March 7-10 
La Quinta, California
a short drive from legendary Palm Springs
10am-5pm daily
230 Artists
Deadline - October 15
La Quinta Arts Festival will celebrate its 31st Anniversary in 2013 on the spectacular grounds of the La Quinta Civic Center Campus, a short drive from legendary Palm Springs, California. The Campus is a life-size picture postcard framed by majestic mountains, lush green lawns, and a lake - a spectacular outdoor gallery extolled by Art Fair SourceBook as "the most stunning festival site in the country."
Hosting 230 of the nation's foremost contemporary artists, this four day show attracts an affluent demographic and many wealthy 
snowbirds who have second homes in the desert. Art sales consistently exceed $2 million each year. The festival runs concurrent with the BNP Paribas Open, an international tennis event, attended by 350,000 of a highly appealing demographic as well as the polo finals - both located a few miles from the festival.
La Quinta Arts Festival requires the Artist to pay a show fee of 20% of all art sales made at, or as a result of participating in La Quinta Arts Festival. A low booth fee of $275 for a 12x12 space means minimal up-front investment to participate, and allows LQAF to be successful only if the artists are successful.
$60,000. It was be delivered in July. The sculpture is by Jason Napier of Friday Harbor, Wisconsin)
Noteworthy:
- Consistently ranked among the Top Ten Fine Art Festivals in the Nation by both Artists and Festival Patrons
- 2.5 million dollars worth of art was sold in 2012
- Juried online by 5 respected authorities from across the country in each of the 11 media categories
- Dedicated 24/7 Artist Hotline
- 24 Hour Private Security and Police
- Leisurely 2 day set-up and tear-down. Also Paid Labor Assistance with flatbed golf carts.
- Artist Hospitality includes morning and afternoon snacks, chilled bottled water throughout the day, a gourmet lunch box delivered daily to each booth. (Artist selects lunch order.)
- Impressive Artist Award Reception
- Booth Fees from $275 to $775 - all booths located on lush grass
- Volunteer Booth Sitters - contact by cell phone for your convenience
- Currently ranked #2 Fine Art Festival in the Nation by Art Fair SourceBook 2012 and #7 Fine Art Fair by American Style Magazine 2012
For more information and to apply through ZAPP
Click here: www.lqaf.com/artists-resources/la-quinta-arts-festival-participation/
Any questions, please contact Dedicated Artist Helpline:
Phone: 760-564-1244, ext. 112, Email: Helpline@LQAF.com
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Comments
Please notice the deadline above is October 15. Earlier it said October 31 -- my error. La Quinta did not extend their deadline, I erred. Now go out and apply! No time to lose.