WINNER OF THE 2010 GOLD GRAND PINNACLE AWARD
from the International Festival & Events Association
June 24-26, 2011
Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa
185 Artist spaces
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Artist Reactions to DMAF:
"Once again - a stellar show! The art was great, the venue beautiful, patrons plentiful & enthusiastic. It was an honor to participate"
"The organization was near flawless. You have a great community spirit and willingness to buy art. We sold to many individuals who said they came intentionally to purchase a special piece for their home or office from this fair."
"You have our best interests at heart. Thank you for that."
"This show is perhaps the best run shows I have ever done. The city cannot do anything
more to make a person feel more welcome."
The City of Des Moines invites you to be part of the award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival. The Des Moines Arts Festival is one of the nation's most respected arts events hosting 185 of the nation's top artists in a beautiful urban setting surrounding the 4.4 acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The outdoor Festival of arts and culture attracts more than 200,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area. DMAF is a show dedicated to the highest standards and works diligently to maintain a positive environment for artists and their clients.
The Fact Sheet
AVG. SALES: Gross Avg. = $7,236 (Source - 2010 Artist Post-event Survey)
BOOTH SPACE FEE: $350/$450
CASH AWARDS: $10,000
BOOTH SPACE: 10'x10' with 1' buffer all around
PRODUCED BY: Downtown Events Group, 501(c)3 Non-profit corp.
Artist Information and Benefits
- Projected Attendance - 200,000+.
- $10,000 in Cash Awards at the time of publication.
- Official Festival Program includes color thumbnail image of each exhibiting artist.
- Web site includes full-color image with name and live link to artist Web site.
- Free WiFi throughout Festival site.
- Free reserved parking and electricity
- Hospitality Area with air-conditioned restrooms
- Exclusive "Express Lane" concessions.
- 24-hour Security.
- Leisurely set-up (full day is available).
- Booth sitters and energetic volunteers.
About our jury process
The jury is scheduled for November 17-19, 2010. The location for the projection jury is the Arthur Davis Conference Center in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Applying artists and special guests are invited to a special Jury Preview on November 17, 2010 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Projection of images for the jury begins promptly at 6 p.m. The jury preview is an opportunity for artists to view their images at the same time and in the same manner the jury will see them.
Should you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to call Stephen King, Director, at 515.286.4927 or email stephen.king@desmoinesartsfestival.org.
We value your participation and look forward to seeing you in June 2011!
For more information: www.DesMoinesArtsFestival.org
Don't wait! Apply today: www.zapplication.org
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