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Call for Artists & Craftspeople: Spring Arts & Crafts Ensemble

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 4, 2011 at 9:46am
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Canton, Michigan
   Plymouth High School
   8400 Beck Rd.
   Sponsored by the Plymouth-Canton Music Boosters, a
      501c3 organization
   9am-4pm
   90 exhibitors
   Jewelry spaces are full
Deadline: open until full--but hurry!
 
Canton, MI, is in the metro Detroit area.  Several years ago, with funds from the school district drying up that supported a nationally recognized band program, the parents rallied and started fund raising so their children could continue to be enriched by participation in the music program.  The program is excellent and their drive is also to provide a quality craft show.
 
The Music Boosters host several different types of fundraisers each year as they are highly motivated to 8871857700?profile=original provide only the best for their children.   
 
The juried arts and crafts event is held annually to support the music/band programs at the Plymouth Canton Educational Park.  A bake sale, raffle, concessions, and entertainment will also be available.  All funds raised go to the band programs at all three Plymouth-Canton High Schools, including the nationally-acclaimed Plymouth-Canton Marching Band who ranked 7th in the Nation in 2007.
 
What does this mean for you?
    •    a small quality event
    •    low booth fees
    •    easy in and out in one day
    •    solid support by the community
    •    resulting in a day well spent by you

Interested? Apply today:
     Contact: Carol Rosati, (734) 455-0714
     All the details:  http://www.pcmb.net/artcraft
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Call for Artists: Amish Acres

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 22, 2010 at 3:30am
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August 5-8
Nappanee, IN
350 exhibitors
Deadline: April 1

The 48th annual Amish Acres Festival is seeking talented artists and craftsmen to exhibit and sell their wares around the pond at Amish Acres.

Amish Acres is an 80 acre farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places in the heart of Indiana's Amish country, Nappanee, IN. It is an historic attraction demonstrating three generations of the legacy of the family who lived here and a destination for travelers interested in learning about the Amish a way of life, a life nearly forgotten in today's fast paced world.

Helpful information:
  • This event pulls from a wide region and includes an effective advertising and marketing plan that encircles Nappanee from Chicago to Detroit to Toledo and Indianapolis - expect visitors from a large geographic area who call this their favorite show
  • The readers of Sunshine Artist have selected Amish Acres as one of the 200 Best for the 10th year running, further ranking it the 7th Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Show in the Country
  • The American Bus Association chose Amish Acres Festival as one of its Top 100 Events in North America in 2008 for an unprecedented third time (2005, 2006 & 2008)
  • Partnership with a national pharmacy chain in our and surrounding 5 state region for Art Festival promotion
Expect authentic Hoosier hospitality that includes:aerial_2007.jpg
  • free accessible parking
  • electricity
  • no jury fee
  • exhibitor discounts on hotels, theatre tickets, food and drink
  • $10,000 in cash awards
  • 60,000+ is the expected attendance based on previous years
A casual family oriented atmosphere abounds as Amish Acres remains a family run business. The Festival was started in 1961 and is still owned by the same family, on to its second generation of management now. There are many activities on this historic farm but the Art and Crafts Festival is a singular event and eagerly awaited by past exhibitors and patrons.

Visit the website to learn more about Amish Acres and to download an application: www.amishacres.com
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March 20-22 Art Fair Reports - Winter Park, etc.

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 22, 2009 at 12:30pm
When the big events are taking place there are always good articles in the news about them. Here is around up of reports on the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival - from the Examiner.com How to get around the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, from the Orlando Sentinel. Award winners at Winter Park, don't miss this one. Everyone covets the awards at Winter Park, especially Best of Show for $10,000 that went this year to digital artist, Chris Dahlquist. Don't miss the video starring ArtFairInsider.com member Vicki Munn. Palm Beach Fine Craft Show - here is an excellent blog critiquing this fine event from the Barbara Levy Gallery in Palm Beach. Gee the gallery owners attend the art fairs! She profiles two of our members: James & Renee Engebretson and Alice McLean. Fairhope (AL) Arts & Crafts Festival - downtown Fairhope erupts with fun, art, craft, great food: Artists hopeful buyers show up at Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival, from the Huntsville Press-Register An excellent article profiling artists at the Scottsdale Art Festival includes: jewelers Fred & Janis Tate, mixed media Mark & Karen Klay, potters Jim Williams and Penny Allen, fiber artist Jan Watterson. Next weekend in Tempe, AZ: Featured Artists at the Tempe Arts Festival
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