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Call for Artists: Naples New Year's Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 29, 2018 at 7:00am

January 5 & 6

Naples, Florida

Presented By: Naples Art Association

250 Artists

Deadline: September 9

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $450

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. Show guests enjoy the set-up along the main street and can take advantage of free off-site parking for the show. 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 three major downtown art shows on the elegant Fifth Avenue South in Naples, FL. A favorite show for artist enthusiasts and collectors, 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 show. The upscale Fifth Avenue South shopping and dining district is the site for this fine art and fine craft show and is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.

APPLY: http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=home_new

More Information: naplesart.org

Contact: Maureen Roberts maureen.roberts@naplesart.org (239) 262-6517

Call for Artists: ArtFest Fort Myers

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 27, 2018 at 7:00am

February 2 & 3, 2019
Downtown Fort Myers, Florida

206 Artists
Option to participate in Opening Night - February 1, 2019
Deadline: September 11, 2018

Looking for a profitable and stress-free weekend show? Apply to ArtFest Fort Myers - Southwest Florida's premier fine art festival and largest weekend event. Creating an artwork-selling festival for artists is the focus of our year-round professional staff with 19 years of consistent management.

ArtFest Fort Myers takes place in Southwest Florida's largest metro area , featuring an international airport serving 8.8 million passengers. In a nation wide survey, Forbes Magazine rated Fort Myers/Cape Coral as #1 in population growth and #10 in job growth and our construction activity is topping the chart! This means your appreciative audience of upscale and savvy art patrons grows everyday.

Apply now at ZAPPlication.org

More information ArtFestFortMyers.com

HOW DO WE PROMOTE FOR YOU?

$175,000 Marketing Campaign targeted to art buyers from Marco Island to Sarasota to West Palm Beach. We are getting the word out about your fabulous art work via TV, radio, daily newspapers and weekly publications, digital billboards, magazine articles, our mobile friendly website, our online Artist Gallery, regional theatre and symphony programs plus social media outreach and e-vites to our special patrons.

HOW DO WE SET THE CONDITIONS FOR ARTIST SUCCESS?

You need an appropriate environment to showcase your artwork and create vigorous sales. ArtFest Fort Myers creates that environment along a wide boulevard with ease-for-patron flow of artist booths flanked by a beautiful riverfront park and yacht basin. You need a supportive, income-appropriate audience in a broad age range to produce excellent sales. At ArtFest Fort Myers, you will find:

a very loyal base of VIP's, patrons and sponsors who wait all year to purchase art at our festival

upscale dining areas, including shaded table seating & ample food/beverage options, encouraging buyers to stay longer and shop more.

on-site arts related activities to keep the patrons engaged while they decide on more art purchases (high school art competition, children's art yard, high school sidewalk chalk competition and more)

HOW DO WE TAKE CARE OF ARTISTS?

Oversized booth spaces - 3 feet between booths & behind-booth storage area

Easy Friday Set-up with scheduled staggered drive-up access
Breakfast Saturday and Sunday plus water all day & indoor bathrooms
Booth Sitters and dedicated Artist Ambassadors
Discounted hotel rates & reserved artist parking with complimentary trolley transportation
24 hour security
$5,500 in Artist Awards

Apply Now: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6680

Questions: Jeanne.Seehaver@ArtFestFortMyers.com
Jeanne Seehaver, Associate Director

Call for Artists: 29th Annual Taste of Morgan Hill

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 10, 2018 at 7:00am

September 29 & 30
Morgan Hill, California
Presented By: Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce
75 Artists
Deadline: August 25

Application/Jury Fee: 0
Booth Fee: $350 - 10x10; $650 - 10x20; Corner+$175

Held outdoors spanning 6 blocks along the tree-lined Monterey Road between Dunne and Main Avenues in historic picturesque Downtown Morgan Hill. Morgan Hill is a beautiful community located in southern Santa Clara County, just south of the San Jose, also known as Silicon Valley.

Morgan Hill has a vibrant economy with many large businesses and multiple new housing communities. Morgan Hill is one of the most desirable communities in Santa Clara County with a population of 43,000. We are centrally located between San Francisco and Monterey.

This is a family fun Arts & Craft festival featuring shopping galore, gourmet food booths, entertainment, wine & beer gardens, kids zone with rides, games and entertainment, custom & classic car show and much more!

Marketing & advertising budget includes the Bay Area from North of San Francisco to South of Monterey Bay with print & electronic media including social media, newspapers, magazines, TV, Radio and official festival program delivered to every household in Morgan Hill 3 weeks prior to the festival, distributed throughout South County and handed out at the festival.

Attendance 50,000
Rolling Admission, no jury fee
Complimentary morning coffee and donuts Saturday morning
Convenient parking to spaces
Extra space behind booths for storage
Extensive Marketing and PR
Drive up/drop off access for early morning unload and loading
Security 24/7 Friday through Sunday
Artist Information packet sent 2 weeks before festival
Information booth for check in and questions during festival

APPLY and More Information: www.thetasteofmorganhill.com

Contact: Sunday Minnich, sunday@morganhill.org (408) 779-9444

Call for Artists: 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival

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

December 1 & 2

West Palm Beach, FL

Presented By: Armory Art Center

90 Artists

Deadline: August 17

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $200

The 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival, presented by the Armory Art Center, will feature local and out-of-town artists, live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

Last year's Festival brought 6,000 affluent visitors and 90 artists. This event will be well-publicized by local media reporting, media sponsorships, advertising, and social media. Scheduled at the perfect time for holiday shopping, vendors will reach affluent Palm Beach and Broward County residents, plus engage our large seasonal tourist population.

The campus hosts space for 90 10'x10' tents throughout the Armory's campus. Tents will be located outdoors in the sculpture garden and in the parking lot.

The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, and CityPlace-a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats. Live music, food, and kid's activities make the festival a perfect experience for all.

Cash Awards will be awarded for Best in Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Honorable Mention.

Marketing Plan:

A multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with ads running in newspapers, on TV, posters, social media, email marketing, and direct mail. Professional public relations ensure high-visibility for this festival.

APPLY: juriedartservices.com/index.php?content

Contact: Mark Walnock, www.armoryart.org/festival, (561) 832-1776

Call for Artists: 42nd Annual Frankfort Art Fair

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

August 17 & 18

Frankfort, Michigan

Market Square Park

Coordinated by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce

Fri. 4pm-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm

180+ Artists

Deadline: August 14. Original deadline was May 1

Application Fee: $200 TOTAL

$25 Jury Fee + Booth Fee: $150+ $25 Late application fee.

Where is Frankfort? High on a bluff in the heart of Michigan's summer vacation land, the hidden gem of Northern Michigan on Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay.

From the Chamber of Commerce:

This very popular northern Michigan Art Fair has been voted one of the top 100 Art Fairs in Michigan! This two-day event provides a variety of artists and food.

Visitors specifically look for their favorite artists year after year. We do our best to keep them in their same spot, so they know right where to find them!

The fair is in a beautiful park setting with up to 10,000 people in attendance. It is one of the most popular art fairs in Northern Michigan.

There is also fun for the whole family with all the downtown businesses only 3 blocks away, including a book sale, pancake breakfast, concert in the park, cruise at A&W, pulled pork picnic, among many other activities that day and great local food. You might even want to fit in some salmon fishing!

What's not to like?

two days
beautiful time of year for weather & tourism
spacious booth spaces: 12x12

Website & Application: http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/index.php?

Contact: Joanne Bartley, fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com, Phone: (231)352-7251

More information about this tourism mecca: www.frankfort-elberta.com

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Call for Artists: Summit Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 27, 2018 at 7:00am

October 12, 13 & 14

Lee's Summit, Missouri

Presented By: Summit Art

90 Artists

Deadline: August 12

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $265

The Summit Art Festival is a 3-day, outdoor, high-quality, juried fine art event in the historic downtown district of Lee's Summit, Missouri. We support the arts and artists by providing exhibition opportunities, professional development and mentoring within Lee's Summit and the surrounding communities. The festival is managed and operated by the experienced and professional volunteer efforts of Summit Art members, artists and other community volunteers.

Located in the "heart of the city", downtown Lee's Summit is a creative community offering many locally-owned specialty shops and boutiques, a bed and breakfast inn, and an eclectic variety of casual and fine-dining restaurants and taverns. It is also home to many businesses offering a wide range of services. Downtown Lee's Summit surrounds the historic depot and Amtrak train station, and the Historical Society of Lee's Summit Museum.

With a population nearing 100,000, Lee's Summit is the 6th largest city in both the state of Missouri and in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our growing city was recently named the 5th BEST CITY to live in according to 24/7 Wall St. USA TODAY, which determined that residents reap the benefits of some of the best economic circumstances and quality of life of any US city. Cultural Arts initiatives continue to be a priority to city planners and developers.

Artists Amenities:

Booth sitters; Artist lounge area with snacks and beverages
Free, nearby parking for artists
24-hour security; Electricity (included in booth fee)
Indoor restroom facilities for artists' use
Festival promotion, marketing and advertising
Complimentary lunch delivered to booth
Large volunteer base to assist artists
11 years of festival management experience

2018 AWARDS:

BEST IN SHOW - $1000 plus named as 2019 festival Featured Artist, 2019 jury fee and booth fee

2nd Best In Show - $750 plus 2019 festival jury and booth fee

3rd Best In Show - $500 plus 2019 festival jury fee

Mayors Award - $200 plus 2019 festival jury fee

Directors Award - $150 plus 2019 festival jury fee

1st Place Jurors Merit Award - $100 plus 2019 festival jury fee

2nd Place Jurors Merit Award - $100 plus 2019 festival jury fee

3rd Place Jurors Merit Award - $100 plus 2019 festival jury fee

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6517

More Information: www.summitartfest.org
Contact: Jody Fristoe, info@summitartfest.org, (816) 805-0114

Call for Artists: Art on the Prairie

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 25, 2018 at 7:00am

September 15 & 16
Warrenville, Illinois
Presented By: Warrenville Park District
50 Artists
Deadline: August 1

Application Fee: 0 Booth Fee: $60

Art on the Prairie is in it's 11th year! The art brings the community together to enjoy & purchase art & music all at the same time. The music is a folk style music, mixed in with a bit of country music.

The festival is set along the prairie path encouraging traffic from the path to stop and enjoy the arts throughout the weekend. The festival is an outdoor festival set on the upper level of City Hall Complex. Artists tents are located on the streets providing easy load in and out of the festival.

Artists may bring their own tent or rent a tent.
The crowds average 1900-2000 over the 2 day weekend.
The artist's booth fees and expenses are low due to the support that is received from the City of Warrenville Hotel Motel Grants and the Park District passes this on to the artists.

Marketing Plan:

Each year the arts are embraced by the Mayor and various City Officials with funding and advertising of the event. Social Media outlets, Newspaper ads, on-line festival websites, step-in the ground signs week of the event, posters, mailers, and digital advertising in both Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune are included in our marketing looking to bring you the customers you deserve.

New this year:

Food Trucks are being added to bring a new aspect to the festival encouraging increased crowd traffic. Various categories of Monetary Prizes for the artists are added this year

Apply and More Information: http://www.warrenvilleparks.org

Contact: Ruth Brackmann ruthb@warrenvilleparks.org (630) 393-727

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Call for Artists: Art on the Bay

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

September 1 & 2

New Baltimore, MI

Walter & Mary Burke Park

80 Artists

Deadline: August 1

Application fee: $15

Booth fee: $150

Located in Walter and Mary Burke Park in historic downtown New Baltimore overlooking the dancing waters of Anchor Bay. A lovely view of the water, trees and a gentle breeze, Art on the Bay is in the center of shopping, dining, boating and many other summertime activities.

This is the 9th season of a well-attended, successful show. It is a juried art showwith ribbons awarded to 1st place in 2 and 3 demension and also honorable mention in each. The show also highlights an award for "People's Choice". It is a mix of fine art, craftmanship and a bit of whmsy, too. The attendees support well crafted items, paintings and photgraphy offered at a reasonable cost to the purchaser.

While new artisans are recruited every year, the favorites are encouraged to return. This year AotB is concentrating on expanded amenities like food and drink, music and a relaxed place to spend the day.

Amenities:

All artists will be listed on the website, Facebook, expanded links to other events.
Print format and digital media is also part of the marketing plan.
Attendees are given a booklet with the artists listed, booth number and location with in the show.
Sign and banners are put up two weeks before the show throughout the city and adjoining communities.
Artists are allowed to bring cars in to unload and relaod. There are designated parking areas for the vendors and a smaill shuttles service, too.

Testimonials:

"My favorite art show and I love the variety." "Customers told me it was the best art show they had been to all year. Said there were an excellent number of quality artists." "Committee assistance was very much appreciated. Very well organized show" "Friendly committee, friendly customers. Nice people."

For more info and to apply:

www.artonthebay.com or phone Laurie Huff 586-383-0139 or send requests to artonthebay48047@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Four American Craft Shows - 2019

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 23, 2018 at 7:00am

February 20-24 - Baltimore, MD

March 15-17 - Atlanta, GA

April 5-7 - St. Paul, MN

August 2-4 - San Francisco, CA

presented by the American Craft Council

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF MAKERS

Apply Now for the 2019 American Craft Shows.

Deadline: August 15, 2018

Each year, more than 50,000 people flock to Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul, and San Francisco to attend our American Craft Shows. These juried marketplaces provide an essential platform for professional artists to connect with the public.

OUR MISSION: We see the big picture. For more than 75 years, the American Craft Council has championed craft. Our founder, Aileen Osborn Webb, recognized the significant impact craft has on individuals and communities, and established a nonprofit to preserve, cultivate, and celebrate this communal heritage. Today, our efforts span the nation. We support professional makers through our unique nonprofit shows. We offer educational resources, including a one-of-a-kind library, conferences, public lectures, and student programs. Our national awards spotlight emerging artists and honor masters. And we promote the handmade through our resource-rich website and award-winning magazine, American Craft.

We invite you to be part of our talented community of artists, ranging from those just beginning their careers to masters in the craft field. Join us for what promises to be a spectacular season showcasing the highest quality craft in the country. American Craft Council shows reach nearly 50,000 collectors and craft enthusiasts who attend our prestigious shows across the country.

Application fee: $30

Booth fee varies by show

LEARN MORE & APPLY

For more information:

Melanie Little, shows@craftcouncil.org; 800-836-3470

Call for Artists: Edgewater Annual Arts and Music Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 20, 2018 at 7:00am

September 9

Edgewater, New Jersey

Presented By: Edgewater Arts Council

60 Artists

Deadline: August 1

Registration Fee:

$100 (Early Bird) $125 after June 30

Located in the historic art district of Edgewater called Shadyside, the neighborhood attracts residents and visitors to its charming restaurants, park with gazebo and pond lilies and access to entertainment along the Hudson River. It is considered a mecca for families of all ages who are shopping for art items and gifts for the upcoming holidays.

Edgewater has been named by CNN Business as:

"one of the top 10 cities attracting upwardly mobile, financially secure millennials who have an easy commute to Manhattan."

The 27th annual Arts & Music Festival is Bergen County's largest juried art competition offering $5250 in cash prizes in seven categories including a $1000 "Best of Show." The annual festival is Edgewater's largest and most prestigious event.

Marketing Plan:

This year we are combining this year's show with the Antique Car Show and the International Festive Fair which will definitely enhance the visitor traffic for additional sales.These three concurrent events in one location will provide a unique Sunday cultural experience for all. We will surpass our 4,000 attendees from last year's event.

We utilize all media in our marketing including a 4-page advertising supplement with program schedule in the local Edgewater Residential newspaper. We get comp ad space, utilize social media including Facebook, Neighborhood Watch, FestivalNet.com and other online portals. We get comp ads on NY Waterway on the ferry service to both Edgewater and Weehawken. We have partnered with jazz radio stations for public service announcements and on-air talent serving as music hosts at our Festival. We have a strong public relations outreach and our volunteers are visible at other art events/shows to promote artists to our Festival. We also have strong backing from the Borough of Edgewater who promotes our activities online on the Borough website.

Apply and More Information: http://www.edgewaterartsnj.org

Contact: Karin Thieme kthiemenj@gmail.com (201) 886-7288

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Call for Artists: 56th Annual Halifax Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 18, 2018 at 7:00am

November 3 & 4

Daytona Beach, Florida

Presented By: Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences

252 Artists

Deadline: July 20

Application Fee: $40; Booth Fee: $250

The 56th annual Halifax Art Festival located in the historic downtown waterfront area of Daytona Beach is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida. The Festival attracts over 45,000 art lovers annually, continuing its tradition of providing the community a showcase for Fine Arts, Fine Crafts, a Student Art Competition, as well as a children's interactive art experience known as Little Van Gogh. The Halifax Art Festival is presented entirely by the members of the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, a dedicated group of volunteers who work nonstop, yearlong, to provide artists with an exceptional opportunity to showcase their work.

The two-day festival features the juried works of 252 artists, predominately in the category of fine art. These artists have booth locations stretching north along Beach Street from Orange Avenue to Bay Street. Juried non-competitive arts are placed north of the competitive arts. Artists booths, positioned on the street, back up to a grassy median dotted with palm trees. Artists may request booth placements with either east or west facing views. An east view includes food vendors, music, and children's activities, while a west facing view provide artists with shop and restaurant venues across from them.

International street cuisine and good old-fashioned festival food are available with Beach Street cafes and restaurants featuring Festival specials. There is live entertainment by musicians playing a variety of popular music. This year we are expanding the food vendors, wine offerings, and music throughout the length of the Festival!

Marketing:

Extensive multi-media marketing campaign to the Volusia/Flagler area to reach locals and "snowbirds" as well as the I-4 corridor to include Orlando and Tampa. Advertising includes Cable, Newspapers, Magazines, Outdoor, Transit Buses, and Radio as well as Internet and Social media. Budget provided by the Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Downtown Development Authority, and a Grant from the Halifax Area Advertising Authority.

ARTIST AMENITIES:

Fine Art cash awards totaling more than $30,000
5:30 PM Saturday Night Pizza Party for all artists; 6 PM Competitive Fine Arts Prize Winners Announced
Discounted accommodations at select local hotels via web link
"In-Booth Judging" of Fine Arts for cash awards
Best of Show will be a Judge Selection of a single piece of work
Friday Registration and Set up begins at 2:30PM on November 2
Saturday, November 3rd early morning set up permitted
Winner's Full Breakfast Sunday morning at Halifax Yacht Club, South Beach St (invitation)
Booth sitting available both days by MOAS Guild volunteers
Complimentary coffee and bakery goods available both days
Free Parking. Festival Security Friday and Saturday nights
No additional charge for corners/ end booth locations

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6457

More Information: www.HalifaxArtFestival.org

Contact: Pat Fieldus, HalifaxArtFestival@gmail.com, (386) 402-2140

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Call for Artists: 42nd Maitland Rotary Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 16, 2018 at 7:00am

November 17 & 18

Maitland, Florida

Beautiful Lake Lily Park

Presented By: Rotary Club of Maitland

Saturday 10AM - 6PM

Sunday 10AM - 5PM

Artist Breakfast Sunday

135 Artists

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $325

You won't want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the Maitland Rotary Art Festival this November around beautiful Lake Lily Park and located in one or Orlando's most affluent suburbs. The Maitland Rotary Art Festival has always enjoyed great success and this year is bringing more qualified buyers to the festival with the return of the popular Patron Program. This year's Patrons will be spending more than $10,000 with the artists.

The 42nd Maitland Rotary Art Festival is honoring our long history by returning to our roots with a daytime festival over two days, with more artists and additional booth space on the street. The lakeside park is inviting with the cooler November days. With live entertainment, displays and demonstrations from our cultural partners, student art exhibits from our local schools and an exciting Patron Program, the Maitland Rotary Art Festival is one of a kind.

These are just a few of the initiatives that are a part of our strategic media and public relations plan for the 2018 Festival:

Comprehensive public and media relations initiatives elevating status of Maitland Rotary Art Festival and raising awareness prior to and driving traffic during the festival
Drive attendance by reaching out to markets beyond Central Florida
Social media including Facebook and Twitter actively managed
Along with our promotional partners, media budget for this year's event had been doubled
Patron Program, designed to attract more fine art buyers

Maitland Rotary Art Festival is designed to ensure artist success.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6601

More info: www.maitlandrotaryartfestival.com

Contact: maitlandartist@gmail.com, 407-777-8515 (voice mail)

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Call for Artists: Tempe Festival of the Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 13, 2018 at 7:00am

November 30-December 2
Tempe, Arizona
Presented By; Downtown Tempe Authority
350 Artists
Deadline: July 20

Application Fee:
$35.00 May 1-June 30; $50.00 July1-July 20
Booth Fee: $250-$550

The Festival occurs in a festive urban street fair atmosphere. It takes place outdoors on the streets of Mill Avenue, within the Downtown Tempe Shopping district. The festival takes advantage of the "snowbird" high tourism season in Arizona. More than a quarter of the Festival's visitors come from outside Phoenix and outside Arizona to shop for one of a kind gifts.

As many as 375 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience.

The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Downtown Tempe over the course of a 3-day weekend.

Guests also find two stages with live entertainment, a chalk art event, a KIDS BLOCK and Kids Exhibition, wine tasting, and roaming entertainment. The Tempe Festival of the Arts offers a wide variety of amenities for artists including hospitality carts, booth sitting services, a large art delivery assistance program and a 24-hour roaming security patrol.

Quality independent artists are fundamental to the success of the event. Each Festival receives more than 500 applications from throughout North America, in 17 different visual arts categories that range from wood to photography to ceramics, wearable art, jewelry and other categories. From these applicants, a jury comprised of members of the local art community ranks the top artisans in each category to participate in the Festival, and the highest ranking artists receive invitations to participate. During the Festival, a new jury selects the best overall artist and the top artist in each category and these winners receive cash honoraria awards.

Testimonials:

"Always the best art festival, people are friendly, food is yummy. Lots of art, anything you can think of and amazing creations you can only find here. Wonderful place to go" -Debbie Rudner

"By far one of the best and longest-running arts festival around even in the Phoenix area where there are many choices." -Alan Luse (Local Guide)

"My family and I have been attending the art festival for about 30 years now and it never seems to get old. The artists are amazing, and there are one-of-a-kind pieces you simply cannot get anywhere else. The ambiance and hippy feeling couldn't be any better. Great for Christmas shopping too!" -David Pearce

Awards: Around $10,000 in cash awards will be given. Awards include one Best In Show ($1500), one Best Booth Display ($500) and awards in each category above.

Artist Amenities:
We strive to make the festival very comfortable for our artists, amenities include:

Hospitality Suite
Snack/Water Cart
Artist Reception
Booth Sitters
Large Art Delivery Service

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6683

More Information: www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Contact: Kate Borders kate@downtowntempe.com (480) 355-6060

Call for Artists: 14th Downtown Monroe Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 9, 2018 at 7:00am

August 11 & 12

Monroe, Michigan

Presented by: Downtown Monroe Business Network

10-6 on Saturday

10-5 on Sunday

100 artists

Deadline: July 21

Booth Fee: $100

Monroe is halfway between Toledo and Detroit, easily accessible for the many artists who live in this region.

The 14th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair is held in Michigan's 3rd oldest City, in the downtown Historic District. Our art fair corresponds with the award winning River Raisin Jazz Festival just 2 blocks away.

Because neither the Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair nor the River Raisin Jazz Festival charge an admission to the public, the shows are very popular with tens of thousands of people in attendance.

This is a non-profit show, all of the booth fees and donations go directly towards growing, improving and promoting the show across the Midwest. Monroe is in an optimal location for pulling in crowds we are a short drive from Detroit, Ann Arbor and Toledo. The show is run by a group of volunteers who are friendly and willing to help everyone have a wonderful and successful weekend.

Learn more & apply: www.downtownmonroefineartfair.com

Contact: Jennifer Fountain, monroeartfair@gmail.com

Phone: (734)770-0870

Call for Artists: Gibbs Gardens Fall Arts on the Great Lawn

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 6, 2018 at 7:00am

September 22 & 23

Ball Ground, Georgia

Presented By: Gibbs Gardens, LLC

100 Artists

Deadline: July 15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $200

The Fall Arts Festival is designed to provide artists and artisans, who create and execute original work, with a venue to sell their work to a targeted set of customers. Outdoors. The award winning "World Class" Gibbs Gardens features 220 acres of gardens, in the rolling hills of North Georgia, designed to offer beauty during all seasons.

APPLY: https://www.gibbsgardens.com/events/arts-festival-2018/

More Information: https://www.gibbsgardens.com/

Contact: Carol Skapinetz, carol@gibbsgardens.com, (770) 712-1090

Call for Artists: 3rd Annual Really Affordable Art $how

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

September 23 - October 15

Brooklyn, New York

Presented By: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)

400 Artists

Deadlines: Early bird: August 6; Final Deadline: August 6

Application Fee:

Early Bird $45/3; Final Deadline $65/3; $5 Each Additional Image

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 Verrazano 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.

This is a selling show with art priced for anyone and everyone. Thousands of NY art lovers and collectors will see your work. Expand your collector base in NYC. To make it easy for new collectors, all work submitted must be for sale at $499 or less. You will get 75% of the selling price.

$2050 in cash prizes will be awarded including $1000 Best in Show Gold.

Marketing Plan:

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, Artist

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

Apply: http://bwac.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/

More Information: http://bwac.org/ Email: help@affordableartshow.info

Call for Artists: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

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

October 7 & 8
La Jolla, California
Presented by: La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
150 Artists

Deadline: July 20

Fees: $25/Booth fee: $475-$1075

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La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to the scenic seaside village of La Jolla. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most prestigious art & wine festivals in Southern California.

The festival is free and open to the public, attracting over 30,000 visitors. Today, La Jolla is the embodiment of luxury, style and class. The chic allure draws art lovers from around the globe.

The festival features over 150 select artists from across the country and offers something special for everyone, including a silent auction, roving entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, a lively family art center and a wine and beer garden which will include premier wineries, in addition to San Diego's top breweries.

Marketing: The Festival is marketed primarily to Southern California and Arizona but attracts travelers from around the world. Marketing includes radio, newspaper and magazine print ads, as well as an aggressive email and online marketing program. Targeted ads are placed in art publications to attract the serious art buying community.

Amenities:

Free Parking and shuttle
Vehicle loading and unloading at booth
24-hour security
Booth sitting
Artist lounge with coffee and snacks

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5553

Website: http://www.ljawf.com

Contact: Mackenzie Foote, artists@lajollaartandwinefestival.com

Call for Artists: Ocala Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 2, 2018 at 12:11pm

October 27 & 28
Ocala, Florida
Presented By: Fine Arts For Ocala, FAFO
180 Artists
Deadline: July 15

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $300

Voted 32nd out of 200 of the best arts festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, FAFO's fall event, The Ocala Art Festival, brings outstanding artists, wonderful music, food trucks, beer and wine, artwork from students throughout Marion County and talented young people performing and some hands-on art activities to Downtown Ocala for a fantastic two-day event. Unlike a craft show, this event is a unique fine art show featuring talented fine artists. This is one of the most loved events in the community and it is coming to Ocala again this year.The festival will include 180 artists from around the country and admission, parking and children's art projects, as well as live entertainment, are all FREE!

The Ocala Arts Festival encompasses the entire Historical Downtown Ocala the weekend of October 27th, 2018. Over 25,000 people attend the 2-day Juried Arts Festival.

Marketing:
Billboards, Newspaper Campaign, Social Media Campaign, Adds in all our Local Magazines, Radio announcements, ads that Extend to surrounding areas, attend and promote at community events (booths, speaking engagements, etc.)

New this year:

Bigger membership to the Collectors Circle, which is a group of art enthusiasts that directly support the arts and artists in our community. More Food Vendors. More activities to bring the public in. Target Advertising to Art Buyers.

APPLY and More Information:

http://www.fafo.org/artist-application-and-rules/

Contact: Maggie Weakley, fafoocala@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Hot Works Fine Art and Fine Craft Shows

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 29, 2018 at 11:00am

June 28, 2018

Hot Works Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows

Your Art. Our Passion.

Dear Artist –

I hope your summer is going well! Hot Works has some awesome shows planned! Below please find what is happening now – as always - please feel free to check-in with Executive Producer and Director Patty Narozny anytime at 248-684-2613, 941-755-3088 or patty@hotworks.org .

Noteworthy

Limited to 175 Artists or Less – all art is original and personally handmade by the artist present at the show; please do not apply if you do not make your work
Friday Set-up
Event Hours Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
Convenient parking for artists and patrons
Show Director and Staff onsite during all event hours
Booth Sitters
Comprehensive Marketing and PR campaign – we understand how to reach art buyers
Professional Artist Awards every show
Youth Art Competition in every show

July 28 & 29, 2018 – 16 ^th Orchard Lake Fine Art Show

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5942

W e have some open spaces so deadline extended to June 30

West Bloomfield, MI – outdoors

15 minutes northwest of Detroit in heart of

West Bloomfield on Powers & Daly Roads, Orchard Lake

Road, South of Maple Road

Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $395

October 27 & 28, 2018 – 3 ^rd Asheville Fine Art Show

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6568

Deadline July 10, 2018

New Location! Pack Square Park,

downtown Asheville, NC – outdoors

Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $425

November 3 & 4, 2018 – Boca Raton Fine Art Show –new fall show

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6565

Deadline August 10, 2018

Mizner Park Amphitheater, downtown Boca Raton, FL

outdoors next door to Boca Raton Museum of Art

Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $525

November 17 & 18, 2018

fall Estero Fine Art Show – t.b.d.

December 15 & 16, 2018 – New! Naples Fine Art Show

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6792

Deadline August 10, 2018

Shoppes at Vanderbilt, Naples , FL

outdoors with high visibility from road

Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $395

January 5 & 6, 2019 – 23 ^rd Estero Fine Art Show

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6564

Deadline September 17, 2018

New Location! JetBlue Park, Fort Myers, FL

outdoors - Daniels Parkway, E. of I-75

Winter Home of Boston Red Sox

Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $395

January 26 & 27, 2019 - 10th annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6566

Deadline September 23, 2018

Downtown Boca Raton , FL

outdoors in Sanborn Square Park, and on N.E. 1 ^st Ave.

& E. Boca Raton Road

Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $525

Come join us and see for yourself why

Hot Works shows are the Best!

Questions? Contact Patty Narozny @ 248-684-2613 or 941-755-3088 or patty@hotworks.org .

Patty

Patty Narozny

Executive Producer, Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows

President, Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc.

See Art! Love Art! Buy Art! ™

www.hotworks.org

www.facebook.com/hotworksartshows

941-755-3088 FL

248-684-2613 MI

Call for Artists: MATERIAL MATTERS: Breaking With Tradition

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 29, 2018 at 7:00am

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October 6 - 28

Brooklyn, NY

<55 Artists

Gallery Exhibition Dates:

Sat., October 6 - Sun., October 28, 2018. Weekends 1-6 P.M.

Opening Reception: Sat., October 6, 2018 from 1-6 P.M.

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 Verrazano 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

As an expression of culture, art is often unconventional and rebellious; experimental and insightful. Yet, art by necessity relies upon familiar traditions to achieve its unconventional ends. This is why the better we know our traditions, the more cleverly we can break them.

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition (BWAC)'s annual exhibition, Material Matters, asks artists who work in a variety of traditional materials -- clay, glass, wood, metal or fiber/textile -- to consider the traditions underpinning their work and the rules and conventions they break in method or material. Artists are invited to submit original works that change traditional "ways of seeing" by demonstrating a break with the past or suggesting a new way forward, whether toward logical or illogical conclusions.

New this year: We have added fiber/textiles to the accepted media.

Our juror is Melissa Stern, artist and journalist. Her drawing and sculpture have been exhibited in museums, galleries, private and corporate collections throughout the world. Her art reviews and cultural commentary have been featured in Hyperallergic, a Brooklyn-based digital arts publication, and she serves as Art Editor for Posit, a journal of literature and art.

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

Prize Awards:

$450 in Cash Awards:

Gold -- $250 cash prize
Silver -- $150 cash prize
Bronze -- $50 cash prize
Five (5) Certificates of Merit will also be awarded.

APPLY: http://bwac.org/2018/04/material-matters-breaking-with-tradition-2018/

More Information: http://bwac.org/

Contact: Virginia Ross bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com