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Call for Artists: Grand Haven Art Festival - 60th Annual

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 8, 2021 at 6:00am
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Grand Haven, Michigan
Washington Avenue
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: February 15

Application fee: $30   Booth fee: $285

The Grand Haven Art Festival is a community event inviting nearly 100 artists from across the country to transform Washington Avenue into a chic, outdoor, art gallery. Ranked in the Top 200 Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, this well-attended event boasts free admission, food vendors, kids' activities and live music. Residents and visitors from Grand Rapids, Chicago, Detroit and more, visit the annual Grand Haven Art Festival looking to purchase that perfect piece for their homes, cottages and offices.
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Artist Amenities
  • GRand Haven show 2Artist Awards:
    • Artists to win Best in Show, Jury's Choice and Excellence Award, all selected by an onsite jury, will be invited to participate in the 2022 Grand Haven Art Festival without jury and application fee. These winners also receive cash prizes.
    • Honorable Mention Award in each category and the People's Choice Award will be invited to participate in the 2022 Grand Haven Art Festival without jury and application fee.
  • Complimentary morning coffee and pastries Saturday and Sunday.
  • Complimentary snacks and water brought to artists.
  • Host an Artist program - free accommodations with residents for artists.
  • Artist Social the first night of the Festival.
  • Roaming Booth Sitters to allow for artist breaks.
  • Boxed lunches available for purchase and delivered directly to artist's booth Saturday and Sunday.
  • Artist-only parking reserved one block from the start of the show.
  • Extensive Festival marketing and promotion.
  • Artist survey to collect feedback, comments and suggestions.
  • Paid security Friday and Saturday nights throughout the Festival.
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    Grand Haven Art Festival Brochure including name, booth number and contact information of all participating artists accepted and paid by April 15.
  • Featured Artist option in GHAF Brochure at discounted price (limited available).
  • Booth sign with name, business, booth number, medium, city and state for easy identification.
  • Information packet provided in April including lodging options, area information, event logistics, etc.
  • A welcoming and excited community for the 60th Annual Grand Haven Art Festival, a top-rated show!
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Call for Artists: Hot Works Naples Fine Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 1, 2019 at 4:00am
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March 28 & 29, 2020
3rd Annual Hotworks.org Naples Fine Art Show
 
Deadline November 13, 2019; notifications sent by November 23
Naples, Florida
Naples Italian-American Foundation Club
7035 Airport Pulling Road
Event hours Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Move-in Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Move-out Sunday 5 pm - 9 pm
10' x 10' = $425; 10' x 15' = $635; 10' x 20' = $850; corner add $75
 
NOTEWORTHY:
  • Each show is limited to 175 Artists 
  • Friday Set-up
  • Tents 4 Events (Joe and Shannon) are onsite at all shows!
  • Convenient parking 
  • Show Director and Staff onsite during all event hours
  • Booth Sitters Available
  • Comprehensive Marketing and PR campaign - we understand how to reach art buyers
  • $1,500 Professional Artist Awards 
  • $250 Youth Art Competition Awards
  • Previous year's award winners are juried into the 2019 shows - as long as your art has not dramatically changed - and the jury fee is waived - please ask for a 'manual' artist application to complete.
  • Mentored by: Daymond John's Success Team
Electricity
- additional $75 - Generators may be used outdoors only, however:
  • You must advise us a minimum of three weeks prior to show date that you are bringing a generator
  • Your generator cannot bother anyone for any reason
  • Your generator must be made for outdoor use
  • Your generator must be placed a minimum of 20' away from any structure.
At Hot Works, Your Success is Our Success! 
 
Please feel free to check-in with any questions.
 
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Patty Narozny
Executive Producer
Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows
Your Art. Our Passion.™
941-755-3088 FL, 248-684-2613 MI
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Next Podcast: Planning a New Art Fair - 5 easy lessons

Posted by Connie Mettler on August 15, 2019 at 6:00pm

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(sponsored podcast)

Tuesday, August 20, 5:00 to 5:30 pm ET

Can Florida use another art festival? Does Palm Beach need an indoor art fair, during "the season?" Ingrid Robinson thinks so. Listen and learn how Ingrid gathers resources to host a show that will attract snowbirds to attend a new event. Joining her is Julie Mullen, co-founder of the award winning women-owned public relations firm The Buzz Agency, that is supporting Ingrid's plan. 

We'll talk about:

  • Developing an idea that shows success potential
  • Choosing the venue
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  • Choosing the tech team and marketing team
  • Partnering with local charities

This is a tutorial about starting an event from scratch, networking with a local community to build a "must attend" show that benefits all involved, the artists, the charities and the philanthropic goals of patrons. 

The show: Artists and Charities, November 2 & 3, West Palm Beach, FL, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Learn more: ArtistsandCharities.com

We are eager also to hear from you and this will be a call-in show. What do you need to know before you apply to a new event? What would you like to know about this one?

How you can participate:

  • 8869195296?profile=originalemail me any questions you'd like me to ask Ingrid (info@artfaircalendar.com)
  • put your question or comment in the box below so we can discuss it on the podcast
  • call in to the show to speak with Ingrid directly during the show: (805) 243-1338
  • listen to the podcast at this link: Planning for a New Art Fair
  • or if you can't make it at that time listen later at this link or download it for another time. 

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I hope we hear from you. There is a lot to learn for both show organizers and artists. Seeing behind the scenes can be very useful, especially to artists newer to art fairs.

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Call for Artists: Dallas Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 7, 2019 at 4:00am

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October 26 & 27
Dallas, Texas (south) 
Kidd Spring Park in Oak Cliff
KESSLER PARK
1003 Cedar Hill Avenue
Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

125 Artists
Deadline: August 25
Notification of Acceptance: August 30
Application Fee: $25   Booth Fee: $275; Double $550;
Corner upgrade $75; Electricity $75 (Limited availability)

The Dallas Festival of the Arts is an outdoor 2-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages and interests, a local art and crafts event. The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of Dallas' community.
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This will be the first in Oak Cliff | Kessler Park neighborhood at Kidd Springs Park which recently undertook an extensive renovation and revitalization of the park, but with proven success with Turtle Creek Arts Festival, we are certain it will become one of the biggest events of the year. Located in the beautiful area of Oak Cliff/ Kessler Park, Kidd Springs Park is one of the oldest parks (70 years) in the Dallas region and is complete with a lake, pool, softball field and butterfly garden. Nestled among lots of trees, huge open green space, a wonderful duck pond and tons of visibility makes this an irresistible event for artists during a fall weekend.
At this festival, there is something for everyone: Artist's Market featuring fine arts and crafts, local food and beverage concessions and live acoustic entertainment.

Load In Dates:
October 25, 2019 (Friday:12:00 PM-8:00 PM)|Saturday (walk-in)7:30 AM-8:30 AM. 
All artist tents must be weighted with a minimum of 40 pounds per leg
with a white canopy.  
 
AMENITIES
- Snacks and water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
- Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request.
- Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance,          emergencies, questions, concerns, etc. 
- Friday load-in, drive up. Saturday walk in to set up.
- 24 Hour on site Security
 
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
- AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the Southeast. 
- Voted Best Festivals by local media
- A holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the    U.S.
 
AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
PR and online media platforms, Print and online media ads, Radio and TV, Billboards, banners, posters and yard signs, Extensive business partner collaboration, Dedicated interactive website, Direct mail, 300+ online calendar entries
Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7213
For more info contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, www.affps.com   
Jennifer E. Humphrey, outsidetheboxstudios@yahoo.com, 404.873.1222
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Call for Artists: Metuchen Art & Music Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 25, 2018 at 7:00am
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Metuchen, New Jersey
Presented By: Metuchen Arts Council & Metuchen Chamber of Commerce
150 Artists
Deadline: May 1


Application Fee: $5.00; Booth Fee:  $50.00

Noon - 10:00 pm. Outdoor festival featuring open air exhibits, live art performances and interactive events throughout downtown historic Metuchen NJ. Streets closed to car traffic. Two stages with live music performances all day long. Draws thousands of visitors from the tri-state area.
The METFEST is seeking highly qualified local, regional and national artists with expertise in all visual media - oil, acrylics, ink, watercolor, clay, glass, precious stones, textiles, photography, fiber, etc. - to participate in its one-day art extravaganza. Now in its 11th year, don't miss out on this opportunity to share your work with a sophisticated, art-conscious audience! 
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New in 2018: A one-day, 10-hour event format that gives visitors and artists more time for interaction; new public plaza featuring main stage performances and art installations; more art "live" demonstrations; expanded "junior bug zone" for kids art activities; beer and wine gardens; food court; free parking. A must see, must attend event! 
 
Metuchen NJ has been a mecca for artists of every discipline for more than a century. The METFEST reflects the Borough's commitment to nurturing all forms of creativity and is just one of the ways Metuchen is the "Gateway to the Arts" of central New Jersey.

Marketing: We engage in a full-year promotional effort that includes regular press release announcements, social media postings, radio advertisements, flyers and postcards distributed to art schools/studios/artists in the tri state area.
APPLY: Go to ZAPP at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6475; if you don't already have a profile, it takes 5 minutes to set one up; search for "METFEST" 
More Information: www.metfest.org
Contact: Robert Diken rmdiken@yahoo.com  (732) 762-5224

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Call for Artists: 56th Annual Halifax Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 18, 2018 at 7:00am
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Daytona Beach, Florida
Presented By: Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences
252 Artists
Deadline: July 20

Application Fee: $40; Booth Fee: $250

The 56th annual Halifax Art Festival located in the historic downtown waterfront area of Daytona Beach is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida. The Festival attracts over 45,000 art lovers annually, continuing its tradition of providing the community a showcase for Fine Arts, Fine Crafts, a Student Art Competition, as well as a children's interactive art experience known as Little Van Gogh. The Halifax Art Festival is presented entirely by the members of the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, a dedicated group of volunteers who work nonstop, yearlong, to provide artists with an exceptional opportunity to showcase their work.
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The two-day festival features the juried works of 252 artists, predominately in the category of fine art. These artists have booth locations stretching north along Beach Street from Orange Avenue to Bay Street. Juried non-competitive arts are placed north of the competitive arts. Artists booths, positioned on the street, back up to a grassy median dotted with palm trees. Artists may request booth placements with either east or west facing views. An east view includes food vendors, music, and children's activities, while a west facing view provide artists with shop and restaurant venues across from them.
 
International street cuisine and good old-fashioned festival food are available with Beach Street cafes and restaurants featuring Festival specials. There is live entertainment by musicians playing a variety of popular music. This year we are expanding the food vendors, wine offerings, and music throughout the length of the Festival!
Marketing:
 
Extensive multi-media marketing campaign to the Volusia/Flagler area to reach locals and "snowbirds" as well as the I-4 corridor to include Orlando and Tampa. Advertising includes Cable, Newspapers, Magazines, Outdoor, Transit Buses, and Radio as well as Internet and Social media. Budget provided by the Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Downtown Development Authority, and a Grant from the Halifax Area Advertising Authority.

ARTIST AMENITIES:
  • Fine Art cash awards totaling more than $30,000
  • 5:30 PM Saturday Night Pizza Party for all artists; 6 PM  Competitive Fine Arts Prize Winners Announced
  • Discounted accommodations at select local hotels via web link
  • "In-Booth Judging" of Fine Arts for cash awards
  • Best of Show will be a Judge Selection of a single piece of work
  • Friday Registration and Set up begins at 2:30PM on November 2
  • Saturday, November 3rd early morning set up permitted 
  • Winner's Full Breakfast Sunday morning at Halifax Yacht Club, South         Beach St (invitation)
  • Booth sitting available both days by MOAS Guild volunteers
  • Complimentary coffee and bakery goods available both days
  • Free Parking. Festival Security Friday and Saturday nights
  • No additional charge for corners/ end booth locations
More Information: www.HalifaxArtFestival.org
Contact: Pat Fieldus, HalifaxArtFestival@gmail.com, (386) 402-2140
 

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Call for Artists: Old Town Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on December 5, 2018 at 7:00am
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Chicago
250 Artists
Deadline: December 15
Application Fee: $40    Booth Fee: $625
                             
Perennial Favorite 
Now with Friday Set Up

Exhibiting Artists often name the Old Town Art Fair as one of their most successful events of the year. The enthusiastic collectors, family-friendly atmosphere and helpful neighborhood volunteers make it a favorite. Hear what artists have to say. 

Considered one of the top Art Fairs in the country by artists and buyers alike, the Old Town Art Fair has been voted #1 in the country for the past three years in a row by ArtFairCalendar.com.  This fine art fair takes place the second weekend of June in the heart of the charming Old Town Triangle Historic District on Chicago's North Side.  There are 250 artists, an estimated 30,000 art lovers, a Garden Walk, Live Music, Food Court and Children's Corner.
 
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Hundreds of volunteers team up 
with neighborhood residents to produce this exceptional show on behalf of the not-for-profit Old Town Triangle Association.  All proceeds benefit neighborhood preservation, art and cultural programming and youth groups.

The Old Town Art Fair also offers:
  • Artists' Breakfast -Continental Breakfast is available Saturday and Sunday morning
  • Artists' Aid - Girl Scouts distribute refreshments to the Artists during the Fair
  • Booth Sitting - available Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
  • FRIDAY SET UP!
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"The 2018 Old Town Art Fair was my best show ever. 
Not just at Old Town, or Chicago, but anywhere. Best. Show. Ever." 
Exhibiting Artist
 
APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6878
Contact: Barbara Guttmann, info@oldtownartfair.org,  
(312) 337-1938
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