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Call for Artists: ArtFest Midwest

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 15, 2018 at 7:00am

June 23 & 24
Des Moines, Iowa

Presented By: SPPG, LLC

250 Artists
Deadline: March 23

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $340 - $600

Artist Set up: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, June 22, 2018 and Saturday June 23, 2018 from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

ArtFest Midwest 2018, Iowa's largest fine art show, is an indoor event (with a few outdoor spaces) held in the rain-free, air-conditioned Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on the same weekend as the downtown arts event. ArtFest Midwest, an affordable alternative to the downtown show, will again offer free shuttle bus service to and from downtown. Parking and admission to the show are free to the public. Expected attendance: 30,000

New this year: ArtFest Midwest will include an "Artist Lounge" supplied with beverages and snacks for artists to take a break.

Marketing:

In addition to radio, television, newspaper and digital advertising, Artfest Midwest 2018 will be promoted through a robust social media network on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

APPLY: https://www.artfestmidwest.com/how-to-apply

More Information: www.artfestmidwest.com

Contact: Robyn Mills, artfestmidwest@sppg.com, (515) 237-0338

Call for Artists: Spotsy Arts Festival - new event!

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

August 11 & 12
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Presented By: JART, Inc. & Spotsylvania County
100+ Artists

Deadline:March 31

Application Fee: Booth Fee: 10'x10' $500

About the location: As we all know, the success of a Festival many times is contributed to location, location, location and accessibility. We have the perfect location -- Spotsylvania County is located midway between Washington, DC and Richmond, Virginia and also draws attendees from the Tidewater Area to the mountains and beyond. The Courthouse grounds are easily accessible from I95 and then by 4-lane highway-easy peazy. This area has major historic significance since the founding of our Country and is a major vacation destination and our Festival is timed to coincide with the peak of the vacation season - a win win for everyone.

About the Show: The (first) annual Spotsy Arts Festival, which is well on its way to becoming Spotsylvania's premier event, takes place on the tree-covered lawns of Spotsylvania's Historic Courthouse lawns each year on second weekend in August. This Festival has been created by artists and lovers of art for artists and lovers of art and the profits from this event are contributed to Spotsylvania County to support their art programs.

What is new this year: Everything is new this year and not only do we offer art but we offer history. Only here can you have the opportunity to showcase your creations in a circa 1800s jail or in a church or Courthouse as well as the tree-covered lawns of the Courthouse and to add icing on the cake under the beautiful brick porticoes. This is the perfect venue for an Arts Festival and it has hundreds of adjacent parking spaces as well as several outlying parking lots which will be accessible by Trolley w/o charge. Also, there is plenty of room of expansion and parking.

Marketing Plan: We have an in-house Marketing Consultant and we are at the point of naming our marketing firm. We will market from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. Spotsylvania wants this event to become the premier event for the County and with the support of the community, the business community and the artists and artisans throughout the US, we are making this happen.

What we Missed: PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES
Award of Excellence (Festival overall Best in Show) -- $2,500
Best in Show - Sculpture -- $1,000
Best in Show - Photography -- $1000
Honorable Mention -- $500
Judge's Choice -- $300 each (3 awards)

We expect to announce other "Special" awards prior to the Festival Dates.

Where to Apply and more Information: SpotsyArtsFestival.com

Contact: Janice Jones, SAF@SpotsyArtsFestival.com, 703.887.2878

Call for Artists: 44th Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair

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

August 11 & 12

Milwaukee, WI

Presented By: Wisconsin Designer Craft Council

120 Artists

Deadline March 15

Application Fee: $35; Booth Fee: $325 - $790

Morning Glory is held on the beautiful outdoor grounds of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Milwaukee, along the city's Riverwalk.

Morning Glory is open to any and all fine craft artists 18 years or older working in ceramics, digital art, fiber wearable, fiber non-wearable, glass, jewelry metal, jewelry non-metal, leather, metal, mixed media, photography, printmaking, sculpture or wood

New this year:

Morning Glory will take place only on the grounds of the Marcus Center - no secondary location.
The traditional Artist Reception held on Saturday night has been discontinued.
Money formerly spent on the reception will be used to increase artist awards.
Artist awards will be presented Sunday morning at award winners' booths.

The 4th annual iMaGine Project returns to the show, where we invite artists to create objects in their particular medium around a central theme. This year's theme is "The River," honoring the Milwaukee River that runs through downtown Milwaukee and which runs parallel to our show. The show poster/postcard will include select "The River" representations, as artists represent and present them differently. All selected artwork will be exhibited in a centrally-located tent for the public to view throughout Morning Glory. The public is invited to select their favorite "The River" representation and a cash prize is given to the winning artist

Marketing Plan:

In addition to traditional social media efforts, the show will be promoted through radio, television and various print forms including magazines, newspaper and paid advertising, all managed by a paid professional public relations and advertising firm

Testimonials:

"Excellent show experience. Thoroughly enjoyable! Great staff, excellent sales. Great location! Loved our hosts. Marketing on Facebook was fabulous!"
"A committee that has the interests of the artists first."
"Many of my customers come every year and this show is their favorite."
"I am lucky enough to do quality shows and I would put Morning Glory in that same category."

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6209

More Information: www.MorningGloryFineCraftFair.com
Contact: Beth Hoffman bethhoffman@wi.rr.com (262) 894-0038

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Call for Artists: 14th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 12, 2018 at 7:00pm

June 2
Jackson, Michigan

Ella Sharp Museum

1:00-7:00pm

50+ Artists

Deadline: March 23

Application Fee: $25; Booth Fee: $75

The Ella Sharp Museum presents the 14th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival. The event will feature over 50 local wineries, breweries, distillers and cider mills as well as 50+ artists. Festival goers can enjoy live music and artist booths nestled on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Museum and within the courtyard of the museum's historic Hillside Farm Lane.

Artists will have an opportunity to present and sell their work to over 4000 festival goers from south central Michigan as well as enjoy the festivities throughout the day that surround them at the event. This signature event showcase sthe many talented artists, musicians, wineries, breweries and local businesses available here in Michigan and connect them with an appreciative audience.

If you're interested in registering for the 2018 festival, here are some things that you need to know.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

We are revamping the artist selecting and jurying process this year. ALL vendors will have to submit work for jurying, as Rachel Veramay is leading the Artist Engagement team to add excitement for our vendors and representation in this sector of the event!

REGISTER HERE:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFlAZLthMH-wwVTtSP2Hqcmq8cPh7WRNV_ZDBCDyTA_muPAg/viewform

Since we have a ton of hands stirring the pot this year, I'd like all artist/vendor exterior conversations to go through the artbeerwinefestival@gmail.com account. We have different museum contacts leading communication and recruitment with artists, beverage vendors, and sponsors, so are going to streamline communications through this account.

If you have any questions or need further information on the event don't hesitate to zip a message my way! We look forward to hosting you in 2018 at the festival and hope that you are interested and available to participate!

3225 4th Street | Jackson, MI 49203 517.787.2320, artbeerwinefestival@gmail.com

Learn more about our historic museum and events:

https://ellasharpmuseum.org/BR/product/art-beer-and-wine-festival

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Artexpo New York - 40 Reasons to Exhibit

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

Are you ready for the 40 reasons? OK, just kidding. There are 40 reasons to exhibit at the 40th edition of the world's largest fine art marketplace, Artexpo New York, but we'll just give you three.

1.	It Is a Magnet for Trade Buyers Unlike many other fine art shows and art fairs, Artexpo New York is a magnet to trade buyers. In other words, gallery owners, art publishers, licensing directors, architects, designers, and other industry buyers seeking talented contemporary artists. The first two days of the show are trade-only days, with more than 5,000 professional trade buyers expected to attend. You might sell a few paintings at a standard art show, but at Artexpo, you can network with thousands of top industry buyers and potentially line up lucrative, long-term contracts.
2.	You'll Be in Great Company The 40th edition of Artexpo New York is gearing up to be a massive show. Artists, galleries, and publishers from around the world are already signing up to exhibit. You'll be joining an impressive lineup of exhibitors, including: ADC Fine Art * Mecenavie Gallery * Smart Publishing * Sammoun Fine Art Artblend DATG Concept * Novem Fine Art Inc. * Gallery Edel * Progressive Fine Art * Renssen Art * World Wide Art
3.	We're Here to Help We know it can be a little intimidating to step into the art show world, but we're here to guide you every step of the way, from submitting your application and preparing for the event to participating in the show itself and following up afterward. Give Rick Barnett a call at 831-747-0112 or email rick@redwoodmg.com today to plan your path to success.

APPLY NOW >

Whether you want to expand your distribution and connect with trade buyers from around the world, present yourself to gallery owners and top collectors, or learn industry selling techniques from the pros, you'll find it all at Artexpo New York. Join us for a weekend that could help shape your career!

Sincerely,

The Artexpo New York Team

www.artexponewyork.com

	CONTACT US: sales@artexponewyork.com
	CONTACT US: sales@artexponewyork.com

Call for Artists: 49th Annual A Fair in the Park

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

49th Annual A Fair in the Park
September 7, 8 & 9
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
110 Artists

Application Deadline: March 16

Application Fee: 1 medium $25, 2 mediums $50

Booth Fee: $395, Corner $445

This event is held in the affluent city neighborhood of Shadyside, in a lovely park beside Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.

The Fair is free to the public and draws strong community support. Outstanding live music, artist demonstrations, children's activities, plus a variety of food choices are featured throughout the weekend. Make A Fair in the Park part of your 2018 show schedule.

A Fair in the Park is held in the lush surroundings of Pittsburgh's Mellon Park. An estimated 20,000 dedicated visitors enjoy the opportunity to interact with over 100 regional and national artists working in a variety of mediums including clay, fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, metal, mixed media, and two-dimensional art.

Shoppers will enjoy outstanding live music, artist demonstrations, children's activities, plus a variety of food choices are featured throughout the weekend.

Rated one of Sunshine Artist's Top 100 Art Shows
Drive-up loading and unloading (weather permitting)
Amenities: free parking, security, booth sitting and more
Four awards for Best of Show Artist, Artistry/Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Originality
Saturday Night Artists' Party with complimentary drinks/food and awards presentation

We employ a full marketing and PR campaign to promote both our event and to highlight the talented artisans participating in the fair.

All Members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh are offered a booth space at A Fair in the Park. Each year approximately 60% of the artists at the Fair are Members of the Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh, who have become Members by passing a rigorous jury process. The remainder of the artists at A Fair in the Park are selected by a jury from a large pool of national and international applicants.

Learn more and Apply: http://www.afairinthepark.org/

Contact: Carrie Nardini, fairdirector@craftsmensguild.org

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Call for Artists: 50th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival

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

July 14 & 15

Rochester, NY

Presented By: Corn Hill Neighbors Association

375 Artists

Deadline: March 18

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $275-$530

One of Rochester's premier summer events, the Corn Hill Arts Festival attracts 150,000 visitors who value unique quality arts and crafts. It is an outdoor event in the streets of Rochester's oldest residential neighborhood, Historic Corn Hill - a downtown location along the Genesee River. The Festival is free to the public and is supported by over 200 volunteers.

A juried event which awards $8,000 in prize money.
$95,000 of in-kind advertising to the public through TV, radio, print, online, SM PR and actively maintained and heavily trafficked website.
Daytime and overnight security provided.
Close to many hotels and easy load in/out.
Free shuttle service for our visitors from downtown parking.

New this year:

Special entertainment and events for 50th Annual Festival. Two wine and beer gardens with NYS Finger Lakes wine sponsorship, music from 4 stages with 25+ live performances, variety of food vendors, including food trucks, 6th annual Fairy House Tour, 10th Annual Emerging Artist Expo.

Testimonials:

"Corn Hill has excellent organization and volunteers that make a very positive event for the artists/exhibitors."
"I feel the quality of the art is terrific and diverse. It is on my list of must do's every year!"

APPLY: http://cornhillartsfestival.com/apply/

More Information: http://cornhillartsfestival.com

Contact: William Kelly chna@cornhill.org (585)262-3142

Call for Artists: 66th Annual Sausalito Art Festival

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

September 1, 2 & 3

Labor Day Weekend

Sausalito, California

Presented By: The Sausalito Art Festival Foundation

260 Artists

Deadline: March 15

Application Fee: $50 Booth Fee: $1,425-$3,125

One of the oldest, most prestigious and most anticipated open-air art events in the country, the Sausalito Art Festival has set the standard for quality, variety, innovation and scope of artistry for more than 60 years. The event transforms the charming seaside village of Sausalito, California into a three-day "Camelot" of art and community. The festival is located in Marinship Park on Sausalito's stunningwaterfront, just moments north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

As a leading outdoor Fine Arts Festival in California the weekend attracts 25,000 art collectors to celebrate the talents of the finest local, national, and international artists. The Festival is considered by artists, art collectors and art fair fans to be a must-see event, and Sausalito itself has long been regarded as one of the world's great artist communities and a community legendary for its excellent restaurants, shopping and access to breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor activities. Together, the Festival and community attract enthusiastic attention, top artists and international visitors to its waterfront location.

New: a new management team along with a new look and feel headed by Cindy Lerick, former executive director of the Saint Louis Art Fair.

Marketing Plan: Our comprehensive marketing plan includes traditional media, social media, and digital media.

Testimonials:

It's always the most enjoyable show for me to participate in each year."
Keep doing what you are doing. The major things are great: scheduling, choice of weekend, charging admission to qualify the audience, balance of artistic subject. ... It was a great show, and I was more than happy, thrilled, to be there. Keep up the great work!"
The show is perfect. Thank you forever and always, Sausalito Art Festival, you are the best!"
One of the things that impresses me the most about the show, is how much you care about the artist and how well we are taken care of."
It's one of the most beautiful shows that I do, and it has so much going for it physically, and the demographic."

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6288

More Information: www.sausalitoartfestival.org

Contact: Corinne Krause corinne@sausalitoartfestival.org (415) 332-3555

Call for Artists: Fine Art at the Village

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 6, 2018 at 8:00am

August 4 & 5

Rochester Hills, Michigan

Presented By: Village Fine Art Gallery

100 Artists

Deadline: March 15

Application Fee: $25; Booth Fee: $280-$555

Located in the upscale outdoor shopping center called, the Village of Rochester Hills. The shopping center is located in a very affluent community, whose residents are young, educated and they support the arts.

The art show has plenty of free parking, free admission, free children's activities and free entertainment.A panel of judges will award ribbons. Recognition only.

Marketing Plan:A renowned Public Relations firm will be hired.

In a previous year, Money Magazine named Rochester Hills, MI, the 9th best small city to live in. They also said, the only negative, was there was no downtown area, but residents viewed the Village of Rochester Hills shopping center as their downtown. The art show is located in this shopping center.

APPLY:https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6479

More Information: FineArtAtTheVillage.com

Contact: Donna BeaubienFineArtAtTheVillage@comcast.net(248) 689-8734

Call for Artists: 19th Annual Loring Park Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 5, 2018 at 8:00am

July 28 & 29
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Loring Park

Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm

140 Artist booths

Deadline: March 15

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $265-$530

Wildflowers and formal gardens create an idyllic setting for art, food and music in this high quality 19th annual juried festival held in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.

We strive to exhibit fine art and fine craft in a variety of styles and prices with the goal being "something for everyone."

Booths circle a large pond with 12X12 spaces for display, with drive-up load-in and load-out at the booth spaces. The circular arrangement makes it easy for visitors to see the entire show as they walk around the pond. Free bus rides are available for patrons through a partnership with Metro Transit.

The festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind.

Highly rated by the Art Fair Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist Magazine. Many artists reapply annually due to consistent sales potential, loyal community support and repeat buyers.

For more details and a link to our application:

www.loringparkartfestival.com

APPLY:https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5981

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/loringparkartfestival

Any questions email: info@loringparkartfestival.com

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

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 2, 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

2 Days to Deadline: 9th Annual Sunriver Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 1, 2018 at 9:30am

2 Days to Deadline: 9th Annual Sunriver Art Fair

August 10, 11, & 12

Sunriver, Oregon

Presented By: Sunriver Women's Club

75 Artists

Deadline: March 2

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $350

August is high season in Central Oregon's premier vacation getaway. Located 15 miles south of Bend, Oregon, Sunriver is a planned residential and resort community. The combined population of Sunriver, Bend and the surrounding area is over 100,000. During peak season, upwards of 20,000 visitors are common, augmenting a large and appreciative buying audience.

The Art Fair coincides with the annual Sunriver Music Festival, a major event that draws many visitors who are interested in the arts. This 3-day juried event showcases artists selling their original art in a charming outdoor village setting.

In 2017, ArtFairInsiders.com named the Sunriver Art Fair one of the top 50 Art Shows in the Nation (# 38) and ranked it # 1 in the Best Small Town Art Fair category. The art shows in the survey are chosen by a nomination survey sent every other year asking art fair patrons to nominate the shows they think should be on the survey.

Marketing Plan:

The Sunriver Art Fair is supported with an extensive marketing campaign that includes newspaper and magazine ads, promotions and links with the Sunriver Resort, and dedicated online advertising in social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Visit us at www.sunriverartfair.com to learn more.

The Sunriver Art Fair provides participating artists with:

Artist Hospitality Center; Artist Welcome Reception
Light breakfast daily; Lunch daily
Water and snacks delivered to booths during the afternoon
Volunteer "booth sitters" to relieve artists throughout the day
On site security; Easy set up and parking
A brochure handout for visitors detailing the location and media of each artist
Individual artists featured prior to the show in social media posts
Assistance locating lodging: rentals, RV parks, campgrounds, home stays, etc

Testimonials from a few of our 2017 artists:

"You truly put on one of the best shows in the country."

"Overall great experience! All details were thought through and you treated artists as VIP guests."

APPLY RIGHT NOW: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6099

More Information: www.sunriverartfair.com/artists/

Contact: Lee Haroun, srartistcontact@gmail.com, (541) 598-7785

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Call for Artists: 30th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 1, 2018 at 6:00am

May 12-13

Miramar Beach, Florida

Presented By: Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County

150 Artists

Deadline: March 8

Application Fee: $40 Booth Fee: $300-$350

The festival takes place outdoors in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin's Town Center, which is also home to large-scale events such as the 30A Songwriters Festival and the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival. Located along the Scenic Hwy. 98 Corridor, Grand Boulevard is easily accessible from regional drive and fly markets, including Houston, Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, Birmingham, Mobile, Pensacola and Tallahassee.

The two-day festival is always held Mother's day weekend, which is a great time for discerning travelers to visit South Walton. ArtsQuest artists compete for $10,000 in cash awards, including Best in Show, Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit.

Artist Amenities: Artist hospitality room serving continental breakfast, light snacks and bottled water.

* Artist parking

* Overnight security

* Booth sitting

* Artist-only lunch specials at participating restaurants

* Festival venue is conveniently located to many affordable accommodations

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6481

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

Contact: Jennifer Smith jennnifersmith@culturalartsalliance.com (850) 622-5970

Call for Artists: 37th Annual Lubeznik Arts Festival

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

August 18-19

Michigan City, Indiana

Presented By: Lubeznik Center for the Arts

80 Artists

Deadline: March 15

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $200

The festival is held on LCA's grounds to connect festival-goers to our gallery spaces, experience the stature of our exhibitions, and connect with programs more effectively. The grounds are part of Michigan City's vibrant Uptown Arts District and are a short walk to a local brewery, the beach and marina.

The festival draws repeat visitors from Chicago, South Bend and Northwest Indiana, as well as Michigan's nearby 'Harbor Country' communities. Patrons to the festival include second home-owners in the nearby beach communities.

Over $30,000 is budgeted to market the event through partnerships that span radio, TV, print and outdoor media. Much if this is through established media partners that reach audiences from Chicago to South Bend and into Southwest Michigan.

APPLY:

https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6197

More Information: http://www.lubeznikcenter.org/

Contact: Amy Davis, adavis@lubeznikcenter.org, (219) 874-4900

Call for Artists: 53rd DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 27, 2018 at 10:00am

March 24 & 25

DeLand, Florida

Earl Brown Park

Saturday - 9am-5pm; Sunday - 10am-4pm

75 juried artists and 75 crafters

Deadline: March 15 (or until full)

Application fee: $15; Booth Fees: $155

This festival, which will celebrate its 53rd year of continuous operation in 2018, has become a city-wide tradition for generations of residents in and

around DeLand. Home to Stetson University, DeLand boasts an art-savvy public that embraces the event as their "hometown" show.

Separation of fine art and craft from traditional art and craft insures an interested public visiting each section.

Extensive media campaign and public relations support reach beyond the immediate market. 65% of our artists and crafters return every year.

The City of DeLand from 2013-2014 spent 5.5 million dollars to beautifully renovate Earl Brown Park with a new Wayne Sanborn Activity Center, Amphi-theater, concessions and beautiful landscaping.

Highlights:

Long history of excellent community support
$6000 in cash awards; $1,600 Best in Show
$500 Spectator Awards for shoppers to win to purchase work at the festival is awarded both Sat. & Sun
75 Fine arts and crafts exhibitors and 75 crafters
Artists amenities: 24 hour security, booth sitters, restrooms, continental breakfast, reserved on-site parking for cars, designated trailer parking, designated RV parking (dry parking only) - free
Estimated attendance: 5000+
Extensive advertising and marketing: television, radio, newspapers, magazines
Friday setup; drive to booth to unload and then park; assistance available if required
DOAF has adopted the Atlanta/Maitland Scoring System. Artists work will be judged on their Originality, Presentation & Execution. Artwork no longer leaves the artists booth.

Learn more: http://www.delandoutdoorartfest.com where you can apply online or download an application

Questions? Marty Cox, (386) 736-7855

Email inquiries to: Patty Clausen, delandoutdoorartfestival@cfl.rr.com

Call for Artists: Grove City Town Center Wine and Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 27, 2018 at 9:30am

June 15 & 16

Grove City, Ohio

Presented By: Grove City Town Center

130 Artists

Deadline: March 2

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $125

Wine and art: significations of the finer things in life. Both can be enjoyed in the relaxed charm of the historical Grove City Town Center at their Wine and Arts Festival. Twenty Ohio wineries will offer tastings of their various vintages. The wineries will be complimented by many authors, artists and artisans as they create wine-related treasures. Guests can expect everything from custom-made wooden furniture, to fine art, to vintage pieces.

The event is held outdoors, rain or shine. The downtown is a historic downtown with revitalized buildings, great small businesses to enhance the festival and we encourage all of our businesses to participate and they do. Last year we did add the Friday evening and we were not expecting the turnout that we had but this year we are ready for all of our visitors. We typically have a draw 25% from out of state attending as well a regional presence.

Last Years popularity, with approximately 25,000 attendees, promises that this year's festival will be one that wine wine makers and artists won't want to miss.

Marketing Plan:

This year all vendors can anticipate great exposure from City Scene Magazine and its circulation of 65,000, 614 Magazine, Columbus Monthly, SIP Magazine, and Ohio Wines .The venue will also be reported on digital and social media with a combined reach of over 175,000.

Please note: The event is open to all artists who are at least 18 years of age. We are looking for high quality in the all mediums. All items must be hand-crafted by the artist. Items using pre-formed molds, kits or works made by anyone other than the entering artist will not be accepted. No Direct Sales Companies are permitted.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6433

Contact: Andrew Furr andy@grovecitytowncenter.org (614) 539-8762
More Information: http://www.grovecitytowncenter.org/wine-and-arts-festival/

Call for Artists: 45th Annual 'Round the Fountain Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 27, 2018 at 9:00am

May 26

Lafayette, Indiana

9 am to 4:30 pm

95 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $35.00; Booth Fee: $150.00 single, $300.00 double

The Fair is held outdoors on the courthouse square in downtown Lafayette. Over 8,000 art lovers come to this fair to view and buy artists work. Held on Memorial Day weekend, the fair attracts both locals and out of town visitors. A nearby farmers market also helps draw people. Admission is free.

This fair is organized by an art loving all volunteer committee to share great art with all members of the community. We try hard to keep our artists happy with booth sitters, load in and out help, free coffee and any thing else we can help with. Merit awards worth close to $5,000 are available as well as several purchase awards.

We promote the fair on social media, newspapers, public radio and TV advertising.

Testimonials:

I absolutely love the fair, as well the warm welcome I always receive from the committee members and the community. I've participated in your show for 25 or so years now, and have thoroughly enjoyed it every year.

...wanted to say thank you for another wonderful day at your show. Over the years this has turned into one of my all-time favorite shows to due and it's primarily due to the people involved.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6247

More information: www.roundthefountain.org

Contact: Andrea Schmidt, rtffair@gmail.com, (765) 491-6298

Call for Artists: 2nd Annual Primavera Music Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 26, 2018 at 8:00pm

March 24

Safety Harbor, Florida

110 Veterans Memorial Lane

Presented By: Project Primavera

100 Artists

Deadline: When full

Application Fee: 0 Booth Fee: $125

The Primavera Music Festival is looking for over 100 artists, craftsmen, and vendors to be featured at this year’s event on March 24, 2018 at the beautiful Safety Harbor Waterfront Park in Safety Harbor, FL. With crowds expected to reach 20,000, this event is sure to be a success! Doors open at 12:00 and are busy right from the start.

This family friendly, pet friendly music festival is perfect for all ages. Here are some highlights you will definitely want to know:

12 Bands
2 Stages
100+ Vendors
Booth Sitters
20,000 Estimated Attendance
Helicopter Easter Egg Drop for the Kids with 60,000 Eggs
Craft Beer and Wine Bars
Fireworks

Primavera Music Festival is the fundraiser of Project Primavera, a local nonprofit creating mentors for kids. This exciting event has built off of last year’s momentum of 13,000 attendees and is ready for more. All that’s missing is you!

*All types of artwork and handmade products will be considered.

There are NO APPLICATION FEES! Only a tax deductible gift of $125 for all approved vendors. To apply now, follow the link below!

Marketing: The festival is a partner of The Tampa Bay Times and marketing is handled by The Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The event is marketed through television, radio, print and a large social media and internet campaign. We are expecting over 20,000 festival attendees for this years event.

APPLY: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/

More Information: www.primaverafest.com

Contact: Richard Thompson, rick@projectprimavera.org, (561) 420-2372

Call for Artists: 18th Annual Village at Winona Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 24, 2018 at 8:00am

June 2 & 3

Village at Winona

Winona Lake, Indiana

75 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $175

The Winona Art Fair is set in the backdrop of beautiful Winona Lake, Indiana, home to numerous artisan shops and gourmet restaurants. A prosperous community, Winona Lake and surrounding areas show great support to artists: pledged patrons provide built-in sales before the show begins with $35,000+ in pledged spending.

We want to be the first stop on your Mid-Western show circuit. Winona Lake is centrally located, within easy driving distance to top-rated shows in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis. Our mission is to stage an artist-friendly juried show of original fine art that is welcoming and exciting for attendees, and profitable for the artists who exhibit.

Artist amenities include coffee and donuts each morning, lunch for two brought to your booth on Saturday, reduced hotel rates for artists, marketing support and media coverage and help with install/teardown.

Marketing Plan
Through social media, digital marketing, and local broadcast and print advertising, the Winona Art Fair is always well publicized regionally.

Named to the Sunshine Artist Best 200 art fair for 2017, The Winona Art Fair is a juried show of original fine art that is welcoming and profitable for our exhibiting artists.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6156

More Information: villageatwinona.com

Contact: Nick Hauck, nick@villageatwinona.com (574) 268-9888

Call for Artists: 40th Annual Long's Park Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 23, 2018 at 8:00am

August 31 - September 2

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Presented By: Long's Park Amphitheater Foundation

200 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $540

Next Labor Day weekend over 11,000 art lovers will make their way to beautiful Long's Park to shop for fine art and high-quality crafts. Set in an historic tree-lined park where booths follow walkways surrounding a tranquil freshwater lake, this top-rated show draws sophisticated, high income buyers from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Central Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, DC, New York, and beyond thanks to the quality of its exhibitors and extensive marketing throughout the region.

We are proud and honored to have been voted Best of Lancaster County for 2017, one of the Top 50 Art Fairs for 2016 nationally, and one of the Top 5 East Coast Art Fairs for 20167 by ArtFairCalendar.com.

Marketing Plan:

extensive local and regional marketing to major metropolitan areas in surrounding states with target marketing by income (Zip code) social media marketing
free e-postcard for exhibitors to send to their customer base either electronically or as a physical post card (Other options are also available.)
low cost photo ad in our Directory to draw attention to your work

New this year: NEW MEDIUM CATEGORIES: We have separated "Painting" into "Painting, Acrylic or Oil" and "Painting, Watercolor."

Testimonials:

Thank you for everything you have done to produce this great event. This was our first time with Longs Park and we really hope to return next year. I found the customers were very engaged and interested in acquiring art. Our sales were on par with our best expectations that we have for a show of this duration and reputation. Thank you for personally making the rounds and talking with each and every artist. This hands on approach is refreshing and so appreciated. - Douglas Sigwarth (glass)

My experience at Longs Park was fantastic, you and your staff go above and beyond most shows. Thank you so much for including me in this years event. The customers were wonderful! Every thing was great, I wish every show was more like this, now I know why the Longs Park experience is so special. Sending wishes for a great year and my many thanks. Courtney Gillen (jewelry)

APPLY and more information: http://longspark.org/art-festival/

Contact: Rick Faulkner, festivalartdirector@longspark.org (717) 735-8883