June 8, 9 & 10
Columbus, Ohio
produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council
300 Artists
Deadline: January 12
Application fee: $40; Booth fee: $595
The Columbus Arts Festival is the city's welcome-to-summer event, pairing the finest artists with continuous entertainment including hands-on art activities, stage performances and food from the area's finest restaurants.
The Columbus Arts Festival honored by Sunshine Artist and ArtfairCalendar.com as one of the top fine art and fine craft festivals in the country, attracted more than 450,000 art patrons last year to Columbus' Downtown Riverfront along the beautiful new Scioto Mile and Bicentennial Park. Approximately 300 national and international artists will be selected from over 1,100 applicants for coveted positions.
Join us on June 8, 9 & 10 for great art, performances, food and fun!
Expect:
- Over $650,000 in marketing/advertising support and partnerships
- $6,000 average sales
- Produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 501(c)(3)
NEW THIS YEAR - from the director:
For several years we have given 12 awards totaling $10,500 out to artists at our festival and this year we have found a way to double that number! So, this year, we are giving out 12 awards totaling $21,000!! The breakdown is below, but is there a way that you can amend our ad and possibly mention this somewhere? Trying to recognize our artists more as it CANNOT happen without them!
Accordingly for our 2018 festival:
- Best of Show - $2,000 $4,000
- 2-Dimensional Jurors' Choice - $1,000 $2,000 (3)
- 3-Dimensional Jurors' Choice - $1,000 $2,000 (3)
- Merit Awards - $500 $1,000 (3)
- Best Presentation - $500 $1,000 (1)
- Best Emerging Artist - $500 $1,000 (1)
Artist Information:
- Artists hospitality area with beverages and snacks
- Contact information and booth number in Guidebook
- Text based information system provided by our radio partner CD 102.5
- Name and image listed on website with live link to artist website
- 24 hour site security provided by Columbus PD
- Free parking space with each booth
Learn more: http://www.columbusartsfestival.org
For more info contact: Sean Kessler, skessler@gcac.org, 614-221-8625
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P.S. The jury will be held February 10th and 11th 2018 at The Westin Columbus, 310 High Street. You are invited to attend the blind jury process. Please contact Sean Kessler, Festival Manager at 614-221-8625 or skessler@gcac.org for the weekend's schedule or to RSVP to attend the jury.
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