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Call for Artists: 42nd Columbus Winterfair

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

November 30-December 2

Columbus, Ohio

Presented By: Ohio Designer Craftsman

450 Artists

Deadline: July 1

Application Fee: $27 Booth Fee: $485-970

Moving up 14 spots to #13 on the 2016 Sunshine Artist 100 Best list in classic and contemporary crafts category, "the Columbus Winterfair is a show worth checking

out." Sunshine Artist , September 2016. Columbus Winterfair is 42 years old and still going strong. The show is supported by a loyal, craft-buying audience of 20,000, and draws patrons from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.

Marketing:

We support the mission and vision of Ohio Designer Craftsmen by successfully and actively marketing all programs, fine art fairs, and activities to a wide community audience. This includes: 1. Social media marketing across various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram), 2. print and digital paid advertising, 3. targeted email blasts and emails, 4. mailing of postcards and posters, 5. online ticket give-a ways, 6. online ticket sales, and 7. billboard advertising.

Testimonials:

"For my first time at Winterfair I was exceptionally pleased with everything. I especially liked the bags that were handed out to every customer, the rest areas and plentiful seating, both things I think really help get people in the buying mood. I also thought the quality of work was excellent. I hope to be back next year!"
"Well run show, staff really nice and friendly."
"This was the single best $$ art show I've ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the other artists and especially the customers. Thank you for your hard work! I'm looking forward to next year!"

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6406

For more Information: http://ohiocraft.org/craft-fairs/artist-application/

Contact: Roxanne McGovern, fairs@ohiocraft.org (614) 486-7119

Call for Artists: 41st Cincinnati Winterfair

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

November 23-25

Covington, KY

Northern Kentucky Convention Center

Presented By: Ohio Designer Craftsmen

220 Artists

Deadline: July 1

Application Fee: $27 Booth Fee: $390-$765

The Greater Cincinnati Winterfair opens the day after Thanksgiving on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. This event attracts an average audience of 8,000 enthusiastic and loyal attendees from the tri-state area.

Located at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, across the river from Cincinnati, the venue provides easy show hours and wonderful amenities for participating artists.

Marketing:

We have a three-prong plan that includes print, digital and social media marketing that includes advertising in partnership with local television and radio stations, email blasts, postcard mailings, print ads and coupons in newspapers and gift guides. We utilize social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) to enhance marketing to young artists and attendees about the event and participating artists.

We post updates, share information about artists and this year will experiment more with posting feature stories about participating artists to drive attendance to the event in general and the artist's booth specifically.

Artists participating in the Cincinnati Winterfair noted exceptional sales at this three-day event and also had this to add:

"Great location, quality of work is good and staff is great!"
Jaron Resser, an artist who participated in both Winterfair shows in 2015 has this to add: "Both the Columbus and Cincinnati Winterfair are well put together and offer some of the best artists a great opportunity to sell their works.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6405

More Information: ohiocraft.org/craft-fairs/

Contact: Roxanne McGovern, fairs@ohiocraft.org, (614) 486-7119

Call for Artists: 41st Annual Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park

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

August 31-September 2
St. Louis, Missouri

41st Annual Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park

Queeny Park in West St. Louis County

Fri. 5pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-4pm

135 artists

Deadline: July 3

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $225 (July 12 Late Deadline fee $50)

For 41 years the Greater St. Louis Art Association has been providing opportunities for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

Artists in all media are encouraged to apply. These shows feature juried local, regional and national artists' original work. From the pool of artists applying, about 135 artists from all over the US and Canada are invited to exhibit. These artists are selected by a professional jury process in eleven distinct media categories.

The show is presented in the indoor, air-conditioned setting of the Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park in west St. Louis County.

Food and refreshments are available on site, parking for the public and artists is free. Live music playing during wine tasting and peak attendance. During Sunday afternoon, an interactive children's art education program encourages families with youngsters to meet and talk with artists and learn about their work.

Noteworthy:

An air-conditioned indoor art fair, no worry about the weather, tents or security plus free electricity
Cash awards totaling $4,500
Booth sitters, 24-hour security. Rest easy knowing your booth is locked up safely at night.
Excellent marketing campaign, expanded to television, newspaper, magazine and radio advertising, internet and e-mail promotion
Promotional postcards, business cards and coupons provided free to exhibiting artists
Live music throughout the art fair
Wine tasting Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon

July 3: Deadline for the Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park. Entry fee is $25.00.
July 12: Late entry deadline. You may enter after July 3, but no later than July
12; the late Entry Fee is $50.00. Absolutely no entries will be
accepted after the July 12th deadline.
July 20: Artist Notification via e-mail.
Aug. 1: Deadline to pay your booth fee.
Aug. 10: No booth fee will be refunded after this date.
Aug. 31: Booth set-up starting 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Learn more & apply: www.artfairatqueenypark.com/

You may also contact: Vic Barr, GSLAA President

(314)997-1181 vicbarr@sbcglobal.net

Call for Artists: 8th Annual Mundelein Arts Festival

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

September 8 & 9

Mundelein, Illinois

Presented By: Mundelein Community Connection

45 Artists

Deadline: June 15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $130

The Mundelein Arts Festival is located in beautiful Kracklauer Park in the heart of Mundelein. The festival is very visible from Rt. 45, a 4 lane thoroughfare. Mundelein is a village of 31,000 people located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. It was voted "10 best Chicago Suburbs for families" and "10 best Chicago Suburbs for young couples" by Chicago Magazine. An extensive network of nearby highways allows easy access to a host of neighboring cities, as well as Chicago and southern Wisconsin.

In addition to professional artists, Mundelein Fine Arts Festival and will feature live music, and delicious food from local vendors plus artwork created by students from Mundelein and Carmel Catholic High Schools. Selected students will be awarded a cash scholarship to help further his or her art career.

The marketing plan is extensive and includes Print, Media Ads, Social Media, Radio and outdoor signage.

There is easy access to all booth locations so that it is easy to set up and take down art displays. Volunteers will be on hand to assist artists throughout the weekend.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6307

More Information: http://www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org/art-festival-general-information.html

Contact: Christa Lawrence clawrence@mundeleinparks.org (847) 388-5455

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Call for Artists: 42nd Annual Texas Arts & Crafts Fair

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

September 29 & 30

Ingram, Texas

Presented By: Hill Country Arts Foundation

100 Artists

Deadline: June 8

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $250-$500

Held outdoors on the banks of the Guadalupe River at the Hill Country Arts Foundation. The Texas Arts & Crafts Fair is exclusive to Texas artists, comprising 16 categories of arts and crafts. A weekend of art, artist demonstrations, food and music will sprawl over the 13-acre campus and inside its galleries. Limited indoor exhibit space is available to first-come, first-served.

New this year: "Heritage Artists Exhibit" in the Duncan-McAshan Gallery, featuring veteran exhibitors at the Texas Arts & Crafts Fair and Hill Country Arts Foundation.

Jurying is June 11-15. Accept invitation and booth purchase deadline is July 1.

There is no cap on artists by category. We will strive for a balanced representation, although admittedly some categories will attract greater artist interest than others.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6440

More Information: www.txartsandcraftsfair.com

Contact: Wanda Cash, wgcash@hcaf.com, (830)367-5121

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Call for Artists: Summerlin Festival of Arts

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

October 13-14

Las Vegas, NV

Presented By: Summerlin/Howard Hughes

Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm

100 Artists

Deadline: June 2

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $300 (10x10) $575 (10x20)

Summerlin Festival of Arts is celebrating its 23rd year in 2018. Located on a grassy park-like area in beautiful Downtown Summerlin, this established outdoor art festival features fine art, as well as music, food and entertainment. The celebration's focus is to support fine artists and artisans.

The two-day event draws more than 40,000 visitors with thousands of serious art buyers each day - all ages, including families from the Las Vegas area and out-of-towners. Art enthusiasts enjoy fine arts and crafts in the inviting and festive outdoor atmosphere in Downtown Summerlin, a walkable open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The event is free and open to the public.

Artist Amenities:

The location of the site is on a grassy area surrounded by Downtown Summerlin's open-air shopping center.

The Summerlin area of Las Vegas is affluent and features beautiful homes and parks.

Area will be lit at night with security patrolling the site 24-hours from Friday through Sunday until 9:00 pm.

Real restrooms in a central location. Also, porta-potties available.

Convenient artist and visitor parking on site.

Coffee and sweet rolls provided Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Volunteers available for booth sitting upon request.

Volunteer helpers and motorized carts are available for set-up and tear-down on a first-come, first-served basis.

Most booths have a corner location due to the 'quad' set-up. Booth Layout will be provided after acceptance into the festival.

RV, trailer, and overnight parking are allowed in designated parking lots on site.

Marketing:

Publicity for the event includes citywide newspaper, radio, and TV coverage, outdoor signage, electronic media, social media, the Summerlin events calendar, a magazine distributed throughout Summerlin, artist postcards and artist e-blasts. The event is presented by Summerlin in partnership with their sponsors.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6105

More Information: http://summerlin.com/festivalofarts

Contact: Nancy Higgins nanmoonhig@yahoo.com

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Call for Artists: 7th Annual Arts Festival Reading

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

October 6 & 7

Reading, Pennsylvania

Presented By: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

Indoors at the Goggle Works Center for the Arts

100 Artists

Deadline: June 1

Application Fee: $20 (waived until April 1) Booth Fee: $200 - $275

Arts Festival Reading welcomes thousands of visitors to explore our historic, post-industrial campus and immerse themselves in the arts. Now in it's 7th year, Arts Festival Reading aims to act as a conduit for established and emerging artists to network and sell their work, while showcasing the handmade process through live art demonstrations and hands-on workshops. The two-day event also features live music and performances, locally-sourced food and craft beverages and much more.

Marketing:

Arts Festival Reading's attendance grows every year and we work hard to attract both our recurring visitors and fresh, new faces. In addition to the GoggleWorks' website (80,000+ annual visitors), digital newsletters (18,000+ subscribers), catalogs (4000 printed), Facebook (12,000+ followers), and Instagram (1500+ followers), we advertise our event utilizing the following:

Printed collateral (postcards, posters)
Direct mailing to GoggleWorks mailing list + EDDM
Advertising in regional newspapers and magazines and digital media
Social media advertising; Event Emails
Calendar listings in regional newspapers, online, and magazines
Local media/community partnerships

Artist Experience/Benefits:

Volunteer assistance with loading in and out
Artist Lounge (includes complimentary water, coffee, light snacks)
Volunteer booth sitters; Parking (1 vehicle onsite)
Opportunity to demonstrate process
Listing in printed program & event map; Booth signage & nametags
Promotional event graphics, posts, and hashtags you can use on your website, Instagram, and/or Facebook page; Online profile with featured product image
Invitation for 2 to VIP reception (sponsors, GoggleWorks board of directors, community leaders)

APPLY: https://goggleworks.submittable.com/submit/107499/2018-arts-festival-reading-artist-application

About the Goggleworks Center for the Arts: A prime example of adaptive reuse in architecture, GoggleWorks derives its name from the original structure from which it evolved-the Willson Goggle Factory, which opened in 1871 as the first factory in the U.S. to manufacture optical lenses. After a year-long renovation, and with generous support from the community and state government, the abandoned factory was transformed and one of the largest comprehensive arts centers of its kind in the country opened in 2005.

More Information: artsfestivalreading.org

Contact: Nova Harris, nharris@goggleworks.org, (610) 374-4600

Call for Artists: Kentuck Festival of the Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 21, 2018 at 7:00am

October 20 & 21

Northport, Alabama

Presented by Kentuck Art Center

270 Artists

Deadline: June 1

Application Fee: Early Bird, $35; After 5/15 $50

Booth Fee: $265 10x12

Alabama Tourism has named the Kentuck Festival

of the Arts as a top ten event for 2018 in the state.

This festival is held at Kentuck Park, an outdoor venue shaded by tall trees, in the fall of each year. Located 3 blocks from the Kentuck Art Center, located in Historical Downtown Northport, there is parking on grounds for artists and festival attendees, with additional shuttles running during the day from downtown Northport. Each artist is free to set up their "art space" in a way that best highlights their work. Safety comes first, so as long as spaces are anchored securely, our festival promotes the creation of "art spaces". It is easy to get to, located within a mile on all sides from major highways going in all directions.

About our festival:

More than 270 juried artists from across the continental U.S.
26 Guest Artists, nationally renowned for their contributions to folk, outsider, visionary & self-taught art
Legendary musicians, start-up bands, and spoken word performances
More than 20 artists doing live demonstrations throughout the festival
14 artistic disciplines including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, printmaking, photography, wood, sculpture, mixed media, and two-dimensional
An arts festival recognized by the U.S. Library of Congress, TIME Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, the Southeast Tourism Society, Southern Living, the Alabama Tourism Department, and the National Endowment for the Arts
Food trucks featuring regional cuisine and local craft beer
For artists we have an artist hospitality tent which starts serving coffee and donuts by 7:30 a.m. Saturday and continues providing snacks and drinks throughout the Festival. Booth sitters are provided. Our artists party provides a place to sit, a meal, live music, an adult beverage or two, and great fellowship! $7000 in prize money is awarded.

What is new this year?

Kentuck offers a community hosts program as an alternative to paying for a hotel room where families welcome artists into their homes.
Free bottled water for artists at check-in!
Allowing artists to request spaces for art cars on Festival Grounds.
Zapp will include a space this year for an artist's statement.
Northport Police will be extending their hours, securing grounds from Thursday morning until Sunday evening.
First time text messaging system will be in place for weather and emergency updates for every artist's cell phone, with an opt out feature.

Marketing Plan:

Locally: Speaking engagements to civic groups, tourism center promotions, and rack cards in the Cultural Art Center. Rack cards go to the visitor centers in the State each year. Ads are placed in Oxford America, Raw Vision and Alabama Heritage. Billboards are purchased the month prior to the festival in the surrounding area. Our broadcast partners this year are i-heart media and Alabama Public Radio. Paid ads in local newspapers and magazines are purchased, and social media ads are also used. We also offer a patron's VIP program which targets collectors and the affluent market in this area.

Testimonials:

"I show at 15 or 16 festivals a year. I think I've been attending Kentuck for about 15 years. Of all the shows I do, it is without a question, my favorite." Dennis Thompson, Festival Artist, Snobhog Studios

"Being from Canada, I had never heard of the Kentuck Festival until a dear friend invited me to come along because "I think even you might like it." She was a bit off the mark ... I absolutely loved it! The event is a genuine American treasure, and it's clear that many devoted and hard working volunteers put in hundreds of hours each year to deliver to newcomers and annual attendees alike the type of "wow" that I experienced. Kudos to everyone involved!" Ron Clarkson, Festival Attendee

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6412

More Information: www.kentuck.org
Contact: Amy Echols, aechols@kentuck.org, (205) 758-1257

Call for Artists: 7th Annual Affordable Arts Festival

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

August 26

Littleton, Colorado

Campus of Arapahoe Community College
9AM - 3PM
160 Artists in 15 media categories
Deadline: May 30

Jury/Booth fees are $30/$225 for a single 10x15 booth.
Double Booths available.
Corners available ($75)

THE AFFORDABLE ARTS FESTIVAL IS CURRENTLY

RANKED #20 IN THE NATION BY THE ARTFAIR SOURCEBOOK!

We invite all artists to apply.

From the Director of the Denver Arts Festival, this 7^th year show promises to continue building on the successes of the last few years to the ever expanding art buying market in Denver. Proceeds from the gate go to the Arapahoe Community College Foundation and in the past 6 years we have raised over $75,000 for scholarships at the college. Be part of one of the fastest growing festivals in the country.

In 2017 our crowds continued to show their enthusiasm by showing up over four hours before the gates opened to get the best deals. Several of our top selling artists went over $20,000 and several artists completely sold out in less than 1 hour! These are great numbers for any show but the AAF is only 6 hours long!

This festival will grow every year since those art buyers who experience it bring friends with them the following year.

Our artists and their work are posted on the website so we invite you to see who has exhibited and the kind of work that is available. This is one festival where the artists and the customers all seem to have big smiles on their faces and energy created by the buying frenzy that happens the minute the gates open is contagious!

Still not sure what this show is about?

Please go to: www.AffordableArtsFestival.com/festivalfaq.html and listen to the 15 minute audio

Over $40,000 spent on the promotion of the event to the art-buying public on TV, radio, social media, press releases, magazines, social and other venues
Set up available on Saturday August 25^th (with overnight security) or in the morning of the 26^th
The festival is held outdoors in the large field on the campus which is highly visible from Santa Fe Drive where over 65,000 vehicles travel daily.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6155

Email questions: jim@affordableartsfestival.com

Contact: Jim DeLutes, Director - 303-330-8237

Call for Artists: 54th Annual Craft + Design Show

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

November 16, 17 & 18

Richmond, Virginia

Presented By: The Visual Arts Center of Richmond

120 Artists

Deadline: May 26

Application Fee: $45 Booth Fee: $975-$1225

Craft + Design 2018 will be held for the second year at Main Street Station's newly renovated train shed. This 100,000-square-foot space, built in 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been renovated as part of a $90 million effort to restore Main Street Station. Glass walls offer visitors panoramic views of downtown Richmond. Craft + Design is the signature event of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, a community arts center in the heart of the city's historic Fan District.

The venue, which sits squarely in the middle of the Shockoe Design District, is highly visible from Richmond's I-95 corridor and accessible via train. Amtrak passengers from Washington, D.C. and beyond are able to debark and walk directly into Craft + Design. In 2017, over 6,000 people visited the booths of 120 artists.

Richmond gets regular shoutouts from top travel publications for its riverfront, its bike trails and its food scene. With more than 45 galleries, a world-class art museum and a reputation for avant-garde street art, one thing's for sure-Richmonders know art.

Awards are presented in ceramics, contemporary design, fiber, glass, innovative use of traditional craft materials, precious metals, and wood and recycled materials. The show also features a New Artist Award and Best Booth Design Award. The 2017 Elisabeth Scott Bocock Best in Show Award went to glass artist Robin Kittleson.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6442

More Information: https://www.visarts.org/events/craft-design-show/

Contact: Lizzie Oliver lizzieoliver@visarts.org (804) 353-0094

Call for Artists: Carroll Swayze Invitational Art Festivals

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 14, 2018 at 7:22am

November 24 & 25

Englewood, Florida

60 Artists

Deadline: May 28

You are invited to apply to the 2018 Englewood Bank Invitational Thanksgiving Art Festival

Thanksgiving is one of Englewood's busiest tourist weekends.Last years show was very successful and I am working harder than ever to make the 2018 Art Festival even better! The Englewood, Venice, Sarasota, Boca Grande, and Charlotte Harbor communities are full to capacity with wealthy home owners and art lovers who are always looking to add to their art collections.

The festival is invitational and is truly one of the best quality small art shows in Southwest Florida. This small well attended art show is run by artist Carroll Swayze and each year she works diligently to maximize publicity, advertising extensively to attract an educated art buying crowd so that every artist in the show will have a successful experience.

There will be an artists party and dinner with live music and dancing around the fire pit at the Carroll Swayze Studio after the show on Saturday night for those of you who want to relax and continue the tradition of artists' camaraderie the way it used to be when art shows were fun. Artists are also welcome to camp on the property, apply early for a reservation.

For more information please email Carroll Swayze at SwayzeArt@msn.com

Deadline for applications is Monday, May 28,2018

There are only 60 spaces and the show fills quickly as it is first come/first serve. The deadline is just a guideline. APPLY NOW!

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Call for Artists: 60th Chesterton Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 11, 2018 at 7:33am

August 4 & 5
Chesterton, Indiana
presented by the Chesterton Art Center
Dogwood Park
100 Artists
Deadline: May 15

Application fee: $30
Booth fee: $220.00 Single/Member; $270.00 Single/Non-Member; $395.00 Double/Member; $495.00 Double/Non-Member

This is the 60th year for the Chesterton Art Fair. The fair is widely advertised and draws attendees from all over the midwest and beyond. We are a half-way point for Chicagoans who weekend in Michigan and many make it a point to attend the fair. It is held in beautiful Dogwood Park, close to Interstates I-80 (Indiana Toll Road) and I-94, an hour from Chicago.

The grounds are beautiful, in a large established and well-maintained park. Added this year were permanent restrooms. Convenient parking for artists as well as fair-goers. Artists may unload and load up at their booth site.

Flat grounds, some shade tree areas, and covered shelters make this park a perfect venue for our well-established fair. Grounds are secure overnight as well during the day by paid local police.

Rounding out the activities are music part of each day, food trucks, local restaurants and non-profit groups offering ample food choices and children's art activities.

Marketing:

Our marketing plan includes social media, internet advertising, banner ads, direct mail, and print advertising, across the midwest. We'll be advertising special events and give-aways to celebrate our 60th anniversary.

Testimonials:

Randy Kimery, participating artist: "An excellent Art Fair to attend. Our first year there and we'll be back."

Zandra Ratcliff, attendee: "So much amazing art work to see. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. The artists are fun to talk to also. Very impressive!"

Learn more and apply: www.chestertonart.com

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Call for Artists: 13th Annual NIC Fest

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 4, 2018 at 7:00am

June 8, 9 & 10

Casper, Wyoming

Presented By: The Nicolaysen Art Museum

73 Artists

Deadline: May 31

Application/Jury Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $400

NIC Fest is celebrating its 13th year in beautiful downtown Casper, Wyoming! This outdoor festival remains the leading showcase for artists in the northern Rocky Mountain Region. Energized by amazing live music, hands-on activities for the kids and great food, NIC Fest attracts more than 10,000 people.

This year, the event will coincide with the opening weekend of College National Finals Rodeo held in Casper, attracting visitors from around the country! Our mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit the work of contemporary artists and present it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. Marketing:

We are marketing the event locally and regionally. We have billboards, cinema ads, flyers posted, social media posting and boosting, and more. We work with our sponsors and local businesses to get the word out about our beloved community event.

APPLY: http://thenic.org/events/nic-fest/

More Information: www.thenic.org
Contact: Dana Volney dana@thenic.org (307) 235-5247

Call for Artists: 42nd Annual Cow Chip Arts and Crafts Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 2, 2018 at 7:00am

September 1
Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Marion Park
Presented By: River Arts Inc.
150 Artists
Deadline: May 15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $85

Over the years, the lighthearted tradition continues, and we welcome you to attend the 42nd annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw and Festival! The Arts and Crafts Fair is part of this Festival, which sees over 40,000 people attend each year. This is one of the region's largest events, and we invite you to submit an application to be a part of it!

Only art and craft items of original design and handcrafted by the exhibiting artist may be at Cow Chip. Not allowed: buy sell items, consignment pieces, work made from kits/patterns, imported items, and food vendors.

New this year, we are using an online application system called ZAPP. No mailing discs of photos required! Artists can submit everything online through this system, and then use their same profile to apply to shows all over the country.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5860

More Information: https://www.riverartsinc.org/cow-chip/.

To learn more about River Arts Inc, please visit www.riverartsinc.org.

Contact: Kristina Coopman kcoopman@riverartsinc.org (608) 643-5215

Call for Artists: 10th Annual Art In Bayfront Park

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

August 18 & 19
Duluth, Minnesota
Bayfront Park on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Superior
150 Artists
Deadline: May 14

Application/Jury Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $300-$400

The 10th annual Art in Bayfront Park is a two-day art fair located on the beautiful Duluth lakefront. Art lovers find quality work from local and regional artist. Work includes jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, metalwork, glass and more.

ARTIST AMENITIES:
NEW opportunity to stay in a University of Wisconsin-Superior dorm room for $20 - $30 per night! Only 9 minute drive to Bayfront Park. Convenient parking. Onsite overnight security Friday and Saturday nights. Booth sitter during fair hours. Artist demonstration opportunities. Overnight camping onsite with pre-approval.

* MARKETING: Local and regional advertising in print, online and radio.

* LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Bayfront Festival Park is located front and center of Duluth.

* EASY: Easy load-in and load-out with drive up access to most locations. Some space allow for trailers to remain behind booths. Booth set-up available Friday afternoon.

APPLY: http://www.artinbayfrontpark.com

More Information: www.artinbayfrontpark.com

Contact: Heather Williams heatherwmpls@gmail.com (952) 473-6422

Call for Artists: COLOR - 4th Biennial Juried Art Show

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

July 28 - August 19
Brooklyn, NY
A Gallery exhibition
Presented By: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)
400 Artists
Deadline: May 30, Early Bird Discounted Deadline: May 9

Application Fee: Early Bird - $45/$3 each Final Deadline: $65/$5 each add'l image

Gallery Exhibition Dates: July 28 - August 19, 2018 weekends 1-6 PM

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 1-6 PM

Ours is a truly unique gallery - 25,000 square f feet in a Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. The vista of New York Harbor, spanning the Statue of Liberty to the 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.

$3000 in Cash Awards

Our juror is Marcela Guerrero is Assistant Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City.

BWAC Show Curators: Katrina D. Jeffries and Alicia Degener

Marketing:

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

Testimonials:

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

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

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

Apply: http://bwac.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Color-Prospectus-2-25-18.pdf

More Information: http://bwac.org/
Contact Email: bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com
Phone: 718-596-2506

Call for Artists: Metuchen Art & Music Festival

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

June 9 (Rain Date - June 16)

Metuchen, New Jersey

Presented By: Metuchen Arts Council & Metuchen Chamber of Commerce

150 Artists

Deadline: May 1

Application Fee: $5.00; Booth Fee: $50.00

Noon - 10:00 pm. Outdoor festival featuring open air exhibits, live art performances and interactive events throughout downtown historic Metuchen NJ. Streets closed to car traffic. Two stages with live music performances all day long. Draws thousands of visitors from the tri-state area.

The METFEST is seeking highly qualified local, regional and national artists with expertise in all visual media - oil, acrylics, ink, watercolor, clay, glass, precious stones, textiles, photography, fiber, etc. - to participate in its one-day art extravaganza. Now in its 11th year, don't miss out on this opportunity to share your work with a sophisticated, art-conscious audience!

New in 2018: A one-day, 10-hour event format that gives visitors and artists more time for interaction; new public plaza featuring main stage performances and art installations; more art "live" demonstrations; expanded "junior bug zone" for kids art activities; beer and wine gardens; food court; free parking. A must see, must attend event!

Metuchen NJ has been a mecca for artists of every discipline for more than a century. The METFEST reflects the Borough's commitment to nurturing all forms of creativity and is just one of the ways Metuchen is the "Gateway to the Arts" of central New Jersey.

Marketing: We engage in a full-year promotional effort that includes regular press release announcements, social media postings, radio advertisements, flyers and postcards distributed to art schools/studios/artists in the tri state area.

APPLY: Go to ZAPP at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6475; if you don't already have a profile, it takes 5 minutes to set one up; search for "METFEST"

More Information: www.metfest.org

Contact: Robert Diken rmdiken@yahoo.com (732) 762-5224

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Call for Artists: 63rd Annual Park Forest Fine Art Fair

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

September 15 & 16

Park Forest, Illinois

Presented By: Tall Grass Arts Association

90 Artists

Deadline: May 4

Application Fee: $35; Booth Fee: $175

Selected several times as one of the best small art fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com, the Park Forest Art Fair is an outdoor, juried, fine art fair held in the streets of Downtown Park Forest. Held and juried continuously for 62 years, it is known as an artist-friendly (especially emerging artist-friendly) because of its low registration fee. The fair features cash awards and purchase prizes, a complimentary breakfast on Saturday morning and a sumptuous dinner party for the artists on Saturday evening after the close of the fair. Overnight security is provided Saturday night, which includes conveniently located locked storage space, and booth sitters are available, as needed, over the weekend. There is a registration fee to partici"September 15 & 16",pate but no commission is collected on purchases made by patrons.

Marketing:

The fair is promoted in the regional press but the largest emphasis will be on social networking sites such as Facebook and various web sites, Twitter, Instagram, etc. It is advertised on WFMT and WBBM radio, particularly during morning "ride times".

Testimonials:

"I met the nicest people there, exhibitors and patrons. It was a joyful little show. You might want to try it sometime." Nels Johnson, reviewer on ArtFairInsiders.com

"You, your staff, my fellow artists and all the people attending were all wonderful. I found the quality of art on display to be extremely high and have to admit I was humbled for even being included. And the commitment your organization has for this event really showed. I would have to say your event is one of the best organized fairs I've yet to participate in." Bob Decker, artist, Wapello, IA

"I was well looked after. The arts committee was ever present. They fed us, booth sat and probably would have spoon fed me had I asked. Sales? Very good...way beyond expectations. I strongly recommend this show." Stuart Rein, artist, Goodyear, AZ

"Following the (Saturday evening) meal, there is a short introduction to the sponsors and then on to the awards. I've been to plenty of shows and they all do a very nice job but the heartfelt presentations make you proud to be part of this thing we call...life, at least our life as artists." Glenn Woods and Keith Herbrand, the Pottery Boys, Palm Harbor, FL

"At the "Made in Chicago" market, two ladies who are TGAA volunteers were shopping my booth. After looking at my handwoven items, they suggested that I consider the Park Forest Art Fair. I was flattered and said I would look into it. As I had been a customer at the PF Art Fair several times a few years ago, I knew that the quality of artists was good and that the TGAA was very active in the community. It was an honor to be an exhibitor this year! The Committee treats the artists wonderfully." Ellen Grenier Bevill, Brookfield, IL

APPLY: http://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show=4328

More Information: Tallgrassarts.org

Contact: Janet Muchnik, jmuchnik@sbcglobal.net

Call for Artists: 51st Starving Artist Fair: A Sunday in the Park

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

August 5

Racine, Wisconsin

Presented By: Racine Art Guild

120 Artists

Deadline: May 1

No Application Fee. Booth Fee: $105

We are located in beautiful East Park on Main Street in Racine Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Michigan. This signature event has been Racine's hallmark art fair for over 50 years.

This is a family friendly event featuring affordable fine art to our community. Admission is free and the show includes music and several food trucks as well as a Kids Korner with free art activities for the little ones and a new seating area for guests to relax and stay a bit longer.

Please note on that the maximum price artists may charge for

a piece of work is $300.

Marketing & new this year:

We've received a grant to augment out advertising dollars so in addition to our usual advertising in the Racine/Kenosha area, we are going to be extending our reach to pull in more guests.

Artists new to our art fair are asked to submit at least 3 photos of each medium you intend to sell at your booth or submit jpgs. Artwork must be fine art original in concept and execution. There is no fee for judging. If you are not accepted, your booth fee will be returned to you. See application for further details.

Learn more & apply:

http://www.racineartguild.com/saf-artist-application/

Contact: Sue Smith raguildsaf@gmail.com (262) 498-0099

Call for Artists: 44th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival

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

September 15 & 16

Durham, North Carolina

Presented By: Durham Arts Council

147 Artists

Deadline: May 1

Application Fee: $30 Single Booth Fee: 10x10 $225, Double Booth: 10x20 $425, Corner Space Premium: $75. Electricity: $60

Now in its 44th year, CenterFest Arts Festival is the longest running outdoor juried arts festival in North Carolina. Located in Durhams lively Downtown District, the event is a favorite among visual artists, performing artists and visitors. CenterFest 2016 and 2015 were ranked in the top hundred festivals for Fine Arts according to Sunshine Artist's 200 Best list. CenterFest is particularly lauded by exhibitors for its artist services amenities, including complimentary breakfast, lunch delivered to artist tents, attentive staff, abundant volunteers, and easy load-in/load-out.

CenterFest 2018 will position the festival as a national caliber signature event for Durham. All aspects of the festival, including culinary arts components drawn from Durham's acclaimed foodie culture, exciting entertainment and historic districts, and a cutting edge creative community, will highlight the high quality of the visual artists and the sophistication of the creative class demographic.

Annual attendance at the Festival averages 32,000 guests. Returning artists are rejuried every three years. All artists (whether returning or new) must submit an online application with images and application fee to be considered for CenterFest 2018.

ARTIST AWARDS:

Best of Show: $1000
First Place: $600
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $400

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6334

More Information: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org
Contact: Susan Tierney stierney@durhamarts.org (919) 560-2719