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Call for Artists: Arts in the Middle

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 15, 2020 at 4:00am

May 30 & 31

Urbanna, Virginia

Hewick Plantation

Deadline: January 30

Application Fee: $25 Late Fee $40 after January 30

Booth Fee: (10x10) $190 (10x20) $380

Set Up: Early Bird: May 31 June 1 @ 6:30

The Arts in the Middle Fine Arts Show is "a day (or two) in the country" for art aficionados from areas surrounding our eastern Virginia River Country, including urban Richmond, Williamsburg, Tidewater, Northern Virginia & Washington, DC.

Recognized in Virginia Living Magazine as one of three best art events in Eastern Virginia, both artists and customers love the perfect festival setting: 17th century Hewick Plantation, a backdrop of beautiful period buildings, expansive grassy areas, and large tree shaded manicured gravel path through the exhibit area.

A short stroll away Urbanna is a lively waterfront destination for visitors arriving by bike, boat, car and/or camper. With support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, regional & local funding, along with corporate sponsorship, our production team provides an aggressive advertising campaign of print, radio, web and social media promotions.

"Arts in the Middle" is also a featured week-end event for neighboring #1 National Award Winning Bethpage Camp Resort.

Enjoy music, local foods, and area wineries in the hospitality area
an army of friendly volunteers
on-site parking with tent side load/unload
cash prizes
a party for the artists at closing time on Saturday night
and a good size crowd of art lovers

Artists give us top ratings - many report us their favorite of the season for: the venue, buying customer base, outstanding hospitality, volunteer support, & top quality artists. In an area of much to see and do, you may be tempted to make this a "working vacation" in Coastal Virginia. We will be happy to help you!

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7917

For more info: www.artsinthemiddle.org

Contact: Celane Roden, celanem@yahoo.com, 703-946-6793

Call for Artists: The Guild 2020 Art Fairs

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 14, 2020 at 4:00am

We invite you to apply to our 2020 season of art fairs sponsored by the Guild of Artists & Artisans.

The Guild is a non-profit, membership association of independent artists founded in 1970 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its mission is to develop and present art fairs to provide marketing opportunities for its members which also serve as educational, cultural and entertaining events for the community.

The Guild draws upon its talented, exclusive and diverse membership to exhibit and sell their work at these events. Each member artist is juried through The Guild's rigorous standards process, which ensures exceptional creativity and technical skill.

Please consider the events below for your 2020 art fair season.

Karen Delhey, Executive Director, karen@theguild.org

Nicole McKay, Artist Relations, nic ole@theguild.org

Learn more: theguild.org

Questions? Contact us: 734.662.3382

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Royal Oak Market Spring Art Fair
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

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39th Annual Art Birmingham

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

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The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair
July 16 - 19
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Streets of downtown Ann Arbor, including Main, Liberty and State

NEW show hours in 2020:
Thurs-Fri-Sat 10am-8pm (soft close), 9pm hard close & Sun 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

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Levis Commons Fine Art Fair

August 17 & 18

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' booth/$60 corner; $600, 10'x20' booth/$60 corner

Non-members: $325, 10'x10' booth/$60 corner; $650, 10'x20' booth/ $60 corner

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. The event features 130 artists; 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

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Common Ground's
Birmingham Street Art Fair

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/

More Information:
https://www.theguild.org/fair/common-ground-art-fair/for-exhibitors/
Contact: Nicole McKay - nicole@theguild.org - (734)662-3382

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Royal Oak Market - Art Fair Edition

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/event-info.php?ID=8225

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

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

Call for Artists: Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2020

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 13, 2020 at 4:00am

July 17, 18, 19

Guilford, Connecticut

Guilford Art Center

180 Artists

Deadline: January 23

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $680-$1330

Craft Expo is held outdoors on the historic Guilford town green and offers artists an intimate venue on the CT shoreline nestled in the center of this charming New England town at the height of the tourist season. The idyllic Green is surrounded by boutique shops, restaurants, B&B, and art galleries and has been home to Craft Expo for 62 years. Conveniently located off Interstate 95, half-way between Boston and New York, Craft Expo draws from a sophisticated and informed audience of approximately 7,000 visitors.

Craft Expo is a must see summer event and a signature happening for the town of Guilford and Connecticut shoreline featuring 180 national and regional artists. Craft expo presents a broad spectrum of original contemporary crafts in a variety of media including, Baskets, Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood.

All work is handmade by the artists, who have been selected to participate by a panel of professional peers, thereby ensuring only the best quality in workmanship, design and material

Marketing: Our marketing campaign includes extensive advertising and promotion including paid and print online advertising, detailed press releases, public radio spots, local television broadcasting media events, direct marketing, use of social media, networking, and email.

Emerging Artist Program: A juried showcase of emerging artists who demonstrate excellence in their work and are seeking an opportunity to apply to an established marketplace at a reduced rate. This program will offer Emerging Artists opportunities to build their customer base, establish relationships with fellow craftsmen, and provide a pathway into Guilford Art Centers' established

competitive fine arts craft show.

http://guilfordartcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EmergingArtists2020.pdf

Testimonials:
Voted top 100 in Sunshine Artist 2019.

What else to expect:
The show features live craft demos by our own Guilford Art Center instructors. There are food trucks, beer and wine, live music and a Family Art Tent.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7860

More Information: http://guilfordartcenter.org/expo
Contact: Dawn Tiscia, expo@guilfordartcenter.org
(203) 453-5947 ext. 207

Call for Artists: 2020 8th Uptown Art Expo

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 10, 2020 at 4:00am

February 29 - March 1

Altamonte Springs, Florida
Celebration of Art at Cranes Roost Park!

Saturday 10 am - 7:30 pm

Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

145 Artists

Deadline: January 28

Application fee $30

Booth fee $300

Cranes Roost Park is at the heart of Uptown Altamonte surrounding Cranes Roost Lake. The lake is encircled by one mile of continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas. Within the 45-acre park is a European-style Plaza which residents and visitors will note the cobblestone-style pathways, ionic columns, gathering areas with seating, themed lighting fixtures all ready for leisurely strolls, listening to music or just enjoying the beauty of the park.

Artist Awards: $7,500 in cash awards & ribbons will be presented.

Drive up load-in and load-out at; free adjacent parking, overnight security

Sunday morning artist brunch

Highest household buying income in the region

Major advertising and promotion: TV, newspaper, radio, social media

World-class entertainment/high public attendance

Abundant, affordable accommodations and restaurants

Art Awards:
(1) $2,020 - Best of Show
(2) $1,000 - Awards of Excellence
(2) $750 - Judges Choice
(5) $400 - Awards of Merit

Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7838

For more info: https://www.uptownartexpo.com/

Contact: Jim Barton, uptownartexpo@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Houston Music & Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 9, 2020 at 4:00am

April 4 & 5

Sugar Land, Texas

Crown Festival Park, 18355 Southwest Freeway

Presented by Outlaw Nation

Saturday & Sunday 11am - 8pm

60 Artists

Deadline: January 1

Application fee $25 Booth fee $225

The City of Sugar Land, Bud Light, Pepsi, and Outlaw Nation are proud to present the Houston Music & Arts Festival, at spectacular Crown Festival Park. This event is located in the affluent west Houston suburbs of Fort Bend County, an excellent customer demographic for fine and contemporary art.

Come and enjoy major concerts, professional artists, a classic car show, a custom motorcycle show, a camper and RV show, and dozens of fun attractions and highlights. National recording artists will be performing throughout the afternoon and evening on the main stage, as well as juried visual artists presenting the heritage and the culture of our great art community.

Points of Interest:

12 X 12, 12 X 24, and 24 X 24 foot display spaces available
Individual artist electricity provided
Complimentary artist hospitality (food, beer, and beverage)
Free parking
24/7 overnight security
Truly a LOT of fun with great crowds. Expected attendance is 100,000

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8098

Learn more: https://houstonartsfestival.com/

Contact: Josh Brown josh.brown@outlawnation.com (404) 441-0410

Call for Artists: Sugarloaf Crafts - Fall 2020

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 8, 2020 at 4:00am

Sugarloaf Crafts Fall Tour - Deadline 1/13 - Apply Now!

Applications due Monday!! Apply FREE today to Sugarloaf Crafts Fall 2020 Tour. Sell your art! Build collectors and meet new shoppers in affluent areas of VA, PA, NJ & MD. Well-attended and professionally managed events. Be part of a special creative community - apply today to Sugarloaf Craft Festivals! Deadline Monday - don't wait, apply today!

Apply FREE with code "Sugarloaf20"

Fall '20 TOUR

Applications Open! Deadline: Jan 13th

October 9, 10, 11, 2020
Timonium, MD - MD State Fairgrounds
October 16, 17, 18, 2020
Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Center
November 6, 7, 8, 2020
Oaks, PA - Greater Philly Expo Ctr.
November 13, 14, 15, 2020
Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Expo Ctr.
November 20, 21, 22, 2020
Gaithersburg, MD - Mont. Co. Fairgrounds
December 4, 5, 6, 2020
Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Ctr.

Apply FREE using code "Sugarloaf20"

SPRING '20 TOUR

Limited Space Remaining!

March 6, 7, 8, 2020
Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Expo Ctr.
March 20, 21, 22, 2020
Oaks, PA - Greater Philly Expo Ctr.
March 27, 28, 29, 2020
Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Ctr.
April 17, 18, 19, 2020
Gaithersburg, MD - Mont. Co. Fairgrounds
April 24, 25, 26, 2020
Timonium, MD - MD State Fairgrounds

Apply FREE using code "Sugarloaf20"

Call for Artists: Amdur Productions 2020 Art Festival Season

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 7, 2020 at 10:30am

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Barrington Art Festival
Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-24, 2020
Barrington, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $440
Double Deal: $710

READ MORE & APPLY

Northbrook Art in the Park
NEW This Year!
May 30-31, 2020
Northbrook, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $425

READ MORE & APPLY

Gold Coast Art Fair Grant Park
Top Rated by Sunshine Artist Magazine!
June 6-7, 2020
Chicago, Illinois
Jury Fee: $35
Space Fee: $640 + City Permit Fee
Double Deal: $1,010 + City Permit Fee
Emerging Artist Program Available!

READ MORE & APPLY

Wheaton Art Walk
NEW This Year!
June 13-14, 2020
Wheaton, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $355
Double Deal: $560

READ MORE & APPLY

Wrigleyville Art Market
A One Day Selling Experience!
June 14, 2020
Chicago, Illinois
Jury Fee: $10
Space Fee: $199

READ MORE & APPLY

Promenade of Art Arlington Heights
June 20-21, 2020
18th Year!
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $440
Double Deal: $710

READ MORE & APPLY

Millennium Art Festival
June 26, 27, 28, 2020
Top Rated Festival!
Chicago, Illinois
Jury Fee: $35
Space Fee: $585 + City Permit Fee

READ MORE & APPLY

Valparaiso Art Festival
June 27-28, 2020
Valparaiso, Indiana
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $355
Double Deal: $560
Emerging Artist Program Available!

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Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival
Top Rated By Sunshine Artist Magazine!
Three Full Days over the Holiday Weekend
July 3, 4, 5, 2020
Glencoe, Illinois
Jury Fee: $40
Space Fee: $695

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Whitefish Bay Art Fest
July 11-12, 2020
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $410
Double Deal: $675

READ MORE & APPLY

artfest Michigan Avenue
July 18-19, 2020
A Busy Weekend Show!
Chicago, Illinois
Jury Fee: $30
Space Fee: $680 + City Permit Fee

READ MORE & APPLY

Glencoe Festival of Art
July 25-26, 2020
12th Annual
Glencoe, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $465
Double Deal: $795

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Art at the Glen Town Center
Top Rated by Sunshine Magazine!
August 1-2, 2020
Glenview, Illinois
Jury Fee: $35
Space Fee: $570
Double Deal: $885
Emerging Artist Program Available!

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Printer's Row Art Fest
NEW DATES!
August 8-9, 2020
Chicago, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $435 + City Permit Fee
Double Deal: $705 + City Permit Fee

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Lincolnshire Art Festival
August 15-16, 2020
23rd Annual!
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $410
Double Deal: $675

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Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival
August 21, 22, 23, 2020
Three Selling Days!
Evanston, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $455
Double Deal: $735
Emerging Artist Program Available!

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Port Clinton Art Festival
Top Rated by Sunshine Artist Magazine!
August 29-30, 2020
Highland Park, Illinois
Jury Fee: $55
Space Fee: $795 + City Permit Fee
Emerging Artist Program Available!

READ MORE & APPLY

Third Ward Art Festival
Labor Day Weekend
September 5-6, 2020
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jury Fee: $30
Space Fee: $515
Double Deal: $870

READ MORE & APPLY

Deer Park Art Show
Sept 12-13, 2020
In Chicago's northern suburbs
Deer Park, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $410
Double Deal: $675

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Oakbrook Art Festival
Sept 1920, 2020
In Chicago's western suburbs
Oakbrook, Illinois
Jury Fee: $25
Space Fee: $465

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Call for Artists: Art Fair at Queeny Park

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 6, 2020 at 4:00am

April 3, 4, & 5

St. Louis, Missouri

42nd Annual Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park

Queeny Park in West St. Louis County

Friday 5pm-9pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am-4pm

130 artists

Deadline: January 15

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $275, Corner + $30, Extra 1/2 booth + $135

For 42 years the Greater St. Louis Art Association has been providing opportunities for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

Artists in all media are encouraged to apply. These shows feature juried local, regional and national artists' original work. From the pool of artists applying, about 130 artists from all over the US and Canada are invited to exhibit. These artists are selected by a professional jury process in eleven distinct media categories.

The show is presented in the indoor, air-conditioned setting of the Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park in west St. Louis County.

Food and refreshments are available on site, parking for the public and artists is free. Live music playing during wine tasting and peak attendance. During Sunday afternoon, an interactive children's art education program encourages families with youngsters to meet and talk with artists and learn about their work.

What to expect:

An air-conditioned indoor art fair, no worry about the weather, tents or security plus free electricity
Cash awards totaling $4,500
Booth sitters, 24-hour security. Rest easy knowing your booth is locked up safely at night.
Excellent marketing campaign, expanded to television, newspaper, magazine and radio advertising, internet and e-mail promotion
Promotional postcards, business cards and coupons provided free to exhibiting artists
Live music throughout the art fair
Wine tasting Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon

APPLY: https://www.artfairatqueenypark.com

Learn more: https://www.artfairatqueenypark.com/

Contact: Lee Richards lee.richards58@gmail.com (636) 584-5414

Call for Artists: 46th Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 3, 2020 at 4:00am

June 5, 6 & 7

Omaha, Nebraska

Adjacent to the north downtown stadium

Mike Fahey Drive between 10th & 14th
Friday 4pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 9pm
& Sunday 10am - 4pm

135 Artists

Deadline: January 15

Application fee $30 until January 15; $40 until January 22
Booth Fees: $350 or $425 (corner) single 10'x10', Limited Doubles Available

The Omaha Summer Arts Festival, celebrates its 46th year June 5-7, 2020. The Festival is Omaha's premier destination for arts and entertainment featuring 135 of the nation's finest visual artists, a stage of continuous musical performances and a hands-on Children's Fair.

The OSAF takes place in the North Downtown Makerhood on Mike Fahey Street from 10th to 14th Streets. This emerging, vibrant part of Downtown Omaha is alongside the College World Series ballpark and near restaurants, hotels and excellent parking.

Noteworthy:

Estimated Attendance 80,000
$3,000 in Cash Awards
Images of each artist's work on the OSAF website
Discounted hotel rates across from festival site, includes comp parking for car or van
Artist Concierge Helpline
Artist Survival Kit distributed on Friday
Awards breakfast on Saturday
Continental breakfast on Sunday
Indoor, air-conditioned private artist lounge
Artist-only indoor restrooms
Complimentary snacks and beverages
Experienced booth sitters
Artwork delivery service
Water delivery
Overnight, indoor storage
24-hour security by off-duty Omaha Police Officers
Electricity available - Limited

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7914

Learn more: https://www.summerarts.org
Contact: Courtney Sklenar, csklenar@vgagroup.com, (402) 345-5401 Ext. 107

Call for Artists: [SMASH] Spring Fine-Arts Festival 2nd Annual

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

May 30 & 31

Castle Pines, Colorado

880 West Happy Canyon Road

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm

Deadline: February 7

Application fee: $20

Booth Fees: $445 - $845 Electricity $20

In the heart of Castle Pines Village - one of the wealthiest and most affluent neighborhoods in Colorado. A highly selective, upper-echelon, pristine outdoor fine-art exhibit - showcasing top-tier national (in/out-of state) artists.

Live Violin/Acoustic Music both days of the weekend. Direct-mailing to all surrounding homes in Castle Pines 80108 & other affluent neighborhoods in Douglas County targeting art collectors, outdoor signage, flyers, social-media, magazine publications, email-blasts/newsletters. After a successful first year at this venue everyone is gearing up for a fantastic 2nd Annual event, so expect great crowds and sales!

APPLY NOW: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8046

More information: https://www.smashinthesquarefestival.com/

Contact:

Anthony Constantino, Jr., Anthony@smashinthesquarefestival.com

Call for Artists: Best of the Northwest - Spring Fine Art & Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 1, 2020 at 4:00am

May 2 & 3

Seattle, Washington

Sand Point, Magnuson Park, Hangar 30

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

120 Artists

Deadline: January 12

Application fee: $35

Booth fee: $575 - $920

The show is held in historic Hanger 30 at Warren G Magnuson Park in the upscale area of NE Seattle. The show offers pole & black drape rental. Some booths have drape included in the price. Offering Seattle food trucks/espresso and the venue has free parking for artists and patrons. Easy load in and load out.

The Best of the Northwest Fall and Spring shows are a Seattle tradition. The Spring show is being held the weekend before Mother's Day. This juried art show has openings for over 120 handmade artists in a variety of mediums. Free artists pizza dinner with wine on load-in day. Artist lounge with snacks throughout the weekend. Booth sitters and artist support available.

The show has a good-size budget for the marketing plan. We have print ads in the Seattle Times and other local publications. Ads on 2 local radio stations. Internet ads and digital direct mailer to 25,000 higher income households in NE Seattle. We distribute posters and have ads and posts on social media. We mail show postcards and free passes to the artists for their marketing efforts.

ARTIST AMENITIES:

Marketing support on the NWAA website & show emails
No commission
Easy load-in on Friday from noon to 8:00PM
Booth Sitting
Artist Lounge
Free Parking
Free electrical to booths
Free artist dinner on load-in day
Free Passes for your best customers

Join us in the light-filled, historic airplane hanger with entertainment, great food and a community of your fellow artisans!

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7977

For more information: https://nwartalliance.org/events/

Contact: Marissa Motto, info@nwartalliance.org, (360) 579-4903

Call for Artists: Laumeier Sculpture Park's 33rd Annual Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 30, 2019 at 4:00am

May 8 - 10

St. Louis, Missouri

Presented by Laumeier Sculpture Park

12580 Rott Road

Friday 6 pm - 10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 8 pm,
& Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Deadline: January 13

150 Artists

Application fee $45; Booth fee $350 - $600

More than 15,000 patrons attend this annual three-day event on Mother's Day weekend, featuring local food vendors, live music and 150 juried artists from across the country exhibiting work in ten media categories: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood.

Judges award a total of $5,000 in cash and prizes to those artists achieving excellence, regardless of media category.

ARTIST AMENITIES

All sales proceeds
Average $6,500 in sales (based on past participating artist surveys)
On-site Artist Hospitality Tent and Artist Relations team during ALL hours of the Art Fair
Booth sitters available during ALL hours of the Art Fair
Continental breakfast provided (Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 a.m.)
24-hour on-site security
Indoor public restrooms available
Electricity included
Event widely advertised in the greater St. Louis region
Listing in printed event program (7,500 printed and distributed)
Listing on Laumeier's website
Potential on-site media opportunities
Early set-up available (Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m.)
Discounted rates at nearby hotels
Patron art pick-up services

Engaging the Community through art and nature.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7804

For more information: http://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/art-fair#
Contact: Scott Layne, slayne@laumeier.org, (314) 615-5284

Call for Artists: 35th Brookside Art Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 28, 2019 at 9:25am

May 1 - 3

Kansas City, Missouri

63rd and Brookside Boulevard

Presented By: Brookside CID

Friday 5pm - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; &

Sunday 11am - 5pm

182 Artists

Deadline: January 2

Early Application Fee $35 by December 15; then $40

Booth fees vary: $450.00 - $900

The Brookside Art Annual is celebrating its 35th year. Located in a vibrant neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, Brookside is just minutes from downtown, the Plaza and the southern suburbs. As the first art show of the year, Brookside becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May! The community loves art shows, and Brookside is consistently ranked in the top 50 shows according to Art Fair SourceBook, "This is a very pleasant, national caliber event attracting an affluent, enthusiastic and knowledgeable clientele."

We hope you will apply this year!

The focus of the Brookside Art Annual is ART!

We are not a festival.

We provide many amenities to the artists:

Set-up on Thursday, artist lounge, snacks
volunteers bringing water during show, shuttle service, help tearing down
close parking, Saturday dinner with wine delivered to booths
Storage behind booths. Booth sitters are available on Saturday and Sunday.
Special rates at hotels.

We market to the entire metro area in newspapers, radio, television and social media.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7948

More Information: www.brooksidekc.org

Contact: Donna Potts, brooksideartannualkc@gmail.com (913) 424-8585

Call for Artists: Des Moines Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 27, 2019 at 9:21am

"Other artists have whispered reverently about

the shimmering unicorn of an art show that is Des Moines."

Des Moines Arts Festival®

June 26 - 28
Des Moines, Iowa

"Best managed, designed and run art show in the country."
"This is one of the best-run shows anywhere in the country. They think of everything."

"You treat artists with such respect."

The Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the world's most respected festivals hosting 180 of the nation's top artists on June 26-28, 2020 in a beautiful urban street setting surrounding the 4.4 acres John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and the newly-constructed Krause Gateway Center designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Thirteen-time winner of the coveted Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals and Events Association, 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.

Downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park surrounding the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Friday & Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm
180 Artists

Deadline: January 6

HIGHLIGHTS:

180 juried artists
Projected Attendance - 200,000+.
Booth sitters and energetic volunteers.
$10,050 in cash awards at the time of publication. $1500 to the Best of Show; up to five Awards of Excellence at $1000 each; three Juror Awards of $1000 each presented by each of the jurors; and the $1000 Leysens Family Award to the Best of Emerging Iowa Artist. These amounts may be altered by the jury, but the total will remain intact.
Each of the above awards includes an automatic invitation to the 2021 show.
Responsive website and integrated social media campaign.
Official Festival Program includes a color thumbnail image of each exhibiting artist.
Website includes up to three full-color images with name, bio, live link to artist website, and email.
Free reserved off-site parking.
Invitations to special events and receptions.
Hospitality area.
Air-conditioned restroom facilities.
Exclusive "Express Lane" concessions.
24-hour security. Free electricity.
Leisurely Thursday set-up (full day is available).
Comprehensive emergency/evacuation plan.
Booth Amenities
- 10' x 10' Booth with at least 121 square feet (1' on sides and back).
- All booths on street at press time.
- Storage behind booth. Some booths will have 1' behind booth, others a full sidewalk; however, keep in mind that these sidewalks are used for electric cords and passage by Gators and people

Jury Fee: $35 through Jan 6th | $45 from Jan 7th - 12th
Booth Space $475 10'x10', Double Deeps and Corners available for additional cost

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Application Deadline:
January 6, 2020 ($35) | January 12, 2020 (Hard - $45)

Notification Emailed: Following REVEAL event

Booth Fee Due: March 27, 2020

For more information please visit www.desmoinesartsfestival.org

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Call for Artists: 35th Brookside Art Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 20, 2019 at 4:00am

May 1 - 3

Kansas City, Missouri

63rd and Brookside Boulevard

Presented By: Brookside CID

Friday 5pm - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm;

Sunday 11am - 5pm

182 Artists

Deadline: January 2

Early Application Fee $35 by December 15; then $40

Booth fees vary: $450.00 - $900

The Brookside Art Annual is celebrating its 35th year. Located in a vibrant neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, Brookside is just minutes from downtown, the Plaza and the southern suburbs. As the first art show of the year, Brookside becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May! The community loves art shows, and Brookside is consistently ranked in the top 50 shows according to Art Fair SourceBook, "This is a very pleasant, national caliber event attracting an affluent, enthusiastic and knowledgeable clientele."

We hope you will apply this year!

The focus of the Brookside Art Annual is ART!

We are not a festival.

We provide many amenities to the artists:

Set-up on Thursday, artist lounge, snacks
volunteers bringing water during show, shuttle service, help tearing down
close parking, Saturday dinner with wine delivered to booths
Storage behind booths. Booth sitters are available on Saturday and Sunday.
Special rates at hotels.

We market to the entire metro area in newspapers, radio, television and social media.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6854

More Information: www.brooksidekc.org

Contact: Donna Potts, brooksideartannualkc@gmail.com (913) 424-8585

Call for Artists: Sugarloaf Craft Festivals' Fall 2020 Tour

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 18, 2019 at 7:41am

Sugarloaf Craft Festivals - Apply Now!

Deadline: Jan 13th

Happy Holidays from Sugarloaf Crafts!

Take $20 off your application fee!

Sugarloaf Crafts Fall 2020 Tour - Application Deadline 1/13

Plan for a stellar 2020 with Sugarloaf Craft Festivals! Sell more of your work at our 11 upcoming 2020 shows. Located in affluent areas of PA, VA, MD & NJ, Sugarloaf's festivals are well-attended and professionally managed. Give yourself the gift of a successful 2020 - Apply today! Fall 2020 Tour applications due January 13th, Spring Tour jurying ongoing.

Apply FREE with code

"Sugarloaf20"

Fall '20 TOUR

Applications Open! Deadline: Jan 13th

October 9, 10, 11, 2020
Timonium, MD - MD State Fairgrounds
October 16, 17, 18, 2020
Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Center
November 6, 7, 8, 2020
Oaks, PA - Greater Philly Expo Ctr.
November 13, 14, 15, 2020
Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Expo Ctr.
November 20, 21, 22, 2020
Gaithersburg, MD - Mont. Co. Fairgrounds
December 4, 5, 6, 2020
Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Ctr.

Apply FREE using code"Sugarloaf20"

SPRING '20 TOUR

Limited Space Remaining!

March 6, 7, 8, 2020

Edison, NJ - NJ Convention & Expo Ctr.
March 20, 21, 22, 2020

Oaks, PA - Greater Philly Expo Ctr.
March 27, 28, 29, 2020

Chantilly, VA - Dulles Expo Ctr.
April 17, 18, 19, 2020

Gaithersburg, MD - Mont. Co. Fairgrounds
April 24, 25, 26, 2020

Timonium, MD - MD State Fairgrounds

Apply FREE using code"Sugarloaf20"

Call for Artists: 46th Annual American Artisan Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 16, 2019 at 4:00am

46th ANNUAL AMERICAN ARTISAN FESTIVAL

JUNE 19, 20, 21, 2020

Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Friday 12PM-8PM; Saturday 10AM-7PM; Sunday 10AM-5PM

150 Artists
Deadline: December 20 (midnight CST)

Application Fee: $40

Booth Fee: 10' x 10' is $495; 15 x 15 $675, 10' x 20' is $900

We invite you to apply to the American Artisan Festival celebrating its 46th year in Nashville's beautiful Centennial Park on Father's Day weekend, June 19-21. Apply today for the opportunity to experience first-hand how wonderful this family-owned festival experience is as touted by fellow artists: including strong ratings amongst artists, high art sales potential, and a powerful PR and marketing platform that has consistently delivered good crowds and solid buyers.

Always free to the public, the American Artisan Festival is visited by more than 25,000 annually. In addition to presenting the best in contemporary American handcrafts and fine art, visitors also enjoy public art installations, live music from Nashville's top singer-songwriters produced by Musicians Corner, free children's art booths, and more than fifteen artisanal food and drink booths. We accept applications in a wide range of media and are interested in those artists who want to reconnect with Nashville art collectors at one of its top-rated art events.

ARTIST AMENITIES

Cash awards, including The Festival Excellence Award and The Best New Artist totaling $2500
Affordable Hotel Rooms blocked thru May 15 at the Millennium Hotel, $109/night and the Holiday Inn, $179/night among others
Friday evening party post-close exclusively for Artists and their families
Vehicle unloading/loading at booth space as well as golf carts and full time help
Free artist parking close to the event
Complimentary breakfast bagels and coffee each morning
24-hour police security during the fair
Volunteer booth sitting during show hours (sign up in advance)

MARKETING

Full-scale digital social media marketing and press campaign including print, online, radio and television media outlets as well as select direct media opportunities (if interested in participating let us know!)

LEARN MORE: https://www.americanartisanfestival.com/faq

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8036

CONTACT

Samantha Saturn, Director, American Artisan Festival
americanartisanfestival@gmail.com (615) 212-9095

The American Artisan Festival has had a long and successful history in Nashville since 1971. Founded by Nancy Saturn, a pioneer in the contemporary craft movement, the American Artisan Festival has been dedicated to showcasing the highest quality artists for over 40 years. Nancy lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010; however, the show carries on her tradition of excellence led by her daughter and protégé, Samantha Saturn.

Call for Artists: 29th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 13, 2019 at 4:00am

May 15 - 17, 2020

Reston, Virginia

Presented by the Greater Reston Arts Center

Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street

10 am - 5 pm Daily

200 Artists

Deadline: December 22

Application fee $55; Booth fee $525

The annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is a competitive, juried event that is consistently rated as one of the best outdoor art festivals in the country, both for the high-quality of the artwork presented and for its exceptional artist hospitality. Presented in Reston Town Center, a suburb of Washington, DC, the festival attracts art lovers, affluent homeowners, corporate executives, and design professionals in addition to the broader community. Our highly-anticipated cultural event draws up to 30,000 visitors and our clientele is described by Art Fair Source Book as "affluent, enthusiastic young to middle aged couples who are not too price sensitive."

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival as a long standing reputation for presenting high-quality, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork in a dynamic outdoor setting that draws affluent and knowledgeable clientele. This is the place to develop loyal patrons!

Artist Amenities include:

Online thumbnail images with hot links to artist website and email contact and booth numbers when assigned
Booths measuring 10' x 10'6"
Complimentary bottled water and refreshments daily
FREE parking Thursday-Sunday. In on-site garages for passenger vehicles and in a secure offsite lot for over-sized vehicles
Prior day set-up (Thursday, May 14)
Reduced hotel room rate for the on-site Hyatt Regency Hotel
Plentiful booth sitters
$5,000 in cash awards presented at art-focused party on Saturday night
Complimentary tickets to the Festival Party for all artists and a guest
24/7 security with Reston Town Center and Fairfax County Police. Artists are responsible for securing their own booths.
Convenient and profitable selling hours for three days
Convenient load-in and load-out
Printed program that includes full-color thumbnails for every artist with accompanying booth numbers and websites or email contact

Marketing:

Greater Reston Art Center combines resources with a premier DC-based lifestyle public relations and marketing firm and the property owners to highlight this marquee event on the region's calendar through both paid and trade advertising on social media, radio, television and print. Press coverage in The Washington Post, Going Out Guide, The Georgetowner, and Northern Virginia Magazine.

Testimonials:

Doing shows for 37 years. This is a gem! -2019 Exhibitor
This festival is fantastic! Great venue, well organized, great artist amenities, lots of info on set up & tear down, easy in & out, qualified staff & volunteers, tons of people & sales. This show gets better every year. Oh! Great Artist dinner w/performance artists. I have done ALL 28 years. -2019 Exhibitor via AFSB

This event has been described by ArtFairCalendar.com as a festival where
"the 'art stars' of the outdoor art fairs vie for spaces" so don't miss out on an opportunity to participate in one of the TOP THREE festivals on the East Coast!

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7923

Learn more about Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) at www.restonarts.org

Contact Erica Harrison ericaharrison@restonarts.org

Call for Artists: 17th Annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 6, 2019 at 4:00am

May 9 & 10

Bethesda, Maryland

Presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership

Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle -
along Norfolk, Auburn & Del Ray Avenues
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

130 Artists

Deadline: December 20

Application fee $35; Booth fee $450 - $900

Downtown Bethesda is a lively urban area renowned for restaurants, shopping, galleries and theaters. Bethesda, a state-designated Arts & Entertainment District, is located adjacent to Washington, D.C. and is one of the renowned and affluent communities in the metropolitan area.

Artist amenities include:

Breakfast and lunch for participating artists and 24-hour security.
Volunteers will distribute beverages and booth sit.
All booth locations are accessible by vehicle for set-up and tear down.
All original fine art and fine craft is eligible, including ceramics,

Lisa Aronzon, Glass

clothing/fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and other.
A jury will select award winners from on-site evaluation.

APPLY:http://www.bethesda.org/arts/artsfestival.htm

For more information about Bethesda Urban Partnership, please visitwww.bethesda.org.

Contact Kate Fraser cfraser@bethesda.org

Call for Artists: 28th Marion Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 4, 2019 at 4:00am

May 16

Marion, Iowa (Cedar Rapids)

City Square Park

1000 7th Avenue

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

50 Artists

Deadline: December 17

Notification: January 27, 2020

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $250

Marion is adjacent to Cedar Rapids in Eastern Iowa. The MAF draws a regional audience of 10,000, including patrons from the Iowa City-to-Cedar Falls I380 corridor. The festival is an outdoor event, held in a vintage uptown-type city square park, and seated within a State-designated Iowa Great Place, Main Street Iowa District, Iowa Cultural and Entertainment District, and ArtPlace America-funded spaces.

Marketing:

Two-thirds of our budget is spent on advertising, with most media outlets matching us dollar-for-dollar. Event is marketed throughout Eastern Iowa, including static/digital billboards; newspapers and arts tabloids; broadcast and cable television; radio; web advertising; and a full-color, 12-page festival program distributed to 41,000 area households (via the Cedar Rapids Gazette the Sunday prior to the event).

Our mission: To create an event through which you will thrive.

NO BANDS. NO BEER. JUST ART.

The Marion Arts Festival is about the art. Our show is one-day, intimate, and purposeful. We're volunteer-driven, kind of hokey and maybe more than a little mom-and-pop ... in good ways, mostly. Always, we do the show for you.
You're our whole point. Come, meet your pony...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qlkyyt1ngXQ&t=5s

Testimonials:

Check out this 2018 review on ArtFairInsiders.com: http://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/marion-arts-festival-has-it-pretty-much-figured-out
Among Art Fair SourceBook's "Elite 25" for 2017!
Consistently among Art Fair SourceBook's Top 50 shows!

(It rained - and rained, and rained - in 2018, the first time in 24 years, and then rained again in 2019, meaning those who were with us these two years were not able to enjoy the full-on appreciation of our audience. How you all do it, we don't know. What we do know is that we're lucky you do it at all.)

APPLY:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7866

Contact: mafdirector@marioncc.org