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Call for Artists: 22nd Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 28, 2019 at 4:00am

August 31 - September 2
Portland, Oregon

Portland's Pearl District

130 Artists

Deadline: February 15, midnight

Important Dates

Early Application deadline  $40, until January 2nd
Application Fee:  $45 January 3rd - January 31
Late Application deadline  $50, February 1 - 15

Booth fee: $650-$1295

As one of the top five art festivals in the nation, Art In The Pearl attracts the foremost artists from the U.S. and Canada, and showcases a wide range of high quality fine art and craft from traditional to contemporary.

We are Portland's largest outdoor art fair, drawing over 100,000 people every Labor Day weekend to it's beautiful location under the canopy of trees in the historic North Park Blocks of the Pearl District. Known for its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences, the Pearl District is an affluent vibrant community that thrives on art and culture in NW Portland.

The setting of the show, combined with the incredible artistic talent, allows visitors an authentic connection to the world of art and is satisfying for first-time art fans to experienced collectors. Art In The Pearl's success is due to being an art-friendly festival for both the community and the showing artists: organized by artists, for artists. Collectors and art enthusiasts travel from far and wide to attend the festival.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7055

Learn more: http://www.artinthepearl.com/

More info: Kelli MacConnell, info@artinthepearl.com 503.679.9676

Call for Artists: Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 28, 2019 at 4:00am

July 13 & 14

Lake Bluff Park

St. Joseph, Michigan

Presented By: Krasl Art Center

200 Artists

Deadline: February 1

Notification Date: Wednesday, March 6

Application Fee: $45

Booth Fees:

10'x10'- $375 Corner $475
15'x10' - $425 Corner $575
20'x10' or larger - $475 Corner $675

The 58th annual Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff (KAB) is accepting artist applications. It is, once again, ranked as one of the top 20 art fairs in the United States by Sunshine Artist Magazine, and one of the top 50 for artist sales by Art Fair SourceBook. The KAF is a great opportunity for working artists to connect with passionate buyers in the heart of southwest Michigan.

St. Joseph is located next to Benton Harbor, Michigan, which is home to appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation and is 1 1/2 hour drive from Chicago and Grand Rapids. This established art fair attracts fine art and fine craft artists and an educated and inquisitive buying audience from all over the US and Canada.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

Located in beautiful Lake Bluff Park with trees, lake breezes and a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan.
Krasl Art Fair Best of Categories: $100 cash award for each category and invitation for 2020. Awards presented at the Sunday Morning Round Table Discussion.
Krasl Board of Directors' Choice Award: invitation to return in 2020 and a $100 cash award
Free Artist-only off-street parking nearby, plus reserved overnight parking for RVs and vans.
Curb-side unloading and loading; Roomy booths with ample storage space
Police officers patrol the park Friday and Saturday nights of the KAF. During the KAF police officers are present and ready to respond as needed.
Electricity available in half the booths.
Private Artist Lounge in Krasl Art Center; Booth sitters
Invitation to the Friday Night Block party from 5:00- 9:00 pm.
Continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings
Marketing materials designed using artwork from select, accepted artists.
E-marketing ad for Facebook provided
Promoted in Chicago, Indiana and Michigan media markets.
KAF Artist Guidebook listing artists' names, color images, categories, etc.
A committee and staff dedicated to making our show the artists' favorite.

Please note: You are invited to view the jurying on Feb. 27. Click for details.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7045

More Information: krasl.org/art-fair/artist-information

Contact: Matthew Bizoe marketing@krasl.org (269) 983-027

Call for Artists: Q-FEST Juried Arts Festival

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

June 28, 29 & 30

Quincy, Illinois

Downtown in Washington Park

55 Artists

Deadline: February 3

Application Fee: $20 Booth Fee: $100

This outdoor arts festival is located in historic Washington Park in downtown Quincy, Illinois, which sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. Quincy is a vibrant arts community of 40,000 and the commercial center of the tri-state region of west-central Illinois, southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri with a population of over 300,000.

Artist booths are located on flat ground in the park on the grass facing the sidewalk. Ample nearby parking is available at no cost. Electricity is available at no extra charge on a first come, first-serve basis. Most booths are within 50-100 feet of an electrical outlet.

Mission:

Q-FEST is a community celebration of the arts (visual, musical, culinary) in Quincy, IL. Our Mission is to connect people with the arts through an annual community event.

Our Vision is an enriched community through arts experiences that engage, educate, and entertain, Right on Q. We will achieve our vision by delivering excellent experiences within three pillars: ART, MUSIC, and FOOD.

About the Show:

Q-FEST is looking for Fine & Fresh artists including makers of one-of-a-kind items who may not necessarily identify with the fine art label. All interested artists/makers must apply and will be subject to the jury process. Approximately 50-60 artists will be accepted to display and sell their work throughout the weekend. We accept a maximum of 60 artists to ensure individual sales remain strong. Original painting, photography, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber and more will be available at a variety of price points.

What you can expect from us:

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

Even better:

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

Marketing:

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

Testimonials:

"People could not have been friendlier - from Q-Staff/Volunteers to fellow artists and patrons. Cool vibe overall." - 2018 Participating Artist
"We love this show! We are always blown away by all you do for the artists and by how supportive the community is." - 2018 Participating Artist

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6910

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

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

Call for Artists: 63rd Talbot Street Art Fair

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

June 15 & 16

Indianapolis, Indiana

Presented BY: Talbot Street Art Fair, Inc.

250 Artists

Deadline: February 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $350

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

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

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

We have listened to the artists and are eliminating all side streets

this year!

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

On site judges will award $6,500 in prize money for artists in the 2019 fair.

NEW: LARGER SPACES
Although we do not allot double spaces, there are larger spaces ranging from 14' to 20' in width at $30 per additional foot. There are a limited number of larger booths/corner booths in designated spaces. Please pay for the additional footage at time of paying for your booth. This is on a first paid first reserved basis. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY EXHIBITED AND WANT YOUR PREVIOUS SPACE, WE WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. If you are unsure of your booth number, tell us same as last year and we will research it.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6892

More Information: www.talbotstreet.org

Contact: Kelly Jenkins talbotstreetartfair@hotmail.com (317) 745-6479

Call for Artists: Royal Oak Market: Fall Art Fair Edition 2019

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

November 21 & 22

Royal Oak Farmers Market

Royal Oak Michigan

Presented BY: The Guild of Artists and Artisans

65 Artists

Deadline: February 4

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

The Guild of Artists and Artisans is proud to announce the Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition. This show will take place indoors at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Thursday, November 21st and Friday, November 22nd from noon to 10pm. 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 65 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
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=7210

Additional Information: The Guild (734) 662-3382, ext. 301, nicole@theguild.org

Call for Artists: 52nd Annual Summerfair Cincinnati

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

May 31 - June 2

Cincinnati, Ohio

Presented By: Summerfair Cincinnati Inc.

340 Artists

Deadline: February 3

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

Join us in celebrating our 52nd year of bringing fine arts and fine crafts to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Summerfair, one of the nation's oldest continuing art fairs, is consistently identified as one of the best shows by multiple publications.

We are located in beautiful Coney

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

Poster Competition:

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

Marketing Plan:

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

What you can expect:

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

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.phpID=7074

More Information: Summerfair.org

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

Call for Artists: Webster Arts Fair

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

June 7-9

Webster Groves, Missouri

105 Artists

Deadline: February 5

Fri. 6 to 10 pm;

Sat. 11 am to 9 pm;

Sun. 11 am to 5 pm

Expect:

Top notch, professional jurors
Saturday dinner (along with Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner delivered to your booth and a special catered Sunday Brunch).
Artist ONLY hospitality area with flushing toilets and air conditioning
A pre-purchase Art Patron Program
Concentrated marketing to the entire St. Louis art-buying public
On-site artist parking
Accommodations available at Webster University, right across the street
Produced by Webster Arts, a non-profit arts organization
Picture perfect weather ... well, we're working on that too
Drive up to your booth to unload/load

We want Webster Arts Fair to be St. Louis' finest for artists!

If you haven't been here in a while, I think you'll be pleased with the improvements. The Webster Arts Fair is run by BY artists, FOR artists.

Set in a park-like setting in the upscale community of Webster Groves, just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the Webster Arts Fair is known for its great treatment of artists, serious art lovers and buyers and $7,500 in awards.

Artists from 21 states and more than 20,000 people joined us in 2018. Come see why artists love the Webster Arts Fair.

Applications accepted through Zapplication:

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6857

For more information: www.websterartsfair.org

Jeane Vogel, Executive Director

Webster Arts

483 East Lockwood, #108

St. Louis, MO 63119

(314)918-2671

Call for Artists: 50th Annual Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 22, 2019 at 7:00am

July 18 - 21

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Produced By: The Guild of Artists & Artisans

375 Artists

Deadline: February 4

Application Fee: $45 (Guild Membership included)

Booth Fees: $675 - 1173 Corner Fee: $75

Celebrating 50 years in 2019, 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. Ranked #6 in Sunshine Artist's Top 100 Shows in 2018 (highest of the four Ann Arbor Art Fairs),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 University of Michigan.

This show features:

Extensive advertising and promotion
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
100 free promotional postcards
Artist Friday Night Happy Hour
Sunday Morning Artist Breakfast
Ranked #6 in Sunshine Artist's Top 100 in 2018

"2017 was our first year in the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. We had a great show, and we're so happy we made the change to join the Summer Art Fair. Our booth was in a great location in close proximity to high quality work, the show staff was helpful, and everything ran very smoothly." Sarah Gelsanliter

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7002

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

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

Call for Artists: Lakeshore Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 20, 2019 at 7:00am

July 5 & 6

Muskegon, Michigan

Presented By: Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

350 Artists

Deadline: February 1

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: @150 - $250

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

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

The Market will include only handcrafted goods or pre-packaged artisan food items. Absolutely NO buy and sell.

Marketing:

There is extensive marketing and publicity for the show, guests, and artists. We invite local media on location and artists are invited to participate in TV interviews. Advertising utilizes newspaper, magazine, social media, industry trade publications, posters, postcards, radio advertising, television, and billboards. Nearly 8,000 followers on Facebook and 482 on Instagram.

Testimonials:

"We can't tell you how many positive comments we heard throughout the day from our shoppers regarding the show. We heard comments such as, "best one ever," "love that they added additional streets," "great quality of vendors," "happy it is right downtown" and the list goes on and on!

*Ranked by Sunshine Artist Magazine as Top 200 Best Art Shows and America's Top Ten Art Fairs by Art Fair Calendar.

*Estimated Attendance 50,000

*$3,000 Fine Art Cash Awards

*Extensive PR and Marketing (over 40% of Festival budget)

*Set-Up Thursday July 4th evening and July 5th morning

*Vehicle access near booth site for easy set up and teardown

*Overnight Security

*Booth Sitters

*Complimentary morning beverages and baked goods

*Experienced professional staff

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6989

More Information: www.lakeshoreartfestival.org

Contact: Carla Flanders artfest@muskegon.org (231) 724-3176

Call for Artists: Royal Oak Market: Spring Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2019 at 7:00am

Royal Oak, Michigan

April 4 & 5, 2019

Deadline to apply is February 4, 2019

Application fee is $25 and booth fee is $250

Photo credit Brett Moyer

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7113

Call for Artists: Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair*

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2019 at 7:00am

Ann Arbor, Michigan

July 18-21, 2019

Deadline to apply is February 4, 2019

Application fee is $45 and booth fee is $700-$1173

Photo credit Cassidy Sangster

*This is the world-renowned Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair - an event recognized for its unparalleled selection of talented artists and craftspeople. It is a part of the popular Ann Arbor Art Fairs that bring nearly 500,000 visitors to Ann Arbor to enjoy original works of art, street performances and culinary treats

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7002

Call for Artists: Art Birmingham

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2019 at 7:00am

Birmingham, Michigan

May 11 & 12

Deadline to Apply February 4, 2019

Application Fee: $30, Booth Fee $345

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7111

Call for Artists: Common Ground's Birmingham Street Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2019 at 7:00am

Birmingham, Michigan

September 14 & 15, 2019

Deadline to Apply February 4, 2019

Application Fee: $30, Booth Fee $350

Allison Buck Photo

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7112

Call for Artists: Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2019 at 7:00am

Royal Oak, Michigan

November 21 & 22, 2019

Deadline to Apply February 4, 2019

Application Fee: $25, Booth Fee $250

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

Application available soon

Call for Artists: Levis Commons Fine Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 19, 2019 at 7:00am

Perrysburg, Ohio

August 17 & 18, 2019

Deadline to Apply February 4, 2019

Application Fee: $30, Booth Fee $300 and $325 for non-members

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7112

Call for Artists: Geneva Arts Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 18, 2019 at 7:00am

July 27 & 28

Geneva, Illinois

Presented By: Geneva Chamber of Commerce

175 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $30
Booth Fee: 10x10 $350 10x20 $700 Corner+$75

Geneva, a chic and charming historic town located on the Fox River, will celebrate its 17th annual Fine Arts Fair in 2019. Its prestigious reputation of offering a superb selection of fine art by renowned artists and cutting edge newcomers attracts beginning and avid art collectors.

The art fair is tucked among 100+ specialty shops located in Victorian-style homes and century-old buildings. Awards for 2d and 3d media, along with warm small-town hospitality, offer a picture-postcard setting for this juried art celebration.

No food vendors, no music; It really is about the ART!

Nominated West Suburban Living's Best of the West BEST in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, and 2008. And one of the top three in 2011 and 2009. Sunshine Artist top 200 three years in a row. Attendance 20,000.

ARTIST AMENITIES:

Water, snacks, morning coffee and light breakfast
Easy loading and unloading; close artist parking reserved
Flexible booth fee payment schedule
Booth sitters and volunteers; overnight security
AWARDS: $4,000

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

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6972

More Information: www.emevents.com

Contact: Erin Melloy, emelloy@emevents.com, (630) 536-5416

Call for Artists: 15th Levis Commons Fine Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 17, 2019 at 7:00am

August 17 & 18
Perrysburg, Ohio

Presented by The Guild of Artists & Artisans
Town Center of Levis Commons
130 Artists

Deadline: February 4, 2019

Application Fee: $30, Booth Fee $300 and $325 for non-members; $650 for double corner booth

The Town Center at Levis Commons hosts the 15th 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.

The Guild is a non-profit, membership association of independent artists best known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Guild events have a reputation for excellent advertising, fair attendance and artist amenities.

Guild Shows Features:

Extensive advertising and promotion
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=7112

More Information:
Nicole McKay, ArtistRelationsDirector nicole@theguild.org

www.theguild.org, 734-662-3382 ext. 301

Call for Artists: Arts in the Middle

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 16, 2019 at 7:00am

June 1 & 2

Urbanna, Virginia

Hewick Plantation

Deadline: February 10

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

Break Down: June 2

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!

For more info: www.artsinthemiddle.org.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6977

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

Call for Artists: 38th Annual Art Birmingham

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 15, 2019 at 7:00am

May 11 & 12

Birmingham, Michigan

Presented By: The Guild of Artists & Artisans

150 Artists

Deadline:February 4

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $345

Art Birmingham celebrates its 38th annual return to Shain Park, downtown Birmingham's extensively redesigned city park. The park is conveniently located in the center of this favorite urban downtown and features welcoming pathways and beautiful landscaping. As the downtown center, the park is surrounded by convenient parking for fairgoers and within easy access to the many unique stores and fabulous restaurants of downtown Birmingham. Birmingham is an upscale suburb in Metro Detroit and is known for it's educated, art buying audience.

A Mother's Day Tradition, this exquisite fine art fair will showcase 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.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7111

More Information: http://www.theguild.org/fairs/art-birmingham/

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

Call for Artists: Uptown Art Expo 7th Annual Celebration of Art

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 14, 2019 at 7:00am

March 23 & 24

Altamonte Springs/Orlando, Florida

Presented By: The Orlando Art & Living Expo., Inc.

Saturday 10-7:30pm, Sunday 10-5pm
145 Artists

Deadline: February 15

Application Fee: $25
Booth Fee: $300 (10x10 with small storage behind)

The streets along beautiful Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs/Orlando, Florida will come alive with artisans showcasing their talents, color and music. The free admission Art Festival is limited to only 145 juried art & fine crafts with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture.

Creative Artists join us at the Uptown Art Expo. Our festival offers artists a beautiful world class setting with easy access set-up, free adjacent parking, overnight security. Sunday morning artists brunch, weekend booth sitters and Art Awards and ribbons presented by two independent judges.

Awards

1 - Best of Show - $2,000: 2 - Judges Choice - $1,000:

3 - Award of Excellence - $500: 4- Award of Distinction - $400

Visit our redesigned event website: www.UpTownArtExpo.com

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6920

More Information: www.UpTownArtExpo.com
Contact: Jim Barton, uptownartexpo@gmail.com, 407-592-0002