Minnesota (5)

Call for Artists: Park Point Art Fair

12382370892?profile=RESIZE_180x180June 29 & 30, 2024
Duluth, Minnesota

Park Point Recreation Area
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: March 15, 2024

.Application fee: $35/Booth fee: $300

Summertime on Park Point conjures a sense of rolling waves and seagulls soaring over rare beach grass and one hundred year old pines. And for one weekend each year, it brings artists and art lovers together in a festive setting that welcomes one and all. The region’s longest standing outdoor visual arts showcase returns to Minnesota’s favorite sandbar annually for 52 years. Park Point is an affluent community in the heart of the city of Duluth. "The Point" as it is affectionately called, is a unique environment and a destination in a destination town.

12382371669?profile=RESIZE_710xThe Park Point Art Fair was awarded 10,000 dollars from the city of Duluth to forward its mission. Much of that money will be spent on marketing efforts making this an important year to participate and set the stage for more future support.

"I love the community spirit! I appreciate how many Park Point residents volunteer to help. And there is a special connection between the artists that is stronger than other shows. Most of all the community shows up to support the artists, even with rain in the forecast. I noticed that many visitors came with empty tote bags and were planning to shop for art."

12382371678?profile=RESIZE_180x180The weekend event, which draws an estimated 10,000 visitors, offers the chance to meet 100+ juried artists showing and selling fine art and craft, while enjoying live music, good eats, art making magic and more—all in a stunning setting on the shores of Lake Superior.

 

 

More info: http://parkpointartfair.org
Contact: Carla Tamburro coordinator@parkpointartfair.org

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#1: American Craft Made
Online Artists Directory & Online Pop Up Marketplaces
 
The American Craft Made Online Artists Directory is new for 2022 and represents the evolution of our online marketplace events into an opportunity for artists to gain visibility and sell their work over the course of an entire year.10347588057?profile=RESIZE_400x
Apply April 1 - May 1, 2022
 
This program will bring contemporary craft artists from around the country together in a directory designed to share their work and their story and offer opportunities to participate in exclusive online marketplace events. Artists will be promoted to our targeted craft audience of over 60,000 email subscribers and 100,000 social media followers. Directory artists will also be the first to be considered for partnerships and collaborations as they arise.
 
Our e-commerce platform has reached over 160,000 visitors and generated over $617,000 in revenue for participating artists since the launch in fall
2020.
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#2: 35th Annual American Craft Made / St. Paul
October 7, 8, & 9
St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul RiverCentre
Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
300 Artists
 
Deadline: May 1
 
Application fee: $45      Booth fee: Varies
 
Now in its 35th year, the St. Paul marketplace’s established show attracts a loyal regional audience, many of whom are collectors. The event draws eight thousand attendees on average from Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis (where ACC has its headquarters) and St. Paul, as well as western Wisconsin. It’s held at Saint Paul RiverCentre, a premiere facility in the heart of downtown. Total artist sales for our 2019 St. Paul show came to an estimated $1.2 million.
10347537901?profile=RESIZE_710xArtists who already applied to the 2022 St. Paul show last summer do not need to re-apply. In order to balance our media makeup we are specifically calling for applications for work within the clothing and accessories and home goods categories. Jewelry applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
 
 
Contact: Alaina Nuehring anuehring@craftcouncil.org
 
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#3: 46th Annual American Craft Made / Baltimore
March 3, 4, & 5, 2023
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore Convention Center
Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
450 Artists
Deadline: July 15, 2022
 
Application fee: $45      Booth fee: Varies
 
Coming up on its 46th year, the Baltimore marketplace is our flagship event and takes place at the impressive Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland.
10347577886?profile=RESIZE_584xWith an average attendance of 17 thousand annually, this highly competitive and prestigious marketplace is a must-attend event for the craft community, attracting artists, buyers, and craft appreciators from across the United States. Total retail artist sales for our 2019 Baltimore show came to an estimated $5.2 million.
 
 
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Call for Artists: Loring Park Art Festival

10150712894?profile=RESIZE_400xJuly 30 & 31
Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
22nd Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
140 Artists
Deadline: March 15
 
Application fee: $35     Booth fee: $300
 
We invite you to apply for the 22nd annual Loring Park Art Festival in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis. Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased. It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.
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The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.
 
Comments from Artists’ evaluations:
  • Love being here. The energy is great!
  • Best organized fair I have ever done.
  • A beautiful venue - a pleasure to be here! Thanks for all your hard work!
  • The most beautiful art fair I’ve done - & so friendly! Absolutely gorgeous layout.
  • Beautiful setting. Pleasant atmosphere, quality work, organized, helpful staff!
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Call for Artists: Loring Park Art Festival

10162666891?profile=RESIZE_400xJuly 30 & 31
Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
22nd Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
140 Artists
Deadline: March 15
 
Application fee: $35    Booth fee: $300
 
We invite you to apply for the 22nd annual Loring Park Art Festival in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis. Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased. It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.
The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.
 
Comments from Artists’ evaluations:
  • Love being here. The energy is great!
  • Best organized fair I have ever done.
  • A beautiful venue - a pleasure to be here! Thanks for all your hard work!
  • The most beautiful art fair I’ve done - & so friendly! Absolutely gorgeous layout.
  • Beautiful setting. Pleasant atmosphere, quality work, organized, helpful staff!
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Art Elves - Looking for artists

Hi Everyone!

For those stuck in the great white north of Wisconsin (and cannot get to Florida) my partner and I decided to open a season gallery for the holidays in downtown Minneapolis. This will be open only from Black Friday to January 4.

If you are interested below are the details or you can go to http://vintagepainter.wordpress.com/2012/10/29/art-elves-looking-for-artists/. There are only 10 spots. There are also pictures of the site at that link. 

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The Art Elves – where Santa goes for fine art – is looking for regional Wisconsin, Iowan, and Minnesota artists to participate in a seasonal artists show at the Gaviidae Commons in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

We have secured 1,400 square feet on the street level of the Gaviidae Commons IIand are situated between the Italian restaurant D’Amico & Sons, the retailer Talbots and Neiman Marcus, the coffee shop Caribou Coffee, theWestin Hotel Minneapolis and the RBC Plaza.

All of these businesses open up into the atrium.

The Target Holidazzle Parade passes the store every Thursday through Sunday until December 18 bringing in additional foot traffic and interest.

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The store will be open from Black Friday (November 23) through January 4, 2013 (Yes. I know. 2013 already?!) and through a lottery system every artist will rotate through the storefront windows and have access to the street window. 

We have space for ten artists. Each artist will have approximately 100 square feet depending on the type of art and how it needs to be displayed. Although the store has excellent track lighting and display space you may need to provide your own booth panels, displays and lighting.

You must provide your own insurance.

Let’s get the money questions out of the way: $800.00 Participation Fee + 10% commission + 3% for credit card transactions.  Art Elves will collect and pay all applicable sales taxes.

Did I mention that is a total of six weekends and five weeks over the holidays in downtown Minneapolis? On the parade route? In a high-end, high traffic location? Alongside other heavily promoted retailers? Over the holidays?

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With fresh coffee nearby? And you don’t even have to work in the store unless you want too.

Participating artists will be mailed a check on Monday, December 17 for sales registered between November 23 to Friday December 14 and on Friday, January 11 for all sales registered between Saturday, December 15 and Friday, January, 4th. Checks will include a statement reflecting all sales.

All credit card transactions in the store will be taken via a Square.

Artists are responsible for delivering, setting up, replenishing inventory and picking-up their own work during strict hours.

Artists may opt into sales and promotional opportunities that may include Groupon,Living SocialGoogle Offers, Facebook promotions, Google+ promotions, Linkedin promotions, SMS text marketing and in-store promotions.

More details to follow.

The space is limited to ten artists and is first come, first served and until the spaces are filled. To the best of our ability we will not have competing artists.

Did I mention? This is first come.

Call or email Chrissy Mount (Kapp) or Sean Kinney for details. Chrissy@vintagepainter.com or Sean@vintagepainter.com or visit www.vintagepainter.com.

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Store View.

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