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Edgewater, New Jersey
Presented By: Edgewater Arts Council
60 Artists
Deadline: August 1

Registration Fee: 
$100 (Early Bird)   $125 after June 30

Located in the historic art district of Edgewater called Shadyside, the neighborhood attracts residents and visitors to its charming restaurants, park with gazebo and pond lilies and access to entertainment along the Hudson River. It is considered a mecca for families of all ages who are shopping for art items and gifts for the upcoming holidays.  

Edgewater has been named by CNN Business as:
"one of the top 10 cities attracting upwardly mobile, financially secure millennials who have an easy commute to Manhattan." 
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The 27th annual Arts & Music Festival is Bergen County's largest juried art competition offering $5250 in cash prizes in seven categories including a $1000 "Best of Show." The annual festival is Edgewater's largest and most prestigious event.
Marketing Plan:

This year we are combining this year's show with the Antique Car Show and the International Festive Fair which will definitely enhance the visitor traffic for additional sales.These three concurrent events in one location will provide a unique Sunday cultural experience for all.  We will surpass our 4,000 attendees from last year's event.

We utilize all media in our marketing including a 4-page advertising supplement with program schedule in the local Edgewater Residential newspaper. We get comp ad space, utilize social media including Facebook, Neighborhood Watch,  FestivalNet.com and other online portals. We get comp ads on NY Waterway on the ferry service to both Edgewater and Weehawken. We have partnered with jazz radio stations for public service announcements and on-air talent serving as music hosts at our Festival. We have a strong public relations outreach and our volunteers are visible at other art events/shows to promote artists to our Festival. We also have strong backing from the Borough of Edgewater who promotes our activities online on the Borough website.  

Apply and More Information:  http://www.edgewaterartsnj.org

Contact: Karin Thieme  kthiemenj@gmail.com   (201) 886-7288
 

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8583deae-240d-455f-bb47-d9022703e46d.png June 9 (Rain Date - June 16)
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.

MarketingWe 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: Old Town Art Fair

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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
 
Contact: Barbara Guttmann, info@oldtownartfair.org,  
(312) 337-1938
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