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Call for Artists: Stanley Arts Festival

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

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Apply NOW: http://cherryartsstanley.org/artist-application/

Where: Stanley Marketplace,Colorado, border of east Denver and Aurora adjacent to the Stapleton neighborhood

Dates: September 7-9, 2018

NOTEWORTHY

$200,000 multi-media marketing and public relations campaign
Stapleton neighborhood event location is in the top 1% of median income and education levels in the nation
10,000 attendees
Limited to 100 Artists
Jury Fee: $35
Application Fee: 10' x 10' space $600 for a Row; $650 for a Corner
Free and Reserved Parking for each Exhibitor
Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Artist Booth

Now in its 4th year, theStanley Arts Festival, produced by CherryArts, will take place September 7-9, 2018, and celebrates national art and local flavor and is brought to you by the same team that produces the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and year-round art education programs throughout Colorado.

The 2018 festival will feature 100 juried artists, family activities, interactive art installations, live entertainment and takes place both indoor and outdoor throughout the Stanley Marketplace over the weekend.

Stanley Marketplace is a former aviation building that has been transformed into a food-centric, community inspired hub on the border of Aurora and Stapleton. The Marketplace includes a beer hall, multiple restaurants, a fitness center and yoga studio, office space, an events center, and numerous retail options. The surrounding Stapleton neighborhood is comprised of the 10th best selling master-planned community in the United States. The community sits on over 4,100 acres and houses over 19,000 residents.

Proceeds benefit CherryArts' non-profit mission of providing access to art experiences and supporting art education, since 1991.

Apply NOW: http://cherryartsstanley.org/artist-application/

Application Deadline: May 1, 2018

Notification: June 1, 2018

Booth Fee Due: July 13, 2018

For More Information: CherryArts.org/Stanley

Questions: Management@CherryArts.org

2017 Facebook Photos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/CherryArts/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156755201114129

2018 Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/101019217371548/

2018 Facebook Call for Entries Deadline Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/174240029885644/

Call for Artists: 1st Annual Silverthorne Art Fair

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

July 14 & 15

Silverthorne, Colorado

Presented By: Mountain Art Festivals

10am-7pm on Saturday, 10am-5 pm Sunday
80 Artists
Deadline: May 1

Application Fee: $35; Booth Fee: $425 - $850; Corner $75

This is the first year for the show. The town of Silverthorne is very excited about this show as they are building up the arts in the community and we are thrilled to be able to bring one of our high quality festivals to Silverthorne.

The show will be held on pavement at North Pond Park at the north end of Silverthorne, Colorado. This is a beautiful setting on a small lake right on highway 9, the only north/south highway going to Steamboat Springs. This is a very affluent area of Summit County which includes Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon and Keystone. We strive to showcase the finest artists and craftsmen from around the country.

We will have a reception Saturday night for the artists and patrons. Large free parking for patrons at the grade school and free overnight parking for RV's.

Marketing:

We do extensive radio and print ads from Denver, Summit County and throughout the Vail valley.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6548

More Information: www.MountainArtFestival.com

Contact: Dick Cunningham, MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com, (970) 406-1866

Call for Artists: Reno Art Fest 2018

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

June 30 - July 1

Reno, NV

Presented By: CWB Events LLC and Artech

120 Artists

Deadline: April 30

Application fee: $0 if applying through our website; $25 if applying using Zapp

Booth Fee: $115 (10x10), $200 (10x20) plus 10% commission

Reno Art Fest 2018 will feature numerous artists whose original work of 2 and 3 dimensional fine art includes acrylics a full spectrum of the arts including oils and watercolors paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, stone and metal sculptures, and wood and clay pieces.

Cash prizes of $4000 will be awarded.
Local and national artists will be featured.
There will be an artist reception at Artech on Friday, June 29 from 5pm-7pm.
The public is invited to an exciting, interactive "After Party" 7:30-10 pm with a no-host bar, art cars, fire-spinning, DJs and dancing.
Extensive advertising to be done via print and social media.

Situated on North Virginia Street between 4th and 6th streets in Reno, the event will be open from 10:00am - 6:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free to the public and participants with a variety of local food trucks, wine and beer concession also available.

Artist Amenities (subject to changes):

$4000 in cash as Artists Awards:
Best of Show $1,000 plus solo show and opening reception at Sierra Arts Gallery
Awards of Excellence (2) $750; Judges Choice $500; Awards of Merit (4) $250
Booth sitters will be available
Free Artist parking
Security provided on Saturday evening.

APPLY: http://cwbevents.com/index.php/our-shows/reno-art-fest

Or APPLY ON ZAPP: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6518

More Information: info@cwbevents.com

Contact: Curtis Beck info@cwbevents.com 916-936-9393

Call for Artists: Salida Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 11, 2018 at 7:00am

June 30-July 1

Salida, Colorado

Presented By: Jerry Scavezze

80 Artists

Deadline: April 26

Application Fee: $30

Booth Fee: $330; Corner Booth: +$75; Electricity $50

The "Salida Arts Fair" is one of the premier arts destinations in Colorado. Salida was rated #30 in John Villani's book "The 100 best art towns in America". The festival is located on, and visible from one of the major east/west highways in the state. Over 15,000 cars a day drive right by the show site. It is also located adjacent to the Salida Aquatic Center, a natural hot springs swimming pool, a major draw in the Salida area.

The Arts Fair is run by and for artists. Jerry Scavezze has done (and is still actively doing) shows for over 20 years. He understands the needs of artists and the importance of a shows location. The show will be limited to 100 juried artists. There will be no amplified music or liquor. Based on suggestions by artist from last year, we are working on having a couple of upscale food trucks, and maybe some unamplified tunes (jug band) and/or wandering local musicians.

The show is all about 2D and 3D art. It is promoted and managed by artists with more than 50 years experience participating in juried art festivals.

Marketing:

We are committed to major and wide-spread advertising in print, social media and airwaves. The County Visitors Bureau and Salida Chamber of Commerce are promoting the event as well. We plan to spend over $5,000 in communities within a 2 hour drive of Salida that already either already have established shows, or a established community of art patrons. We do a combination of print, radio (public radio) and internet.

Salida is 80 miles from Breckenridge and 140 miles from Denver/Cherry Creek. The show is in the height of the tourist season in the Upper Arkansas Valley. The town typically draws thousands of destination tourists in the summer and they all will drive past the show location. There are restaurants in the area and motels in the immediate vicinity.

Artist Amenities:

Artist Meet & Greet - Saturday Night - Pizza, Adult Beverages, live Music at our very own Gallery 150.
Rolls & Coffee/Tea -in the Morning
Water & Water Bottles - Water delivered all day to help alleviate our dry Colorado climate.
Night Security, Booth Sitters

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6456

More Information: www.SalidaArtsFestival.com

Contact: Jerry Scavezze jerrysaf1@SalidaArtsFestival.com (719) 539-2971

Call for Artists: 8th Annual Fenton ArtWalk Festival

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

Saturday, July 14

Fenton, Michigan

Presented By: Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation and the City of Fenton DDA

60 Artists

Deadline: May 31

Application Fee: $10 Booth Fee: $40

For the 2018 ArtWalk, we are extending our event into the evening, 8:00 p.m.

The Fenton ArtWalk is a community event celebrating the arts and showcasing local and regional talent with art, music, entertainment, and children's activities.

Artists will display their work along the streets of Downtown Fenton or inside participating businesses and at local organizations. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful downtown, excellent restaurants and purchase amazing pieces of art.

The center of the event is the recently renovated Fenton Community & Cultural Center. This event is family friendly.

APPLY: http://slpr.net/news/art-walk-2018/

More Information: www.slpr.net/news/art-walk-2018

Contact: Diane Sokoloski FentonArtWalk@slpr.net (810) 714-2011

Call for Artists: Art Providence Holiday Show 2018

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

December 7-9
Providence Rhode, Island

Presented By: ArtSmart Productions

200 Artists

Deadline: April 20

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee; $600

The Rhode Island Convention Center is located in Providence, a culturally rich and art-savvy community which is home to internationally renown Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Brown University and more.

The Art Providence Holiday Show was created in 2017 to replace the highly successful RISD Alumni Holiday Sale after its successful 23-year run, open applications to all artists working in the included categories, and extend the show to two and a half days. The inaugural show (in it's 'Art Providence incarnation') was a success, attracting thousands of attendees and a talented, diverse group of artists, half of whom were RISD alumni.

New this year is the Early State Artist Program (ESAP), which is an emerging artist program, for artist who've been selling their work in public forums for less than 5 years. Up to 24 artists whose work is accepted will benefit from shared booth space and a reduced fee for participation ($350 per artist versus $600 for regular booths). Details can be found in the Show Prospectus on Juried Art Services.

Marketing:

The Art Providence Holiday Show will be publicized in a variety of regional print, radio, and digital outlets including the following:

Local and regional advertising and public relations including but not limited to outdoor, print, radio, digital, e-mail blasts and collateral
Bio listing and image for each artist on the show website and in the official online show directory
Event coverage on social media sites including Facebook and Instagram
2017's marketing efforts generated over 2.5 million impressions across print, radio, billboards, and digital.
Click here for detailed recap of our inaugural event and to see the list of our 2017 participants

Testimonials:

"It was the most beautiful show I've been in. You presented it perfectly, with the ivory, tall backdrops, choice of music, and even the bar..." -DF

"Thank YOU for a delightful Holiday Show. For me it was the last show for 2017, and I not only was joyful for that but completely taken that I was part of such an elegant, beautiful, artistic group of vendors. Everyone I met was approachable and pleasant-- I experienced beautiful things and made new friends. I can't tell you how special you made me feel." -SS

"I would like to thank you on a job well done. This was my first show in RI and I would be happy to do another." -LS

"The show was very well run and of very good quality. You did a very professional job of putting it on and I am glad to hear that the public response to it was very good." - PJ

APPLY:

http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=1416

More Information: https://artprovidenceshow.com/

Contact: Laura Burkett, laura@artsmartproductions.com (617) 708-6404

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Find more art fairs coast to coast looking for you: www.CallsforArtists.com

Call for Artists: 51st Annual Flint Art Fair

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

June 9-10
Flint, Michigan

Presented By: Friends of Modern Art

150 Artists

Deadline: April 15

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $250
Double and corner spaces available.

This iconic 2-day event kicks off summer in Flint the weekend of June 9-10, 2018. More than 150 artists in various genres from Michigan and beyond set up on the grounds of the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) in the beautiful Flint Cultural Center.

Ceramics, glass, painting, jewelry, metal, and sculpture are just a few of the methods of art making fairgoers will see. Expect food trucks and vendors that provide a variety of food and drinks (adult beverages included), artist demonstra-

tions, live music, and art related activities. There is much to see and do!

Invited artists are eligible for MONETARY AWARDS and enjoy one of the most hospitable festival locations anywhere.

10' x 10' booth spaces are grassy with ample storage space behind each booth.
Coffee and donuts are available Saturday morning in the Artist Hospitality area and Sunday morning is the catered Artists Awards Breakfast - free for the artist.
Our Hospitality team of experienced volunteers is available to provide artists with short breaks, and complimentary bottled water is available to artists at any time during the fair.
We provide easy check-in and checkout procedures with drive-up access to your booth for set-up and breakdown.
Parking is free and we have 24-hour security during the fair.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6146

More Information: www.flintartfair.org

Contact: Tracey Stewart contact@flintartfair.org (810) 237-7303

Call for Artists: 7th Annual Maple and Main Art & Music Fest

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

June 2nd and 3rd

Sylvania, Ohio

100 Artists

Deadline: April 16

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $200

Maple and Main Art Fair invites you to submit your entry to this one-of-a-kind juried art fair in historic downtown Sylvania, Ohio. This exciting fair, in it's seventh year, is located at Maplewood and Main Street on beautiful tree lined streets. It includes a live music stage and wonderful local foods.

Artists continue to say that this is one of the most welcoming, and successful fairs they attend. Sylvania is a community that embraces and supports the arts and artists. We'd love to have you join us!

Maple and Main is presented by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission and profits from the event are used to support the arts and art education throughout the greater Sylvania community. Please see our video: http://vimeo.com/51169738

Awards:

Best of Show - $1000.00
First Place - $500.00
Second Place - $300.00
Third Place - $200.00
Honorable Mention - 2 awards at $100.00 each

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6308

More Information: www.sylvaniaarts.org

Contact: Jennifer Archer, director@sylvaniaarts.org (419) 517-0118

Call for Artists: Stone Arch Bridge Festival

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

June 16 & 17

Minneapolis, MN

10am-7pm

Presented By: Stone Arch Bridge Festival

Artists: 250

Deadline: April 13

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $350 - $475

Located along the beautiful Minneapolis Riverfront stretching from the foot of the Stone Arch Bridge to Hennepin Avenue.

Third largest public festival in Minneapolis with a strong 20+ yr history. The Stone Arch Bridge Festival is a platform for artists to sell, share inspiration and receive recognition for their fine arts and crafts. Fun and festive environment for attendees. Valuable and high profile platform for artists.

Marketing plan includes major media partners the Star Tribune, City Pages and 3 radio stations.

New this year: New hours by popular demand by artists. We will open at 10 am instead of 11 am.

Testimonials:

My wife and I do a little over 40 events throughout the year and this show will more than likely be in our top five shows this year and was our #3 for last year.
We appreciate this show and the people that come out for it! We wouldn't miss it for anything!
Great buying crowd with wonderful staff and volunteers! 6/28/2017 9:10 PM
A good, quality show with a relatively easy set-up and take-down in a large metropolitan area.
Event draws in a well rounded customer base and the staff is excellent to work with!!!
This was a great show that brought in a wide variety of customers. Everyone was very nice and interested in learning more about my work.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6172

More Information: http://www.stonearchbridgefestival.com

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

Call for Artists: 48th Annual Peters Valley School of Craft

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

September 29-30
Augusta, New Jersey
Presented By: Peters Valley School of Craft
150 Artists
Deadline: April, 14

Application Fee: $40 with code EB2018
Booth Fee: Indoor Booths $465+; Outdoor booths $425 +
The Peters Valley Annual Fine Craft Fair is a juried event that attracts exhibitors from across the country and attendees from the tri-state area (NY, NJ, PA). Approximately 150 artists will be accepted into the event as well as a very limited number of Artisanal Food exhibitors. All artwork must be made by the exhibiting artist. There are wholesale opportunities as well as a limited number of Emerging Artist opportunities available.

The site for the craft fair is the Sussex County Fairgrounds located in Augusta, NJ. The venue is less than 60 miles from New York City, is fully accessible, offers camping with or without hookups and has ample parking with easy load-in/out. Booth spaces are indoor/enclosed spaces with concrete floors.

The show is promoted through newspapers, magazines, billboards and social media. Promotional postcards, posters and digital ads are available to exhibiting artists. As a non-profit organization dedicated to artists and artistic practices, our Craft Fair Committee is focused on making this event successful for you. We strive to improve each year in attracting the right attendees to the show in order to make your participation profitable for you. Our goal is to provide a selling venue that helps you continue your artistic practice while also introducing the public to artists and their processes.

New this year:
We are offering a very limited number of outdoor exhibition spaces.

Testimonials:

"Over the past several years I have seen an increase in the level of sophisticated buyers coming to the show. Consequently my sales have increased beyond my expectations." Jewelry Exhibitor.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6190

More Information: http://www.petersvalley.org/html/craft_fair_exhibitors.cfm
Contact: Lindsay Gates craftfair@petersvalley.org (973) 948-5200

Call for Artists: 21st Annual Arts, Beats & Eats

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

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August 31- Sept. 3 - Labor Day Weekend

Downtown Royal Oak, Michigan

Fri.-Sun. 11am-9pm; Mon. 11am-5pm

135 Artists

Deadline: April 7

On Labor Day weekend, we play host to over 400,000 visitors who come to enjoy the amazing diversity of art, music and food in a cool urban setting and we'd love to have you join us in 2018.

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Arts, Beats & Eats is carrying on a 21 year tradition of celebrating the end of summer in Metro Detroit. Our promotion, guaranteed by generous media sponsor support, is considered among the best of art festivals nationwide.

You cannot be in the metropolitan Detroit area on Labor Day weekend without seeing specials about the arts activities on television, hearing artists' interviews on the television and radio stations and seeing comprehensive articles in the press, directed solely to the juried fine arts show.

Location:

Downtown streets of Royal Oak, Michigan. Nowhere else in metro Detroit will you find a greater concentration of award-winning boutiques, restaurants, salons, galleries and theaters.

Attendance:

Approximately 400,000 people projected over the 4-day weekend, based on last year's attendance, promotional media, event programming, reasonable good weather and our wonderful location.

Advertising:

More than 1.5 million dollars in promotional advertising on radio, television, and print medium. In addition, the event will be promoted on posters, flyers and in the newsletters of participating charities.

Artist Amenities:

24-hour security; Free exhibitor parking
Vehicle loading and unloading at booth
Artist lounge with indoor restroom facilities; complimentary food and beverage tickets
Electricity included in booth fee
Complimentary postcards provided for artists to send to their patrons
Discounted rate at a nearby hotel
$7,500 in prize money

The festival is committed to culture and diversity in its presentation and is focused on operating with an environmentally friendly focus. Proceeds from Arts Beats & Eats are divided among local non-profits. In its first 20 years, the Festival has donated over $4.5 million to local charities.

Please apply now: www.juriedartservices.com

Learn more about our festival: www.ArtsBeatsEats.com

Or give us a call. We love to talk to you! Lisa Konikow, 248-914-8891, lisa@artsbeatseats.com

Call for Artists: KAABOO ARTWORK 2018

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

September 14-16

Del Mar (San Diego), CA

Presented By: KAABOO DEL MAR

100+ Artists

Deadline: April 9

Application Fee: $45 Booth Fee: $975 for a single, and $1,725 for a double.
Flat Wall exhibition space is also available at flat rates of $425 (8'x8') and $675 (16'x8')

KAABOO ARTWORK at KAABOO Del Mar will be held at the Del Mar Racetrack + Fairgrounds in Del Mar (San Diego), CA, on Sept. 14-16, 2018, with a special VIP Preview night Thursday, September 13, 2018. Join 100+ exceptional artists for a curated, indoor contemporary art experience with premium amenities for participating exhibitors.

We expect over 100,000 culture-seeking attendees throughout the weekend of world-class music, fine art, gourmet culinary craft and fun! ARTWORK takes place indoors with professional gallery lighting and climate control. We promise an elevated experience for our guests, and we strive to extend the same level of hospitality to our exhibiting artists. Our artists receive VIP treatment from our dedicated staff, and are welcome to stay and enjoy the KAABOO experience after ARTWORK closes each day. We offer a professionally-managed load-in and load-out process, as well as accessible, complimentary parking and onsite storage.

Learn more:

Testimonials:

"Thank you for including me - always a great time. [I especially enjoyed] the camaraderie of the artists, the vibe in the room." - Sharon Kaplan

"Wow! Amazing again. I doubled my numbers from last year... Thank you so much for your love and commitment to the arts and the event... And yes - I would love to return next year!!!" - John Ha

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6283

More Information: https://www.kaaboodelmar.com/art-exhibits

Contact Email Address: artshow@kaaboodelmar.com

Call for Artists: Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair

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

November 17-19

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Benton Convention Center

Patron's Preview: Fri. 6:00pm-9pm
Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 12pm-5pm

Presented by: Piedmont Craftsmen

110 exhibiting artists

Deadline: April 4

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: starts at $650

Piedmont Craftsmen is a Juried Fine Craft Guild that has represented and supported Fine Craft Artists since 1963. Artists jurying for Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair are applying for lifetime membership in a Guild with a year-round gallery in downtown Winston-Salem, and strong Exhibition and Education programs.

Artists accepted to the show are evaluated by a standards committee for invitation as Exhibiting Members. Piedmont Craftsmen's Fair accepts exhibitors in all the major fine craft media, including clay, fiber, jewelry, metals, glass, mixed media (2-D and 3-D), fine printmaking, photography, and wood.

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The event is promoted to and attended by an audience that includes Charlotte and Raleigh as well as North Carolina's Piedmont Triad. Fair visitors also come from South Carolina and southern Virginia.

Promotions include print advertising (newspaper and glossy monthlies), radio, direct mail, billboards, social media; television, national, statewide and regional news releases to print and broadcast media; valued at roughly $80,000.

Artist Amenities: booth sitting, artist rates at several hotels, loading dock managers, 2 Preview Party guest passes, up to 4 day passes

Booth fee: starts at $625 for a 10x10 booth, includes pipe and drape and electricity. 50% due with contract, balance by September 19.

Reported Exhibitor sales at the Fair over the past several years have averaged over $3,200.
Piedmont Craftsmen has a large and loyal customer base for our annual Fair and our Year-Round Gallery in the heart of Winston-Salem's Downtown Arts District.
The Gallery/Shop, which only sells work by juried exhibiting members, welcomes between 13,000 and 15,000 visitors annually and has averaged more than $200,000 in sales over the past four years.

Our Fair Exhibitors and members say:

Good treatment of the artists...helpful set up and breakdown...You all do a fantastic job...

The annual Fair is outstanding and could be in any large city anywhere in the world...

They will do whatever they can to help you as an artist because they are there to help artists...one of the top galleries in the southeast...

They get my "Good Housekeeping seal of approval" for craft artists... a history of attracting top craftsmen who continue evolving...

Piedmont Craftsmen has an active community education program, including long and short term artist residencies in the public schools, and partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and the Sawtooth School for Visual Art.

Apply: www.zapplication.org

Learn more: www.piedmontcraftsmen.org
Contact: Deb Britton, (336)725-1516, members@piedmontcraftsmen.org

Call for Artists: 62nd Annual St. James Court Art Show

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

October 5 - 7
Louisville, KY
Presented By: St. James Court Art Show Inc.
700 Artists

Deadline: April 15

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $575

More than 700 fine artists and craftspeople from throughout North America converge the first full weekend of October for the Saint James Court Art Show. Ranked in the top ten fine art and craft shows in the country by the industry's Sunshine Artist Magazine, this autumn tradition draws over 100,000 visitors every year who come to purchase unique handcrafted items directly from the hands that crafted them.

The show is held in the heart of historic Old Louisville, which boasts the largest collection of Victorian homes in the country. Old Louisville is an elegant backdrop for this display of fine arts and crafts, which will be exhibited and sold along Saint James Court, Belgravia Court, Magnolia Avenue, and the adjacent blocks of Third and Fourth Streets.

Event organizers work diligently to cater to all artistic preferences and budgets. The result is a tasteful selection of high-quality original works that include paintings, sculpture, pottery, leather and woodcrafts, photography, textiles, glass art and other fine arts. Proceeds from the show fund various community charities, art scholarships and neighborhood maintenance and restoration.

Admission is free, and the event is held rain or shine. No pets please.

Testimonials: Insider Louisville called it "The MacDaddy of all art shows"

Marketing:
Our artists are important to us. We work hard all year long to make sure Louisville knows you are going to be here the 1st weekend of October. Our annual marketing plan includes Louisville Magazine, Kentucky Monthly, Nashville Arts, Playbill Cincinnati, StyleBlueprint, ArtFairCalendar.com, Insider Louisville, Ad Network Kentucky, Art FM WXOX 97.1 FM, WAVE 3 TV, Facebook, Instagram, and subscriber based e-newsletters.

Please note:

The show is comprised of 6 sections which operate simultaneously and contiguously. St. James is the original show and hosts 250 of the 700 total number of artists. You may apply to as many sections as you wish, but can only accept an invitation to participate in ONE section in a given show year. At this time there are several ways to apply to the 2018 show depending on which section of the show you would like to participate in.

Which Section should I apply to?
All 6 areas have good traffic flow. When a patron comes to the Art Show they don't really know when they are walking from one section into another. We don't advertise the different sections to the public. There are several differences that I like to tell artists about. You are welcome to call me and I can explain further.

Applications:

4 sections are listed on Zapplication and only take digital images and applications through Zapp, http://zapplication.org. The other 2 sections, West End Baptist Church and 1300 Association only take paper applications which can be downloaded on our web site under "Exhibitors".

More Information: stjamescourtartshow.com

Contact: Marguerite Esrock, mesrock@stjamescourtartshow.com

Call for Artists: Shelby Township Art Fair

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

August 11 & 12

Shelby Township, Michigan

Presented By: Shelby Township Art Fair Committee

100 Artists

Deadline: April 1

Application Fee: $20 Booth Fee: $75-$320

This event is held outdoors on the beautiful Shelby Township Municipal Grounds with mature trees and roomy booth spaces. Shelby Township is a friendly upscale suburb located about 20 miles north of Detroit and with easy access via the nearby M59 and M53 freeways.

All booths measure approximately 15' x 15' (all on grass) with some double booths available. Reasonable jury and booth fees and parking near (not at) booth areas.

The friendly, helpful, organized staff, easy load-in & load-out, and Friday night set-up are convenient. Plenty of free daytime and overnight parking close to exhibit areas, overnight grounds security, and complimentary coffee and donuts each morning help to create a fun, friendly atmosphere.

Features for visitors include family friendly music and other entertainment, kid's craft and activity area, great tasting food, a sponsor tote bag giveaway, free entry, free parking and free shuttle bus.

Marketing Plan:

This event is advertised with several on-line sites, in local and area newspapers, in radio ads, on signs, banners and billboards, as well as on social media sites, Facebook ads, and by our sponsors.

Testimonials:

"I love it! Great location, traffic flow, great venue..." Melanie Nikel, Heart in Hand Designs

"You have a very nice mix - don't change it..." Robert Carriveau, Bob's Wood Shed
"Loved the music...loved the vendor parking" Steve Brunger, SRB Jewelry.

What we missed that you want included:

There are 4 main categories - Art Media, Emerging Artists, Craft Media, and Michigan Made Market. More information about these is available at www.shelbyartfair.org

More information including applications and images from last year's fair are available at www.shelbyartfair.org. To have an application mailed please email marshallp@shelbytwp.org or call (586) 731-0300

APPLY: https://www.shelbyartfair.org/

Contact: Pam Marshall, marshallp@shelbytwp.org (586) 731-0300

Call for Artists: 44th Annual Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 22, 2018 at 7:00am

August 18 & 19

Mount Gretna, PA

Presented By: Pennsylvania Chautauqua

260 Artists

Deadline: April 1

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $380

The show is held on the streets and in the wooded parks of Mount Gretna, a summer resort community.

Each year on the third weekend in August, the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, a non-profit organization, established in 1892 for the purpose of advancement and promotion of cultural activities, the arts and entertainment, sponsors an art show. As many as 18,000 festival-goers will plan on enjoying a weekend of art, crafts, entertainment and gourmet food, all "under the trees of old Chautauqua". The show includes an Emerging Artists' area, a Kid's Art Show, Theatre for Young Audiences, musicians and strolling performers.

In the summertime under the cool shade of the trees of Old Chautauqua, color and creativity explode. The quiet of the forest is broken with the sounds of music and laughter. The cottages are alive with conversation as friends and families celebrate the summer. Rocking, talking, sharing the treasures they have found at the Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6090

For additional information, please visit www.mtgretnaarts.com

Contact: Linda Bell mtgretnaart@comcast.net 717.964.3270

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Call for Artists: 54th Annual Wausau Festival of Arts

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

September 8 & 9

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Presented By: Wausau Festival of Arts, Inc

120 Artists

Deadline: March 31

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $160

We are a well-established, beautifully run event hosting 120+ juried artists in 11 different types of media. This takes place outdoors along Third Street and on the 400 Block in Wausau's Downtown River District Shopping Neighborhood, recently named one of seven Wisconsin Cities with can't-miss shopping experiences by TravelWisconsin.com.

In addition to the art, approximately 20,000 patrons enjoy live entertainment on the hour at two different stages, various local and charitable food stands, as well as a family art tent with hands-on projects and kid-friendly entertainment. Additionally, there is a Young Collectors' Market and Scholarship Silent Auction. Adults looking to dabble with their own art project can attend one of our Still Young at Art sessions.

Marketing:

We employ strategic advertising in a variety of media, including direct-mail, print, broadcast and online outlets, as well as public-relations and social-media campaigns. Advertisement and marketing includes: newspaper, TV, radio, social media, state and regional wide publications, and online advertising. The juried show features fine art and fine craft artists from around the US and beyond.

Testimonials:

From artists answering an anonymous survey:

"Best sales ever! Once again fabulous event; so honored to be a part of this event. THANKS!!"
"The volunteers are abundant and very helpful!"
"Great show and outstanding customers!"

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6128

More Information: www.wausaufoa.org

Contact: Zoe Morning info@wausaufoa.org

Call for Artists: Mountain Art Festivals

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

July 6, 7, 8

Breckenridge, Colorado

Presented By: Mountain Art Festivals

125 Artists

Deadline: March 31

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $500

Located at the Main Street Station and adjacent Village at Breckenridge Plaza at the corner of Main and Lincoln at the south end of Breckenridge. This is a proven location where most of the events in town are now held.

This is the busiest weekend of the summer with many tourists, local and second home owners in attendance. There are many very expensive homes here and the median income is quite high.

Please note:

This is a very well established show (35) years with many returning artists because of great sales.
Staggered set up the day before.
Coffee, bagels, and free water each day and booth sitters.
Drive to your booth for most people or a short dolly.
Free electricity for everyone on the Village Plaza area - new this year!

Marketing Plan:

Heavy advertising in Newspapers, radio and in room publications. We advertise from the front range of Denver all the way through Summit County, Vail and west to Glenwood.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6148

More Information: http://www.mountainartfestivals.com/festivals-calendar/breckartfestival

Contact: Dick Cunningham, MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com (970) 406-1866

Call for Artists: St. James Court Art Show - Fourth Street Section

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

October 5, 6 & 7

Louisville, KY

Presented By: S. Fourth St. Association

160 Artists

Deadline: April 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $550

St James remains a true grassroots non-profit art show, fueled by passionate volunteers for the benefit of the community. The show is held in the heart of historic Old Louisville, which boasts the largest collection of Victorian homes in the country. Old Louisville is an elegant backdrop for this display of fine arts and contemporary crafts drawing patrons come from all over the region. A destination art show attracting 200,000+ visitors annually!

In the spirit of a non-profit, we recognize our artists as our partners and part of our mission. We make every effort to keep costs down and we are very proud to have kept our artist fees as low as possible. We don't have the expensive porta potties or gourmet vip tents, but our resident-volunteers will treat you as respected, valued guests. Our host teams visit artists daily offering snacks, water, help with booth sitting and information. We deliver free lunch on Friday, host a dinner Saturday night, offer complimentary soft drink and beer tickets and give $2500 in cash awards.

Marketing Plan:

Program for patrons with artist listing, artist advertising opportunities in the program.
Facebook, Instagram, media interviews with promoters before show and artists during show, media onsite throughout show, regional magazines, rack cards, sponsorships with Fortune 500 brands, community involvement.

Testimonials:

"I have nothing but praise for the efficient and well-done organization of this event. Set-up, load-out, great volunteers - the best!"
"Yours is the most organized show we have been to".
"Volunteers, hosts, everyone is great."
"Your group is wonderful. We are completely taken care of here more than any other show."

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6451

More Information: stjamescourtartshow.com
Contact : Elaine Steele edsteele@stjamescourtartshow.com (502) 637-3711

Call for Artists: 23rd Annual West End Arts Festival

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

September 8 & 9

La Grange, Illinois

Presented By: La Grange Business Association

70 Artists

Deadline: March 30

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $300

The quaint Village of La Grange, IL is located about 20 minutes west of Chicago and was rated by Chicago Magazine as one of the top places to live. This family-friendly upscale community is proud of its beautiful homes, award-winning restaurants, fashionable boutiques, a thriving business community and its strong support of the arts.

The West End Arts Festival is held on the street in the shadow of the landmark Stone Avenue Metra train station in the charming and historic west end area of La Grange surrounded by old trees, and small local businesses - all which provide a picture-perfect setting to showcase art. This event offers plenty of free parking for patrons and artists.

Free to the public, this popular end-of-the-summer event attracts high-caliber artists from across the country due to its strong reputation as being well-organized and being very artist friendly! Artists LOVE our easy drive-up access to set up/take down and our artist amenities such as delivered breakfasts are always appreciated. We plan to host a brunch on Sunday morning which will attract additional attendees.

Professionally judged with 4 ribbon awards totaling $1,000 cash.

Marketing:

The staff and members of the vibrant La Grange Business Association, in cooperation with the Village of La Grange, actively promote the artists and the festival through a variety of marketing channels including paid advertisements, press releases, posters, banners, yard signs, social media, radio and newspaper interviews, etc.

Testimonials:

"The people attending this show are always great buyers. This is usually my highest selling show. I look forward to it every year."

"It's the perfect mix of location, date, diverse clientele, local support, amenities and overall appreciation for the arts."

"They treat their artists like royalty."

"This was a well run event. I had my best weekend of the summer and look forward to returning next year."

"I've returned to the West End Arts Festival because they keep the show fresh with new attractions that compliment our art."

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6202

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestEndArtsFest/

Contact: Natalie Beglen artfest@lgba.com (708) 582-6510