Call for Artists: 46th Annual American Artisan Festival

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46th ANNUAL AMERICAN ARTISAN FESTIVAL 
 
JUNE 19, 20, 21, 2020
Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee
Friday 12PM-8PM; Saturday 10AM-7PM; Sunday 10AM-5PM 
150 Artists
Deadline: December 20 (midnight CST) 
 
Application Fee: $40
Booth Fee: 10' x 10' is $495; 15 x 15 $675, 10' x 20' is $900
 
We invite you to apply to the American Artisan Festival celebrating its 46th year in Nashville's beautiful Centennial Park on Father's Day weekend, June 19-21.  Apply today for the opportunity to experience first-hand how wonderful this family-owned festival experience is as touted by fellow artists: including strong ratings amongst artists, high art sales potential, and a powerful PR and marketing platform that has consistently delivered good crowds and solid buyers.  
 
Always free to the public, the American Artisan Festival is visited by more than 25,000 annually. In addition to presenting the best in contemporary American handcrafts and fine art, visitors also enjoy public art installations, live music from Nashville's top singer-songwriters produced by Musicians Corner, free children's art booths, and more than fifteen artisanal food and drink booths.  We accept applications in a wide range of media and are interested in those artists who want to reconnect with Nashville art collectors at one of its top-rated art events. 
ARTIST AMENITIES
  • Cash awards, including The Festival Excellence Award and The Best New Artist totaling $2500
  • Affordable Hotel Rooms blocked thru May 15 at the Millennium Hotel, $109/night and the Holiday Inn, $179/night among others
  • Friday evening party post-close exclusively for Artists and their families
  • Vehicle unloading/loading at booth space as well as golf carts and full time help
  • Free artist parking close to the event
  • Complimentary breakfast bagels and coffee each morning
  • 24-hour police security during the fair
  • Volunteer booth sitting during show hours (sign up in advance)
MARKETING
Full-scale digital social media marketing and press campaign including print, online, radio and television media outlets as well as select direct media opportunities (if interested in participating let us know!)
 
CONTACT
Samantha Saturn, Director, American Artisan Festival
americanartisanfestival@gmail.com (615) 212-9095

The American Artisan Festival has had a long and successful history in Nashville since 1971. Founded by Nancy Saturn, a pioneer in the contemporary craft movement, the American Artisan Festival has been dedicated to showcasing the highest quality artists for over 40 years. Nancy lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010; however, the show carries on her tradition of excellence led by her daughter and protégé, Samantha Saturn.
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