October 12 & 13, 2013
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Postell Park
Sponsored by the Glynn Art Assn.
70 artists
Deadline: October 7
Glynn Art in the Park on St. Simons Island offers a fine arts event in a small town ocean side setting. The island is one of four barrier islands known as the "Golden Isles" on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, including Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.
We invite you to join us on Columbus Day weekend, when many visitors from as far away as Atlanta come to enjoy the ambiance of this coastal community. The jury brings in a well-balanced selection of about 70 art professionals representing 2D and 3D media. Postell Park, (across the street from the Glynn Art Visual Center), is home to the festival. It was re-designed a few years ago and laid out specifically for events like this. The one square block setting is located under mighty live oak trees, with the Atlantic Ocean a few hundred yards away.
Cash awards totaling $4,000 are distributed on Saturday for a total of eight categories. A unique part of the festival is the Patron Program. Patrons pledge to purchase a certain amount of art, and Glynn Art retains a small tax deductible donation. Patrons distribute their own Patron Award ribbon to present to their favorite artist.
Amenities:
- a continental breakfast each morning, and booth sitters during the show.
- A Patron Preview party the night before the festival. Patrons mix and mingle with the artists over wine and heavy hor d'oeuvres provided by local restaurants.
- The party is free to artists with a discount for their guests ($15). A sample of each artist's work is on display at the party, to provide a preview, discussion with the artist, or sale before the festival begins.
Music is provided Saturday and Sunday in the form of violin, keyboard, or guitarist/vocalist. A children's Art table enables the creation of a take-home piece of art. A few food vendors will be on site, in addition to multiple restaurants within walking distance.
Advertising: local newspapers and tourism guides, billboards and signage throughout the community, posters in storefronts, Constant Contact emails, our website, and mailed invitations.
Surveys from previous festivals consistently praise our staff and volunteers for their hospitality. In 2012 a participating artist reported on ArtFairInsiders.com: "the Art Association does everything right and I love this show."
A local resident wrote to us: "I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the festival and preview party this past weekend. The food Friday night was great and it was fun to have a chance to meet the artists. I went to the festival on Saturday "just to look". The art was very impressive and I ended up buying several things."
For an application or more information on the Glynn Art in the Park Fall Festival, call (912)638-8770. GlynnArtAssociation@gmail.com or visit the website: www.glynnartinthepark.org
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Comments
The first place 2D winner shown above is Kathy Crowther. I took 2nd place 2D. You can see me in my own blog about this show.
YAY!!!!! didn't know you took first place...Congratulations!
I just came back from Glynn Art in the Park. This was my 4th year. I look forward to doing this show every year. The venue is beautiful. Set up and take down is super easy. The folks who run it are the type of people you would love to have as your neighbor. The reception is first class. The quality of the art is top notch. No junk here. I always come out in the black. And to make matters even better --- I took 2nd place in 2D this year. Yeah for me! And thank you Glynn Art Association for another wonderful weekend.
Hmmm, never heard of it either. I'll put in my calendar for next year, for sure. I'll be shooting there next Tuesday morning if schedule holds.
Thanks for that comment, Gloria. It sounds like a really nice one. The director called me. She said ordinarily they are full of fine work but something had fallen off this year so they had these few spaces.
I have done this show for years, it is the only one I have not rotated out of after my 4th year. The Art association treats the Artists VERY well, and there is no lack of buyers to buy quality Artwork. This show has always flown under the radar , but for the money, it is one of the best Art show values in the Southeast. Tropical and coastal scenes and work tend to sell the best, and also whimsical home related items. I design Art to Wear, and have a very loyal following in the local community, and there always vacationers who attend and buy. I love this show, and this Art association!