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Call for Artists: 16th Annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 7, 2018 at 7:00am

May 11-12

Bethesda, Maryland

Presented By: Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District

140 Artists

Deadline: December 21

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $450-$900

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

Artist amenities include breakfast and lunch for participating artists and 24-hour security. Volunteers will distribute beverages and booth sit. All booth locations are accessible by vehicle for set-up and tear down. All original fine art and fine craft is eligible, including ceramics, clothing/fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood and other. A jury will select award winners from on-site evaluation.

Artists must be 18 years or older. Artist must be present throughout the festival. Artists may apply in more than one category; however they may sell work only in the category in which they have been accepted. Reproductions of original work are permitted, but must be displayed in browse bins ONLY. No framed reproductions allowed. All work must be created by the artist. No mass-produced, commercially manufactured work or work manufactured from kits or molds are eligible. No light weight pop-up tents will be permitted.

Every booth has a corner at no additional charge.

New this year: The 2017 "Bethesda Fine Arts Festival" was ranked #69 on "Sunshine Artist's Top 100 Best Fine Arts Festivals in the USA."

Applications are reviewed by Festival Director, Catriona Fraser, Head of Marketing for the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Stephanie Coppula, and a member of the Bethesda Urban Partnership marketing team.

Award Winners from the previous year's event are pre-juried and invited to participate. A panel of 3 invited jurors will select the award winners from on-site evaluations during the event

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6885

More Information: www.Bethesda.org

Contact: Catriona Fraser, cfraser@bethesda.org, (301) 254-0586

Call for Artists: Old Town Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 5, 2018 at 7:00am

Chicago

250 Artists

Deadline: December 15

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $625

Perennial Favorite

Now with Friday Set Up

Exhibiting Artists often name the Old Town Art Fair as one of their most successful events of the year. The enthusiastic collectors, family-friendly atmosphere and helpful neighborhood volunteers make it a favorite. Hear what artists have to say.

Considered one of the top Art Fairs in the country by artists and buyers alike, the Old Town Art Fair has been voted #1 in the country for the past three years in a row by ArtFairCalendar.com. This fine art fair takes place the second weekend of June in the heart of the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District on Chicago's North Side. There are 250 artists, an estimated 30,000 art lovers, a Garden Walk, Live Music, Food Court and Children's Corner.

Hundreds of volunteers team up

with neighborhood residents to produce this exceptional show on behalf of the not-for-profit Old Town Triangle Association. All proceeds benefit neighborhood preservation, art and cultural programming and youth groups.

The Old Town Art Fair also offers:

Artists' Breakfast -Continental Breakfast is available Saturday and Sunday morning
Artists' Aid - Girl Scouts distribute refreshments to the Artists during the Fair
Booth Sitting - available Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
FRIDAY SET UP!

"The 2018 Old Town Art Fair was my best show ever.

Not just at Old Town, or Chicago, but anywhere. Best. Show. Ever."

Exhibiting Artist

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6878

Contact: Barbara Guttmann, info@oldtownartfair.org,

(312) 337-1938

Call for Artists: 28th Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 3, 2018 at 7:00am

May 17 - 19

Reston, Virginia

Presented By: Greater Reston Arts Center

185 Artists

Deadline: December 15

Application Fee: $55 Booth Fee: $525

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, now in its 28th year, is one of the "top five" outdoor art festivals in the country with a long-standing reputation for showcasing high-quality hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork in a dynamic outdoor setting that draws affluent and knowledgeable clientele. It is Greater Reston Arts Center's largest annual fundraiser.

The 2019 Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival is a three-day juried event, with a sophisticated buying audience located in the unique outdoor shopping destination; Reston Town Center in Reston, VA an affluent suburb of Washington D.C., ranked #4 of the wealthiest counties in America, by Forbes Magazine! The event attracts art lovers, affluent homeowners, corporate executives, and design professionals in addition to the broader community. Our highly-anticipated cultural event draws up to 30,000 visitors and there is FREE garage parking all Festival weekend courtesy of Boston Properties.

What is new this year?

This year we are pleased to announce the following changes to give our artists the best possible show experience. These unprecedented changes are a direct response to the comments and suggestions we have received from our artist surveys.

Applications are on ZAPP
Increased booth footprint by half a foot (easier setup)
Limited to 185 artists (down from 200 due to booth footprint increase)
3-day event with Thursday full day set-up, unload next to your booth
Complimentary GRACE membership card entitles the artist (and table of up to 6) to 20% off main menu at our partner restaurants
FREE artist parking Thursday-Sunday. Located in on-site garages for passenger vehicles and in a secure offsite lot for oversized vehicles (with free transportation options for our artists to and from that site each day)
FREE patron parking during the three days of the art festival

Marketing:

We are committed to elevating the profile of our Festival and reach new audiences. To that end we've made a contract with a professional public relations firm to develop an aggressive marketing and promotion campaign to better market, recognize and celebrate our Festival artists.

We also have a strong outreach campaign for social media, radio, and television, which includes both paid and trade advertising. We negotiate for well-placed advertising in prominent magazines and newspapers, arts focused catalogs, and online Going Out Guides.

Testimonials:

"The show is extremely well organized, and volunteers were frequently checking to see if we needed anything. Most importantly for us, the clientele was knowledgeable, enthusiastic about my work, and bought lots of it!" 2018 Printmaker via AFSB

"This is one of the best-run shows we have ever done! The volunteers were outstanding." 2018 Exhibitor

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7062

More Information: http://restonarts.org/fineartsfestival/

Contact: Erica Harrison, ericaharrison@restonarts.org, (703) 471-9242

Call for Artists: 11th Annual Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 30, 2018 at 7:00am

April 6 & 7

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Renaissance at Colony Park

Presented by: Ridgeland Tourism Commission

100 artists

Deadline: December 6

Application Fee: $30; Booth Fee: $250 for 10x10 space

Held in the mild and refreshing days of early Spring, the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival presents artists and their work against the splendid setting of Renaissance at Colony Park, a regional lifestyle center renowned for its shopping, dining and entertainment as well as for its graceful Old World architecture inspired by the cities of Europe and the Mediterranean.

The City of Ridgeland has grown from a quiet suburb of Jackson, the state
capital, to a vibrant hub for the arts and a premier retail and dining venue.

The Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival is presented by the Ridgeland Tourism
Commission who develops and implements a robust regional marketing
campaign. All proceeds are used to produce and promote the show.

Santé South Wine Festival, an international showcase of the world's premier
wines and some of Mississippi's most succulent culinary delights, will be held in
conjunction with the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival.

Why you should join us:

The timing of our show works well for routing with some of the spring Texas shows and events in Atlanta and New Orleans.

The Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival was recently named the "Top 20 Events Champion" by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Recognized by AAA's Southern Traveler as a Southern Travel Treasure.

Easy, convenient and leisurely load-in and load out

Free, convenient artist parking

Affordable $250 booth fee

$7,000 Cash Awards

Wi-fi throughout festival site

10' x 10' booth spaces with 1' buffer and ample storage

Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland is adjacent to the festival site and offers special show rates for artists.

Limited to 100 artists

Marketing:

The Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival is presented by the Ridgeland Tourism Commission who develops and implements a robust regional marketing campaign. All proceeds are used to produce and promote the show.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6785

Learn more: www.ridgelandartsfest

Contact: Bob McFarland, bobmcfarland2@hotmail.com, (253)344-1058

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Call for Artists: Lakefront Festival of Art

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 28, 2018 at 7:00am

June 21-23
Milwaukee,WI

Presented By: Milwaukee Art Museum's Friends of Art

180 Artists

Deadline: December 7

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee; $500

Named one of the top art festivals in the country, the Lakefront Festival of Art is a fine art showcase on the shores of Lake Michigan. This three-day fund-raising event has evolved from a gathering of a handful of artists in 1963 to a vibrant, wide-ranging festival that attracts close to 30,000 attendees and more than 180 jury-selected artists from across the nation.

The festival takes place inside the Milwaukee Art Museum's spectacular Santiago Calatrava-designed building, as well as on the adjoining outdoor museum grounds featuring state of the art Clearspan tents. Enjoy the festival rain or shine, indoors AND outdoors! (Indoor booth availability limited, based on first come, first served basis.)

Patrons love the indoor/outdoor event and fill the parking lots early. Many make the trek for the one-of-a-kind art exhibited at the festival, the wide range of activities and the museum's beautiful lakefront setting. This is the museum's largest special event and is highly visible, with setup and parking close by

Marketing:

In 2018 marketing and media coverage accounted for a total of 16.3 million impressions with social media posts reaching LFOA Facebook friends, 69K Milwaukee Art Museum Facebook followers, 20K Milwaukee Art Museum Instagram followers, and 48K Twitter followers. The LFOA website saw 76K page views, with 22K unique users, and 64.2% new page visitors.

Awards:

A total of $10,500 in awards will be presented. Ten awards of $1,000 each to be given where excellence is determined by the jurors. The remaining $500 is awarded to the winner of the Sculpture Garden media/category. Awards are based on the artist's entire presentation. The top ten award-winning artists are invited back to LFOA for the following year without jurying.

Jurors will also select Honorable Mention award winners, all of whom are invited back to LFOA for the next year without jurying. LFOA typically receives roughly 1,000 applications for up to 200 booth spaces. Approximately (25) of those spaces are reserved for artist advisors, past award winners (selected by the previous year's jurors), the annual poster artist and the design award competition winner.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7036

Learn more: http://lfoa.mam.org

Contact: Courtney Kihslinger, courtney.kihslinger@mam.org

Call for Artists: 29th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 19, 2018 at 7:00am

This is your chance to apply for an incredible exhibition opportunity to sell art at
the 29th annual

Cherry Creek Arts Festival, July 5, 6, 7, 2019!

Denver, Colorado

260 Artists

Deadline: December 1

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: 10x10 $800; Corner $925.

$350 Emerging Artist Program.

* Average artist sales $12,870 (as reported from the 2018 artist survey)

* Over $1 million in marketing and advertising the visual artists

* $30,000 offered in artist purchase awards

* 330,000 annual visitors hosted over the festival weekend

* Projection jury process

2018 Artist exhibitor:

"All in all one of the most well run, profitable shows of my year. Hope to see you in 2019! Well done!!"

You can apply now at Zapplication.org.

To apply: Create an online artist profile; Prepare and upload your images; Complete the application and submit before the deadline of midnight (MST) on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Higher than average sales are attributed to the event's location in the heart of Denver's beautiful and affluent district of Cherry Creek North, an educated art-buying audience of 330,000 annually, and over $1 million in multi-mediamarketing campaign. Purchase Awards: Over $30,000

Best regards,

The CherryArts Team

July 5, 6 & 7, 2019

www.CherryArts.org

management@cherryarts.org

(303) 355-2787

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6980

Call for Artists: 1st Annual ArtZ Festival at White Oaks Mall

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 24, 2018 at 7:00am

November 9 - 11
Springfield, Illinois

Presented By: Art Z Studio

150 Artists

Deadline: November 7

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $110-$200

The "ARTZ FESTIVAL" takes place in Springfield, Illinois; the state capital of Illinois. Downtown is home to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum which traces the life of the 16th U.S. president. Lincoln's restored home is also nearby. North, the Lincoln Tomb lies in Oak Ridge Cemetery where Abraham Lincoln is buried. Other attractions include the Henson Robinson Zoo, the new Kidzeum, the Washington Park Botanical Gardens, the famous 1904 Dana-Thomas House designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and lots of unique shopping opportunities. With so many famous attractions, Springfield boasts a strong tourist economy which attracts people from all over United States and around the world.

The newly designed indoor festival is climate controlled for comfortable shopping, has on duty security officers & police officers and has ample free parking. Booth sitters are available upon request for short Artist breaks (up to 10 minutes).

Personal load-in and load out assistance available (fee)
Easy drive up and set up
Free parking
Rental of additional tables, chairs and display panels available

APPLY: https://art-z-studio.com/pages/art-z-festival

More Information: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/

Contact: Michael Wiest, artz-studio@att.net, (636) 226-6619

Call for Artists: For the Love of Art

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 19, 2018 at 7:00am

March 2 & 3

South Bend, Indiana

Downtown at the Century Center

Presented by: KoZmo Events

10 am to 6 pm

60+ Artists

Deadline: November 1

Application Fee: $20

Inconvenience fee of $35 after November 1

Booth fee: (10x10) $340; (10x20) $680

Pipe and Drape rental available: $45 (10x10) $65 (10x20)

KoZmo Events invites you to join Michiana's only premier indoor art fair, inside at the South Bend Century Center, a popular event destination in the heart of downtown South Bend.

South Bend has gained a fine reputation as a market for acquiring and selling art from the annual Leeper Park Art Fair the Midwest Museum of American Art Juried Regional show and Art Beat. For the Love of Art is a great addition to South Bend's cultural events.

Why should you participate? For the Love of Art combines an exciting array of traditional and contemporary artists from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois and showcases them at the only premier inside art fair in the region in a first class facility, right in the heart of "cabin fever" time in the Midwest.

Marketing strategy:

Marketing to art buyers 30+ years and older with disposable incomes and women who love appreciate beautiful things.
Advertising area South Bend, Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Kalamazoo, Chicago neighborhoods, and all of southwest Michigan.
Media: Television, newspapers, internet, posters, billboards and leaflets.

What to expect:

Drive up to the building to unload and load
Reasonable booth fee and Professional management
Host families available for your overnight stay
One-time Life time jury fee (once accepted to KoZmo Events shows you will always be invited back)
Best booth contest and Best over all: Credits to use for future show with KoZmo Events
Seating area for patrons to enjoy soft music, food, and wine.
Art Dollar giveaways to be spent at the show to encourage patrons to buy art

Testimonials:

Thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication. I don't think I've ever met a director so involved with the artists/ show and caring. You're a joy to work with and I wish you much success. Britt Hallowell

Thanks for the opportunity to

show my work. Your hard work is evident. Keep it going. I will be back. Joel Fremion

Great Show! Thanks for all your hard work, Shireen. I appreciate how you have promoted the show and the artists. John Mishler

Thank you for making the artists feel so welcome. Love all the music. Mary Seyzel

Tips for lodging: South Bend has many Air BnB's, and the hotel is conveniently connected to the venue.

Whether you are a professional fine artist, weekend hobbyist, For the Love of Art is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a show of this caliber. A portion of the door fee will benefit the arts in South Bend.

Learn more & apply: www.fortheloveofartfair.com

Contact: Shireen Cline, (269)625-1638

Learn more about our event location:

www.centurycenter.org, www.visitsouthbend.com

Call for Artists: 31st Naples Downtown Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 17, 2018 at 7:00am

March 23 & 24

Naples, Florida

Presented By: Naples Art Association

250 Artists

Deadline: December 9

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $450

Located 100% Outdoors on 5th Avenue South

Naples, Florida is home to a robust and successful tourist industry. The county saw 1.03 million visitors in the first six months of 2017, a 1.5% increase over the same months in 2016. In the first six months of 2017, approximately 49% of visitors enjoyed shopping and 16% of visitors enjoyed attendance at an art gallery, show, festival or fair. Over 504,000 visitors enjoyed browsing and shopping for art at festivals et al. as part of their visit to Naples.

This juried show has openings for 250 artists looking to show in the popular seasonal destination, Naples, Florida. Over 37 states and 3 countries were represented last year. Show guests enjoy the set-up along the main street and can take advantage of free off-site parking for the festival.

The quad setup for artists affords every artist a corner booth and great visibility. Engaged shoppers, looking for that last minute purchase opportunity, make this show a great opportunity to share more of your creations.

Marketing:

The Naples Art Association hosts one of the last major art shows of the winter season on the elegant Fifth Avenue South in Naples, FL.
A favorite show for artist enthusiasts, and collectors, rated in the top 7% in the Sunshine Artist Top 200 survey.
This show benefits from significant media coverage that includes articles written by major local print news sources.
Paid advertising in print-media and communication resources includes: multiple advertisements in print publications, online advertising across the state of Florida on popular national news websites, a significant social media campaign engaging members and friends of Naples Art Association and multiple radio advertisements during the week prior to the festival.
The upscale Fifth Avenue South shopping and dining district is the site for this fine art and fine craft festival and is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.

Our jurors' panel consists of independent jurors selected for their in-depth knowledge and experience in multiple mediums. A diversity of backgrounds and skills are sought, including working artists, educators, fine art and craft gallery owners, and museum directors/curators. It is the policy of the NAA to select a new panel of jurors for each show to allow for a fresh perspective.

APPLY: http://www.juriedartservices.com

More Information: naplesart.org
Contact: Maureen Roberts, Maureen.Roberts@naplesart.org, (239) 262-6517

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Call for Artists: 17th Annual Indian Wells Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 8, 2018 at 7:00am

March 29, 30, 31
Indian Wells, California
Presented By: Indian Wells Arts Festival
200 Artists
Deadline: October 22

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $300 single / $600 double

Held at one of the most prestigious venues in the west, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, home to the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament. The festival transforms the outdoor grass concourse into a colorful artisan village. Indian Wells is nestled in the heart of the Palm Springs Desert Resorts area.

Join more than 10,000 art enthusiasts, collectors and serious buyers in attendance, as artists travel from across the nation and from as far as Japan, Africa, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond each year to showcase their contemporary and traditional fine art and high quality craft.

The Festival is ranked in the top "30 Best Fine Art Shows" in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, "Best of the Best Art Festivals" by readers of Palm Springs Life Magazine, and is the #3 So-Cal Getaway by The Examiner.

Reported sales of $750,000 in 2018 are fostered by the Festival's established reputation for fine and high-quality art.

New This Year:

* New Festival Hours: open to the public 9:00am - 4:00pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

* Easy artist check-in and express check-out

* Real-time show updates and communications

* Complimentary artist hospitality with fresh snacks and beverages

* Privately gated venue with 24-hour security and unparalleled state-of-the-art facilities which include on-call booth sitters; free Wi-Fi internet access; luxury on-site restrooms

* Live jazz and entertainment designed to indulge and motivate buyers

* Guests are greeted as VIPs with free and valet parking available, event programs, and free 'be-back' passes

* Interactive activities and artist demonstrations

* Gourmet specialties at the Gourmet Market Place lining the festival entryway

* Local charities incorporated as Festival Partners, with donations towards their scholarship funds

* Sat. & Sun. "Eggs + Champagne in the Garden" brunch menu till noon

* Champagne Circle Bar and Oasis Bar service, and full-menu restaurants in the shaded courtyard pavilion

Marketing:

$75,000 advertising and promotional budget across print, television, radio and digital marketing. On-going artist promotion opportunities through artist spotlights across all IWAF social media and in video podcasts; and IWAF blog features, all at no additional cost to the artists. Strong public relations and media coverage; local and select major-market editorials and press releases.

Testimonials:

"Wonderful Show. Terrific Artists, well organized and amazing staff." artist Yeva Adalyan, 5-Stars

"Great art, awesome artists, wonderful scene!" festival-goer Mitch Mason, 5-Stars

"Best art festival in southern California! The gorgeous venue, and abundant crowds make it number 1!" - artist Linda Perkins, - 5 stars

APPLY: http://www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com

More Information: www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com

Contact: Dianne Funk, Dianne@IndianWellsArtsFestival.com, (760) 346-0042

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Call for Artists: 54th Annual Old Island Days Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 5, 2018 at 7:00am

February 23 & 24

Key West, Florida

Presented By: Key West Art Center

100 Artists

Deadline: October 15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $225 - $415

Historic Old Town Key West just one block off famous Duval Street,
near tourist attractions and Cruise Ship docks.

The show is widely attended by locals, winter residents and tourists and is right in the middle of highly traveled historic downtown. Most attendees will walk the entire show as we are relatively compact layout for our 100 artist tents. Our attendance is usually 25,000 but can soar when large cruise ships are in town.

We are a small show, run by small group of artists and try to do the best we can for our artists to be successful!

Marketing Plan:
We advertise throughout the Florida Keys as well as South Florida using print, internet and radio. We have posters locally and hand out postcards to Guest house and hotel Concierges to distribute to guests. The Tourist Development Commission promotes our show throughout the Keys and more widely on their website. Many visitors plan their trip to the Keys around the dates of our show.

We jury by combination online and in person viewing all artists images. Jurists are Art Center members and have time to discuss applications with each other and ask questions of the director.

APPLY NOW: http://KeyWestArtCenter.com

More Information: kwartshow@gmail.com
Show Office: 305-294-1243

or contact Lois Songer: KWArtShow@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Images - A Festival of the Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 3, 2018 at 7:00am

January 25, 26 & 27

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Presented by: Atlantic Center for the Arts

Fri. 1-5; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-4

230 Artists

Deadline: October 17

Application Fee: $40/Booth Fee: $250

We are celebrating 43 years of exciting shows, entertainment and food, attracting 45,000+ patrons and arts enthusiasts.

The Festival takes place on historic Canal Street and picturesque Riverside Drive adjacent to Riverside Park on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway. All artists booths are located on the street.

A food court, entertainment tent showcasing outstanding musical acts, student art exhibits and children's art programs and face painters are featured in the park itself.

Awards: $28,500+

We are proud of our Patron's Program:

Patron's Choice Awards are given to individuals or businesses who commit to spending a minimum of $200 on artwork at the festival. This commitment demonstrates community support for the artists. The Patrons select work for purchase, then give the artist[s] a prestigious "Patron's Choice Award" ribbon to be placed in his/her booth.

The amount spent by the Patrons in 2018 exceeded $225,000!!

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6651

Learn more: www.imagesartfestival.org

Contact: Nance Koch, images@imagesartfestival.org

Phone: (386)423-4733

Call for Artists: Embracing Our Differences

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 1, 2018 at 7:00am

January 19-March 14

Sarasota, FL

Sarasota's Bayfront Park

45 Artists

Deadline: October 15

Application and Booth Fees: 0

The centerpiece of Embracing Our Differences is an outdoor juried international art exhibit featuring 45 billboard size images created by local, national and international artists, writers and students reflecting their interpretations of the theme "enriching lives through diversity."

Each year the Embracing Our Differences international art exhibit gets bigger and better. Our 15th annual exhibit in 2018 was no exception as we hosted 202,000 visitors bringing attendance, since 2004, to more than 2,700,000.

Our mission is to use the transformative power of the Arts to educate and inspire to create a better world. We envision a world that embraces diversity, respects differences and actively rejects hatred and prejudice.

$3,000 (US) in awards will be presented

Apply: http://embracingourdifferences.org/submit-art/

More Information: http://embracingourdifferences.org

Contact: Michael Shelton, MJS@EmbracingOurDiff erences.org, (941) 404-5710

Call for Artists: 16th Annual Winter Arts and Crafts Expo

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 26, 2018 at 7:00am

November 17 to December 22

Evanston, Illinois

Presented by the Evanston Art Center

150 Artists

Deadline: October 1

Application Fee: $35

The Evanston Art Center's 16th Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo features original, handmade arts and crafts by over 140 selected artisans. We feature original, handmade works of jewelry, ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, painting, photography, mixed-media, and more. This month-long event attracts visitors all over the Midwest region.

The Art Center has open gallery space available for this event. The Expo is a group show, and as such, there are no booth spaces. Each artist's inventory will be identified and displayed on an approximately 20x30 inches tabletop space or the equivalent area on the wall or floor. Extra inventory for each artist will be stored and then displayed as merchandise is sold.

The Expo staff will make all decisions regarding placement and display. Since this is not a booth show, artists will not be required to be present to conduct sales. The Expo relies on volunteers to run the show. We have found that the artists who are present during the show contribute greatly to the professional atmosphere of the galleries and increase the sales of their own work by being able to talk to customers about their craft and process. We encourage each participating artist (who lives in the area) to volunteer three, 3-hour shifts during the show.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6789

More Info: https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/news/2018-winter-arts-crafts-expo

Contact: Jen Montojo, jmontojo@evanstonartcenter.org, (847) 475-5300

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Call for Artists: Artisphere

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 21, 2018 at 7:30am

May 10 - 12

Greenville, South Carolina

135 Artists

Presented By: Artisphere

Deadline: October 4

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $400

Despite its short history, Artisphere has distinguished itself as both a national and regional highlight. A supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, and over 500 volunteers make Artisphere an enjoyable experience for 135 exhibiting artists.

In addition to a Purchase Awards Program that provides an average of $10,000-$12,000 in art sales Artisphere distributes $15,000 in prize money to eleven award winners each year.

Average artist sales: $9,100

Renowned artist hospitality includes:

Convenient set-up and load-out
Parking, security
Reduced hotel rates
Volunteer booth sitters and complimentary meals

Artisphere's multi-media advertising campaign markets the festival throughout the Southeast region in print ads, print and digital ads in national travel and leisure publications, and regional radio & television ads. Artisphere is also marketed through festival brochures, social media, the Artisphere website

and billboards.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6790

More Information: www.artisphere.org

Contact: Robin Aiken Robin@artisphere.org (864) 271-9355

Call for Artists: 37th Annual LaQuinta Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 14, 2018 at 7:00am

March 7-10

LaQuinta, California

Presented By: LaQuinta Arts Foundation

220 Artists

Deadline: September 20

Application Fee: $50 Booth Fee: $275-$850

LaQuinta Arts Festival is held on the spectacular grounds of the La Quinta Civic Center Campus, a life-size picture postcard framed by majestic mountains, lush green lawns, and a lake. This spectacular outdoor gallery is extolled by Art Fair SourceBook as "the most stunning festival site in the country".

Hosting 220 of the nation's foremost contemporary artists, this four day show attracts an affluent demographic and wealthy snowbirds who have second homes in the southern California desert. The festival runs concurrent with the HITS Horse Show which attracts the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world and is the first weekend of the BNP Tennis Open. Artists will need to book accommodation far in advance.

An extensive marketing plan reaches residents of the Coachella Valley as well as targets the California coast. Our goal is to bring the right demographic to La Quinta Arts Festival that will enjoy as well purchase the art. Over $3.3 million in art has been sold in both 2017 and 2018 which proves we reach the right audience.

Testimonials:

La Quinta Arts Festival has been ranked #1 Fine Art Festival in the Nation by Art Fair SourceBook 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 and #3 Fine Art Festival in the Nation by Art Fair SourceBook 2016, 2017.

Please note: La Quinta Arts Festival requires the Artist to pay a show fee of 20% of all art sales made at, or as a result of participating in La Quinta Arts Festival. A low booth fee of $275 for a 12x12 space means minimal up-front investment to participate, and allows LQAF to be successful only if the artists are successful. The 220 participating Artists are the stars of our show. Art patrons come for the high quality art!

APPLY: http://www.LQAF.com

More Information:

Artist Helpline - 760-564-1244 ext. 112, helpline@LQAF.com, www.LQAF.com

Contact: Kathleen Hughes Kathleen@LQAF.com

Call for Artists: 56th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 7, 2018 at 7:00am

February 16, 17 & 18

Coconut Grove, Florida

Presented By:
Coconut Grove Arts & Historical Association

350 Artists

Deadline: September 17

Application Fee: $55 Booth Fee: $850

The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is held annually on the most popular weekend of the winter season in southern Florida, President's Day weekend. We welcome locals, snowbirds and international visitors to our show on the streets of Coconut Grove, a charming historic village within the City of Miami. We'll be hosting over 100,000 visitors to the show and invite you to join us.

Artists can expect:

Over $45k in Awards
$15k in pre-purchased Art Bucks by Festival Collectors
24 hour security, coffee, lunch, snacks, water and soda provided all day
Booth sitting, and discounted tickets available for your VIP costumers

Testimonials:

* As usual, we enjoyed the show and were happy to see that sales were up. All of you do a good job in running the show and it has been a good one for us over the years.

* This show was our best to date, $24,500 so far, with another meeting or two scheduled from it. Loads of good contacts. I posted this and a review on artfairsourcebook so hopefully I will help getting your show from #5 to #1. It certainly is to me.

* Record show! Thank you so much. Miami loves me and I love Miami.

* I had my best Coconut grove ever. By thousands of dollars, which is amazing in this economy. Crazy crowds with money. I did other shows during January down here and they were all terrible. You've got an amazing show!

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6685

More Information: www.CGAF.com

Contact: Katrina Delgado, Katrina@cgaf.com (305) 447-0401

Call for Artists: 34th Annual Key West Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 5, 2018 at 7:00am

January 26 & 27

Key West, Florida

Historic Old Town Key West just one block off famous Duval St., near tourist attractions and Cruise Ship docks

Presented By: Key West Art Center

100 Artists

Deadline: September 15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $225-$415

The show is widely attended by locals, winter residents and tourists and is right in the middle of highly traveled historic downtown. Most attendees will walk the entire show as we are relatively compact layout for our 100 artist tents.

The Key West Art Center is non-profit community Art Center and Gallery, promoting local artists at all levels while maintaining a historic Old Town Building.

We are a small show, run by small group of artists and try to do the best we can for our artists to be successful!

Marketing:

We advertise throughout the Florida Keys as well as South Florida using print, internet and radio. We have posters locally and hand out postcards to Guest house and hotel Concierges to distribute to guests.

We jury by combination online and person viewing a images of each artist. Jurists are Art Center members and have time to discuss applications with each other.

APPLY: http://keywestartcenter.com

More Information: KeyWestArtCenter.com

Contact: Lois Songer, kwcraftshow@gmail.com (305) 294-1243

Call for Artists: 37th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 3, 2018 at 7:00am

April 24-28

Washington, DC

National Building Museum
401 F Street, NW
Produced by the Smithsonian Women's Committee
120 Artists

New deadline due to Hurricane Florence: September 21; Application Fee $50

Mark your calendars for the 37th annual Smithsonian Craft Show, the most prestigious juried show and sale of American fine craft in the country.

The Smithsonian Craft Show is committed to presenting the most thoughtful, original, and skilled American craft and design objects.

The Craft Show is looking for artists who produce one-of-a-kind and limited edition objects that have been conceived and perfected by the artist's own hands and created in the artist's studio.

All work submitted to the Smithsonian Craft Show must be created and made in the United States.

One hundred-twenty premier artists representing all facets of contemporary design and craft will be selected from a large pool artists nationwide. Artists working in the following media are eligible to apply: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art and wood.

Please note:

Many artists have applied to the Smithsonian Craft show in the past but jurors can only select 120 artists each year, so it is important to try again and again, especially if you have new and better images taken of your artwork.

Jurors who will select the 2019 artists are:

Nora Atkinson - Lloyd Herman Curator of Craft, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum

Jean McLaughlin - Former Executive Director, Penland School of Crafts; Board Member American Craft Council, North Carolina Arts Council, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Advisory Council

Emily Zaiden - Craft in America Center, Director and Curator

Apply Online: http://smithsoniancraftshow.org/

Or contact our office for more info: scooper2712@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Art San Diego

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 31, 2018 at 7:00am

Art San Diego 2018 is going to be bigger and better than ever. How do we know?

First, we'll be celebrating Art San Diego's 10th Anniversary at the beautiful 30,000-square-foot Wyland Center in the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
Second, we'll be hosting renowned galleries, professional artists, and art publishers from around the world.
Third, Art San Diego has become one of the leading cultural events in Southern California, attracting more than 14,000 attendees. Don't miss your chance to exhibit at this amazing four-day event!

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Exhibit with Acclaimed Artists and Galleries

Looking to be in the company of admired galleries and artwork? Exhibiting at Art San Diego puts you in the best of company. With exhibitors like: Arte Collective, Coda Gallery, Sergott Contemporary Art, Gallery Edel, Jen Tough Gallery, Dellorco Fine Art and many other esteemed exhibitors, you'll be right there when you sign up to exhibit at Art San Diego. Just walking the aisles and seeing what others are doing can be the fuel to last for months.

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Make Vital Networking Connections

Dealers meet up to 70 percent of their new and prospective buyers at art fairs. When you sign up to exhibit at Art San Diego, it's the most cost-effective way to network with affluent international buyers and arts-and-culture aficionados. Through our involvement with local art institutions, over 30 museum partners, and our presenting sponsor, UBS Financial Services, we are connected with more than 40,000 high-net-worth collectors. Exhibitors reported over $1 million in sales during last year's show. Are you ready make priceless connections and some serious sales?

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Save Thousands

When you exhibit at more than one Redwood Media Group show, we'll provide complimentary storage and shipping between shows as part of our Freight Concierge Program. Not only do you get coast-to-coast exposure, but you save thousands of dollars in the process. Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on maximizing your impact and sales.

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Have any questions? We're here to help. Contact Rich Ferrante at 631-388-6677 or Mark Shapiro at 203-257-5881 and they'll be happy to help you in any way possible. We hope to host you in the beautiful Wyland Center this fall!

Sincerely,
The Art San Diego Team

CONTACT US:
sales@art-sandiego.com