November 2-4
70 Artists Booths
Deadline: June 14 - new deadline!
The 24th annual Metro Arts EXPO will be in the heart of downtown where thousands of people come to eat, shop and experience museums, music, and amazing architecture. The EXPO is free to the public and offers a jury-selected array of fine art created by 70 professional artists from across the United States, live entertainment, demonstrations and an upbeat holiday shopping atmosphere.
The categories include 2D and 3D mixed media, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
ARTISTS BENEFITS:
- Overnight and Daytime security
- Complimentary dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday and Sunday
- $2,500 in Sponsors Choice awards
- Exclusive Hospitality Area
- Booth sitters, and much more...
The EXPO is a smaller show that draws 6,000+ loyal patrons and serves as fundraiser for Metro Arts Alliance. All proceeds go to support Metro Arts community and educational outreach programs. www.metroarts.org
More information with a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPMH32TNDlU
Schedule:
Friday Nov. 2: Opening night party: 4pm-9pm
Saturday Nov. 3: Show: 10am-8pm
Sunday Nov. 4: Show: 10am-2pm
The deadline to register is June 1st and the Jury Fee: $35
June 15 - Jury selections
June 18 - Artist Notification (10% off booth fees until July 1st)
July 1 - Early bird discount ends
July 31- Accept invitation & purchase deadline
Aug. 1 - Notify Artists on the waiting list
Aug. 29 - Artists on the waiting list, Accept invitation & purchase deadline
Apply: www.zapplication.org
Artists are advised to submit images of professional quality. Keep in mind that your images are what you will be judged on. Clear, sharply focused, High resolution jpeg images are best. They should represent a coherent body of work, by form, technique or concept. Bold color is viewed better than pastels, whites, grays or blacks. Please, don't let the background overpower or detract from your work.
For more info. about Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines, the EXPO or other programs, Please call (515) 280-3222 or visit: www.metroartsexpo.org
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