Independent Artists Hall of Fame
WINNER OF THE GOLD GRAND PINNACLE AWARD
from the International Festival & Events Association
AmericanStyle Magazine's Top 10 Art Fairs & Festivals
June 22-24
Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa
185 Artist spaces
Deadline: October 31
Artist Reactions to the DMAF:
I really enjoyed the show from beginning to end. Loved all the info that was sent before the show, loved all the info given at the show. It was easy to find show staff if needed. You get an A+. And I rarely rate a show that well...
So many people thanked me for coming. Des Moines has wonderful friendly people. Loved your show, everything about it.
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful show and thank you to all of the volunteers who volunteered their time.
The organization was near flawless. You have a great community spirit and willingness to buy art. We sold to many individuals who said they came intentionally to purchase a special piece for their home or office from this fair.
This show is perhaps the best run show I have ever done.
The City of Des Moines invites you to be part of the award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival®. The Des Moines Arts Festival® is one of the nation's most respected arts events hosting 185 of the nation's top artists in a beautiful urban setting surrounding the 4.4 acre John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The outdoor Festival of arts and culture attracts more than 200,000 people each year to its downtown location in Iowa's capital city and largest metropolitan area. DMAF is a show dedicated to the highest standards and works diligently to maintain a positive environment for artists and their clients.
The Fact Sheet
LOCATION: Downtown Des Moines, Iowa on Locust Street and Grand Ave. between 16th St. and 10th St.
CONTACT: Stephen King, Executive Director
AVG. SALES: Gross Avg. = $7,487 (Source - 2011 Artist Post-event Survey)
ONE-TIME JURY
IMAGES: 5 images of work + 1 booth image
JURORS: 5 paid. Includes two invited (exempt) artists from 2011
SCORING: 1-7, no 4
JURY/APPLICATION FEE: $25
BOOTH SPACE FEE: $375/$475
PRODUCED BY: Downtown Events Group, 501(c)3 Non-profit corp.
NO. OF EXHIBITORS EXPECTED FROM JURY POOL: 170-175 (we jury spaces with the final number of spaces available being 185)
NO. OF ARTISTS EXEMPT FROM JURY: 10
Artist Information and Benefits
- Projected Attendance - 200,000+.
- $10,000 in Cash Awards at the time of publication. $1500 to the Best of Show, up to five Merit Awards of $1000 each; three Juror Awards of $500 each presented by each of the jurors; $1000 to the Best of Emerging Iowa Artist; and, $1000 to The Des Moines Register People's Choice Award.
- Each of the above awards includes an automatic invitation to 2013 show.
- Official Festival Program includes color thumbnail image of each exhibiting artist.
- Web site includes full-color image with name and live link to artist Web site.
- Free reserved parking; Invitations to special events and receptions; Hospitality Area; Exclusive "Express Lane" concessions
- 24-hour Security. Free Electricity. Leisurely set-up (full day is available). Booth sitters and energetic volunteers.
Should you have any questions about the process, please do not hesitate to call Stephen King, Executive Director, at 515.286.4927 or email sking@desmoinesartsfestival.org.
We value your participation and look forward to seeing you in June 2012!
For more information: www.DesMoinesArtsFestival.org
Don't wait! Apply today: www.zapplication.org
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