featured show - Blog - Art Fair Insiders2024-03-28T23:47:59Zhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/featured+showApril's Featured Show: Woodlands Waterway Arts Festivalhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/april-s-featured-show-woodlands-waterway-arts-festival2012-04-11T20:30:11.000Z2012-04-11T20:30:11.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p style="text-align:left;"><span class="font-size-1"><strong>April 14 & 15</strong></span></p>
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<div style="text-align:left;" align="center"><span class="font-size-1">The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival</span></div>
<div style="text-align:left;" align="center"><span class="font-size-1">10 am to 6 pm</span></div>
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<div style="text-align:left;" align="center"><span class="font-size-1">200 fine artists and fine craftsmen</span></div>
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<p><br /><span class="font-size-1">The 7th Annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival returns to the visually stunning setting of The Woodlands Waterway in The Woodlands, just north of Houston, Texas. Produced by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council Inc., in alliance with community partners, the WWAF raises funds for the Council's non-profit mission to provide regional cultural enrichment opportunities that encourage, support and promote the performing and visual arts.</span><br /><br /><span class="font-size-1">This award winning two-day celebration of the arts attracts art patrons and tourists from across the nation. Featuring 200 juried fine art and fine craft artists from 36 different states and 3 countries along with performing arts, delicious food, wine tasting and an "Art of Food" Chef demonstration tent to complement your experience.</span><br /><br /><span class="font-size-1">Still considered a 'new' show among the artists in the Texas spring circuit, the festival has quickly earned a stellar reputation in artist care as well as in art sales. Eric Lee, invited 2012 fine artist in our show told us recently:</span><br /><br /></p>
<div style="margin-left:30px;"><span class="font-size-1">This will be my fifth year at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, and like the community that hosts it, it just feels right. The festival staff, volunteers and patrons all appreciate the art and the artists that create it. A wonderful show. <img style="text-align:right;" alt="Woodlands" src="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/.a/6a00e54fba8a738833016764842c33970b-pi" align="right" border="0" height="168" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="250" /></span></div>
<p><br /><span class="font-size-1">More than 16,000 people attended last year's festival. The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is ranked among the <strong>Top 100 Art Festivals</strong> in the U.S. by Art Fair Source Book. </span><br /><br /><span class="font-size-1">For detailed information about the festival and to purchase tickets online, visit <a style="color:#e67a27;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.woodlandsartsfestival.com" target="_blank">www.woodlandsartsfestival.com</a></span></p></div>Featured Show of the Month: Artfest Fort Myershttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/featured-show-of-the-month-artfest-fort-myers2012-01-30T18:30:00.000Z2012-01-30T18:30:00.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><div style="text-align:center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:#8c8813;"><strong>February 4 & 5</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align:center;" align="center"><span style="color:#8c8813;"><strong>A juried fine arts festival featuring 215 national artists, high school art competition, interactive arts, children's crafts, fine food and entertainment</strong></span></div>
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<div style="text-align:left;" align="left"> Downtown Fort Myers on Edwards Drive in the River District - FREE admission<br /> <br /> On ArtFest Fort Myers weekend, over 200 artists gather from across the country and around the world, to dazzle, inspire, delight and entertain you. Majestic palms, continuous background music and savory food make the perfect backdrop for this fine art festival. Convenient and well-marked patron parking is abundant in adjacent city streets, parking lots and multi-story garages. It's so much fun to find the art you love.<br /> <br /> Be sure to arrive early to view some of the best art to be seen in Southwest Florida this season. Take time to visit with the artists, who are always on hand to discuss their work. Find out what inspires them and learn about their techniques. The quality of art is extraordinary, as only the best of the best are invited, after a panel of independent artists reviewed the work of the artists who applied for the festival.<br /> <br /> What else you will find:<img style="text-align:right;" src="http://www.artfaircalendar.com/.a/6a00e54fba8a7388330134876b9f2f970c-pi" align="right" border="0" height="187" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="250" alt="6a00e54fba8a7388330134876b9f2f970c-pi" /><ul>
<li>Art Under 20, the largest Lee County high school art competition and exhibition </li>
<li>Kids@Art, where eager "weekend artists" of all ages to tap into their best creative selves</li>
<li>The Young Art Collectors Gallery is the perfect place for children ages 6 to 12 to purchase artwork for only $5</li>
<li>Dining Gallery - enjoy a break in the shade, with a cool drink in hand and choose among the tasty culinary delights</li>
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<br /> Can't wait? Then join us for the monthly <strong>downtown Art Walk on Friday night, February 3rd</strong>, featuring 60 festival artists and their fabulous artwork. Open to the public from 6 - 10 PM, you'll love this block long gallery under the stars. Plan to linger in our mini Bistro, over a nibble and a drink, as you also enjoy surprise artful performances.<br /> <br /> Learn more: <a style="color:#e67a27;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://artfestfortmyers.com/index.html">www.ArtfestForMyers.com</a></div>
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<div style="text-align:left;" align="left">Anyone here going to be doing this show?</div></div>Show of the Month: Arts, Beats & Eats, September 2-5, Royal Oak, MIhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/show-of-the-month-arts-beats-amp-eats-september-2-5-royal-oak-mi2011-08-26T15:00:00.000Z2011-08-26T15:00:00.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><span style="font-weight:bold;">Labor Day Weekend<br />September 2-5</span><br />
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<p style="text-align:left;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" align="left"><span style="font-weight:bold;">155 artists</span></p>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" align="center"><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em>Rated #4 Fine Art Fair in the Country by Art FairSourcebook!</em></span><span style="font-size:8pt;"><em>!</em></span><span style="font-weight:bold;"> </span></p>
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<span style="font-weight:bold;">THE ARTS:</span><br /><br />Art hours: <br />
<div style="margin-left:40px;">Friday - 11 am to 9 pm Sat.-Sun. 11 am-9 pm<br />Monday 11 am to 5 pm</div>
<br />This popular metro Detroit event returns to downtown Royal Oak. You have got to be there to enjoy this last celebration of summer. This is not an overwhelming art fair that will exhaust you but a <strong>select group</strong> or artists, both local and national, chosen from over 600 applicants. More than fifty of them have never participated in this art fair, so you can expect many new faces as well as your favorites. <br /><br />Who'll you find:<br />
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<li>Intricate ceramic sculpture from <a style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://gmceramicart.com/">Gail Markiewicz</a> - <span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>new!</em></span></li>
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<li>Detroit's own <a style="color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.carllundgren.com/">Carl Lundgren </a> </li>
<li>Seriously funny digital art from <a style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://loftprints.com">Chuck Wimmer</a> - <span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>new!</em></span></li>
<li>Leather goods from returning artist <a style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.robbiewear.com/">Sylvester Robinson</a> </li>
<li>Paintings to make you think from <a style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://johnstillmunks.com/">John Stillmunks</a> - <span style="color:#ff0000;"><em>new!</em></span></li>
<li>Plus many more eager to meet you!</li>
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Get a sneak preview <a style="color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://artsbeatseats.com/?q=node/26">right here</a> of the artists. <br /><br />My tips on how to enjoy this event:<ol>
<li>Friday morning join the <strong>Royal Oak Marching Band</strong> as they open the show</li>
<li>Explore the <strong>juried fine art show</strong> before the best art is gone</li>
<li>Take your <strong>kids to perform</strong> in the Children's area</li>
<li>Eat at your favorite Detroit area restaurant outpost</li>
<li>Enjoy Saturday night dancing in the streets at the R & B Jazz stage with <strong>Thornetta Davis</strong></li>
<li>Back to the Art to see who won the prizes and take your own "prize" home with you</li>
<li>Close out the weekend with <strong>George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic</strong> at the Main Stage </li>
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<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE BEATS:</span><br /><strong><img style="text-align:left;" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs053/1011288437986/img/437.jpg" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.437" alt="ABE" id="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.437" align="left" border="0" height="173" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="260" />Eleven stages</strong> focusing on local talent as well as national acts like <span style="font-weight:bold;">Vince Gill, Bret Michaels, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy,</span> the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jill Jack Band, Alexander Zonjic, </span> and my own personal favorite the fabulous <span style="font-weight:bold;">Thornetta Davis</span> on Saturday night!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE EATS:</span><br /><br />With nearly 70 restaurants, caterers and dining attractions (a 25 percent increase over last year) the "Eats" will be showcasing and offering great food and tastes throughout the weekend including Detroit favorites <strong>Olga's Kitchen, Holiday Market, Gayle's Chocolates, OM Cafe</strong> and don't miss <strong>Andre's Louisiana Seafood Sandwich Shop</strong>. You'll think you are in Cajun country. <br /><br />
<div style="text-align:center;">All the details, maps, parking info: <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;color:#ff6600;"><a style="color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.artsbeatseats.com">www.ArtsBeatsEats.com</a></span></div>
<br />This is a serious "destination" event. Will I see you there? <br /><br /><br />
<div style="text-align:center;">****************<br />Do you "LIKE" this post? Please click on the button and spread the word. Bring the buyers to the art fair!</div></div>Featured Shows of the Month in Des Moines, June 24-26https://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/featured-shows-of-the-month-in2011-06-20T19:00:00.000Z2011-06-20T19:00:00.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><a target="_blank" href="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs053/1011288437986/img/335.png"><img class="align-center" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs053/1011288437986/img/335.png?width=440" width="440" alt="335.png?width=440" /></a><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">The Des Moines Arts Festival features the best visual artists in the country, along with interactive arts-related activities, live music and performing arts. In 2010 this festival was awarded the Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals & Events Assn., beating out the Tournament of Roses, the Kentucky Derby and other international events!</span><br /><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Are you thinking this might be worth the trip?</span> <br /><br />
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<p style="padding-left:30px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;"> Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left:120px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Fireworks at 10 p.m.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left:30px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;"> Sunday, June 26 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br /><br /></span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;"><strong>WHERE:</strong> Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines<br /></span></p>
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<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Juried Art Fair, 185 artists </span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Emerging Iowa Artists Program</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Jazz & Wine Pavilion </span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Performing Arts Stages & live music </span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Over 30 Interactive Arts Activities</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Interrobang Film Festival presented by Nationwide</span></li>
<li><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Des Moines Center's Interactive Sculpture Activity</span></li>
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<strong>Learn more: <a style="color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/">http://desmoinesartsfestival.org/</a></strong></span><br /><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;"><em>Evening on the downtown streets of Des Moines</em></span><br /><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Not enough? Want to see more art and artists? Visit:</span><br />
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<p style="font-size:10pt;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Free admission</span><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Affordable, Alternative Show </span></p>
<p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:left;" align="center"><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Saturday: 10am - 6pm </span></p>
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ArtFest features Iowa and regional artists. Approximately 40% are from Iowa and 90% from the Midwest. ArtFest is offered as an alternative, affordable art show -- a complement to the downtown show.</span> <br /><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Bright yellow school buses that will shuttle continually between the Fairgrounds and the Des Moines Arts Festival downtown, approximately a 7-minute trip. Patrons are encouraged to park at one of the spacious lots at the Fairgrounds to visit both shows.</span> <br /><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">Patrons will enjoy the opportunity to browse through approximately 200 booths of affordable art in air-conditioned comfort.</span> <br /><br /><span class="font-size-2" style="font-family:verdana, geneva;">For more info: <a style="color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://www.stookeyshows.com/afmw/index.html">http://www.stookeyshows.com/afmw/index.html</a>
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<p style="text-align:left;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;" align="left"><strong>Downtown Greenville, South Carolina<br /></strong></p>
<div style="margin-left:2em;"><strong>Friday: 4-8 pm<br />Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm<br />Sunday: 11 am to 6 pm<br /><br /></strong></div>
Artisphere is a weekend celebration of the arts in Greenville, South Carolina. This is a true regional arts showcase with a Kidsphere, opening night gala, art cafe, three performing arts stages and visitors can also take in the collections at Greenville's two art museums. The centerpiece is Artist Row with 120 of the nation's top visual artists who have been selected by a panel of judges who display their creations outdoors in downtown Greenville. <br /><br />Artisphere is ranked in the <strong>Top Twenty</strong> of art fairs nationwide and in the<a target="_blank" href="https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/tip/dispatcher?pimg=tmp-1759859754"><img class="align-right" src="https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/tip/dispatcher?pimg=tmp-1759859754&width=200" width="200" alt="dispatcher?pimg=tmp-1759859754&width=200" /></a> <strong>Top Twenty of all events in the Southeast</strong>. Artisphere is funded by grants from The City of Greenville, The Daniel-Mickel Foundation, The Hollingsworth Foundation, The Graham Foundation, Greenville County, Metropolitan Arts Council, The Pelham Foundation and The South Carolina Arts Commission.<br /><br />Are you going to be there? Let us know?<br /><br />Learn more: <a style="color:#ff6600;text-decoration:underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=ch6zx9n6&et=1105428422594&s=0&e=001W0ST9bZvvc80_DNit5bBHGP_jYMxc4ZtEHllJDvAYOIVm2fMTDu0yBANcihMX8qCkE0wkpgEUTEm3UkgZZ4hiyI6-vKm5PIY-R1lnVDtuS0=" target="_blank">www.artisphere.us</a><br />
<div style="overflow:hidden;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;border:medium none;"></div></div>Art Fair of the Month: Coconut Grove Arts Festivalhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/profiles/blogs/art-fair-of-the-month-coconut2011-02-18T13:43:17.000Z2011-02-18T13:43:17.000ZConnie Mettlerhttps://www.artfairinsiders.com/members/ConnieMettler<div><p style="text-align:left;"><strong> February 19-21</strong><br /><strong> 360 nationally recognized artists along the scenic streets of Coconut Grove</strong><br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8871856082,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8871856082,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="400" alt="8871856082?profile=original" /></a>The artists were chosen from over 1200 applicants and come from 35 states. "Our arts festival brings the most talented and creative artists from all over the world," says Monty Trainor, president of the arts festival. "South Floridians have a great appreciation for the arts, and every year we are proud to welcome new artists who exhibit for the first time."<br /><br />The President's Day Weekend brings many people to south Florida from the Northeast, they throng the streets of The Grove and join the local population to enjoy this multicultural celebration. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>2011 Fact Sheet</strong></span><br /><br /><strong>WHAT: </strong> Celebrating its 48th anniversary in 2011, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® is one of the nation's premier outdoor fine Arts Festivals. The Festival showcases the works of over 360 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the world. A signature event of the South Florida cultural calendar, the Arts Festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment and take a walk through history<br /> <br /><strong>WHERE: </strong> Coconut Grove, Florida. The Arts Festival's colorful mile-long path begins on McFarlane Road and runs down South Bayshore Drive offering picturesque views of Biscayne Bay.<br /><br /><strong>HOURS: </strong> 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. all three days <br /> <br /><strong>ATTENDANCE:</strong> <br /> Approximately 150,000 people are expected to attend<br /> <br /><strong>ADMISSION: </strong> <br /> $10 per person per day. Children 12 and under, Metrorail Golden Passport and Patriot Passport<br /> holders are free. <br /> <br /><strong>DISCOUNT TICKETS: </strong> <br /> Residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code can enjoy the Festival for only $5 with a <br /> 33133 pass (proof of residency required).<br /> <br /><strong>HISTORY: </strong> The Coconut Grove Arts Festival originally started as a "clothes-line" art show featuring a dozen local artists. Today, the festival is one the nation's most prestigious and annually attracts more than 150,000 attendees.<br /><br /><strong>FOR MORE INFORMATION:</strong> <a href="http://www.coconutgroveartsfest.com">www.coconutgroveartsfest.com</a><br /><br />*******************<br />In South Florida and need another art fair February 19-21? Right around the corner from Coconut Grove you can find the <a href="http://www.soulofmiami.org/2010/10/29/st-stephens-art-show-23rd-annual-219-2111/" target="_blank">St. Stephen's Art Show</a>, and in Jupiter you'll enjoy the <a href="http://www.artigras.org/" target="_blank">Arti Gras Fine Art Festival</a>. Grab a friend and see it all. What a treat!</p></div>