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Call for Artists: Goldendale Art Festival - Last Call!

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 6, 2023 at 6:00am

Goldendale, Washington

September 23, 2023

Downtown Main Street

Saturday 11am-9pm

Deadline: September 20, 2023

No Application Fee/Booth fee: $45

The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the completion of the Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art installations on Main Street on September 23, 2023 in downtown Goldendale.

Art at the Heart as a whole is new this year. This type of event has never been done in Goldendale. This special event will be a Celebration of the arts—the expression of human creativity, skill, and imagination, such as painting, music, literature, and dance or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional impact.

For more information:
https://www.goldendalechamber.org/

Contact: Teja Finch
teja@goldendalechamber.org

Call for Artists: Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou 49th

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 5, 2023 at 6:00am

March 9 & 10, 2024

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Craig Park, 100 Beekman Lane

Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

200 Artists

Deadline: September 30, 2023

Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $250-$400

We welcome your application to the 49th Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou, a premier outdoor event. This juried show attracts artists from across the U.S. It offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in a waterfront, oak-shaded park in the center of Tarpon Springs. The city was named Best Historic Small Town for 2018 by USA Today. Some 18,000 loyal patrons flock to the show every year to interact with and buy from exhibitors, sample craft beer and good food, and enjoy live entertainment. Awards total $19,000.

Tarpon Springs sits at the north end of Florida's most densely-populated county, accessible from the entire Tampa Bay area. It offers an old Florida ambience with its brick streets, restored Victorian mansions and intimate bungalows surrounding the Festival venue. Downtown boasts a variety of restaurants and shops, just two blocks away. The historic Sponge Docks area, celebrating Greek heritage, is an easy walk or trolley ride away. The Festival, in the midst of these attractions, provides a unique opportunity for purchasing fine art and fine craft.

The 2024 Festival features a revamped site plan, maximizing exposure to each artist's tent and easing visitors' movement through the Park -- all based on artists' suggestions. Musical entertainment also takes a fresh approach with instrumental ensembles. Organizers continue to promote the original work of artists by excluding buy/sell and production studio work, as well as souvenir items.

Testimonials

Good show, well curated, good support.
Everyone was kind, polite and well informed. As first timers we were pleasantly surprised with speed and ease of load-in. You handled so many artists in such a tight space in an efficient, organized manner, AND with smiles on your faces!
You run an artist-friendly show!
Having the fee stay at $250 is unique in comparison to comparable shows some of which seem to use us as a fundraiser.
Nice to see a festival with higher end art.
Stunning show and location.

The 2024 Festival features a revamped site plan, maximizing exposure to each artist's tent and easing visitors' movement through the Park -- all based on artists' suggestions. Organizers continue to promote the original work of artists by excluding buy/sell and production studio work, as well as souvenir items.

For more info: https://tarponspringsfineartsfestival.com/

Contact: Jean Hungiville president@tarponspringschamber.org

Call for Artists: 39th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 31, 2023 at 6:00am

February 17 & 18, 2024

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Gardens North County District Park

Daily 10am-5pm

275 Artists

Deadline: September 27, 2023

Application fee: $40.25/Booth fee starts at $589

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce invites you to apply to be an exhibitor at the 39th annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Hanley Foundation, a two-day ticketed outdoor fine arts festival over Presidents' Day weekend.

Known as one of the nation's top art festivals, ArtiGras,in Palm Beach Gardens, annually attracts tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. The Festival showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with and purchase directly from the artists. Along with the onsite artists, ArtiGras will feature interactive art exhibits, children's activities, live music, youth art and recycling art competitions, among other demonstrations.

ARTISTS SERVICES

We want your time with us to be not only profitable but also enjoyable. Artists will receive via e-mail a list of select hotel, tent, and equipment rental information.

During the festival, the following amenities are offered to all artists:

Artists’ Oasis: provides free water, coffee, and snacks daily (Saturday and Sunday)
A continental breakfast
Booth sitters
Golf cart assistance to and from the customer art pick-up area
24 hour security

AWARDS

During ArtiGras, three judges will select 25 artists in the Fine Art Showcase and give out $15,000 worth of prizes and recognition awards. Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17. Cash awards and ribbons will be presented on Sunday morning, February 18.

For more information: http://www.artigras.org/

Contact: Brian Elkin brian@pbnchamber.com

Call for Artists: Mercato Art Celebration

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 22, 2023 at 6:00am

January 27 & 28, 2024

Naples, Florida

Mercato Naples

Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 9am-3pm

130 Artists

Deadline: October 8, 2023

Application fee: $38/Booth fee: $540

Experience the sophisticated, fun, and vibrant Mercato Art Celebration Art Show hosted by Naples Picasso Events. This all-day extravaganza offers Naples residents and visitors the perfect blend of shopping under the sunshine and memorable evenings filled with dining, drinks, entertainment, and captivating Fine Art from renowned national and international artists. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere where sophistication and community converge, brightening both your day and night.

The Mercato Art Celebration Art Show, brought to you by Naples Picasso Events, brings together artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to celebrate creativity and culture. Prepare to be enthralled by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. This event provides a unique opportunity to discover new artists, explore their extraordinary artworks, and engage with the vibrant art community.

In addition to the artistic delights, guests will relish the incredible Southwest Florida weather, ample parking options, and the chance to visit the celebrated restaurants and stores within Mercato. As the grand finale, Mercato and Collier County close down the entire street to vehicular traffic, allowing attendees to stroll through the event, interact with artists, and fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Naples.

Apply:

https://naplespicasso.com/how-to-apply-artists/

More information: http://www.naplespicasso.com

Contact: Patrick Benes naplespicasso@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Pearland Art on the Pavilion

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 17, 2023 at 6:00am

October 14 & 15, 2023

Pearland, Texas

Pearland Town Center

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

30 Artists

Deadline: August 31, 2023

No Application Fee/Booth fee from $150 - $325

Pearland Art on the Pavilion returns to Pearland Town Center for another year of unique finds, regional artists, and live entertainment. Discover artwork from painters, photographers, jewelry makers, woodworkers, and more; hear from a showcase of talented musicians; and indulge in treats from local food trucks.

The event takes place under an outdoor event pavilion at Pearland Town Center, which is an open-air mall 20 minutes south of downtown Houston.

For more info:
VisitPearland.com/ArtShow

Contact:
Rebekah Burns rburns@pearland tx.gov

Call for Artists: 2024 Smithsonian Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 15, 2023 at 6:00am

May 1 - 5, 2024

Washington, DC

National Building Museum

Daily 10am-5pm

120 Artists

Deadline: September 17, 2023

Application fee: $50 Booth fee starts at $1280

The Smithsonian Craft Show is a juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts and design held annually in Washington DC. Three jurors, who are experts in the field and newly selected each year, choose 120 artists from a large pool of applicants. Previous exhibitors must re-apply each year. No one is grandfathered into the show. There is no quota for any category of Craft Art. Artists are selected based on the originality, artistic conception, beauty, and quality of their work. The show is produced by the Smithsonian Women's Committee. Proceeds from the Show fund grants that benefit the Smithsonian's education, outreach, conservation, and research programs.

The theme of the show is JOY. Bringing together the most outstanding and inventive minds and makers of American crafts to celebrate the JOY OF CREATING.

The Craft Show does not charge sales commissions. However, accepted artists are encouraged to donate an item for the Show’s Online Auction or other fund-raising initiatives, the proceeds of which benefit the Smithsonian.

For more information: https://smithsoniancraftshow.org/

Contact: Heidi Austreng austrpr@si.edu

Call for Artists: Palm Beach Fine Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 8, 2023 at 6:00am

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Deadline to Apply is September 15, 2023

Artists Call for Entries: 20th Annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show
February 16- 18, 2024 • Palm Beach Convention Center
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The 20^th Annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is a juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American & International crafts and design hosted over Presidents' Day Weekend, February 16-18, 2024 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show encourages artists to continue to grow and stretch the limits of their media. The Craft Show is committed to presenting the most thoughtful, original, and skilled American & International craft and design objects. All work submitted to the Palm Beach Fine Craft Show must be original creations.

AWARDS
The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show will be awarding three artist in the following categories: Best in Show, Best New Artist & Artist Choice. Artist will be recognized for outstanding excellence by jurors, committee members, peers, and arts organizations. These awards will be presented on the final day of the Show.

Award recipients must submit an application with processing fee and participate in the show to be nominated. 2024 Award recipients are automatically accepted to the 2025 Show.

Apply Online Now

For more information, please visit www.PalmBeachFineCraft.com

Apply now for the opportunity to participate in the most anticipated fine craft event! The non-refundable fee for applying is $35. NOTICE: The application fee is due at the time you fill out the online application and accept the terms and conditions.

Electronic application deadline: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

About the Jurying Process:
Three jurors who are experts in the field choose artists from a large pool of applicants. There is no quota for any category of Craft Art. Artists are selected on the basis of the originality, artistic conception, design and quality of their work.

Questions? Call our main office at 561.822.5440 or email info@palmbeachshow.com

LOCATION
Palm Beach County Convention Center
2nd Floor Ballroom
650 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

DATES & TIMES
February 16-18, 2024
Friday, February 16...................11am – 6pm

Saturday, February 17..............11am – 6pm
Sunday, February 18.................11am – 6pm

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Call for Artists: Last Call: ArtsFest at the 41st West Central Home Tour

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 7, 2023 at 6:00am

September 9 & 10, 2023
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Historic City Streets
Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
50 Artists
Deadline: August 15, 2023

Application fee: $10/Booth fee: $75

The ArtsFest is part of the 41st Home and Garden Tour in the Registered Historic District in downtown Fort Wayne.

We think you'll love spending the weekend with us in our historic neighborhood during its very popular Home Tour. The West Central neighborhood is on the National Historic Register and the ArtsFest takes place in the street in front of these revived workers' cottages and restored mansions. Imagine your booth set among shady trees and enjoy the easy-going vibe, where the residents show off their unique homes to old-house lovers. The event regularly brings in about 3,000 people who attend the tour every year and love the ambiance of the neighborhood.

We include our neighborhood artists' studios. West Central was saved from the wrecking ball because the Fort Wayne Art School was here. As time went by and the neighborhood deteriorated, artists moved in to live and work here. The artist community is the backbone of the neighborhood. We have invited them to host open studios during the tour, to use their mailing lists to bring in more shoppers. We will be marketing this new aspect with more emphasis on the arts. We expect this will enhance sales for both the ArtsFest exhibitors and the resident artists.

What to expect:

a small boutique event
easy setup, drive up to your booth, short hours, helpful volunteers
cool food trucks, live music and buyers that appreciate unique and one-of-a-kind goods.
A friendly place to spend the weekend AND you can't beat the booth fee!

Apply:

https://westcentralneighborhood.org/apply-to-artsfest/

More info: https://westcentralneighborhood.org/

Contact: Connie Mettler cjmettler@icloud.com

Call for Artists: Coconut Grove Arts Festival - 60th Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 3, 2023 at 6:00am

February 17, 18, & 19, 2024

Miami, Florida

Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove

Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-6:30pm & Monday 10am-5pm

280 Artists

Deadline: September 15, 2023

Application fee: $40 Booth fees: $850

For 59 years, the Festival has been one of the most prestigious outdoor juried fine arts shows in the United States. There is truly not a more iconic South Florida arts festival. The idyllic Coconut Grove setting, the sailboats moored on Biscayne Bay, the familiar faces, the festive atmosphere, and the world-class art all lead to its success. We will award over $50,000 in prize money.

Testimonials

“The 2023 Coconut Grove Arts Festival was my first time doing the show - it was an incredible experience. Set up was easy, logistics were clear and the crowds were insane! Never have I seen that many people at an art festival. I had a profitable show and I hope to be a part of it again. Thanks to the show director, her staff & volunteers for doing such a great job.” - Tanya Kirouac

“This show is shooting right back to the top of the Florida heap! Artists are being heard and changes are being made. For me this was a great show with some awesome post show action. Shhhhh!“ - Jay McDougall

“I always refer to the CCAF as a world-class top-tier show. Few art festivals can juggle so many moving parts and still manage to elevate the exhibitors to the absolute highest visibility of the entire event.”

- David Oleski

"The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is one of the all time great art fairs. I first displayed my work there almost 20 years ago and was there last year. It always attracts a massive educated and engaging crowd that is there to have fun but also to buy art. I always consider myself very lucky when I am accepted to exhibit my artwork at the show and there is nowhere I would rather be that weekend." - Xavier Nuez

“The Coconut Grove Arts Festival, is my favorite and most profitable Art show. Every year, my gross sales have increased over the last. The layout of the show gives everyone a good location. At the Artist oasis, lunches and water are provided to the artists. I look forward to coming down each February to participate in this wonderful show.”

- Christine Lush-Rodriguez

“Coconut Grove does not disappoint! The buyers are there to BUY ART!! They are knowledgeable and plentiful. It’s a fabulous show that should not be missed. What a fantastic way to spend a weekend!!”

- Sharon Tesser

Apply NOW:

http://www.cgaf.com

Contact: Camille Marchese camille@cgaf.com

Call for Artists: Last Call - Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 18, 2023 at 6:00am

November 10, 11, & 12, 2023

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Downtown Fountain Hills

Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm

500 Artists

Deadline: July 31, 2023

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $500

Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is a juried art festival in its 49th year of operation! This event has become a Valley-wide tradition, welcoming over 200,000 guests over the course of the weekend to experience our juried Art Festival featuring every category of Fine Arts & Crafts. The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce is so proud to produce one of the largest Festivals in Arizona, twice a year!

This is an Outdoor Festival under the shadow of the fourth tallest Fountain in the World! The Festival spans down Saguaro Blvd., Avenue of the Fountains, and a portion of Parkview Avenue.

We are proud to offer an Artist Reception on the Saturday of the Event beginning at 5:30pm. The Artist Reception offers free food and drink hosted by one of our Festival Concessionaires as well as the local VFW chapter.

Testimonials

This is my favorite show! It goes very smooth from beginning to end and I always make a large profit! It's one of my best shows!

- Deanna Martinez-Hay, Art 4 your Glasses

The Fountain Hill show is professionally run from the directors to the volunteers. Everyone is friendly, helpful and there for you. Great art buyers. My favorite shows!

- Dorothy Proffitt, Western Winds Artwork

This is a high-quality show. The attendees are enormous, and the camaraderie amongst the vendors is awesome. I feel blessed to be a part of this Fountain Hills Fair.

- Genevieve Markowski

We love being part of the Fountain Festival. The show is organized very well. The load-in and load-out process has improved with each show. We cannot say enough good things about Hannah and the rest of the team regarding the time and attention they have given to making these events a success. They seem to have thought of everything.

-Todd and Sallie Johnson Artchuterie

We have come to count on the festival spring and fall. It delivers great sales every time. Easy set up and tear down in a beautiful setting . Staff are friendly and security is great. What more can you ask for?

-Molly Bennett (Tahoe Fire Glass )

For more info: http://fountainhillsartfairs.com

Contact: Hannah Toth hannah@fhchamber.com

Call for Artists: Beverly Hills Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 17, 2023 at 6:00am

October 21 & 22, 2023

Beverly Hills, California

Beverly Gardens

Daily 10am-5pm

235 Artists

Deadline: July 28, 2023

Application fee: $35-$55 Booth fee: $415

This is the show's 50th anniversary! Accordingly, the October 2023 event will include additional activities and happenings to celebrate the show's long, successful history, which has been vigorously supported by the Beverly Hills community.

Attracting art appreciators from all over the world, the event is again expected to host 40,000 visitors throughout the two-day event. Four garden blocks along Santa Monica Blvd. between Rodeo and Rexford in Beverly Hills will be brimming with over 230 artists from throughout California, the Southwest, and the rest of the country.

For more info:
beverlyhills.org/departments/communityservices/

Contact: Carolyn Holden
carolynholden@gmail.com

Call for Artists: One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago- 22nd Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 13, 2023 at 6:00am

December 7-10, 2023

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Merchandise Mart

Thursday - Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

550 Artists

Deadline: August 4, 2023

Application fee: $40 Booth fee: $2600

The One of a Kind Show Chicago is celebrating 22 years in 2023. Held in December each year, this 4-day event features fine art and luxury goods, as well as creative maker products of all kinds from hundreds of juried artists. This annual event also include the city’s finest partners and charities, and attracts approximately 50K visitors each show. The award winning show also boasts an ideal downtown Chicago location, a premium indoor environment, and a unparalleled marketing and promotional campaign. This show can be your best opportunity to expose your work to tens of thousands of affluent consumers who value handmade, artist/maker created work and love to shop!

The show is held during the busiest shopping weekends of the year and is located on the 7th floor of the ironic Chicago Merchandise Mart, THE MART. The building continues its decades long reputation as being the epicenter for high design and luxury goods. THE MART serves as the home to leading innovators in culture, art, business, and fashion and welcomes around 30,000 people each day and nearly 10 million people each year. The building is connected via an enclosed walkway to the newly renovated Holiday Inn Mart Plaza and voco hotel.

New this year will be an expanded mentor program, promotional opportunities, artist amenities and events.

More info: https://oneofakindshowchicago.com

Contact: Kathleen Hogan khogan@themart.com

Call for Artists: 24th Annual ArtFest Fort Myers

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 11, 2023 at 6:00am

February 2, 3, & 4, 2024
Fort Myers, Florida
Downtown Fort Myers
Daily 10am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: September 22, 2023

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $464

ArtFest Fort Myers is stronger than ever, with 200+ artists and a great layout overlooking beautiful Downtown Fort Myers riverfront and yacht basin. ArtFest is a free, non-gated event for everyone in the Southwest Florida community to come shop your artwork.

· Two-day, FREE to the public, community event, with 85,000 attendees
· Year-round, full-time professional staff
· New and cutting-edge art is equally at home with more traditional work
· Loyal base of dedicated art buyers/VIP members who are focused on YOUR work
· Attracting young professional families with free fun art related activities for kids of all ages
· Oversized booth spaces and convenient Friday set up with drive-up access
· Discounted hotel rates, indoor bathrooms

Testimonials

"All Staff were Very Helpful, Friendly & Professional."
"Extremely well organized, helpful staff and volunteers. This is the area where it's artists that normally mess it up. You guys did your end superbly!"
"This was my best out of 5 Florida shows"
"Very well run show, quality of art was fantastic and I hope to be accepted next year"
"Our sales were more than double what we expected!"
"This year's ArtFest (2023) was the best selling show I have ever had, in all my years as a festival artist"

APPLY NOW:

artfestfortmyers.com/artist-info/

Contact: Annie Crouch Annie.Crouch@artfestfortmyers.com

Call for Artists: La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE 2023

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 20, 2023 at 6:00am

November 16 - 19, 2023

La Quinta, California

La Quinta Civic Center Park

Daily 10am-4pm

200 Artists

Deadline: July 10, 2023

Application fee: $50 Booth fee: $350 - $1000

SCOPE Events, LLC invites you to apply as one of the 200 premier artists for the four-day La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE 2023 lakeside at the stunning La Quinta Civic Center Park which is 30 minutes away from sunny Palm Springs. The inaugural Celebration ENCORE event was in 2022 and was rated #1 in the Elite Top Ten Shows in the Nation by Greg Lawler's Art Fair Sourcebook.

The ENCORE Celebration draws a different audience than the traditional March event. In November, La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE attracts art enthusiasts from the affluent Coachella Valley as well as patrons from elite California coastal communities. The private golf courses open for the season a week prior to ENCORE Celebration, so the timing is perfect for the avid golfers who live in the exclusive gated communities that we target. A significant marketing budget is allotted to reach present and potential art patrons. We strive to curate the right mix of attendees who are true art collectors.

Invited Artists Receive:

Daily continental breakfast, a deluxe boxed lunch, snacks throughout the day, and unlimited bottled water
Volunteer golf-cart drivers for load-in (they are not able to lift or carry your art and supplies)
Labor available for hire to physically help with load in & out
Volunteer Booth Sitters
Artist Helpline available 24/7
Artist Award Reception with gourmet appetizers, premium wine and beer; artist assistants attend for free
24-hour on-site private security
Artist information included in the event program and on the website
Opportunity to purchase low-cost ads in the event program
Knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful staff

"This show is the best. The organizers do a fantastic job and go all out with advertising. The venue is unsurpassed and sales are strong."

More info: www.laquintaartcelebration.org

Contact: Kathleen Hughes info@scopeevents.org

Call for Artists: Academy Art Museum 26th Annual Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 6, 2023 at 6:00am

Last Call!
October 27, 28, & 29, 2023

Easton, Maryland

Academy Art Museum

Preview Event: Friday 5:30pm–8:30pm

Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm

Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm

60-80 Artists

Deadline: June 12, 2023

Application fee: $40

Booth fee starting at $200

The Academy Art Museum’s 26th Annual Craft Show features over 60 artists from across the United States on October 28 & 29, 2023, with a special Preview Event on October 27. Located in beautiful, historic Easton, Maryland, the show takes place inside the Academy Art Museum, the Waterfowl Festival Building directly across the street, and the newly created Craft Show Marketplace outdoor show that connects the buildings. AAM welcomes an array of returning artists and first-time exhibitors in a variety of mediums. This is truly a show by artists for artists.

The Academy Art Museum Craft Show’s mission is to provide exceptional hospitality to our new and returning exhibitors. To support that effort, the following is complimentary: housing (on a request basis and subject to availability), porter services at both set-up and break-down, weekend parking, artist dinner on the Saturday evening of the Show, listing in the Show program and on the Show website, featured social media spotlight at least once prior to the Show dates.

With nearly a third of the participants exhibiting for the first time, we typically attract over 2,000 people to the weekend event, and we hope to introduce more patrons to our event this year. All proceeds from fees and generous community sponsorships directly support the Museum’s mission of providing meaningful art experiences and education to the Mid-Shore of Maryland.

We are excited to announce a one-day outdoor component to the Academy Art Museum Craft Show: The Craft Show Marketplace. Outdoor booths will be available on the street that connects the two buildings of the Craft Show. This will give more artists the opportunity to participate in a highly visible space as well as adding an extra level of interest to patrons attending the show.

More info: https://academyartmuseum.org/events/craft-show/

Contact: Jennifer Chrzanowski craftshow@academyartmuseum.org

Call for Artists: Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 24, 2023 at 6:00am

September 29 & 30, October 1, 2023

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Boardwalk at the oceanfront

Friday 12Noon-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-6pm

200 artists

Deadline: June 4, 2023

Application fee: $40 Booth fee: $425

Drawing more than 400,000 people, the three-day Boardwalk Weekend along the oceanfront is the culminating event of the Neptune Festival -- the non-profit official celebration of the City of Virginia Beach. The show is on the boardwalk at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Hotels, fine dining, shopping, cultural and sports activities and venues are all very close by. The art and craft show will be from 21st to 31st Street on the boardwalk. It is part of a very popular and well-attended festival that inclues, food, music, an international sandcastle competition, a regatta and much more.

Neptune Festival Art and Craft Show begins on the last Friday of September each year. We devote an area of the show to selected exhibitors who work with the highest degree of originality, handcrafting and excellence. Only these exhibitors are awards-eligible.

More info: http://www.neptunefestival.com

Contact: Sharon Tanner artshow@neptunefestival.com

Call for Arists: 8th Annual River Clay Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 23, 2023 at 6:00am

October 20, 21, & 22, 2023

Decatur, Alabama

City Hall Lawn

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

75 artists

Deadline: June 14, 2023

Application fee: $40 Booth fee: $175

Located in the beautiful Tennessee Valley of north-central Alabama, Decatur is a fast-growing, burgeoning arts community and home to the Carnegie Visual Arts Center, Alabama Center for the Arts, and the Princess Theatre. The festival site, located on the Decatur City Hall campus, is surrounded by Alabama’s largest Victorian historic district and a picturesque, revitalized downtown complete with numerous bistros, galleries, restaurants and unique retail boutiques.

The fast-growing city of Decatur is conveniently located midway between Nashville and Birmingham, just 10 minutes west of I-65. You'll find that River Clay is a great draw to patrons from all over North Alabama, including Huntsville which is home to NASA, Redstone Arsenal and numerous world-class technology/engineering firms and boasts the highest per-capita level of education and income in Alabama, just 25 minutes to the east.

Now scheduled in gorgeous mid-October each year. Our 2022 artists experienced beautifully COOL autumn temps and HOT pre-holiday sales by enthusiastic and engaged collectors!

For 8 years now, our participating artists report great sales, exceptional event organization and unparalleled volunteer assistance and community enthusiasm.

Testimonials

"Very professionally run from application, to set up, to load out. The artists are appreciated with an exceptional party with patrons, not to mention they provide us lunches! The art is exceptional, and show is well balanced... they appreciate fine art and artists!" ...

Roger Poer, Designs by R and R

"I just wanted to thank you for a great show this year. It was the best show I had, not only in sales, but in terms of ease of set up, helpfulness of the staff and just the general atmosphere of fun among both patrons and vendors. I look forward to River Clay every year and it is one of the very few shows I will travel out of town to do anymore. You all make it a pleasure to be a part of the River Clay Experience!" ...

David Byland, Bison Ridge Leather

More info: https://www.riverclay.org/apply/

Contact: Mary Reed artistinfo@riverclay.org

Call for Artists: 42nd Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 18, 2023 at 6:00am

November 18 & 19, 2023

Gainesville, Florida

Historic Downtown Gainesville

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

200 artists

Deadline: June 26, 2023

Application fee: $36
Booth fees start at $275

Join us for the largest free celebration of art and culture in north Florida! The City of Gainesville's Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show transforms the streets of historic downtown Gainesville into a celebration of art and creativity complete with 200+ artists, live music, performing arts, multiple stages, and delicious culinary art experiences.

This year the Downtown Festival & Art Show is adding a Saturday evening arts panel happy hour cocktail event for arts lovers and visiting artists at the beautiful art deco Baby J's jazz bar; moving our 50 community booth nonprofit sponsors to the bricks of the Bo Diddley Plaza; and shifting our non-competitive arts market artists to the festival's brick southern streets near the Hippodrome. Like last year, we are once again including a festival beer garden, an emerging artist program, an artist hospitality room in the second floor conference room of the Hyatt, and Friday night drive-up load-in.

Artist Perks include:

Booth sitters
Friday evening drive-up load-in
Artist hospitality with complimentary hot beverages, snacks, & artist lunches
Hotel discounts
Free parking passes
$15,000+ in cash prizes
Five feet of space between booths
Double booth options

More info:
http://www.GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.net

Contact:
Chelsea Carnes carnes@cityofgainesville.org

Call for Artists: Funky Ferndale Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 16, 2023 at 6:00am

September 22, 23, & 24, 2023

Ferndale, Michigan

Nine Mile at Woodward

Friday 3pm-7:30pm, Saturday 10am-7:30pm, & Sunday 11am-6pm

120 artists

Deadline: June 24, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fees start at $425

Twice as funky as the average fine art fair.

Yes, a fine art fair can also be funky. We focus on art that has a bit of an edge. Traditional techniques but non-traditional images. We includ all mediums. Audience ranges from art lovers looking for more interesting work to art lovers that have not yet realized that passion.

An art fair for people looking for something a little different.

Learn more:

https://www.funkyferndaleartfair.com/

Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows President, has been producing and consulting with events since 1982 in metro Detroit. In addition to art fairs, he consults with art fair and event organizers.

Intentional events for extraordinary results:

https://www.integrityshows.com/

Call for Artists: Prater’s Mill Country Fair Fundraising Event

Posted by Meg Mettler on May 9, 2023 at 6:00am

October 14 & 15, 2023

Dalton, Georgia

Prater’s Mill Historic Site

Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am-5pm

140 Artists

Deadline: July 25, 2023

Application fee: $40 Booth fees: $150

A quality festival of Southern artists, craftsmen, music and food, the Country Fair started in 1971 by a group of volunteers to raise funds to save the 1855 flour mill. It has grown into a celebration of Southern, Appalachian heritage with the best Southern food this side of heaven.

Located near Dalton Georgia, the Mill is the centerpiece of the Historic Site which includes other historic buildings including Shugart Cotton Gin, Grannary, Westbrook Barn, and Prater’s Country Store.

We provide a reasonably flat 15’x15’ outdoor space set on a mix of gravel and dirt compacted over the decades. Exhibitor amenities include reserved portolets, booth sitters and Store side exhibitor parking. Booth options of power and an extra five foot available in limited areas. Weather controls the crowd but we still draw thousands of buyers in the rain.

Testimonials

"Go to Prater’s, see how a show is supposed to run."
"Y’all take care of your exhibitors and have all the information on your website. Most shows don’t do that."
"We love doing Prater’s. It’s SO organized. Y’all make it easy."

More info: http://pratersmill.org

Contact: Mikey Sims fair@pratersmill.org