June 1-2
Danbury, Connecticut
Ives Concert Park
Presenting Organization: Friends of the Ives, Inc.
100 Artists
Deadline: March 31
Application Fee: $25; Booth Fee: $200-250
Ives Concert Park is a prestigious, world-class performing arts center, with a majestic outdoor amphitheater situated on 40 wooded acres and located on the Westside campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT.
Every year we are growing this show to showcase the top notch talent of artists from New England and beyond.
What to expect:
- A wine tasting along with great food & music, art demonstrations and children's events will also be included.
- The show will provide increased visibility for many artists, expanding awareness of the arts enriching the artistic, cultural, educational and economic vitality of the Western Connecticut Region.
Who we are:
Providing the perfect picturesque backdrop, Ives' lush oasis of natural beauty hosts world-renowned artists in a wide variety of music and theater genres. The Ives is proud to work together creatively with many artists and community stakeholders such as the WCSU Art Department, Cultural Alliance of Western CT and Brookfield Craft Center to develop this show, envisioning and inspiring cultural enrichment for the entire family.
Providing the perfect picturesque backdrop, Ives' lush oasis of natural beauty hosts world-renowned artists in a wide variety of music and theater genres. The Ives is proud to work together creatively with many artists and community stakeholders such as the WCSU Art Department, Cultural Alliance of Western CT and Brookfield Craft Center to develop this show, envisioning and inspiring cultural enrichment for the entire family.
Marketing:
- Over $10,000 in paid & promotional media advertising including a mix of radio, print and digital platforms. Work with various local and regional media partners to spread the word about Art at Ives.
- An artist's directory on our website to introduce artists to our patrons well in advance of the show. Artist's information remains on our web site the entire year after the show for patron access.
- Promotional art show program includes booth map and helpful information for festival goers.
- Traditional Media using yard signs, distributing flyers, etc.
- Social Media: We have utilized Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to better engage audiences and increase our reach with ads.
Testimonials:
"The staff and volunteers were wonderful. And the overall level and quality of art at the show. The venue is beautiful. And the dinner was amazing."
"The site is lovely and the care given to the exhibitors is wonderful."
"The staff was terrific; the art work was excellent; the artists were friendly and helpful; the awards dinner was fun, delicious, and gave us a chance to socialize with the others.
Artist Amenities:
Free parking on the premises, easy load-in and load-out, Saturday & Sunday, Saturday night awards banquet "schmoozatorium," complete with complimentary dinner, alcoholic beverages, live music and dancing, booth sitting, and overnight security.
APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6924
APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6924
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