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Call for Artists: Uptown Art Festival - 10th Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 12, 2023 at 6:00am

March 25 & 26, 2023

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Cranes Roost Park

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

140 Artists

Deadline: February 17, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $320

The free admission Art Festival will feature 140 artist displays. Discover unique one-of-a-kind items available for purchase of jewelry, glass, fine crafts, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture. Amazing chalk street paintings, delicious festival foods and more! The Uptown Art Expo will be strongly promoted throughout Central Florida Media.

Amenities include:

25,000 patrons
Friday drive up load-in
Free adjacent parking
Overnight security
All booths have small storage behind
Extensive PR and marketing
Highest household buying income in the region
Sunday morning artists' breakfast

Awards:

1 - Best of Show - $2,000

2 - Award of Excellence - $1,000

2 - Judges Choice - $650

5 - Award of Distinction - $500

More info: www.uptownartexpo.com

Contact: Jim Barton uptownartexpo@gmail.com

Call for Artists: 21st Geneva Arts Fair

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

July 29 & 30, 2023

Geneva, Illinois

Third Street in Downtown

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

140 artists

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fees: $400

Welcome to the Annual Geneva Arts Fair. For over 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety. The fine arts show, from 10 am-5 pm both days, showcases fine artisans from around the country in a host of mediums. Patrons can purchase original works of art and have the unique opportunity to meet exhibiting artists, learn the sources of their inspirations and ask questions about techniques.

Downtown Third Street in Geneva serves as a picturesque backdrop for the outdoor fine arts show that has been voted tops by Best Art Fairs by artfaircalendar.com.

If you’ve never visited Geneva, now is your chance to see a picture-postcard town, overflowing with comfort and charm on a beautiful summer day. Tucked away amidst the gorgeous Fox River Valley, downtown Geneva boasts more than 100 specialty shops and restaurants, many located in historic storefronts and beautiful Victorian-style homes.

ARTIST AMENITIES

We are offering 10 feet between each booth for all booths (approximate). This allows ample space to display artwork, move about your booth and have several patrons in your booth area at one time.

Close artist parking reserved
Booth sitters and volunteers
Overnight security
Snacks, morning coffee and light breakfast
Easy loading and unloading
Event marketing & publicity: web, social media, print
Air-Conditioned break room
Festival programs with listing of attending artists

Learn more:
genevachamber.com/festivals-events/geneva-arts-fair/

Contact:Laura Rush lrush@genevachamber.com

Call for Artists: Kensington Metropark Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 10, 2023 at 6:00am

May 27, 28, & 29, 2023

Milford, Michigan

4570 Huron Parkway

Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm & Monday 10am-4pm

100 artists

Deadline: February 26, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fees start at $425

The Kensington Art Fair continues to grow. Last year we were designated one of the top shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Artists with all price points indicated strong sales. Many report selling originals priced in the thousands. The beautiful setting is both visible and attractive.

Kensington is one of the most popular parks in Southeast Michigan and is centered in a wealthy area of lakefront homes. Two and a half million people visit the park annually.

The show offers dedicated parking for artists and patrons adjacent to the event. Our marketing program is designed to attract qualified high-end art collectors.

Integrity Shows:
Intentional events for extraordinary results
www.integrityshows.com

Learn more: Kensingtonartfair.com

Contact: Mark Loeb mark@integrityshows.com

Call for Artists: Lubbock Arts Festival

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

April 14, 15, & 16, 2023

Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

Friday 7pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, &

Sunday 12Noon-5pm

100 Artists

Deadline: January 13, 2023

Application: $30 Booth fee: $375-$700

The Lubbock Arts Festival is the premiere fine art, fine craft event in West Texas. Our city has a population of 230,000+ and serves as the education and medical 'hub' for the region. We have three major universities in Lubbock; the largest of which, Texas Tech University, has undergraduate/graduate programs, a law school and medical school.

About the Lubbock Arts Festival:

100% indoor, air conditioned venue.
$50,000 advertising campaign
Artist private hospitality area
Free parking, easy loading/unloading
24 hour security
Host hotel with discounted room rate
Friendly and well-organized show
94% of artists indicated that they would like to return (per survey)

What artists say about Lubbock Arts Festival:
“Great turnout! Good Qualified Buyers!” D. Howard
“WOW! All of the combined events made for a buying crowd.” G. Chaffin
“Very well organized . . . Everything geared to the artist. Thank you!” J. Waldrop
“It is great to be indoors in windy weather.” S. Elliot

More info: https://lubbockartsfestival.org/

Contact: Elizabeth Grigsby exedir@lubbockarts.org

Call for Artists: 32nd Annual Tephra ICA Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 15, 2022 at 6:00am

May 20 & 21, 2023

Reston, Virginia

Reston Town Center

Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 11am-5pm

200 Artists

Deadline: January 7, 2023

Application fee: $55 Booth fee: $525

Now in its 32nd year, the Tephra ICA Arts Festival (formerly Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival) has a long-standing reputation for showcasing high quality, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork in a dynamic outdoor setting. Drawing upon a robust exhibitor and collector base coupled with Tephra ICA’s contemporary foundation, the Festival has become one of the region’s most anticipated events, attracting over 20,000 people annually to the unique, outdoor environment of Reston Town Center. The Festival is comprised of one-on-one experiences, performances, and special events that engage visitors with compelling artistic voices — leaving an exciting, thoughtful mark in the region. Outreach to affluent patrons and knowledgeable collectors who recognize quality, original artwork is at the forefront of our marketing efforts.

Artists are the core of the Tephra Fine Arts Festival. In appreciation of the time, effort, and money invested by participating artists, Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art works hard to provide an excellent experience for artists throughout the festival.

Prior day set-up and convenient load-in and load-out
FREE parking in on-site garages
$5,000 in cash awards
24/7 site security
Reduced hotel room rates for the Hyatt Regency Hotel on-site and Sheraton Reston off-site
Complimentary bottled water & portable snack options available
Ample artist support with modified booth-sitting options
Convenient and profitable selling hours for the Festival period
Complimentary tickets to the Festival Cocktail Hour for artists and a guest, including hors d'oeuvres and beverages
Year-round artist promotion on the Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art website

Local collectors Bob & Bonnie said, "It is one of the best venues for art in the Mid-Atlantic, and also a highly anticipated event for the community and the metropolitan Washington, DC, area."

Apply: www.tephraica.org/festival

More info: www.tephraica.org/festival

Contact: Hannah Barco hbarco@tephraica.org

Call for Artists: 6th Annual Art in The Loop

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 13, 2022 at 6:00am

Memphis, Tennessee

April 14, 15, & 16, 2023

Ridgeway Loop Road

Friday 1pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, & Sunday 11am-4pm

80 Artists

Deadline: January 5, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $325

Art in The Loop focuses on artists, and the sale of their work. We celebrate skill and talent. This is not a show for amateurs. We feature top quality ART, complimented by performances of classical music by area youth ensembles and the fare of the town's top food trucks. Our co-presenters, WKNO TV & Radio (PBS/NPR), Memphis Magazine, and our mailing list of proven art buyers make sure that this show draws people who understand and are engaged in the world of art.

Our festival is located on a street alongside a lake, in between an upmarket office center and the city's most affluent neighborhood (the founders of FedEx & Autozone live just around the corner). The neighborhood also includes several hotels, restaurants, and a cinema that caters to over-45 crowd in a surprising pastoral setting a block from the intersection of Poplar Avenue (the city's busiest street) and I-240. Free parking abounds.

"Art in The Loop was one of the best to participate in for being the most thoughtful, and on top of that, one of the most profitable! This is a magic unicorn show!" Yvonne Miller, Mixed Media Artists, Atlanta, GA

Apply: http://www.artintheloop.org/home--art-in-the-loop.html

More info: http://www.artintheloop.org/home--art-in-the-loop.html

Contact: Greg Belz gregbelz@hotmail.com

Call for Artists: Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 8, 2022 at 6:00am

May 27, 28, & 29, 2023

Prescott, Arizona

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm, Monday 9am-3pm

90-100 Artists

Deadline: January 1, 2023

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $450-750

This beautiful and historic outdoor space has been named one of the top ten gathering places in America and is located in the heart of Prescott, the Cowboy Capital of the American West.

Many western enthusiasts, art collectors, and locals all look forward to this Memorial Day weekend tradition held every year on the beautiful Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, a famous and infamous district that elicits the flavor of the old West and complements the venue with antique shops, saloons, and historic hotels.

"If you want to be known and establish a career as a wildlife or western fine artist, the Phippen is the go-to Show!" Joseph Robertson, award-winning Mixed Media artist.

So we hope you can join us this year in support of this

special presentation of the great

Art of the American West and the Phippen Museum.

Apply: https://secureservercdn.net/45.40.153.24/fgn.cc9.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jury-Application-2023.pdf

More info: phippenartmuseum.org/48th-annual-western-online-art-show-sale-award-winners/

Contact: Edd Kellerman phippen@phippenartmuseum.org

Call for Artists: 36th Annual Laumeier Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 6, 2022 at 6:00am

May 12, 13, & 14, 2023

St. Louis, Missouri

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, & Sunday 10am-5pm

150 Artists

Deadline: January 9, 2023

Application fee:

$35 (9/1-30); $45 (10/1-12/31); $55 (1/1-9) Booth fee: $350 - $600

Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country. More than 17,000 patrons attend this annual three-day outdoor event on Mother’s Day weekend, featuring local food vendors, live music, and 150 juried artists from across the country exhibiting work in ten media categories.

Judges award a total of $6,000+ in cash and prizes to those artists achieving excellence, regardless of media category.

ARTIST AMENITIES

Average $7,000 in sales (based on past participating artist surveys)
On-site Artist Hospitality Tent and Artist Relations team during ALL hours of the Art Fair
Booth sitters available during ALL hours of the Art Fair
Continental breakfast provided (Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 a.m.)
24-hour on-site security
Indoor public restrooms available
Electricity included
Event widely advertised in the greater St. Louis region
Listing in printed event program (10,000 printed and distributed)
Listing on Laumeier’s website
Discounted rates at nearby hotels
Patron art pick-up services

Apply: https://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/artists

More info: https://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/artists

Contact: Rachel Thompson artfair@laumeier.org

Call for Artists: Marion Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 1, 2022 at 6:00am

May 20, 2023

Marion, Iowa

Uptown Marion Festival Street

Saturday 9am-5pm

50 Artists

Deadline: January 10, 2023

Application Fee: $25 Booth fee: $250

Greetings from the 31st Annual Marion Arts Festival in Marion, Iowa! (Adjacent to Cedar Rapids, in East Central Iowa.) The MAF presents 50 artists, offering fine art and fine craft to an audience of 10,000.

Consistently named among Art Fair SourceBook's Top 50 Events! We returned to the turf in 2022 with great success! Our community awaits you!

Our show is one-day, intimate, and purposeful, with the mission to be an event through which you can thrive. (Here, we're obligated to insert that we're volunteer-driven, kind of hokey, and maybe more than a little mom-and-pop, in good ways, mostly.)

Thank you for making the art! It's our privilege to gather an audience!

*Check out this review on ArtFairInsiders.com*

Apply: https://marionartsfestival.com/information-for-artists

More info: https://marionartsfestival.com/contact

Contact: Deb Bailey mafdirector@marioncc.org

Call for Artists: Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 29, 2022 at 6:00am

June 9, 10, & 11, 2023

Omaha, Nebraska

Aksarben Village

Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, & Sunday 10am-4pm

135 Artists

Deadline: January 13, 2023

Application Fee: $30 Booth fee: $350-$425

Attracting more than 75,000 patrons from throughout the region, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival is one of the finest in the Midwest.

The Festival is located in a vibrant, walkable, multi-use community in the heart of Omaha. Aksarben Village offers unique shops, restaurants, numerous corporate headquarters, bike trails, and green spaces. With multiple hotels within walking distance and ample parking options, Aksarben Village promises to attract thousands of patrons to view and purchase original art.

Artist Concierge Services & Amenitites:

Discount hotel rates
Artist Concierge hotline
Complimentary box lunch delivered to booth on Friday
Artist-only Awards Breakfast on Saturday
Complimentary continental breakfast delivered to booth on Sunday
Air-conditioned lounge
Complimentary snacks and beverages
Artist-only indoor restroom facilities
Experienced booth sitters
Artwork delivery service
Water delivery to booths
Overnight indoor storage
24-hour security
Limited Corner and Double spaces available

Apply: https://www.summerarts.org/

More info: https://www.summerarts.org/

Contact: Allison Seibert aseibert@vgagroup.com

Call for Artists: Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival - 14th annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 17, 2022 at 6:00am

May 5, 6, & 7, 2023

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Renaissance at Colony Park

Friday 3pm-7:30pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, & Sunday 11am-5pm

80 Artists

Deadline: January 15, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $250

The Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival presents artists and their work against the splendid setting of Renaissance at Colony Park, a regional lifestyle center renowned for its shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences as well as for its graceful, Old-World architecture inspired by the cities of Europe and the Mediterranean (www.renaissanceatcolonypark.com).

Ridgeland is a suburb immediately north of Jackson, Mississippi, the state capital, and located in Madison County which is one of the wealthiest counties in the state. Ridgeland was named by Money magazine as one of the Top 100 "Best Places to Live" in the United States.

AWARDS

$7,000 will be awarded by the festival judge. Best of Show will receive $2,000. There will be five (5) Judge’s Choice awards given in the two-dimensional category, and five (5) Judge’s Choice awards in the three-dimensional category. All award winners will be automatically juried into the 2024 Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival. Judging will take place Saturday, May 6 during the hours of the festival.

The timing of the Ridgeland Fine Arts Festival works well for routing with some of the spring
Texas, New Orleans, and Atlanta shows, as well as other shows in the South
like Art in the Loop in Memphis April 28-30, 2023.

Apply: https://www.artwineandwheels.com/art/

More info: https://www.artwineandwheels.com/

Contact: Bob McFarland bobmcfarland2@hotmail.com

Call for Artists: Naples Art Downtown Art Fair 2023

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 15, 2022 at 6:00am

March 25 & 26, 2023

Naples, Florida

5th Avenue South

Daily 10am-5pm

250 Artists

Deadline: December 9, 2022

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $650

Naples Art hosts one of the last major art festivals of the winter season. Located on upscale Fifth Avenue South, the heart of downtown, this is the ideal site for this fine art festival. The Naples Art Downtown Art Fair was rated in Sunshine Artist’s Magazine 2019 ARTIST 200 Best Fairs in America. This juried fair has openings for 250 artists. The quad setup affords every artist a corner booth and great visibility. Qualified buyers enjoy the set-up along the 5th Avenue S., where they are able to have the opportunity to engage with artists and learn about their process.

Naples Art has been at the forefront of the Arts & Cultural landscape of Naples since 1954. We believe art can change lives and improve communities. We are committed to developing tomorrow’s artists and arts leaders, ensuring artistic expression is accessible to everyone and inclusive of everyone.

Apply:
https://www.naplesart.org/artist-registration

More info:
https://www.naplesart.org/

Contact:
Patrick Benes patrick.benes@naplesart.org

Call for Artists: 32nd Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 10, 2022 at 6:00am

July 1, 2, & 3, 2023

Denver, Colorado

Cherry Creek Neighborhood

10am-8pm

255 Artists

Deadline: December 1, 2022

Application fee: $45 Booth fee: $875

The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is recognized as a leading Arts Festival in the industry and a beloved annual community tradition which has been a part of

the cultural fabric of Denver for three decades. CherryArts invites you to apply to be one of 255 exhibitors at the 2023 event, a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual arts. Our goal is to provide our selected exhibitors and the 150,000 visitors an experience of unparalleled quality.

This is your chance to find out first-hand the accolades as reported by fellow artists: historically very high art sales potential (estimated at $16,590 per artist, via 2022 Artist Survey), consistently high national rankings, on-site artist amenities and a new jury panel each year to provide fresh perspective. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival is an established show that attracts a loyal regional audience, many of whom are collectors.

• Over $1 million in multi-media PR and marketing campaign

• $30,000 offered in artist purchase awards

• 150,000 annual attendees

• Projection jury, hired panel of national jurors, new panel each year to provide fresh perspective and artists viewed in order of the date application is submitted

"I'm still feeling so very honored to have been chosen to exhibit at my favorite art festival! The whole experience has really taken me to the next level. I'll be forever grateful to Cherry Arts for the amazing experience!" 2022 visual artist

"Every time I’ve done this show it has been an amazing experience. Sales, treatment of the artists, and organization are all so well done." 2022 visual artist

Apply now for an incredible exhibition opportunity to sell art at the 32nd annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival: Saturday/Sunday/Monday July 1, 2, & 3, 2023!

Apply: https://cherrycreekartsfestival.org/artist-application/

More info: https://cherrycreekartsfestival.org/artist-application/

Contact: Amy Curlee amycurlee@cherryarts.org

Call for Artists: Chain of Parks Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 20, 2022 at 12:43pm

April 15 & 16, 2023

Tallahassee, Florida

Outdoor parks, downtown Tallahassee

Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm

150 Artists

Deadline: October 31, 2022

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $350

The annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is a multi-day Fine Art Festival with a two-day outdoor exhibit held in a group of city parks known as the ‘Chain of Parks’ in downtown Tallahassee, Florida. The festival is ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine, reaching #1 in 2017, #5 in 2018 and #3 in 2019. The Festival awards over $10,000 in cash prizes with 150 juried artists competing. The Chain of Parks Art Festival has been recognized as a Legacy Event by Visit Tallahassee due to the 40,000+ visitors and patrons it attracts. All proceeds from this juried Fine Art festival benefit LeMoyne Arts, a non-profit community-based art center.

CASH AWARDS – $10,000+ TOTAL

Best of Show – $2,000.00
Award of Excellence – $1,000.00
Recycle Art Award – $300 – Open to all artists in all mediums.
Additional Awards – The Festival will use a weighted award system for the balance of award prize monies to be divided among mediums based on the number of artists in each, up to the total prize money amount.

ARTIST AMENITIES

Artist hospitality area with all-day refreshments and reserved portable toilets
Volunteer booth sitters
Limited to less than 150 artists
Combined artist sales of over ½ Million
24-hour on-site security
Complimentary reserved parking
Website includes artist image and live link to artist website
High-quality printed program with a sample image and website information for each artist
Digital marketing opportunities provided
Top award winners are automatically juried into next year’s Festival
The cover artist is selected from participating festival artists

Apply: https://chainofparks.org/artists/artist-application/

More info: https://chainofparks.org/

Contact: Sheri Sanderson Sheri@LeMoyne.org

Call for Artists: 4 Bridges Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 6, 2022 at 6:00am

April 21, 22, & 23, 2023

Chattanooga, Tennessee

First Horizon Pavilion

Preview Party Friday 6pm-10pm

10am-5pm Saturday & Sunday

145 Artists

Deadline: October 31, 2022

Application fee: $40 Booth fee: $500-$1100

First Horizon Pavilion is a former foundry on the Tennessee River on the southside of downtown Chattanooga. It is now a thriving event site featuring great indoor amenities -- indoor restrooms, a roof, easy access to electricity -- and open air sides that allow for great airflow so artists and attendees alike can enjoy the spring weather.

Each year 4BAF makes its debut at the Preview Party. The Party attracts close to 1,000 local art enthusiasts: patrons who attend to support the visual arts. Most importantly, the Preview Party is a unique opportunity for artists to promote and sell their work while networking and socializing with passionate advocates and collectors.

Awards

AVA celebrates the visual arts by distributing over $20,000 in cash prizes. The 2023 jury panel has the discretionary privilege of selecting honorees and presenting the awards. The jury panel’s decisions are final.

Testimonials

"I just wanted to thank you so much for all your hard work in coordinating such a great show! This show kicked off my year, and as I look forward to upcoming shows, I just hope they'll be as seamless, fun, and accommodating as you all were this past weekend. Thanks again!"
"I met the most amazing people who, I sure, will become more than just someone I saw at the art show. I feel that my world became bigger and my heart feels full. I would love to come back next year if the jurors would invite me."
"This was the best show that I’ve exhibited at that had such great artist amenities and also such a great understanding of how to treat the customers coming through. The thought put into both the artists and customers is something I haven’t seen before. "

The show is perfectly timed just a couple of weeks before

Mothers Day and in the thick of wedding season -

a great place to buy gifts or look for a piece to decorate a new home!

Apply: http://4bridgesartsfestival.org

More info: http://4bridgesartsfestival.org

Contact: Sarah Moore sarah@avarts.org

Call for Artists: Old Island Days Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 4, 2022 at 6:00pm

February 25 & 26, 2023

Key West, Florida

Whitehead Street & Caroline Street

Old Town Key West

10am-5pm Saturday & Sunday

100 Artists

Deadline: October 15, 2022

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $290

Back to beautiful tree-lined Whitehead Street and Caroline Street in Old Town Key West, the heart of the tourist district. One block from famous Duval Street and within a couple of blocks from the Hemingway House, Cruise Ship Dock, and much more. The street has been newly paved and new sidewalks will make a great venue.

The sponsor is the Key West Art Center that has supported local art in the location on Front Street for over 60 years. Management for this year's show is headed by a team of artists and administrators including past Directors Lois Songer and Jane Grannis. Also included are the board president and new Art Center director.

Apply: https://keywestartcenter.com/art-festival

More info: https://keywestartcenter.com/art-festival

Contact: Lois Songer KWArtShow@gmail.com

Call for Artists: The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 29, 2022 at 6:00am

April 14, 15, & 16, 2023

The Woodlands, Texas

The Waterway through Town Center

Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, & Sunday 10am-5pm

200 Artists

Deadline: October 16, 2022

Application fee: $40 Booth fee: $500-$1200

Sell your original creations along a landscaped path beside The Woodlands Waterway®. The Woodlands was recently voted the #1 place to live in America and is home to world-class shopping, dining and entertainment options, and has more than 200 miles of hike-and-bike trails and 135 charming parks. Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has been consistently ranked one of the top fine arts festivals in the Nation, with an average, yearly attendance of 15,000-20,000 educated and well-funded art buyers.

Artists:

Artists are featured on our website starting in February
Over $2M in Artist Sales in 2022
Renowned Artist Hospitality in a beautiful venue
One of a Kind Art Dash Party for participating VIP artists
24 Hour Security
Breakfast Tacos for Artists Saturday and Sunday
We follow CDC guidelines and IFEA recommendations for health and safety protocol.

"I had a great time at the WWAF!

Great helpers and very well-organized show!

I really appreciated how long artists had to set up!

I hope to be back next year!"

Apply: https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/festival

More info: https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/festival

Contact: David Mayes david@thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

Call for Artists: Naples Art National Art Fair 2023

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 27, 2022 at 6:00am

February 25 & 26, 2023

Naples, Florida

Cambier Park and 8th Street

Daily 10am-5pm

190 Artists

Deadline: October 28, 2022

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $650

The Naples Art National Art Fair is consistently voted among the top art fairs in the country. It was named one of Art Fair SourceBook Blue Chip 100 Fine Art Events for 2019 and ArtFairCalendar.com’s America’s Best Art Fairs. As one of the oldest fairs in Collier County, the Naples Art National Art Fair is counted by the local community as among its premiere, must-see events, thanks to the high quality of art, the engaging personalities of the artists, and the festive atmosphere. The show is held in scenic Cambier Park and along 8th Street South, one block from downtown Naples’ premier shopping and dining district.

Apply: https://www.naplesart.org/artist-registration

More info: https://www.naplesart.org/

Contact: Patrick Benes patrick.benes@naplesart.org

Call for Artists: Smithsonian Craft Show - Last Call!

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 26, 2022 at 6:00am

May 3 - 7, 2023

Washington, D.C.

National Building Museum

Preview Night Benefit May 3

Thursday - Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm

120 Artists

Deadline: September 30, 2022

Application fee: $50 Booth fee: $1280-$1980

The 41st year of the Smithsonian Craft Show is coming May 3 -7, 2023! Craft lovers are eager to come, experience American craft excellence, meet and reconnect with outstanding artists, and buy their latest work. Apply now to join this 5-day celebration of the best of present and new directions in craft.

The show is produced by the Smithsonian Women's Committee, and supports education, outreach, and research programs of the Smithsonian Institution.

The venue, the National Building Museum, is located in downtown Washington, DC. It is a historic building with a beautiful great hall that houses the show. The Museum is easily accessible by bus, surface transportation, and Metrorail. It is near other museums, restaurants, shops, and hotels.

The Craft Show is looking for artists who produce one-of-a-kind and limited edition objects that have been conceived and perfected by the artist's own hands and created in the artist's studio.

APPLY NOW: https://smithsoniancraftshow.org/

More info: http://smithsoniancraftshow.org/

Contact: Heidi Austreng austrpr@si.edu

Call for Artists: 5th Annual Babcock Ranch Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 22, 2022 at 6:00am

March 11 & 12, 2023

Babcock Ranch, Florida

Founders Square

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

60+ Artists

Deadline: November 4, 2022

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: $325

The Babcock Ranch Art Show, produced by the experienced ArtFest Fort Myers staff, is a 2 day boutique art show held in the new town of Babcock Ranch. This FREE-to-the-public art show will feature 60+ exceptional artists centered in Founders Square overlooking Lake Babcock.

Babcock Ranch is the first ever fully solar-powered town in the U.S., surrounded by seven new neighborhoods. New members of the Babcock community will be now, more than ever, looking for artwork to enhance the beauty and elegance of their new homes! A variety of local farm to table restaurants & vendors will encourage attendees to stay for lunch or dinner, as they decide upon their artwork purchases.

The Babcock Ranch Art Show has artist-friendly procedures in place to ensure that your weekend with us is pleasant and profitable. Our Artist Hospitality team is there to greet and direct you on Set Up Day and is available to you all weekend. Artists are set in a circular flow around Founders Square that allows booths to have at least 3 feet of space in the lakefront setting.

Artist Perks include:

• Drive-up access to your booth location on set up day (Friday morning) with ample behind booth storage

• Indoor bathrooms

• Professional overnight security

• Convenient free artist parking adjacent to the Art Show site

• Oversized booth spaces with at least three feet between booths and ample storage space behind

• An audience of new home-buyers eager for your artwork

If you are new to the idea of selling at outdoor art festivals, please contact us for any support you may need - we love to help. Our staff is available to talk about any details you seek and to take a peek at your images in advance and provide feedback on "jury strength," at least in our opinion, based on 20+ years of watching juries. We love talking with artists and are happy to share our insights to support artists’ success.

Apply: https://babcockranchartshow.com/#artists

More info: BabcockRanchArtShow.com

Contact: Annie Crouch annie.crouch@artfestfortmyers.com