Call for Artists, Making Money at Juried Art Fairs, Craft Shows and Festivals

Connie Mettler's Blog – October 2010 Archive (20)

Call for Artists: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

I know Art Fair Insiders has a lot of members in Florida. I hope you will think about applying to this event in December. This sounds like a perfect way to finish up your year, especially if your work is appropriate for gift-giving.

December 18 & 19

Lake Park, Florida

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair

Deadline: November 15

Downtown on Park…

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 30, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

LEAF director to speak to National Council of the Arts - October 29

WHAT: National Endowment for the Arts invites Lake Eden Arts Festival’s Executive Director to present at the National Council of the Arts meeting in Washington D.C.

WHEN: TOMORROW - Friday, October 29th 2010

Jennifer Pickering, Executive Director of Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), will present at the National Council of the Arts meeting in Washington D.C. tomorrow. From over 1,400 outdoor arts festival organizations, LEAF | Lake…

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 29, 2010 at 7:00am — 4 Comments

A New Website for Us...www.CallsforArtists.com

So here we go again. Back in 2004 my son Scott said "build a website, Mom. Everyone is online, or is

going to be there." So,

ArtFairCalendar.com was born. We (my husband Norm Darwish and I) started gathering email addresses at all of our art fairs, instead of mailing addresses. We started this website to list the juried art fairs around the country so patrons could find the good shows and the site could help bring them to the art… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 28, 2010 at 8:55pm — 4 Comments

Americans for the Arts - How does your Senator rate in support of the Arts?

I read this report and am happy to report that neither of my Senators are among the "dirty dozen" with the worst report cards on the Arts. Here is a message from the Americans for the Arts:

Did you ever bring home a bad grade on a report card as a kid? What about an F in the arts? Hard to imagine. Well, our U.S. Senators brought home their grades, and although they weren't graded on their paintings or musical scales, many managed to fail the arts. And some failed while the other… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 27, 2010 at 11:57am — 1 Comment

Ocala (FL) Arts Festival on October 23 & 24

I came across Susie Blackmon's blog "Ocalalicious" today with a report on the Ocala Arts Festival. I'm including the link here because the photos really tell the story about the ambiance at a Florida art festival. You can really tell you are not in Denver or Ann Arbor! If you've not traveled to a Florida show be sure to click on this link:… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 27, 2010 at 9:53am — 4 Comments

Call for Artists: Artexpo New York

Have you ever considered participating in the U.S.'s most high profile art trade show, Artexpo New York? It is a rich arena where you can not only meet new prospects but also network and learn how to expand your business. Over its 32-year history, Artexpo New York has hosted many of the world's most renowned artists and helped thousands of artists, galleries, and dealers build connections and sell art. Imagine yourself in New York!…

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 25, 2010 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Happy birthday to Nels!

This is a big day for ArtFairInsiders aficionados. It is the birthday of

Nels Johnson, the erstwhile chronicler of the nation's art fairs, roadie, gourmet foodie and tequila taster. He seems to be hiding out in Ybor City today, or maybe at the golf course. Please add your birthday greetings to him in the comments below and if you can, tell us your favorite Nels story.

Happy birthday, Nels. I never turn to this site that I… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 25, 2010 at 2:30pm — 11 Comments

Call for Artists: Renaissance Fine Arts Fair

April 2 & 3

Ridgeland, Mississippi

Renaissance at Colony Park

presented by the Ridgeland Tourism Commission

100 artists

Deadline: October 31

Dear Artists,

Your fellow artists Dale Rayburn (… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 22, 2010 at 5:09pm — 2 Comments

Help Wanted: Full-time position with ArtServe in Lansing, MI

Work for Us - New Creative Industries Associate Position

ArtServe Michigan is seeking to hire a new full-time Creative Industries Associate position. Reporting to the Director of Creative Industries, the Creative Industries Associate provides administrative and program-related support for our initiatives directed at practicing professional artists and creative entrepreneurs in… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 21, 2010 at 11:06am — No Comments

Call for Artists: 15th Annual Garage Sale Art Fair

February 26

Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds & Expo Center

Kalamazoo, Michigan

9:30 - 4:00

Approximately 110 booths

Deadline: November 1 (received by)

You've heard how fun it is. This is your chance to find out for yourself! This is the show to sell your seconds, overstock, duds or things you're just tired of looking at in your booth,… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 18, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Call for Artists: Bayou City Art Festival in Memorial Park

March 25 - 27, 2011

300 Artists

Deadline: October 29

Juried at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston by an invited panel of artists, collectors and industry professionals.…

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 15, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

$250,000 prize to one of our gang!

September 22-October 10 there was a fine exhibition of art throughout the downtown public buildings and museums of Grand Rapids that brought thousands of people to stand in line to view art and talk about it with their friends. It is called ArtPrize. ArtPrize is a radically open competition. Open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in Grand Rapids,… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 13, 2010 at 9:30pm — 117 Comments

Call for Artists: Des Moines Art Festival

WINNER OF THE 2010 GOLD GRAND PINNACLE AWARD

from the International Festival & Events Association

June…

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 12, 2010 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Featured Artist: R. Michael Wommack, pastel drawings

When Michael Wommack graduated from art school over 30 years ago there was a recession, no teaching jobs available, but he took his skills to the streets -- painting murals, race cars, vans, using an airbrush on anything that would hold paint. His friends were horrified, but he was able to extend his education, admittedly in a way that the nation's art schools would never have taught him. …

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 8, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Arts, Beats & Eats raises record $315,213 for charities

Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News

Royal Oak — Organizers of the Ford Arts, Beats & Eats festival announced today the event raised a record $351,213.

More than 90 charitable and cultural organizations will benefit from the money raised at the four-day festival over Labor Day weekend, which was held in… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 7, 2010 at 7:00pm — No Comments

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Added by Connie Mettler on October 7, 2010 at 6:57pm — 3 Comments

Show of the Month: Bayou City Art Festival Downtown

October 9 & 10

Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 6 pm

Head to Houston! The downtown skyline serves as a dramatic backdrop for art, music, dance, and interactive activities at the Bayou City Art Festival… Continue

Added by Connie Mettler on October 7, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment