June 27 & 28
Des Moines, Iowa
Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center
730 3rd Street
730 3rd Street
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
250 Artists
Deadline: March 20
Application fee: $30
Booth fee: Single $330, Double $650, Corner +$80
Booth fee: Single $330, Double $650, Corner +$80
Electricity: $75
ArtFest Midwest 2020, Iowa's largest fine art show is an indoor event held in the rain-free, air-conditioned Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. More than 250 artists will be participating in this 18th annual event, held on the same weekend as the downtown arts event.
ArtFest Midwest, an affordable alternative to the downtown show, will again offer free shuttle bus service to downtown. Parking and admission to the show are free for the estimated 30,000 patrons expected to attend this fine arts show with 100% handcrafted items.
This is a fine arts show with 100 percent handcrafted items.
Artist Information:
- NEW THIS YEAR: Electricity will be available for purchase through the Iowa Events Center.
- NEW THIS YEAR: Set-up for the show will be Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Artists will receive a scheduled time for unloading to ensure the process goes smoothly. Loading assistance will be available to assist artists.
- Free WiFi available to artists in Hy-Vee Hall.
- An Artist Lounge will be provided to all artists and helpers.
- "Snack Bags" with a mix of snacks and a water bottle will be given to artists at the time of registration.
Jim Clements, Oil Painter - A list of hotels will be provided prior to the show.
- Security will be provided for the entire weekend, with additional security Saturday night.
Marketing plan to include:
- Digital ads
- Comprehensive social media program including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
- Aggressive radio advertising plan.
- Flyers and postcards distributed across the metro.
- Print media in popular local magazines.
APPLY: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7095
More Information: www.artfestmidwest.com
Contact: Robyn Mills, artfestmidwest@sppg.com, (515) 237-0338
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