, tell us 'same as last year' and we will research it.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7830

Learn more: www.talbotstreet.org

Contact: Gayle Herrli, gayle5@aol.com (317) 745-6479

Call for Artists: Webster Arts Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 24, 2020 at 4:00am

June 5 - 7

Webster Groves, Missouri

Presented by Webster Arts

Webster University and Eden Theological Seminary Grounds
Intersection of Lockwood and Bompart
105 Artists
Deadline: February 5

Application fee $35; Booth fee $350

Webster Arts Fair is loved by artists and patrons alike for its commitment to high-quality art in a warm and friendly environment. The Webster Arts Fair thrives on the support of knowledgeable patrons who take a personal interest in the artists and their work. The 17th annual Webster Arts Fair will attract more than 20,000 visitors to historic Webster Groves, an upscale suburb just 10 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.

Sunshine Artists magazine ranked Webster Arts Fair as the 77th best fair, specializing in contemporary & classic fine craft. Sunshine Artists further notes that Webster Arts Fair "is known around the show circuit for its unbelievable artist treatment," which "makes working this festival a delight." Webster Arts Fair prides itself on the quality hospitality of its artists and treating crowds to delicious food, top-notch music performances, and unique creative activities for the whole family.

Marketing:

Webster Arts uses a variety of paid and free advertising, including billboards, NPR radio, print ads, adult rock radio, TV and radio interviews, and social media.

A few comments from last year's artist survey:

Every detail was taken into consideration.
Customers know good art and are willing to spend money for it.
Good crowd -- You treat us artists very nicely. Thank you!
The setting, volunteers, the staff. I just really like how you value the artist.
Great treatment, venue, buyers.
Super excellent!
Sales, location, time of year, hospitality, and the communications building up for the fair are stellar!
Great artist amenities.
Well organized, artist friendly.
Low-key, well-organized, artist run, great neighborhood support.
Extremely well organized in a way that is considerate of the artists!
Great organization and volunteers. High-quality artists.
Great hospitality, good communication, wonderful volunteers, reasonable fees. Love the extra space behind and on the sides of the booths!

Top-Notch Artist Amenities:

Casual complimentary dinner Friday night

Andy Throm, Painter
Continental Saturday morning breakfast
Complimentary dinner for artists on Saturday night brought to your booth
Catered awards breakfast Sunday morning
Complimentary snacks, drinks, and water delivered frequently to each booth
Booth sitters available
Air-conditioned artist break area with flush toilets
Close, free parking; 24-hour security
Great deal on comfortable accommodations at Webster University dorms within walking distance of fair
Easy load-in and load-out with volunteer assistance available
250 committed volunteers

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7809

For more information: https://www.websterartsfair.com/

Contact: Jeane Vogel, j.vogel@webster-arts.org, (314) 918-2671

Call for Artists: 7th Annual Art in the Village

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 23, 2020 at 4:00am

June 13 & 14
Winnetka, Illinois

Hubbard Woods Park along Green Bay Road

Presented by the North Shore Art League

Saturday & Sunday

80 Artists

Deadline: February 2

Application fee $50 Booth fee $525 - $705

Located in Winnetka's Hubbard Woods Park, in the bustling design district, this fair generates large, enthusiastic art buyers. Winnetka is one of Chicago's most sought after northern suburbs located along the shores of Lake Michigan. The League's 95-year history and quality event reputation are apparent in all of the pre-show interest from artists and patrons. The show will be well promoted. Friendly and helpful staff will be on hand.

Enter this early show and get the summer started!

Space in this boutique show will be limited giving you a great opportunity to stand out in the smaller venue. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the League is dedicated to bringing high quality arts experiences to its community through classes, workshops, exhibits, lectures and special events. NSAL also provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have shown excellence in the arts in high school.

Artist Testimonials:

"Once more, I want to say the show was awesome, the volunteers were very kind and available to me anytime, attendance was great and the ambiance was very beautiful. I really enjoyed exhibiting and hope to be in the show again next year. Please pass along my thanks to everyone."

"We had a terrific weekend! Very helpful, friendly volunteers. Wonderful community involvement. A great balance of high quality artwork. Keep doing what you're doing! Thank you for allowing us to participate."

"It's a quality show and a very engaging community."

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8113

Learn more: http://www.northshoreartleague.org/art-in-the-village.html

Contact: Linda Nelson lnelson@northshoreartleague.org (847) 446-2870

Call for Artists: Sunset Hills Makers Market - 2nd Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 22, 2020 at 4:00am

May 2

Sunset Hills, Missouri

Watson Trail Park
12450 West Watson Road, St. Louis

10 am - 6 pm

75 Artists

Deadline: January 31

Application fee: $20 Booth fee: $30

Last year's inaugural Makers Market was an overwhelming success. The event exceeded expectations with quality vendors, outstanding attendance and tremendous community partnership throughout St. Louis County. The Market is a one day outdoor juried art and craft fair held in Sunset Hills, Missouri, set in the popular Watson Trail Park. By inviting a variety of seasoned and emerging artists we are dedicated to delivering an enjoyable experience to all participants and patrons alike.

Our mission is to expose the community to a diverse showing of art, craft and unique hand-made specialty items.

There will be 50-75 exhibit slots available and we are looking for a diverse group of artisans, crafters and makers of all mediums and price points. Along with exhibitors selling their handmade items, there will be live music, food trucks and a family corner with demos.

Marketing:

Extensive marketing is in place including digital, print and community based grass roots efforts. New addition this year will be billboards.

"Thanks so much for making the first "Sunset Hills Makers Market" such a terrific success! From the moment I pulled in, my tent was set up, volunteers were there to help with set-up, and throughout the day, checked back with us to make sure we were all okay. When the winds came, they even put tarps up!!! YOU name it, we had it!!"

"The shuttle, signs, check-in, gift bags and pre-show info were all very helpful to make the market run smoothly for the artists. And, what an impressive selection of talented artists and a good variety of arts and crafts! I was very happy with my sales for the day."

"Thank you so much for all of your hard work. The event was well organized, effectively advertised, and had lots of positive energy from both artists and volunteers. I'm looking forward to next year."

Apply: http://bit.ly/31Nt81k

For more information: http://www.sunset-hills.com/763/Makers-Market

Contact: Daryl Huitt, (314) 313-8182, drosen-huitt@sunset-hills.com

Call for Artists: 53rd Annual Summerfair Cincinnati

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 21, 2020 at 4:00am

May 29 - 31

Cincinnati, Ohio

Presented By: Summerfair Cincinnati Inc.

340 Artists

Deadline: February 2

Application Fee: $35 $450 single (10x10) $900 double

Join us in celebrating our 53rd year of bringing fine arts and fine crafts to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Summerfair, one of the nation's oldest continuing art fairs, is consistently identified as one of the best shows by multiple publications.

We are located in beautiful Coney Island Park, along the Ohio River. There are paved walkways through the trees and grassy areas. Permanent and temporary restrooms.

Poster Competition:

Local artists are eligible to apply to be the poster artist. The artist is awarded $2,500, as well as wide spread recognition through the Summerfair marketing campaign. The poster serves as the cornerstone of the advertising and public relations program each year and will become a collector's item. Entry deadline is Friday, January 4, 2019, at 5:00 PM. View a history of past winning posters: Poster Collection https://summerfair.org/

Marketing Plan:

Extensive PR and Marketing: including TV, radio, print, outdoor advertising.

What you can expect:

Estimated Attendance 20,000+
Cash Awards of $19,800
Thursday Set-up
Free Parking
Booth Sitting
Artist Hospitality Area

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org

More Information: Summerfair.org

Contact: Jayne Utter, info@summerfair.org, (513) 531-0050

Call for Artists: Geneva Arts Fair 2020

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 20, 2020 at 4:00am

July 25 & 26

Geneva, Illinois

Downtown, 8 South Third Street
Saturday 10am-5pm | Sunday 10am-5pm
Presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce

175 Artists
Deadline: February 1

Notification: February 20

Geneva, a chic and charming historic town located on the Fox River, will celebrate its 16th annual Fine Arts Fair in 2020. Its prestigious reputation of offering a superb selection of fine art by renowned artists and cutting edge newcomers attracts beginning and avid collectors.

The show is tucked among 100+ specialty shops located in Victorian-style homes and century-old buildings. Awards for emerging and seasoned artists along with warm small-town hospitality, offer a picture-postcard setting for this juried art celebration.

FESTIVAL FACTS:

Ranked in the top 10 in ArtFairCalendar.com's Best Art Fairs in the US
Sunshine Artist's Top 200 for 2016 - ranked #50
Application Fee: $30; Corner: $75
Booth Fee: $350 - doubles are available
Ribbon Awards: $4,000
Attendance over two days: 25,000
An original-only show. No reproductions allowed.

Learn more and visit: http://www.emevents.com

PLEASE NOTE: Prints, photography, digital art and computer generated art: Prints must be produced by traditional printmaking techniques. Giclee prints are allowed only in digital photography. Photography may be wet darkroom (chemicals) or digital darkroom. We define computer generated art as an art form created entirely with a computer.

The Geneva Fine Arts Fair is one of a series of Chicago area art fairs managed by Erin Melloy of EM Events, a well-established promoter of art shows in the Chicago area. EM Events works closely with some of Chicagoland's most innovative and creative communities and organizations to produce premiere art festivals of distinction.

No food, no music - just art.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6097

For additional information please contact:

Erin Melloy, 630.536.8416, emelloy@emevents.com

Call for Artists: College Hill Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2020 at 4:00am

June 19 & 20

Cedar Falls, Iowa

University of Northern Iowa campus

Friday Noon - 8pm & Saturday 10am - 5pm

75 Artists

Deadline: January 27

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: $250

This year marks the 41st anniversary of the College Hill Arts Festival, held on the tree-shaded campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. A wide variety of original works including pottery, ceramics, wood, jewelry, metal sculpture, painting, photography, and glass, from some of the nation's best and most talented artists is offered. The festival has strong university, community, and patron support. It is a well attended, well organized, and well advertised event with high quality exhibitors.

Artists are treated with the highest concern by our friendly, attentive, and available staff. Artist amenities include outdoor, museum-like setting; large, spacious booths (most are shady); easy load-in/out; overnight security; artist hospitality room; nearby convenient parking; complimentary artists' buffet on Friday evening; booth sitters; and complimentary sack lunch for the road after the show is over. Artists can also take advantage of a bed & breakfast program which provides free lodging.

In addition, there are five $500 Awards of Excellence, a $250 People's Choice award, and a $750 Founders' Award. The festival features a Young Art Collectors Gallery, with original artwork created by the exhibiting artists with prices of $10 or less, which encourages youth ages 14 and under to make independent decisions about art.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7946

More information: http://collegehillartsfestival.org/

Contact: Mary-Sue Bartlett mary-suebartlett@cfu.net (319) 240-5639

Call for Artists: Royal Oak Market Spring Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 18, 2020 at 4:00am

April 3 & 4

Royal Oak, Michigan

Royal Oak Farmers Market

Presented by: The Guild of Artists and Artisans

12Noon - 10pm

75 Artists

Deadline: February 3

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $250

Join us as we kick off the 2020 art fair season with this indoor show at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. The market is an enclosed marketplace that is conveniently located in the Civic Center at the corner of 11 Mile Road and Troy Street in downtown Royal Oak. It is a popular marketplace for people who live in this affluent corner of Oakland County, attracting 1000's every weekend to shop, meet their friends and relax. The Royal Oak Farmers Market provides one of the premium market venues in southeast Michigan and offers a boutique venue for your work.

This is a juried fair. The artists will be showing and selling their own work. Admission for fairgoers is free. Fairgoers will find the same excellence and variety as in the Guild's Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair.

Marketing:
The Guild does extensive advertising and PR for all of their shows in print, digital, TV and radio. Locations include WDET, WWJ, WNIC, Freep.com, USA Today online, The Jewish News, Between the Lines, SEEN Magazine, WJBK - Fox 2 Detroit, Facebook, Instagram, and more!

Show Features:

Extensive advertising and promotion
Cash Awards to Artists
Professional and respectful art fair staff
Well-provisioned artist hospitality tent
Negotiated special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels
Friendly booth sitters
Professional, overnight security

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8039

More information: https://www.theguild.org/fair/royal-oak-market-spring/

Contact: Nicole McKay nicole@theguild.org (734) 662-3382

Call for Artists: Deadline today: 54th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 17, 2020 at 4:00am

July 9-12

State College, Pennsylvania

Downtown State College and the adjacent campus of the Pennsylvania State University
Thursday - Saturday 10am - 8pm &
Sunday 11am - 4pm

305 Artists

Deadline: January 17, midnight EST

Notification date: March 16

Application Fee: $40; Booth fee: $575 single; $1250 double

Now in it's 54th year, the "Penn State show" has been a fixture on the festival circuit since 1967. With over 300 juried artists, music on three outdoor stages, a gallery exhibition, a street painting exhibition and a full day of children's activities, the Festival is one of Pennsylvania's top summer outdoor events.

It consistently ranks as one of the top outdoor fine art and fine craft shows in the country, attracting artists and makers from across the nation to State College.

Marketing is supported by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (formerly known as the Central Pennsylvania Convention and Visitors Bureau). We market our event on broadcast media (radio and TV), online, and through social media--Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

What we want you to know about our event: You should apply! Or, if you are not an artist yourself, forward this to any artist friends and encourage them to apply.

Apply today: https://arts-festival.com/

Learn more: https://arts-festival.com

Contact Rick Bryant, rbryant@arts-festival.com, (814) 237-3682

Call for Artists: Lakeshore Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 17, 2020 at 4:00am

July 3 & 4

Muskegon, Michigan

Presented by Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Muskegon

Friday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
350 Artists

Deadline: February 4

Application fee: $35
Booth fee: $150-$250

The Lakeshore Art Festival is a unique mix of fine art, crafts, food and family fun in downtown Muskegon, Michigan. Guests will enjoy a juried fine art and craft fair as well as vibrant streets brimming with unique artisan food, children's activities, entertainment and more! With convenient affordable parking, outstanding accommodations and restaurants nearby this is a must-attend event!

Art in the Park is held in historic Hackley Park, a green landscaped square block that features beautiful trees and flowers, interior and perimeter sidewalks, historic sculptures and a center circle. The Craft Market flows from the park into the heart of downtown Muskegon's Heritage District which is home to the Muskegon Museum of Art, Lakeshore Museum Center, Monet's Garden, Historic Hackley Library, and Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts .

Absolutely NO buy and sell.

Marketing:
There is extensive marketing and publicity for the show for guests and artists. Advertising utilizes print, social media, trade publications, posters, rack cards, radio, television, billboards and more. Local TV and radio on location during event. Artists are invited to participate in interviews before and during the show. Nearly 9,000 followers on Facebook and 966 on Instagram.

Testimonials:

"We can't tell you how many positive comments we heard throughout the day from our shoppers regarding the show.

We heard comments such as, "best one ever," "love that they added additional streets," "great quality of vendors," "happy it is right downtown" and the list goes on and on!

Estimated Attendance: 60,000

$3,000 Fine Art Cash Awards

Wayne Trinklein, Sculpture
Extensive PR and Marketing (over 40% of Festival budget)
Set-Up July 2 evening and July 3 morning
Vehicle access near booth site for easy set up and tear-down
Overnight Security
Booth Sitters
Complimentary morning beverages and baked goods
Experienced professional staff

Ranked by Sunshine Artist Magazine as Top 200 Best Art Shows, America's Top Ten Art Fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com and People's Choice Award West Michigan.

Apply:

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7992

Learn more: https://lakeshoreartfestival.org/attend/
Contact: Carla Flanders, cflanders@muskegon.org

Call for Artists: Broad Ripple Art Fair - Last Call!

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 16, 2020 at 7:40am

May 16 & 17

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis Art Center grounds

Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

175 Artists

Deadline: January 19

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: 12' x 12' $400

Now celebrating its 50th year, the Indianapolis Art Center's OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair attracts an average of 16,000 visitors and offers an opportunity for the public to meet 175 fine art & craft artists from the U.S. and Canada.

The OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair is located on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center, designed by Hoosier Architect Michael Graves, and its 9-acre ARTSPARK, plus the adjacent North Side Optimists Opti-Park, a recreational park. Located in the Broad Ripple Village Cultural District - a cultural arts, shopping, night club, and dining district - the Indianapolis Art Center is next to the popular Monon Trail urban greenway.

The OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair is a gated event ($13 pre-sale and $15 day of) that is the largest annual fundraiser for the Indianapolis Art Center, a non-profit community arts organization. Income from the OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair is used to support our Outreach Department, year-round classes, exhibitions, lectures and workshops that promote the creation and appreciation of art.

About Your Show:


	Kimberly Rorick/Painterly Pots

Extensive advertising and promotion worth at least $30,000.00
Booth Sitter Text Hotline; get a friendly booth sitter right when you need one!
Overnight Roving Security (Indianapolis Police Department)
Friday Night Preview Party for select areas
Saturday and Sunday Artist and Volunteer breakfast
Food Line passes; get to the front of any line, so you don't miss a sale!
Warm and professional staff dedicated to the arts

Jurying for Awards will take place on Saturday, May 18th. During the Fair, an independent on-site juror will judge booths and award cash and re-invite prizes totaling $2,000. Award-winners will be re-invited to the 2020 OneAmerica Broad Ripple Art Fair.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8024

More information: https://www.indplsartcenter.org/braf
Contact: Jo Banister jbanister@indplsartcenter.org
(317) 255-2464 ext. 2490

Call for Artists: Oil Painters of America 29th National Juried Exhibition

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 16, 2020 at 4:00am

May 15 - June 13
Fredericksburg, Texas

RS Hanna Gallery

230 Artists

Deadline: January 24

Application fee: $30 one painting; $45 for two; $60 for three

Oil Painters of America is pleased to announce that the Twenty-Ninth National Exhibition and Convention will be hosted by RS Hanna Gallery, located in Fredericksburg, Texas. Convention activities begin on May 12, with a Wet Paint Competition in both studio and plein air divisions.

The opening reception for artists, collectors, the public and the press will be held on Friday, May 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the awards presentation taking place at 8:30 p.m. at the Admiral Nimitz Museum. Various informative and educational demonstrations, talks and seminars are being planned for the convention, preceding the opening of the exhibition.


	Susan Lyon, Painter

Our goal is to assemble the finest display of representational oil paintings. The focus in the jurying process will be to select paintings that show the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing a diversity in representational style and subject matter.

The total national awards will be approximately $100,000, including a $25,000 Best in Show. Cash and merchandise awards for the Wet Paint competition will be a minimum of $15,000.

Dedicated to the Preservation of Representational Art

Apply:
https://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=1626

Learn more: https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/events/exhibitions.cfm

Contact: Rosemary Murray, mail@oilpaintersofamerica.com