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Call for Artists: ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 2, 2019 at 4:00am

May 11 - 12

South Walton, Florida

Presented By: Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County
Saturday, May 11- 10 AM and 7 PM

Sunday, May 12 - 10 AM and 5 PM

150 Artists

Deadline: March 8

Notification Date: March 19

Application Fee: $45 Booth Fee: $325 - $375

Celebrating its 31st year in 2019, the ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival is a multi-faceted cultural event, offering live performing arts ensembles, artist demonstrations, educational art projects for children and food offerings for 5,000 attendees. The Festival is held in South Walton, FL, an affluent vacation and residential destination. The two-day event takes place over Mother's Day weekend in the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin along the Gulf of Mexico.

ArtsQuest is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). ArtsQuest awards $10,000 in cash prizes and is a rain or shine event.

Amenities:

Artist hospitality serving continental breakfast, light snacks and bottled water
Artist parking; Overnight security; Booth sitting
Drive to your booth for load-in/load out
Festival venue is conveniently located to many affordable accommodation options.

Jurying is by art industry professionals. Previous year award winners from the 2018 ArtsQuest show do not need to submit jury fee and will be automatically admitted into the 2019 ArtsQuest show should they meet the application deadline. Repeat attendance by the public insures potential multi-year sales.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7266

More Information: CulturalArtsAlliance.com

Contact: Jennifer Smith jennifersmith@culturalartsalliance.com (850) 622-5970

Call for Artists: 20th Annual Loring Park Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 1, 2019 at 4:00am

July 27 & 28
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Loring Park

Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm

140 Artist booths

Deadline: March 15

Application fee: Early bird November 1-30, $30 December 1-March 15, $35

Booth fee: $270-$540

Wildflowers and formal gardens create an idyllic setting for art, food and music in this high quality 20th annual juried festival held in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.

We strive to exhibit fine art and fine craft in a variety of styles and prices with the goal being "something for everyone."

Booths circle a large pond with 12X12 spaces for display, with drive-up load-in and load-out at the booth spaces. The circular arrangement makes it easy for visitors to see the entire show as they walk around the pond. Free bus rides are available for patrons through a partnership with Metro Transit.

The festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind.
Highly rated by the Art Fair Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist Magazine.
Many artists reapply annually due to consistent sales potential, loyal community support and repeat buyers.

For more details and a link to our application: www.loringparkartfestival.com

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6966

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/loringparkartfestival

Any questions email: info@loringparkartfestival.com

Call for Artists: Northville's 31st Annual Art in the Sun

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 28, 2019 at 5:00am

June 21 - 23

Northville, Michigan

Presented By: Northville Art House

75 Artists

Friday, 3 pm - 8 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 8 pm; Sunday,10 am -4 pm

Deadline: March 3

Notification Date: March 17

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $300 - $600

Art in the Sun 2019 -- A Juried Fine Arts Festival in historic downtown Northville, is the visual arts component of Arts and Acts, an exciting and vibrant annual celebration of the Arts in Southeast Michigan. Located in Northville, an affluent and picturesque enclave twenty minutes from Ann Arbor, Arts and Acts attracts a crowd truly interested in art.

Amenities:

Booth Sitting; Unlimited Bottled Water
Drive up Load In / Load Out
Monetary prizes up to $2000
Volunteers available throughout the festival
Free overnight parking within walking distance of the festival
An Artist Brunch on Sunday morning in town square.
A picturesque victorian town as a backdrop located halfway between Ann Arbor and Detroit

Marketing includes heavy print advertising, online add, social media and signage.

The overall Arts and Acts celebration includes:

the Art in the Sun Juried Fine Arts Festival
the Maker's Mart
music from top Detroit-area acts throughout the weekend
7th annual Northville Art House Chalk Festival
a variety of Food Trucks, and children's art activities.
Also joining us again this year is Tipping Point Theater and the Short on Words literature contest by Preservation Dental.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6937

More Information: https://northvillearthouse.org/special-events/art-in-the-sun/

Contact: Alexandra Teicher events@northvillearthouse.org (248) 719-5397

Call for Artists: 54th DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 28, 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: 9th Annual Art on the Rockies

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

July 12-14

Edwards, Colorado

Presented By: Vail Valley Arts League

110 Artists

Deadline: March 11

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $500

Now in its 9th year, the Art on the Rockies Festival was voted the best festival in the Vail Daily readers poll. It is growing into a premiere, destination arts festival, known for the quality of art and first class treatment of both its artists and its guests. With Vail's Rocky Mountain backdrop and glorious summer weather to compliment the event, the festival attracts more than 8000 seasonal and year round residents and tourists. The festival showcases 110 fine artists from around the country.

Art on the Rockies is located on the campus of the Colorado Mountain College is a SCENIC, SUMMER, UPSCALE, PROVEN, ART MARKET in the Vail Valley:

8 miles from the famous Rocky Mountain community of Vail
2 miles from upscale Beaver Creek and Avon
located right on I-70 - Edwards is the heart of the Vail Valley Community
A lush summer vacation spot for affluent, local & national buyers that are at the Fest.

All booths will be on pavement in 2019. Booths will be assigned upon payment.

Marketing:

Print & Digital marketing campaign focused on blanketing our Vail Valley and ensuring our presence in regional and country-wide outlets. We are featured in our local newspaper, television and radio stations. We display posters and banners through the entire Vail Valley. We distribute concierge packets in the luxurious Vail & Beaver Creek resort hotels.

Artist Services:

* Laminated booth signs

* Exhibitor ID badges

* AIR CONDITIONED indoor artists lounge with continental breakfast

* AIR CONDITIONED indoor bathrooms

Exhibit Fee (3 day festival)

Upon acceptance, the artist will receive a contract and reservation form. The signed contract and booth free are due to the Art on the Rockies Festival by April 20, 2019. Failure to comply with the deadline may result in loss of exhibit space. Payment may be made by check to Vail Valley Arts League. P.O. Box 178. Eagle, CO. 81631.

Payments by credit card are also accepted. Email vvartsleague@gmail.com to request payment with credit card. Please note, there will be a 4% service charge added to payments by credit card.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7022

More Information: http://www.artontherockies.org

Contact: Kelsey Siggins, (480) 304-0885, vvartsleague@gmail.com

Call for Artists: 47th Park Point Art Fair

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

June 29 & 30

Duluth, Minnesota
Presented By: Park Point Community Club

110 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $225

Park Point is a premiere and unique setting, the largest freshwater baymouth bar in the world, situated between Lake Superior and the St Louis Bay. It is a tourist destination and beloved by locals for sandy beaches and unique shopping. The Art Fair includes 110 artists from across the region and nation who exhibit their work in a park along a paved path lined with 100 year old white pines.

The 47th Park Point Art Fair features:

110 juried artists displaying and selling work in media such as clay, fiber, glass, painting, photography, jewelry, woodwork and sculpture.
Free admission and parking
An accessible, pine-lined path tucked between Lake Superior and the St. Louis Bay connects visual artists on display with other fair activities
A performance area featuring live music and entertainment
Food vendors selling everything from BBQ and gyros to kettle corn and ice cream
Art making opportunities for the young and the young at heART
Artist demonstrations in different media
A grassroots, volunteer-led event that uses proceeds to fund community projects

Marketing Plan:

We invest in marketing and publicizing beyond what you'd expect from a small grassroots organization. We partner with supporters ranging from the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation to VisitDuluth, KUMD, The Weekly Reader and other groups and businesses.

Testimonials:

This community is super and really supports the show and my artwork wow!
Of the 38 to 40 shows we do each year for the past 30 years Park Point is one of our favorites.
You must be doing something right as our sales have gone up every year for the last three years. This year with the poor economy it was a thrill to do so well.
Park Point is a delightful fun setting for a show.
Park Point is one of the most beautiful places in Minnesota, I always arrive early to explore the pine forest and beach.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6943

More Information: parkpointartfair.org
Contact: Carla Tamburro, coordinator@parkpointartfair.org (218) 428-1916

Call for Artists: The Art of Fire: Clay, Glass, & Metal

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 25, 2019 at 5:00am

June 8 & 9
Royal Oak, Michigan

Downtown on Washington St.

Sat. 10 am-7pm; Sun. 11am-5pm
120 Artists
Deadline: March 18

A unique event, featuring 120 clay, glass, and metal artists. The nations only show dedicated to clay, glass and metal.
Extensive demos in each medium.
Educated audience that loves this art and supports it with their purchases.
Artists that demonstrate or offer hands on projects get additional space at no charge.
A narrow focus on work created with minerals and heat attracts an audience specifically looking to purchase these items.

Our artists tell us it is a pleasure having customers who understand their work and techniques. Drive up to unload, convenient artist parking.

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

Apply: https://is.gd/fire19

Presented by the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce with the assistance of Integrity Shows, info@integrityshows.com

Presented by Mark Loeb, President of Integrity Shows who has been producing and consulting with events since 1982 in metro Detroit. In addition to producing art fairs he consults with art fair and event organizers. Learn more: www.integrityshows.com

Call for Artists: 46th Annual Round the Fountain Art Fair

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

May 25

Lafayette, Indiana
Courthouse Square

9am - 4:30pm

95 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Notification Date: April 1

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $200 Single $400 Double

The Fair is held outdoors on the courthouse square in downtown Lafayette. Over 8,000 art lovers come to this fair to view and buy artists work. Held on Memorial Day weekend, the fair attracts both locals and out of town visitors. A nearby farmers market also helps draw people. Admission is free.

This fair is organized by an art loving all volunteer committee to share great art with all members of the community. We try hard to keep our artists happy with booth sitters, load in and out help, free coffee and any thing else we can help with. Merit awards worth close to $5,000 are available as well as several purchase awards.

We promote the fair on social media, newspapers, public radio and TV advertising.

Testimonials:

I absolutely love the fair, as well the warm welcome I always receive from the committee members and the community. I've participated in your show for 25 or so years now, and have thoroughly enjoyed it every year.

...wanted to say thank you for another wonderful day at your show. Over the years this has turned into one of my all-time favorite shows to due and it's primarily due to the people involved.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7264

More Information: www.roundthefountain.org

Contact: Andrea Schmidt rtffair@gmail.com (765) 491-6298

Call for Artists: The Sausalito Art Festival

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

August 31 - September 2

Sausalito, California

Presented By: The Sausalito Art Festival Foundation

260 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $50 Booth Fee: $1,425 - $3,125

More than 260 award-winning artists from around the country and 30,000 patrons flock to the waterfront village of Sausalito, California, on Labor Day weekend for the annual Sausalito Art Festival.

One of the oldest, most prestigious and most anticipated open-air art events in the country-the Sausalito Art Festival has set the standard for quality, variety, innovation and scope of artistry for more than 60 years.

The Sausalito Art Festival is held in Marin County, California, one of the wealthiest and most highly educated counties in the nation. Located just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Festival is also heavily attended by the residents of San Francisco and Silicon Valley - hotbeds of creativity and art aficionados.

New this year will be an extensive marketing plan to attract qualified art buyers and art influencers from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Marketing Plan:

The Sausalito Art Festival utilizes a comprehensive and cohesive multimedia marketing plan that consists of traditional media (broadcast, print, outdoor), digital media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), Google Keyword buys, email marketing, public relations and banners/postings. The Festival has long-term relationships with many local and regional media partners and a sizable marketing budget.

Jurying is conducted by a panel of experienced arts industry professionals and is based solely upon the quality of work as illustrated in submitted digital images.

The jury will select a balanced show; however, there are no quotas in individual media categories. The balance of the show will be selected by the jury.

The integrity of the jury panel review process is paramount to our credibility among artists and to our larger success in the community. The organization strongly supports the jury review process and decisions made by the panel and will not, as a normal course of business, circumvent or alter these selections. It must, however, reserve the right to make specific changes and to determine the final composition of the show.

The Executive Director, acting on the Board of Directors' behalf, has final authority to make such adjustments as deemed necessary and the right to invite up to 10 artists.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7215

More Information: www.sausalitoartfestival.org

Contact: Lexi Stone (415) 332-3555 lexi@sausalitoartfestival.org

Call for Artists: 3rd Annual Fine Art/Fine Wine Fair

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

June 22 & 23
Orchard Lake, Michigan

Grounds of St. Mary's School

100 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $25; Booth Fee: 10X10 $370; 10X20 $650

Guaranteed Corner: $75; Electricity: $50

Sell your art at St Mary's in Orchard Lake at our 3rd annual art fair. Artists and patrons alike speak of the grounds at St Mary's as the best venue in Michigan. It is on an historic campus from the 1860's with tall shady trees and our site overlooks Orchard Lake.

This is an attractive destination in the heart of an affluent area. The venue resides in the wealthiest area of Michigan (Oakland County) where the average price of a home is $2,000,000. We will also be showcasing Michigan wines and the patrons will be able to sample and drink wine as they stroll the beautiful site to purchase art.

Acceptable categories are: Basket Weaving, Ceramics, Collage, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Mixed Media, Mosaic, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Printmaking, Sculpture, Upcycled Art, Woodworking, Miscellaneous.

Learn more & apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6905

Please contact us if you have questions: Karyn Stetz, contact.fafwf@gmail.com, (734)476-1772

The organizers, Karyn Stetz and Bart Loeb, have an extensive background in the events business, working with festivals throughout Michigan for over 16 years.

Call for Artists: 19th Annual The Village at Winona Art Fair

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

June 1-2

Winona Lake, Indiana

Presented By: The Village at Winona

75 Artists

Deadline: March 3

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $175

We want to be the first stop on your Mid-Western show circuit. Winona Lake is centrally located, within easy driving distance to top-rated shows in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis. Our mission is to stage an artist-friendly juried show of original fine art that is welcoming and exciting for attendees, and profitable for the artists who exhibit.

The Winona Art Fair is set in the backdrop of the beautiful Village at Winona in Winona Lake, Indiana, home to numerous artisan shops and gourmet restaurants. A prosperous community, Winona Lake and surrounding areas show great support to artists: pledged patrons provide built-in sales before the show begins with $35,000+ in pledged spending.

Artist amenities include coffee and donuts each morning, lunch brought to your booth on Saturday, reduced hotel rates for artists, marketing support and media coverage and easy access for install/teardown.

Through social media, digital marketing, and local broadcast and print advertising, the Winona Art Fair is always well publicized regionally.

Testimonials: Named to the Sunshine Artist Best 200 art fair for 2017, The Winona Art Fair is a juried show of original fine art that is welcoming and profitable for our exhibiting artists.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6818

More Information: www.villageatwinona.com/events/

Contact: Nick Hauck, nick@villageatwinona.com, (574) 268-9888

Call for Artists: 10th Annual Sunriver Art Fair

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

August 9, 10, 11

Sunriver, Oregon

Presented By: Sunriver Women's Club

80 Artists

Deadline: March 4

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $350

The Sunriver Art Fair, voted one of the top 10 art fairs on ArtFairCalendar.com, is held in the beautiful resort area in Central Oregon. The setting in the VIllage at Sunriver, is a charming outdoor shopping area that serves the community of Sunriver as well as the luxurious Sunriver Resort. Summer brings thousands of visitors to this area and the Village in Sunriver is the main focus for shopping and dining for both temporary and the many permanent residents.

This is the 10th Annual Sunriver Art Fair and publicity and events will reflect this special occurrence.

The event is publicized widely in local publications as well as online marketing.

The Sunriver Art Fair is dedicated to making the event a friendly and productive event for our artists. Artists receive breakfast and lunch each day. A reception provides an opportunity to meet other artists, local sponsors and SRWC members. Finally, for those artists needing housing assitance, the SRWC works with its members to provide housing options for our artists who request it.

This is a juried art show and a panel of 4 to 5 artists independently review and judge artist applications. Those rankings are assembled and a final decision made to invite artists to attend. A wait list also is created to accommodate as many artists as possible who wish to attend.

APPLY: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7081

More Info: sunriverartfair.com, www.facebook.com/sunriverartfair

Contact: Lee Haround, srrtistcontact@gmail.com, (541) 598-7785

Call for Artists: Crested Butte Arts Festival

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

August 2, 3 & 4

Crested Butte, Colorado

Presented By: Crested Butte Arts Festival

165 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $386-$824

The charming and eclectic Town of Crested Butte, a National Historic District, is the venue for this outdoor show. Admission and parking are free and entertainment, children's programs, and live art demonstrations are scheduled throughout the weekend. Truly one of the industry's best kept secrets, the Crested Butte Arts Festival must be experienced to be believed!

The Arts Festival will line Historic Elk Avenue - nestled in the majestic Rocky Mountains. Sales at this show continue to increase as word spreads about the quality of artists exhibiting after a very competitive jury process. The Crested Butte Arts Festival is gaining national attention and sponsorship and draws a savvy, sophisticated art-buying clientele.

Marketing:

The Crested Butte Arts Festival markets on online and social media platforms including: Artshow.com, The Beacon, ArtFairInsider.com, The Art Guide, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Additionally we advertise in publications such as Southwest Arts Magazine, The Magazine, Colorado Life Magazine, Arts Advisor Magazine, Sunshine Artist, Colorado Homes & Lifestyle, Crested Butte News, Crested Butte Magazine, Elevation Outdoors, and Mountain Living.

Testimonials:

I had my single best day in 23 years of Arts Festivals ... Thank you for a great festival. I had my best single day in 23 years of Art Festivals on Saturday. You and your staff were a pleasure to work with. I hope to return next year.

Richard McCollum 2016 Exhibiting Artist

Best run & most organized art festival I have ever participated in! Thank you all for putting on the best run & most organized art festival I have ever participated in! It was truly a pleasure to have such pros run the festival. Everything was top notch all the way around. I hope to have the privilege of participating in the future. Todd Perkins 2016 Exhibiting Artist

Incredible artist treatment! Well produced and organized event, art savvy patrons, excellent sales, beautiful setting, incredible artist treatment - there's no room for improvement! - Artist Survey Participant

The Crested Butte Arts Festival welcomes all artists in any fine art or fine craft medium, exhibiting his or her own handmade work of art. Four images of current work and one booth image representative of work that you plan to display at the Festival are required for jurying.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7082

More Information:

Chelsea Dalporto-McDowell, Executive Director, chelsea@crestedbutteartsfestival.com or 970-349-1184

Call for Artists: 50th Park City Kimball Arts Festival - new deadline

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

August 2-4

Park City, Utah

Presented By: Kimball Art Center

220 Artists

Deadline: March 8

Application Fee: $50 Booth Fee: $575 - $1850

The Park City Kimball Arts Festival is an award-winning jury selected visual arts festival located in the heart of the world-famous resort community of Park City, Utah. Now, celebrating its 50th year, the Kimball Arts Festival is Utah's longest-running visual arts festival and is one of the most highly regarded art events in the West.

For three days, the Park City Kimball Arts Festival proudly features more than 220 of North America's finest artists across 13 disciplines, providing visitors with an opportunity to meet and purchase art from a wide variety of talented artists from across the country and internationally. Each year, the Festival draws more than 50,000 art enthusiasts to Park City's Historic Main Street for a celebration of art, cuisine and music.

New this year:

Special activities and events for our 50th Anniversary Celebration

Festival Information and Demographics:
* Attendance: 50,000+
- 44% from out-of-state
- 55% Female, 45% Male
* Age: 18-30: 8%; 31-45: 18%; 46-60: 30%; 61-70: 30%; Over 70: 15%
*78% with college or advanced educational degrees
* Annual Household Income
$50,000 - $99,999: 21%; $100,000 - $149,999: 20%; $150,000 - $200,000: 19%; More than $200,000: 30%

Marketing Plan:

Comprehensive print, digital, broadcast and social media marketing plan to promote the event through local, in-state and out-of-state outlets.

2018 Marketing/Advertising efforts had over 30,000,000 media impressions.

Accolades from our 2018 Participating Artists:

*I really think you guys do a phenomenal job. I would say we especially appreciate being treated as business owners as well as artists and you do a great job of that. We are very grateful for the opportunity to sell our work.

*It has been our record show every year. It is run like a well-oiled machine. I can't say enough good things about this show.

*Always love your show! Very organized, easy up and easy tear down. Patrons were out supporting the artists. Hope to come back next year.

*I am so glad I was able to participate again this year. All your staff was awesome, there seemed to be a big crowd and lots of buyers. I had my best show to date.

ARTIST SERVICES AND SUPPORT:

Prior to the Festival, lodging discounts for Participating Artists will be available from our lodging partners.
An official festival program with a full-color thumbnail image and listing of each participant.
Website listing with artist images and link to artist website.
A customized Google map just for Participating Artists
Welcome Tent with bagels and coffee at the Artist Check-In location Friday
An Artist Lounge with morning coffee and refreshments, plus power strips for charging devices for Participating Artists during the Festival.
Early morning load-in option for those with long or delicate set-ups.
Staggered Assigned load-in time for organized load-in with space to unload.
Complimentary artist parking for one vehicle (and 1 trailer) per artist in dedicated lots, including oversized parking.
Participating Artists will be given festival credentials for themselves and one assistant or co-artist (two total).
Boxed lunches available for purchase delivered directly to Participating Artist booth during the Festival.
Water and snacks delivered by volunteers throughout the Festival.
Experienced, helpful, friendly staff and a dedicated artist helpline to answer application and event questions.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6899

More Information: http://www.parkcitykimballartsfestival.org/

Contact: Hannah Palmer artsfest@kimballartcenter.org (435) 649-8882

Call for Artists: 30th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival

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

June 22 & 23

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Presented By: Manayunk Development Corporation

300 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Notification Date: April 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $495

The Manayunk Development Corporation (Manayunk.com) is pleased to announce the 30th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival. This year we invite you to join us at the tri-state's largest outdoor, juried arts and crafts festival. We look forward to celebrating three decades of presenting an eclectic variety of fine arts and crafts from across the country. Nearly 150,000 collectors, buyers, and designers will fill historic Main Street Manayunk over two days for this event.

Each year we receive an exciting and unique pool of artisans and our jury is faced with the challenge of selecting 300 artists from an annually increasing application pool. We thank you for your interest in our show and look forward to seeing the art that is submitted!

Named a National Historic District in 1983 and a Classic Town by The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission in 2007, Manayunk is centrally located just 15 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Chestnut Hill, and The Main Line. Nestled along the banks of the Schuylkill River and the Manayunk Canal and Tow Path, the commercial district is lined with renovated Victorian storefronts and mill buildings giving you an urban experience with small town charm.

All artists must have a plain 10x10 white tent.

Ten notable jurors will examine one category at a time. They will have a round table discussion for each piece of art work submitted, assess the work, and individually score it. Artists are reviewed on many different criteria including: medium, quality, creation process, uniqueness, price point, booth display & signage, and overall presentation of work.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6839

More Information: http://manayunk.com/events/manayunk-arts-festival.html

Contact: Megan Douress mdouress@manayunk.org (267) 270-3075

Call for Artists: 2nd Turtle Creek Spring Arts & Crafts Festival

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

April 13 & 14

Dallas, Texas

Reverchon Park

Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 5pm

125 Artists

Deadline: February 20

Notification date: February 22

Application fee: $25

Standard booth fee: $275 (12' x 12'); Double booth fee: $550 (limited availability); Corner upgrade: $75 (limited availability); Electricity: $75 (limited availability)

The Turtle Creek Spring Arts and Craft Festival is a two-day fine arts outdoor festival, located in one of the most prestigious areas of Dallas, the Turtle Creek neighborhood just blocks from downtown and Oaklawn. It is considered to be one of the wealthiest zip codes in Dallas, and home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Dallas metro area. Rain or shine, visitors from all over the country enjoy this event.

The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a fantastic children's play, plus festival foods and beverages with some healthy alternatives. We're often told we have the best "festival foods" around!

AMENITIES

Snacks and water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request.
Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
Friday load-in (Friday only load in)
24 Hour on site Security

ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
*AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
*Voted Best Festivals by local media - with Art Shows in the Top 100 Nationwide.
*The holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
*AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:

PR and online media platforms; Print and online media ads; Radio and TV; Billboards, banners, posters and yard signs; Extensive business partner collaboration; Social media; Dedicated interactive website; Direct mail; 300+ online calendar entries

Apply today: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6653

Learn more: http://turtlecreekartsfestival.com

Please note: Assigned Booth spaces are approximately 12' deep and 12' wide or greater. Double booths are also available. Please note that the festival route is along a street with some areas that are not level. All work exhibited must be confined to the assigned space(s). Artists are responsible for providing their own means of displaying their work. All artist tents must be weighted with a minimum of 40 pounds per leg with a white canopy.

The Festival is organized by the A.F.F.P.S LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines, which has a long history of building some of the most notable events in the south with several holding spots in the TOP 100 in the nation. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts and offer participating artists the environment to nurture an appreciation for their skills.

Call for Artists: Wide Open 10 - National Juried Art Show

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

May 11 - July 7

Brooklyn, New York

Presented By: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)

600 Artists

Deadline: February 24

Application Fee: Early Bird - $50/3; Final Deadline - $70/3; $6 ea addt'l image.

The broad theme of "Wide Open 10" encompasses all the possibilities of knowledge and freedom and love - wide open spaces ... arms wide open ... eyes wide open - but as with all things, there is the inevitable opposite - wide open to attack ... corruption ... failure. What kind of fantasy is this? What does it really indicate? This juried show looks to explore the idea of "wide open" in all the hidden niches of our collective psyche.

Ours is a truly unique gallery - 25,000 square feet in a Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. The vista of New York Harbor, spanning the Statue of Liberty to the Verrazzano Bridge is one of the best in the city. Our 18,000 annual visitors also enjoy the nearby restaurants, bars, IKEA and Fairway Market. Its enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit large work, and we welcome it. We will be using 8,000 square feet for this show, and look forward to exhibiting artist's work from all around the country, work in all sizes, and subjects, and media.

We have two synergistic missions:

* to assist emerging artists in advancing their artistic careers;

* to present the art-of-today in an easily accessible format.

Our juror is Ylinka Barotto, Assistant Curator at the Guggenheim Museum. $3000

in Cash Awards.

Marketing includes online postings, mailed postcards, press-releases to regional media.

Testimonials:

"Wonderful space. Totally loved the last exhibition." - Albert TainoImage Areizaga

"Put on your walking shoes; there is so much fantastic art to see." - Victoria Lapin

"Gigantic scale, relaxing atmosphere, harbor/loft environment. Astounding creativity all around. A must-see weekend destination." - Mary Bullock

APPLY: bwac.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wide-Open-

More Information: bwac.org/2018/12/wide-open-10-national-juried-art-show/

Contact: Virginia Ross bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com (718) 596-2506

Call for Artists: 41st Annual Long's Park Art Festival

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

August 30, 31 and September 1

Lancaster, PA

Presented By: Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation

200 Artists

Deadline: March 2

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $540-$680

Over Labor Day weekend, over 11,000 art lovers make their way to beautiful Long's Park to shop for fine art and high-quality crafts. Set in an historic tree-lined park where booths follow walkways surrounding a tranquil freshwater lake, this top-rated show draws sophisticated, high-income buyers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, DC, New York, and beyond thanks to the quality of its exhibitors and extensive marketing throughout the region.

The Long's Park Art Festival treats its guests to an outdoor gallery of the best work being created, and its exhibitors to unequaled hospitality.

New this year:
We are offering two new categories: Functional Art and Upcycled/Creative Reuse.

Marketing Plan Includes:

Both local (Central PA) and regional advertising and marketing to major metropolitan areas (Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., & Wilmington) targeting culturally sophisticated households who are likely buyers of art
Targeted social media marketing on several platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Free e-postcard for exhibitors to send electronically to their customer base
Free USPS post cards available for artists' own mailing lists
Low cost color photo ad in our Directory to draw attention to your work

Proceeds from tickets sold benefit our Foundation's presentation of our free, public Summer Music Series.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7066

More Information: longspark.org/art-festival/?utm_source=callsforartists

Contact: Rick Faulkner, festivalartdirector@longspark.org, (717) 735-8883

Call for Artists: 51st Annual West Shore Art Fair

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

July 6-7

Ludington, Michigan

Presented by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
125 Artists

Deadline: February 28

Application Fee: $25.00 for early bird applications Nov.-Dec. - use coupon code at checkout: eb2019

Later fee: $35.00 Jan.-Feb.

Booth Fee:

Single booth 12' x 12' for $250

Double booth 12' x 24' for $500

In its 51st year, the West Shore Art Fair has been recognized as one of Sunshine Artist Magazines' 200 Best Fine Art and Fine Craft Fairs for the last four years and recently received a ranking of #31 on the 2018 list.

WSAF takes place at Rotary Park (formerly City Park) in the beautiful Lake Michigan resort community of Ludington, Michigan, featuring 100 plus jury-selected fine artists across a variety of media, including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture and more.

This open-air, juried fine art and fine crafts show is managed by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, a community arts organization that cultivates access to arts and culture in West Michigan. In addition to original, jury-selected art, the show features live music performances, food stations and a children's art activity area.

Marketing:

The West Shore Art Fair will be publicized and marketed throughout the region, statewide and beyond.

New this year:

10 first place prizes of $200 will be awarded by category. Winning artists will also be exempt from jury on the following year's application.

The online jury process will begin March 1 and will be completed March 15.

Images: 3 images of artist work, 1 image of booth display (Please be sure that your name or image does not appear in your booth photo) Emerging artists need only submit 4 images of their work - no booth image required.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7021

Visit www.ludingtonartscenter.org/wsaf3.html or facebook.com/WestShoreArtFair for more information.
Contact: Andrew Skinner wsaf@ludingtonartscenter.org (231) 845-2787

Call for Artists: Recycle 2019

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 14, 2019 at 4:00am

May 11 - July 7

Brooklyn, NY

Presented By: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)

500 Artists

Deadline: February 24

Application Fee:

Early Bird - $50/3; Final Deadline - $70/3; $6 ea addt'l image

Deadline: February 24

Sales Commission: 30%

Ours is a truly unique gallery - 25,000 square f feet in a Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. The vista of New York Harbor, spanning the Statue of Liberty to the Verrazzano Bridge is one of the best in the city. Our 18,000 annual visitors also enjoy the nearby restaurants, bars, IKEA and Fairway Market. Its enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit large work, and we welcome it. We will be using 8,000 square feet for this show, and look forward to exhibiting artist's work from all around the country, work in all sizes, and subjects, and media.

We have two synergistic missions:

to assist emerging artists in advancing their artistic careers
to present the art-of-today in an easily accessible format.

Recycle 2019, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition's national juried show of art crafted from cast-off, discarded, and re-purposed materials, will be a celebration of ingenuity and imagination. We are seeking to exhibit sophisticated two- and three-dimensional art created in the re-use genre.

As well as looking for skill in the use of material, we want to see art that demonstrates the importance of conserving our limited natural resources. We look for how well the medium relates to the upcycling movement and how fully the artist's intention or concept is presented and realized. The juror's awards will reflect that artistic judgment. $3000 in Cash Awards

Note: All judging to enter this competition will be on-line. Decision of the judges is final.

Marketing:

Online postings, mailed postcards, press-releases to regional media.

Testimonials:

Wonderful space. Totally loved the last exhibition. - Albert TainoImage Areizaga

Put on your walking shoes; there is so much fantastic art to see. - Victoria Lapin

Gigantic scale, relaxing atmosphere, harbor/loft environment. Astounding creativity all around. A must-see weekend destination. - Mary Bullock

APPLY:
http://bwac.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Recycle-2019-Prospectus-12-12-18.pdf

More Information:

http://bwac.org/2018/12/recycle-2019-national-juried-art-show/

Contact: Virginia Ross bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com (718) 596-2506