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Call for Artists: 55th Annual Wausau Festival of Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 27, 2019 at 4:00am

September 7 & 8

Wausau, Wisconsin

120 Artists

Presented By: Wausau Festival of Arts, Inc.

Deadline: March 31

Application Fee: $40
Booth Fee: $160 - $210

The Wausau Festival of Arts, part of Wausau's ARTRageous Weekend, is now in our 55th year. We are a well-established, beautifully run event hosting 120+ juried artists in 11 different types of media. This festival takes place outdoors along Third Street and on the 400 Block in Wausau's Downtown River District Shopping Neighborhood, recently named one of seven Wisconsin Cities with can't-miss shopping experiences by TravelWisconsin.com. Also voted "Best Fall/Winter Annual Event" by the City Pages.

In addition to the art, approximately 20,000 patrons enjoy live entertainment on the hour at two different stages, various local and charitable food stands, as well as a family art tent with hands-on projects and kid-friendly entertainment. Additionally, there is a Young Collectors' Market and Scholarship Silent Auction.

New this year: an expanded Still Young at Art. Free make-and-take art classes where adult students learn a specific technique taught by local artists with a variety of media including, paper, pastels, fiber, and watercolor.

We provide night security. Complimentary coffee, juice and pastries are available both Saturday and Sunday morning for participating artists.

Marketing:

Advertisement and marketing includes: newspaper, TV, radio, social media, state and regional wide publications, and online advertising. The juried show features fine art and fine craft artists from around the US and beyond. This year's marketing theme is "Tree of Art."

Testimonials:

From artists answering an anonymous survey:

"Best sales ever! Once again fabulous event; so honored to be a part of this event. THANKS!!"
"The volunteers are abundant and very helpful!"
"Great show and outstanding customers!"

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7092

More Information: www.wausaufoa.org

Contact: Zoe Morning info@wausaufoa.org (715) 842-1676

Call for Artists: 45th Annual Morning Glory Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 26, 2019 at 4:00am

August 10 & 11

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Presented By: Wisconsin Designer Council

150 Artists

Deadline: April 2

Notification Date: April 19

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $325-790

New: This well established show is moving to the plaza in front of Fiserv Forum in the heart of Milwaukee's entertainment district. Fiserv Forum is the new home of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks. The 76,000 sq ft plaza is located at 1111 Vel R. Phillips Ave. in the bustling north end of downtown Milwaukee. The vibrant surrounding area provides the best in Milwaukee dining and entertainment. The plaza's flat, even concrete and paver brick surface provide for easy tent setup and visitor strolling. This is a popular destination that should be attractive to art buyers.

The fair is open to any and all artists 18 years or older working in ceramics, digital art, fiber wearable, fiber non-wearable, glass, jewelry metal, jewelry non-metal, leather, metal, mixed media, painting and all associated 2D media, photography, printmaking, sculpture or wood.

New This Year:

* Our NEW VENUE is the plaza in front of Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee

* Our media categories now include PAINTING AND ASSOCIATED 2D MEDIA

* To reflect these changes, our name is now MORNING GLORY ART FAIR

Testimonials:

"I rate Morning Glory in my top 5 shows over the past 5 years."
"You have a quality show with educated art buyers. Your volunteers were EXCELLENT! Keep up the great work!"
"This was a very successful show for me. The patrons at this show appreciated my type of work and relative to others shows, I sold a lot."
"I have a following, and the quality of the art is very good - the customer is there to purchase."

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7413

More Information: www.MorningGloryArtFair.com, www.wdcc.org

Contact: Beth Hoffman bethhoffman@wi.rr.com (262) 894-0038

52nd Annual Flint Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 25, 2019 at 4:00am

June 8 & 9

Flint, Michigan

Presented By: Friends of Modern Art

150 Artists

Deadline: April15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $250

The friendliest art fair in Michigan! The 52nd Annual Flint Art Fair is a juried fine art and fine craft fair held on the lawn of the Flint Institute of Arts in the heart of the beautiful Flint Cultural Center. All artists and fine craft persons are invited to apply.

Invited artists enjoy one of the most hospitable festival locations anywhere. The 10' x 10' booth spaces are grassy with ample storage space behind each booth. Coffee and donuts are available Saturday and Sunday morning in the Artist Hospitality area. Our Hospitality team of experienced volunteers is available to provide artists with short breaks, and complimentary bottled water is available to artists at any time during the fair. We provide easy check-in and checkout procedures with drive-up access to your booth for set-up and breakdown. Parking is free and we have 24-hour security during the fair. Booth rental is $250 per space; double spaces and corner spaces may be requested for additional fees.

Marketing Plan:

+ Local and regional print and outdoor advertisements including billboards

+ Local television and cable marketing

+ Local radio including on-air interviews

+ Listing on local and relevant event calendars

+ 400 posters and 3,500 postcards distributed around the greater Genesee County area

+ Social media promotion including Facebook & Twitter, reaching tens of thousands

+ Listing on Flint Institute of Arts' website

+ Event marketing duration is approximately one month

FLINT ART FAIR has been voted the #1 favorite summer event in Michigan by M-Live, rated one of the most "Artist Friendly" venues in the state, and one of the 50 best fairs in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

APPLY: http://www.flintartfair.org

More Information: www.flintartfair.org
Contact: Tracey Stewart, contact@flintartfair.org, (810) 237-7303

Call for Artists: 12th RAW - Riverside Arts Weekend

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 24, 2019 at 4:00am

Riverside, Illinois

Presented By: D & W Events

80 Artists

Deadline: April 1

Notification Date: April 6

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $300

Riversides' enthusiasm for RAW brings in large crowds that buy! Expect a beautiful outdoor location in Guthrie Park near the historic and renovated train station. Within walking distance are restaurants, shopping, banks and the library. The festival also features live music (kept at a minimal volume) and food, beer & wine garden.

Our objectives are...

To educate and inspire residents of the Village of Riverside and visitors about art - about art that is visual, musical, architectural, fashion-based and more.
To bring residents of the Village of Riverside and visitors into the center of Riverside for this art experience.
To offer varied and new expressions of art every year to our patrons that expand the understanding and appreciation of what it means to "make art".
To be open to new and changing vehicles for accomplishing the above - including exhibits, art-for-sale, performances and more.
To have fun developing RAW into the best art experience that we can.
To strive for the WOW factor.

Our WOW factor this year incorporates functional art with reading and writing.

All artist spaces are on grass and most in the shade.

Marketing:

Direct mail Campaign to 10,000 households. Print advertising in Chicago Tribune, Suburban Life and Landmark Papers. On line advertising in Chicago Tribune, Google and Facebook. On calendars in Metro Mix, Time Out Chicago, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Parent, Chicago Traveler, Cook County Visitors Bureau, Riverside CATV, Riverside Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Traveler, Enjoy Illinois and more.

Testimonials:

RAW continues to delight and surprise us year to year. We've been lucky enough to jury into the show for the past 5 years. Our sales are high, festival is well run and organized, set up and take down are a little challenging because a cart is required but...our booth is on grass, in the shade so it's worth it!

The promoter of this event is very organized and artist friendly. Booth sitters are amazing, music doesn't interfere with sales. Beautiful park, great sangria and fantastic sales.

APPLY and More Information: http://www.dwevents.org

Contact: Debra Netter dwevents@comcast.net (847) 401-3553

Call for Artists: Heart of Grove City Wine and Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 23, 2019 at 4:00am

June 14 & 15

Grove City, Ohio

Presented By: Heart of Grove City
Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday 11am-10pm

140+ Artists

Deadline: March 31

Notification Date: April 8

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $125

Wine and art: significations of the finer things in life. Both can be enjoyed in the relaxed charm of the historical Heart of Grove City at their Wine and Arts Festival. Twenty Ohio wineries, including Grove City's own Plum Run Winery, will offer tastings of their various vintages as well as glasses, and guests can find a new favorite beverage or get-away spot. The wineries will be complimented by many authors, artists and artisans as they create treasures. Guests can expect everything from custom-made wooden furniture, to fine art, to vintage pieces.

Last year's popularity, with approximately 25,000 attendees, promises that this year's festival will be one that wine makers and artists won't want to miss.

This year all exhibitors can

anticipate great exposure from City Scene Magazine and its circulation of 65,000, 614 Magazine, Columbus Monthly, SIP Magazine, and Ohio Wines. The venue will also be reported on digital and social media with a combined reach of over 175,000.

The warmth and ease of summer enjoyed with friends in the streets of downtown Grove City and accented with wine and art is just what is needed after such a long and brutal winter. Tickets are available the day of the event.

The event is open to all artists who are at least 18 years of age. We are looking for high quality in the all mediums: painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture,jewelry, etc. All items must be hand-crafted by the artist. Items using pre-formed molds, kits or works made by anyone other than the entering artist will not be accepted. Direct Sales Companies are not permitted.

What you can expect:

No discount for double booth
Artist Presence: Required of all artists: You must be present to exhibit. This includes collaborating artists.
Commercial studios involved in multiple or volume production should not apply to the show.
Parking: Free in surrounding public lot.
Limited storage space behind all booths
5 amps of electricity will be available for $25
Booth Sitters available during all festival hours.
All booths are accessible by vehicles for set-up/tear-down.

APPLY: https://www.heartofgrovecity.org/2019-art-submissions/

More Information: https://www.heartofgrovecity.org/wine-and-arts-festival/
Contact: Andrew Furr andy@heartofgrovecity.org (614) 539-8762

Call for Artists: Arts, Beats & Eats

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 22, 2019 at 4:00am

August 30 - September 2

Downtown Royal Oak, Michigan

Sponsors: Ford Arts, Beats & Eats 2019

120 Artists

Deadline: April 15

Notification Date: May 17

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $515 (10x10) $1030 double space

On Labor Day weekend, we welcome over 400,000 visitors to the streets of Downtown Royal Oak, MI. This cool urban setting plays host to award-winning boutiques, restaurants, salons, galleries and theaters.

Arts, Beats & Eats is committed to culture and diversity in its presentation and takes pride in a high level of community engagement. A portion of the proceeds from Arts Beats & Eats are divided among local non-profits. To date the Festival has donated over $4.5 million to local charities.

We'd love to have you join us in 2019!

Arts Beats & Eats - Juried Fine Arts Show

ADVERTISING

More than 1.5 million dollars in promotional advertising on radio, television, and print medium. In addition, the event will be promoted on posters, flyers and in the newsletters of participating charities.

ARTIST AMENITIES

24-hour security; Free exhibitor parking
Vehicle loading and unloading at booth space
Electricity included in booth fee; Artist lounge with restroom facilities
Complimentary food and beverage tickets
Artist award breakfast on Sunday morning
Complimentary postcards provided for artists to send to their patrons
Discounted rate at a nearby host hotel
$7000 in prize money

Please apply now: www.juriedartservices.com

Learn more about our festival: www.ArtsBeatsEats.com

Contact: Shannon Wojtas, Art Director, shannon@artsbeatseats.com 734.552.7535

Call for Artists: Shelby Township's 36th Annual Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 21, 2019 at 4:00am

August 10 & 11

Shelby Township, Michigan

Presented By: Shelby Township Art Fair Committee

Saturday 10 am-5pm; Sunday 11 am-5pm

100 Artists

Deadline: April 1

Application Fee: $20 Booth Fee: $80-$320

Held outdoors on the Shelby Township Municipal Grounds where exhibitors will find mature trees and roomy booth spaces on grass. Shelby Township is a friendly, upscale suburb located about 20 miles north of Detroit, and is easily accessible with M53 and M59 nearby and I75 just a few more miles away.

The Shelby Township Art Fair Committee presents this annual event to provide arts and cultural opportunities for visitors and for local, regional and national artists and fine crafters to showcase their talents and market their work at a variety of price points.

We're doing what we can to make it good for you:

All booths measure approximately 15' x 15' (all on grass) with some double booths available.
Reasonable jury and booth fees
parking near (not at) booth area
Expect friendly, helpful, organized staff
easy load-in & load-out, and Friday night set-up are convenient.
Plenty of free daytime and overnight parking close to exhibit areas
overnight grounds security
complimentary coffee and donuts each morning help to create a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Features for visitors include family friendly music and other entertainment, kid's craft and activity area, great tasting food, a sponsor tote bag giveaway, free entry, free parking and free shuttle bus.

Marketing Plan:

The Shelby Township Art Fair is advertised on several websites, social media channels, local and area newspapers radio ads, on signs, highway billboards, banners, in businesses, and by our generous event sponsors

Testimonials:

Survey comments from 2018:

"This was my highest grossing show this year!"

"Loved the layout - generous sized booths, artist parking and great attendance"

"Well done show. Great entertainment..."

"Thank you for a great, well organized show!

What we missed that you want included:

This is a family-friendly show with strolling entertainment, free crafts and activities for kids, a Michigan Made Market, great food choices, and more.

The fair is open to those who create their own original work. No resale items are permitted.

Apply: https://www.shelbyartfair.org/

Contact: Pam Marshall marshallp@shelbytwp.org (586) 731-0300

Call for Artists: 24th West End Arts Festival

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

September 7 & 8

La Grange, Illinois

Presented By: La Grange Business Association

70 Artists

Deadline: March 30

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $300

The West End Arts Festival is held in the shadow of the landmark Stone Avenue Metra train station in the charming and historic west end area of La Grange, IL, surrounded by mature trees and small businesses. It is truly a picture-perfect setting to showcase your art. Our festival draws art lovers to the upscale and family-friendly village of La Grange, IL, easily accessible and located about 20 minutes west of Chicago.

Our mission is to highlight you and your art. Our festival showcases all forms of art and fosters a sense of appreciation and art enthusiasm for attendees.

Free Admission and Free Parking (as well as adjacent to Metra train station).
Easy drive-up loading and unloading
Friday afternoon check-in and set-up if interested
Artist breakfasts & treat bags
Booth sitters
Monetary Award Prizes

The staff and members of the vibrant La Grange Business Association, in cooperation with the Village of La Grange, plan, host, promote and support the artists and festival through numerous marketing channels.

Testimonials:

"The people attending this show are always great buyers. This is usually my highest selling show. I look forward to it every year."

"The West End Arts Festival is a hidden gem. Customers are fantastic, volunteers go out of their way to help. It was an honor to be part of this show! Thanks La Grange !!!"

"The show is very well run and organized. The Staff and volunteers rock! Low-stress setup and break-down."

New This Year:

In 2019, we plan to expand our art activities areas.

To compliment your art, we also have a Culinary Art tent with chef demos, Wine Tasting, LIVE Jazz music & kid's art activities.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7218

For more Information view past photos on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/WestEndArtsFest/

Contact: Natalie Beglen, artfest@lgba.com, (708) 582-6510

Call for Artists: Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 19, 2019 at 4:00am

September 14 & 15

Chicago, Illinois
15th Annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

Presented By: Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce

125+ Artists

Deadline: March 31

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $475

Included in the booth fee is reserved parking for artists, Saturday night artist reception and full breakfast on Saturday/Sunday.

The Lakeview East Festival of the Arts is Chicago's premier fine art and fine craft festival showcasing over 125 juried artists. Lakeview is located on the north side of Chicago, near Wrigley Field, north Halsted and Lincoln Park in a very diverse, culturally rich community with unique boutique stores, cafes and restaurants.

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts encompasses all fine art and fine craft to include: acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, printmaking, drawing, fiber, ceramics, glass, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media, photography. This festival is open to other disciplines upon individual consideration.

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts strongly promotes this event and has created a marketing/multi-media plan to reach a wide audience. The event is in it's 15th year and the event has seen 45,000 plus attendees in previous years.

Security detail will be present throughout the event to include setup, overnight and during each day of the festival.

Marketing:

For the Lakeview East Festival of the Arts, the chamber partners with a local marketing and PR agency for a multi-media advertising campaign across the city of Chicago, northwestern suburbs and a full digital media campaign. Our marketing plan includes over $50,000 in ad buys which encompass digital, print, radio, television, and on-site advertising.

Jury Rules and Artwork Requirements:

All artists who apply must submit work of their own conceived creation and must be in attendance throughout the duration of the festival. An artist is not allowed to send a representative in lieu of their personal attendance.

Work must not have been made in a production studio or using commercial molds, patterns, kits or prefabricated pieces.

Artists must submit a booth image with their jury application, preferably from a previous show. If the jury feels that the image is not an actual representation of the artist's booth layout, the submission will be declined.

Once accepted, Lakeview East Festival of the Arts reserves the right to use images for award jurying during the festival and possible event promotion.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7301

For more info: www.lakevieweast.com

Contact: Gilberto Guadalupe, Gilberto@LakeviewEast.com, (773) 348-8608

Call for Artists: Peters Valley School of Craft - Craft Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 19, 2019 at 4:00am

September 28 - 29

Augusta, New Jersey

Presented By: Peters Valley School of Craft

150 Artists

Deadline: March 25

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $465

The Peters Valley Craft Fair receives approximately 5,000 sophisticated attendees mainly from NJ, NY, PA, CT. This event is held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. The venue is located less than 60 miles outside of New York City, is fully accessible, offers camping with or without hookups and has ample parking with easy load-in/out. Indoor and outdoor booth spaces available.

Approximately 150 artists will be accepted into the event as well as a very limited number of Artisanal Food exhibitors. All artwork must be made by the exhibiting artist. In-booth demonstrations by exhibiting artists is encouraged and prominence in location or additional space will be considered. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Peters Valley is a nationally recognized non-profit focused on cultivating creative thinking through fine craft media and educating the public about fine craft. We do this through immersion learning workshops for adults and youth, outreach events, artist residencies as well as public lectures and gallery exhibitions. Proceeds support the educational programming and scholarships at Peters Valley.

Marketing:

The show is promoted through newspapers, magazines, billboards and social media. Promotional postcards, posters and digital ads are available to exhibiting artists. There is a webpage featuring all participating artists with links to individual websites.

Jury Process:

Peters Valley brings outside jurors to be consultants in the review and selection of applicants. Jurors independently score each application. Those scores are passed along to the exhibition committee who makes the final determinations. 2019 jurors are Seth Nagelberg, Ceramics department chair at Cleveland institute of Art, Gwynne Rukenbrod Smith, Executive Director of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG).

APPLY: zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7197

More Information:

petersvalley.org/html/craft_fair_exhibitors.cfm

Contact: Brienne Rosner

craftfair@petersvalley.org, (973) 948-5202

Call for Artists: 4th Annual Art at Ives

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 18, 2019 at 4:00am

June 1-2

Danbury, Connecticut

Ives Concert Park

Presenting Organization: Friends of the Ives, Inc.

100 Artists

Deadline: March 31

Application Fee: $25; Booth Fee: $200-250

Ives Concert Park is a prestigious, world-class performing arts center, with a majestic outdoor amphitheater situated on 40 wooded acres and located on the Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT.

Every year we are growing this show to showcase the top notch talent of artists from New England and beyond.

What to expect:

A wine tasting along with great food & music, art demonstrations and children's events will also be included.
The show will provide increased visibility for many artists, expanding awareness of the arts enriching the artistic, cultural, educational and economic vitality of the Western Connecticut Region.

Who we are:
Providing the perfect picturesque backdrop, Ives' lush oasis of natural beauty hosts world-renowned artists in a wide variety of music and theater genres. The Ives is proud to work together creatively with many artists and community stakeholders such as the WCSU Art Department, Cultural Alliance of Western CT and Brookfield Craft Center to develop this show, envisioning and inspiring cultural enrichment for the entire family.

Marketing:

Over $10,000 in paid & promotional media advertising including a mix of radio, print and digital platforms. Work with various local and regional media partners to spread the word about Art at Ives.
An artist's directory on our website to introduce artists to our patrons well in advance of the show. Artist's information remains on our web site the entire year after the show for patron access.
Promotional art show program includes booth map and helpful information for festival goers.
Traditional Media using yard signs, distributing flyers, etc.
Social Media: We have utilized Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to better engage audiences and increase our reach with ads.

Testimonials:

"The staff and volunteers were wonderful. And the overall level and quality of art at the show. The venue is beautiful. And the dinner was amazing."

"The site is lovely and the care given to the exhibitors is wonderful."

"The staff was terrific; the art work was excellent; the artists were friendly and helpful; the awards dinner was fun, delicious, and gave us a chance to socialize with the others.

Artist Amenities:

Free parking on the premises, easy load-in and load-out, Saturday & Sunday, Saturday night awards banquet "schmoozatorium," complete with complimentary dinner, alcoholic beverages, live music and dancing, booth sitting, and overnight security.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6924

More Information:

https://www.ivesconcertpark.com/call-to-artists-art-at-ives-2019/

Contact: Phyllis Cortese pcortese@ivesconcertpark.com (203)837-9227

Call for Artists: 23rd Annual Crafts at the Cathedral

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 17, 2019 at 4:00am

December 6, 7 & 8

New York, NY

Presented by:
Congregation of St. Saviour

85 Artists

Deadline: March 31

Notification Date: April 30

Application Fee: $30

Booth Fee: $550-$650

Crafts at the Cathedral, a fine juried crafts show that benefits the work of the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and its congregation, takes place in the center of the nave and most of the crossing of the world's largest gothic cathedral. The Cathedral is of enormous scale and beauty. The floors in the nave are of green Vermont slate, the soaring columns, the gothic arches, spectacular stained glass windows--St John the Divine is overwhelming in its beauty.

What better location to show off your work? The Cathedral is a prime tourist destination. Situated on the bustling Upper West Side just south of Columbia University, Teacher's College, Jewish and Union Theological Seminaries and the Manhattan School of Music, visits are highest during the holiday season.

Crafts at the Cathedral supports artisans who are creating beautiful work with their hands in these days of high-tech and cheap imports. It is our goal to make the experience of exhibiting in the Cathedral wonderful. Funds raised are used to support outreach to the poor, especially to children.

Marketing:

The old-fashioned printed postcard remains very effective. To this add posters in the neighborhood, listings in New York media, radio interviews, social media, etc. The Cathedral uses a top public relations firm to promote its events.

The jury uses ZAPP first. All jurors are also artists with lots of experience showing their own work. Artists who have done the show for years are given extra points. The percentage of new artists each year is about 30-40%.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7390

More Information: www.craftsatthecathedral.org
Contact: Marsha Ra,

marshara500@gmail.com, (347)324-9526

Call for Artists: Hershey Artfest

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

May 11

Hershey, PA

Presented By: Hershey Derry Township Historical Society

150+ Artists

Deadline: April 1

Notification Date: April 15

Application Fee: 0 Booth Fee: $ 85

Held on Mother's Day Saturday, the Hershey Artfest hosts over 150 juried artists next to the Hershey Entertainment owned, Cocoa Beanery and across the street from the Penn State Milton Hershey Medical Center.

The Hershey Artfest is Hershey's largest and longest running arts festival. Hosted on the Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend, it has become the location for Central PA to gather. Located in Hershey, PA, next to the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, the Artfest boasts a growing number of juried artists and wonderful food, and children's activities.

Formerly Art on Chocolate in downtown Hershey, Hershey Artfest out grew downtown and is now on a more spacious location due for major redevelopment in the future. Co-hosted with UPMC Pinnacle,(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), Hershey Entertainment, & the Penn State Medical Center, we expect over 15,000 guests on this holiday Saturday.

Operated by the Hershey Derry Township Historical Society, the Mission is dedicated to preserve, promote, and interpret the history of Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

New this year are additional demonstrators, and a beer and wine garden.

Marketing:

We promote the event with over $20,000 paid and trade advertising including billboards, newsprint, magazines, and radio.

Rolling jury process. Jury exemptions allowed for admittance into other juried shows on a case by case basis.

APPLY: http://www.HersheyArtfest.com

More Information: www.hersheyartfest.org

Contact: Glenn White gwhite@impacteventsgroup.com (717) 571-7691

Call for Artists: Artfest Midwest

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 15, 2019 at 4:00am

June 29 & 30

Des Moines, Iowa

Presented By: SPPG

Deadline: March 25

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $350-750

ArtFest Midwest 2019, Iowa's largest fine art show is an indoor event held in the rain-free, air-conditioned Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. More than 250 artists will be participating in this 17th annual event, held on the same weekend as the downtown arts event.

ArtFest Midwest, an affordable alternative to the downtown show, will again offer free shuttle bus service to downtown. Parking and admission to the show are free for the estimated 30,000 patrons expected to attend this fine arts show with 100% handcrafted items.

This is a fine arts show with 100 percent handcrafted items.

Marketing plan to include:

Digital ads
Comprehensive social media program including, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Aggressive radio advertising plan.
Flyers and postcards distributed across the metro.
Print media in popular local magazines.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7095

More Information: www.artfestmidwest.com

Contact: Robyn Mills artfestmidwest@sppg.com (515) 237-0338

Call for Artists: St. James Court Art Show - Fourth Street Section

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

October 4, 5 & 6
Louisville, KY

Presented By: South Fourth St. Association

155 Artists

Deadline: April 1

Notification Date: May 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $565

St. James remains a true grassroots non-profit art show, fueled by passionate volunteers for the benefit of the community. The show is held in the heart of historic Old Louisville, which boasts the largest collection of Victorian homes in the country. Old Louisville is an elegant backdrop for this display of fine arts and contemporary crafts drawing patrons from all over the region. A destination art show attracting 200,000+ visitors annually!

In the spirit of a non-profit, we recognize our artists as our partners and part of our mission. We make every effort to keep costs down and we are very proud to have kept our artist fees as low as possible. We don't have the expensive porta potties or gourmet vip tents, but our resident-volunteers will treat you as respected, valued guests. Our host teams visit artists daily offering snacks, water, help with booth sitting and information. We deliver free lunch on Friday, host a dinner Saturday night, offer complimentary soft drink and beer tickets and give $2500 in cash awards.

Marketing:

Program for patrons with artist listing, artist advertising opportunities in the program. Extensive Facebook campaign, Instagram, media interviews with promoters before show and artists during show, media onsite throughout show, regional magazines, rack cards, sponsorships with Fortune 500 brands, community involvement.

Testimonials:

"I have nothing but praise for the efficient and well-done organization of this event. Set-up, load-out, great volunteers - the best!"
"Yours is the most organized show we have been to".
"Volunteers, hosts, everyone is great."
"Your group is wonderful. We are completely taken care of here more than any other show."

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7401

More Information: www.stjamescourtartshow.com

Contact: Elaine Steele edsteele@stjamescourtartshow.com (502) 635-3711

Call for Artists: 26th Saint Louis Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 11, 2019 at 4:00am

September 6, 7 & 8

Saint Louis (Clayton), MO

Presented By: Centene Charitable Foundation

181 Artists

Deadline: March 22

Notification Date: April 23

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $625 - $725(corner)

The Saint Louis Art Fair invites you to apply to be an exhibitor at the 26th annual Art Fair. The Art Fair will be held in downtown Clayton which borders Saint Louis.

In addition to the amazing visual art exhibition, the festival will feature live performing arts ensembles across three stages, street performers, some of St. Louis' most delectable restaurants, student art buying program and the Creative Castle, an area featuring educational art projects for children.

Avg. Sales: $9,618 (based on 2018 post event survey and includes commission work reported to us as of November 29, 2018)
Jury Images: 4 Images of work plus one booth image viewed simultaneously with images horizontally across the screen (booth image is the last image)
Cash awards up to $22,000
Jurors: The jury panel is made up of arts professionals, peer jurors, and a buyer/collector (all paid) for a total of 5 jurors. Work exhibited and sold must be "original works of art."

Work exhibited and sold must be "original works of art." "Original work" means no copies, reproductions or facsimiles of any type. No machine reproductions.

Please note: Jurying is scheduled for April 12, 13 & 14. Apply artists are invited to a special Jury Preview on April 11. The preview is an opportunity for artists to view their images in the same manner in which the jury will see them.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7031

More Information: saintlouisartfair.com

Contact: Cindy Lerick, clerick@culturalfestivals.com, (314) 863-0278

Call for Artists: 15th Annual Ella Sharp Art, Beer & Wine Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 8, 2019 at 4:00am

June 8

Jackson, Michigan

Ella Sharp Museum

Presented By: Ella Sharp Museum
50 Artists

Deadline: March 22

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $75

The event will feature over 50 local wineries and beer tents, as well as 50 artists. Festival goers can enjoy live music and artist booths nestled on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Museum and within the courtyard of the museum's historic Hillside Farm Lane.

Artists will have an opportunity to present and sell their work to over 3,800 festival goers from south central Michigan as well as enjoy the festivities throughout the day that surround them at the event.

If interested in registering for the 2019 festival, here are some things that you need to know:

REGISTRATION DETAILS

ALL artists will have to submit work for jurying, as Rachel Veramay is leading the Artist Engagement team to add excitement for our vendors and representation in this sector of the event!

REGISTER HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/2GGJDLQDuz1kHWLK2

EVENT COMMUNICATION: artbeerwinefestival@gmail.com

If you have any questions or need further information on the event don't hesitate to zip a message my way! We look forward to hosting you in 2019 at the festival and hope that you are interested and available to participate!

Cheers from the Art, Beer and Wine Festival Team!

Angela Machnik | ABW Festival Coordinator

Kyle Liechty | Festival Sponsorships

Clay McAndrews | Aficionado of Graphics & Social Media

Jena Smoyer | The People Person

Erik Lyman | Master of Marketing Relations

Rachel Veramay | Wizard of Artistry

Learn more about our historic museum and events:

https://ellasharpmuseum.org/BR/product/art-beer-and-wine-festival

Call for Artists: 50th Annual A Fair in the Park

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 7, 2019 at 4:00am

September 6, 7 & 8
50th Annual A Fair in the Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
110 Artists
Deadline: March 16

Application Fee: 1 medium $25, 2 mediums $50

Booth Fee: $395, Corner $445

We are excited to celebrate 50 years, this season, with additional celebratory activities. This event is held in the affluent city neighborhood of Shadyside, in a lovely park beside the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.

The Fair is free to the public and draws strong community support. Outstanding live music, artist demonstrations, children's activities, plus a variety of food choices are featured throughout the weekend. Make A Fair in the Park part of your 2019 show schedule.

A Fair in the Park is held in the lush surroundings of Pittsburgh's Mellon Park. An estimated 20,000 dedicated visitors enjoy the opportunity to interact with over 100 regional and national artists working in a variety of mediums including clay, fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, metal, mixed media, and two-dimensional art.

What to expect:

Rated one of Sunshine Artist's Top 100 Art Shows
Drive-up loading and unloading (weather permitting)
Amenities: free parking, security, booth sitting and more
Four awards for Best of Show Artist, Artistry/Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Originality
Saturday Night Artists' Party with complimentary drinks/food and awards presentation

We employ a full marketing and PR campaign to promote both our event and to highlight the talented artisans participating in the fair.

All Members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh are offered a booth space at A Fair in the Park. Each year approximately 60% of the artists at the Fair are Members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh, who have become Members by passing a rigorous jury process. The remainder of the artists at A Fair in the Park are selected by a jury from a large pool of national and international applicants.

Learn more and Apply: http://www.afairinthepark.org/

Direct Link: https://craftsmensguild.wufoo.com/forms/rjpo0nd0qydm5s/

Contact: Carrie Nardini fairdirector@craftsmensguild.org

Call for Artists: 54th DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

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

March 23 & 24

DeLand, Florida

Earl Brown Park

Saturday - 9am-5pm; Sunday - 10am-4pm

75 juried artists and 75 crafters

Deadline: March 15 (or until full)

Application fee: $15 Booth Fee: $170

This festival, which will celebrate its 54th year of continuous operation in 2019, has become a city-wide tradition for generations of residents in and around DeLand. Home to Stetson University, DeLand boasts an art-savvy public that embraces the event as their "hometown" show.

Separation of fine art and craft from traditional art and craft insures an interested public visiting each section.

Extensive media campaign and public relations support reach beyond the immediate market. 65% of our artists and crafters return every year.

The City of DeLand from 2013-2014 spent 5.5 million dollars to beautifully renovate Earl Brown Park with a new Wayne Sanborn Activity Center, Amphi-theater, concessions and beautiful landscaping.

Highlights:

Long history of excellent community support
$6000 in cash awards; $1,800 Best in Show
$500 Spectator Awards for shoppers to win to purchase work at the festival is awarded both Sat. & Sun
75 Fine arts and crafts exhibitors and 75 crafters
Artists amenities: 24 hour security, booth sitters, restrooms, continental breakfast, reserved on-site parking for cars, designated trailer parking, designated RV parking (dry parking only) - free
Estimated attendance: 5000+
Extensive advertising and marketing: television, radio, newspapers, magazines
Friday setup; drive to booth to unload and then park; assistance available if required
DOAF has adopted the Atlanta/Maitland Scoring System. Artists work will be judged on their Originality, Presentation & Execution. Artwork no longer leaves the artists booth.

Learn more: http://www.delandoutdoorartfest.com where you can apply online or download an application

Questions? Martie Cox, (386) 736-7855

Email inquiries to: Patty Clausen, delandoutdoorartfestival@cfl.rr.com

Call for Artists: Silverthorne Fine Arts Festival-2nd Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 5, 2019 at 12:19pm

July 12, 13 & 14

Silverthorne, Colorado

outside next to the Silverthorne Recreation Center

Presented by Mountain Art Festivals

75 Artists

Deadline: March 31

Application Fee: $35

Booth Fee: $475 - $950

Silverthorne is in the very affluent Summit County at the base of the stunning Gore Range, which includes Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco and Copper Mtn, just 30 minutes from Vail. Our location is close to shopping, Highway 9, the only northern route to Steamboat Springs, right off Interstate 70.

Our mission is to produce the highest quality show possible, just like our other 3 shows in Breckenridge which have all been rated in the top 100 shows by Sunshine Artists Magazine, no buy/sell, and to bring in the type of people that are art savvy and able to purchase anything.

Marketing:

We do extensive advertising in the local newspapers and radio from Denver thru the Vail Valley corridor which includes Vail, Beaver Creek and Gypsum, plus listings in all local calendar of events publications. We do a mass mailing to all PO box holders in Silverthorne and also signage along the highway near the show.

Testimonials:

Quotes from last year's artists.

"Amazing potential for this show!"

"Fantastic turnout, easy set up/teardown, very helpful and friendly staff, great communication and parking. Overall a really great show!'

New This Year:

Set up the day before
Bagels, donuts and coffee each day
Free water for artists
Free parking/including overnight RV parking
No gate

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7187

More Information: www.MountainArtFestivals.com

Contact: Dick Cunningham MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com (970) 406-1866