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September 3 & 4
Oak Brook, Illinois
Oakbrook Center
130 Artists
Deadline: April 1
 
Oakbrook Center is a premier outdoor shopping center located in the affluent western suburbs of Chicago.  The Center features more than 160 fine shops, including Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Sears.

For over 40 years, Oakbrook Center has held the Invitational Fine Art Exhibition, offering artists, from all over the U.S. an opportunity to display and sell their original work in watercolors, pastels, oils, acrylic, photography, sculpture, and mixed media.  All artists are located throughout the mall's walkways among trees, flowers, plants, waterfalls and fountains.

This is a contemporary fine art exhibition.  ONLY original work in design and concept is allowed. Thus, no imports or works made with the use of commercial kits, molds, patterns, plans, stencils, or prefabricated forms accepted.  The exhibition features live entertainment, free parking and admission.

Festival Facts:
    •    Jury Fee: $25
    •    Booth Fee: $350
    •    Checks Payable to: Oakbrook Shopping Center LLC
    •    Ribbon Awards: $5,000+
    •    Attendance: 130,000
    •    Event is promoted extensively through various media
          outlets
    •    Friday evening and Saturday morning set-up
    •    Continental breakfast for exhibitors on both days

For additional information, please contact:

Oakbrook Center-Marketing Department
    •    Suzanne Beres, Sr. Marketing Manager
    •    Miriam Blumenthal, Assistant Marketing Manager
    •    Stacy Kolios, Marketing Coordinator, 630-573-0700

or visit:  www.oakbrookcenter.com/events/signature-events
 
 
Please mail application and checks to:

     Oakbrook Center
     Attention: Suzanne Beres
     100 Oakbrook Center
     Oak Brook, IL  60523-1838

Bringing art to the community and the community to art. That's the mission of the Guild of Artists & Artisans. The Guild, which has been a force in the art fair world for more than 40 years, is best known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair. Guild events have a reputation for excellent advertising, attendance and artist amenities.

You can apply online right now for the Guild's 2011 spring and summer shows. The Guild's fair applications can be found at www.juriedartservices.com and are open through midnight EST on February 28, 2011.
 

If you need any assistance in setting up your JAS profile, or have any questions about the Guild and its events, contact the Guild -- 734.662.3382 or info@theguild.org. You can learn more about the Guild and its events by visiting its web site, www.theguild.org.

1.  May 14 & 15 - 30th Annual Art Birmingham

Held in Birmingham, Michigan, in the heart of affluent Oakland County.

Art Birmingham will be in the streets around Shain Park, downtown Birmingham's newly and extensively redesigned city park.  The park is conveniently located in the center of this favorite urban downtown and features all new and welcoming pathways and beautiful landscaping.  As the downtown center, the park is surrounded by convenient parking for artists and fairgoers. 

This highly respected event will showcase 190 juried artists.  Last spring brought more than 120,000 visitors to downtown Birmingham.   The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center continues to produce this event in association with the Guild of Artists and Artisans.   

                   Apply: www.juriedartservices.com

P.S. Many reviews on this show at ArtFairInsiders.com, search for "Birmingham" in the Show Reports.

2.  June 11 & 12  - 6th Annual Crocker Park Art Fair

Crocker Park, in Westlake, Ohio, will host the 6th Annual Crocker Park Fine Art Fair in June. The event will feature 130 juried fine art and fine craft artists. Admission is free, as well as parking for both fairgoers and artists. The fair is Crocker Park's most respected and best attended event; more than 100,000 fairgoers attend each year. 
 
A popular destination, Crocker Park is the $400 million innovative outdoor lifestyle complex just 12 miles from Cleveland. It features a sophisticated mix of national retailers and eclectic local favorites plus restaurants, cafes, a multi-screen movie theater, beautiful luxury apartments and office space - all together in a congenial neighborhood of parks and tree-lined streets. Crocker Park is an extremely popular destination for families of all ages. Community support for the complex and its events is excellent and growing.
 
Event advertising will be featured in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cleveland Jewish News, Westlife and the Crocker Park Press. Print advertising will be supplemented with radio advertising on WCLV, WCPN, WMJI and WDOK.
 
Apply: www.juriedartservices.com

3.  July 20-23 - 42nd Annual Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

The Guild's flagship event, started in the heyday of the art fair startups, continues its popularity with artists and fairgoers alike.

The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is one of four official partner fairs that comprise the award-winning and highly respected Ann Arbor Art Fair. More than 600,000 people attend the event each year. The Summer Art Fair is located in the heart of Ann Arbor stretching from its charming downtown to the campus of University of Michigan. 
 
The Summer Art Fair has 375 artist booths. It consistently appears in Sunshine Artist Magazine's annual best shows listing and was recently named to the top 25 shows in sales by Art Fair SourceBook.
 
The Ann Arbor event receives exceptional media attention and is covered not only by local and regional media, but consistently gains the attention of media throughout the Midwest and beyond. You think you are part of the art fair business? Not until you've participated in this important rite!
 
Apply: www.juriedartservices.com

4.  August 20 & 21 - 7th Annual Levis Commons Art Fair

Held on the streets surrounding this popular shopping destination in an upscale area outside of Toledo, Ohio, the Town Center at Levis Commons, a unique "open-air lifestyle experience,"  features sophisticated shopping, superb dining and entertainment and is located in lovely Perrysburg, Ohio. It's the perfect setting for an exceptional art fair. Parking and admission are free. The event features 130 artists.  More than 35,000 fairgoers attend each year.
 
Event advertising will be featured in daily and community newspapers and magazines, including the Toledo Blade, the Toledo City Paper, the Toledo Free Press, Perrysburg Messenger Journal and more.  Print advertising will be supplemented with radio advertising. The number one radio station in the Toledo area, K100, has been and continues to be the major media partner for the event. 

Apply:  www.juriedartservices.com

5.  September 17 & 18 - 4th Annual Crocker Park Fall Arts Fest

Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio, hosts the 4th Annual Crocker Park Fall Arts Fest, September 17 - 18.

The event celebrates the change of season with art, music and dance. The focus of the event will be 99 juried artist booths on Crocker Park's Main Street, its elegant central avenue. Parking and admission are free. Community support for the complex's events is excellent and growing. Exhibitors can expect 80,000 fairgoers to attend the Fall Arts Fest. 

Apply: www.juriedartservices.com

6.  September 24 & 25 - Common Ground's 37th Annual Birmingham Street Art Fair  

Common Ground's Birmingham Street Art Fair, originally known as Art in the Park, continues as one of Michigan's premiere art events. 2011 finds the fair celebrating its 37th year of bringing outstanding and original artworks to a welcoming community. The event will be a stand out on South Old Woodward, the celebrated gateway to downtown Birmingham. The event features 190 juried artists in this sophisticated and dynamic setting. 

Apply:  www.juriedartservices.com

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Please...

Contact The Guild if you have questions about our events or need assistance with the application procedures, 734.662.3382 ext, 101, or info@theguild.org. We look forward to your application.

                              Salina, Kansas

The #1 shows in Kansas celebrate 35 years in a well established tradition of excellence!  Every year for the past thirty-five years, the dynamic cultural life of Salina has been celebrated at the Smoky Hill River Festival, an event that honors the river and echoes the arts ecology of our community.  The Festival is the magnet that draws people together to commemorate this place - through art, artistry and artists - and through the joy of marking time with one another.

Salina is a "small city" with "big city" amenities...where recognition at national levels is a frequent occurrence within its remarkable array of cultural organizations and offerings ...where art and culture are a $23 million industry annually. The City of Salina is proud to have been awarded the 2009 Governor's Arts Award for Outstanding Arts Community!

We present two events seeking your application:
    •    June 10-12 - Four Rivers Craft Show
    •    June 11 & 12 - Fine Art Show

Sponsored by the Salina Arts & Humanities, the shows are highly acclaimed by artists for its incredible organization, quality of exhibition, artist hospitality, promotion, and community support. They are recognized by many publications including ArtFair SourceBook, The Crafts Report and Sunshine Artist with extensive marketing statewide and beyond.
 
The laid-back, carefree spirit of early summer mixed with a river of art and creativity makes the Smoky Hill River Festival one of region's most prized events.  A thriving Art Patron Program contributes over $120,000 in sales to artists coupled with extensive marketing statewide and beyond.  Over 70,000 attendees enjoy the artistic excellence and outstanding hospitality which define the Smoky Hill River Festival...one of the top festivals in the Central United States and Kansas' finest!

Call for Artists: Four Rivers Craft Show

June 10-12
Salina, Kansas
50 exhibitors
Deadline:  February 28

We welcome your application to the 35th Four Rivers Craft Show and your participation in a most incredible celebration in a very uncommon place!

This three day event features innovative and original handmade works in a distinctive combination of folk art, traditional, and contemporary craft.

All work must be of original design executed by the accepted craftpersons.  Only craftpersons displaying their own work may participate.  Work created in production studios is not eligible.  Each craftperson is encouraged to display work reflecting a range of price points.  All selected exhibitors will show in a mixed-media craft venue.

More info:  www.riverfestival.com             Apply today:  www.zapplication.org

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Call for Artists:  Fine Art Show

June 11 & 12
Salina, Kansas
90 artists
Deadline:  February 28

Categories accepted:  Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Leather,  2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Painting, Paper, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, Graphics/Printmaking, Digital, or Drawing/Pastels.

Artists may apply to the Fine Art Show in one of two ways:

    •    submitting through the Zapplication system,
          www.zapplication.org
    •    submitting digital jpg images directly to our
          office on disc with application form,
          www.riverfestival.com

Questions? Karla Prickett: karla.prickett@salina.org

The Smoky Hill River Festival is that rare event that has grown its 35-year reputation as a phenomenal arts presentation while maintaining a "personal touch" and the most hospitable and enjoyable atmosphere imaginable!   It truly is an extraordinary arts "experience" that brings artists and patrons back again and again! 

June 3-5
54th year
100 Artists
Deadline: February 15

The Prairie Village Art Show is not located on a prairie but in the heart of the Kansas City metro area and surrounded by upper income demographics.  Forbes magazine recently listed Mission Hills, KS, as being the 3rd most affluent city in the country and it is next to the show.  The show is well attended and draws patrons from the entire metropolitan area.

This show is small with only 100 artists but they come from all parts of the country.  The Art Fair Sourcebook says that Prairie Village "Attracts an affluent and educated clientele."

What to Expect:

• 20,000 Upper Income patrons
• 24 hour security
• Electricity available
• Friday night Wine
• Saturday night dinner delivered to booth
• Artist's lounge with restrooms, snacks and air conditioning
• Parking nearby and overnight parking allowed
• Discounted Hotel Rates
• Booth sitters

The Village in Prairie Village is one of those "lifestyle" shopping areas, intimate enough for ease of shopping yet anchored by well-known names such as Macy's and Starbucks with lots of restaurants.  Does it sound as though your clientele will be showing up here?  Then you know what to do! Apply today.

Application on line at:  www.zapplication.org

For more info visit

www.prairievillageshops.com

or contact Donna Potts at: 913-362-9668

April 2 & 3
Crestwood, Missouri
Deadline: February 21
Arts Abloom in Crestwood Court
Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 11am-4pm

Start off your spring art fair schedule with Arts Abloom.

Building on the success of the ARTstravanganza! In November, the Regional Arts Commission and the artists of ArtSpace at Crestwood Court are proud to invite you to apply for the Arts Abloom Fine Art Fair.  Our patrons have been asking for the return of a fine art fair. 

What to expect:
 
    •    Juried show
    •    No more than 50 artists
    •    Indoors, easy load in and load out
    •    Volunteer Booth sitters
    •    Strong marketing budget
    •    Reasonable fees: $20 jury/$200 booth includes electric
    •    Patrons who are asking for another show!
    •    Application deadline is February 21

                                                   Download Arts Abloom Call for Art

For more info contact:  jeane@vogelpix.com

Organized and promoted by artist Jeane Vogel who has taken an unused mall space and transformed it into a center for the arts that includes gallery space, studio space and art classes. Now, isn't this a great date to start off your season...indoors?

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April 29 & May 1
Kansas City, Missouri
190 Artists
Deadline: January 10

The Brookside Art Annual, presented by Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, is celebrating its 26th year on April 29, May 1 and 2, 2011.

Located in a vibrant neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, Brookside is just minutes from downtown, the Plaza and the southern suburbs. This is the first art show of the year and draws more than 70,000 people from the entire region. The focus of the show is on ART! This community loves art shows and it consistently ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Fair Sourcebook.

Art Fair Sourcebook says, "This is a very pleasant, national caliber event attracting an affluent, enthusiastic and knowledgeable clientele." 

The Brookside Art Annual is produced by the Brookside Business Association. It is a non-profit organization of merchants working to promote and improve the community in the heart of Kansas City.

Dominated by quaint neighborhoods, the Brookside neighborhood becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May. The Brookside Art Annual is known for its festive atmosphere, hospitality, convenience, and has become a must-attend event for artists and art seekers alike. 

The location for the show is at 63rd and Brookside between Main St. and Wornall.


 2011 Calendar:
    Jan. 10, 2011: Application deadline on Zapplication.org
    Jan. 29, 2011 : Jury Notification- sent via email, your ZAPP
 account and website: Brooksidekc.org
     March 1, 2011: Contracts & Booth fee due from invited
 artists
     Late March : Booth Assignments and information to artists


Show Hours:
   April 29,  Friday 5pm-9 pm

   April 30, Saturday 10am-9     pm

   May 1,    Sunday 
11 am-5 pm


Artist Amenities:
    •    Art Show Not a Festival!
    •    Awards
    •    24 Hour Security
    •    Booth Sitters
    •    Artist's Lounge
    •    Saturday Night: Dinner with wine
         delivered to your booth
    •    Sunday Continental Breakfast
    •    Artist set-up starts on Thursday
         afternoon
    •    Advertised to entire metropolitan area;
          i.e., radio, e blasts, television coverage, newspapers and direct mail
    •    Volunteers that want to make your happy! 

    •    Electricity included in booth fee 


For more information contact Donna Potts at dpotts223@gmail.com or 913-362-9668                 

                   Apply today: www.zapplication.org

If you like this blog post don't miss our call for artists website where you can find more art fairs looking for you:  www.CallsforArtists.com

May 21 & 22
Riverside, Illinois
Central Business District, Downtown
Saturday 10 to 5 Sunday 10 to 4
80 artists
Deadline:  February 1

Currently in its fifth year, the Riverside Arts Fair is sure to please artists and patrons alike. Join us as we celebrate two days of art in downtown Riverside, Illinois. This fine art fair has quickly become a community highlight. It complements and confirms the appreciation for high quality design and materials that Riverside residents and our neighbors find in this quaint community. 

Hosted by the Economic Development Commission, supported by the Village of Riverside and the Riverside Chamber of Commerce, the festival is held in the central business district of historic Riverside. A multitude of fine art patrons, music, children's art activities and more await those who choose to join us for this spectacular event.

The Riverside Arts Fair is organized by Erin Melloy of EM Events, a well established promoter of art shows in Chicagoland. EM Events are held in partnership with local business organizations bringing close interaction between each community and its' local art fair and ensuring you loyal patrons.

Learn more and apply: www.emevents.com

For additional information please contact: Erin Melloy - 630.536.8416 or emelloy@emevents.com

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Looking for more 2011 art fairs? Visit: www.CallsforArtists.com

April 9 & 10
Miami, Florida
Bayfront Park
200 Artists
Deadline: January 27

Fine artists are invited to apply for Art in the Park Miami, showcasing the best contemporary fine art and craft from around the country. Approximately 200 artists will fill Bayfront Park, downtown Miami's premiere outdoor venue with an outdoor art exhibition destined to be a staple for years to come. We're looking forward to an incredible inaugural show.

Art in the Park Miami will follow The Coconut Grove Arts Festival and Art Basel Miami Beach, rounding out Southern Florida's critically acclaimed season of exhilarating, prominent art fairs.

We are strategically aligning the event with city agencies, industry partners, compelling entertainment and high profile advertising, making this two-day art extravaganza an exciting event for all.

With over 12 million consumers visiting adjacent Bayside Marketplace alone on an annual basis, Art in the Park Miami is destined to be a can't miss annual event drawing tourists from across the nation. We are pleased to be able to partner with Bayfront Management Trust in bridging the gap between the artists and community.

With hundreds of established and emerging artists and thousands of local and international consumers gathered together, Art in the Park Miami is poised to be a highly influential show that will help you gain exposure and increase sales. As the event draws closer, we'll keep you up to date with all the latest show details.

In the meantime, visit www.artintheparkmiami.com for information on exhibiting and planning your stay in Miami. Subscribe to updates on our site, and find us on Twitter and Facebook for to-the-minute news. The festival is produced by Oceanside Productions which also uses this event to support local charitable organizations and artistic endeavors.

Art in the Park Miami: Artist/Exhibitor Highlights:

    •    Located at Bayfront Park, downtown Miami's premiere venue
    •    High volume public media campaign (Billboards, print and multimedia reaching over 3 million
          consumers)
    •    Centrally located and easily accessible
    •    High end consumer base
    •    Quality entertainment and activities for all ages


How exciting--a new event in a great location in a dynamic city! Check it out and apply here:  
                                                 www.ArtintheParkMiami.com.

P.S. While you're at the website take a look at their publicity plans. This group knows this city and is geared up to put their connections to work.

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Looking for more 2011 art fairs? Visit: www.CallsforArtists.com

What: 35th Annual Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park sponsored 
by the Greater St. Louis Art Association
Where: Queeny Park in West St. Louis County
When:
     April 8th through 10th, 2011
     Friday,    April 8th, 6PM -9PM
     Saturday,    April 9th, 10AM - 7PM
     Sunday,    April 10th, 11AM - 4PM
 Artist's entry deadline:  January 15, 2011 (postmarked)


For more than thirty five years the Greater St. Louis Art Association (http://www.gslaa.org) has been providing opportunities for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

The Art fair at Queeny Park is presented in the indoor, air-conditioned setting of the Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park in west St. Louis County. Food and refreshments are available on site, parking for the public and artists is free.  Live music playing during wine tasting and peek attendance.  During Sunday afternoon, an interactive children's art education program encourages families with youngsters to meet and talk with artists and learn about their work.

Every year we produce two juried art shows (Spring and Labor Day Weekend).  Artists in all media are encouraged to apply. These shows feature juried local, regional and national artists' original work. From the pool of artists applying, about 110 artists from all over the US and Canada are invited to exhibit. These artists are selected by a professional jury process in eleven distinct media categories.

Highlights:

• Our 35th Annual Spring Art fair     
• Limited to approximately 110 artists     
• This is an AIR-CONDITIONED INDOOR ART FAIR. You don't need to worry about the weather, tents or security    
• Jury/Booth Fees ($25/$200; (FREE ELECTRICITY available for every booth at no additional charge)      
• Cash awards totaling $4,500     
• Booth sitters, 24-HOUR SECURITY. Rest easy knowing your booth is safely locked up at night. 
  
• Excellent marketing campaign, including newspaper, magazine and radio advertising, internet and e-mail promotion
• Promotional postcards, business cards and coupons provided free to exhibiting artists
• Live music throughout the art fair
• Wine Tasting Friday and Saturday Evenings
• Interactive art program on Sunday afternoon to encourage families with youngsters to meet the artists.

Important dates:

Artist's entry deadline: January 15, 2011 (postmarked)
Notification date: February 20, 2011
Booth Fee Due: February 28, 2011

Detailed information and to apply at: http://www.gslaa.org/GSL_festivals.htm

You may also contact:
Vic Barr, GSLAA President
314 997-1181
vicbarr@sbcglobal.net

Our mission:
t o encourage people to purchase original fine art, and to enhance that experience by interacting with the artists who create the pieces.
 
What began as a local art event in 1994 has become the best known art festival in the region, attracting artists from across the country and from across our southern and northern borders. Each year, the festival attracts seasoned collectors as well as first-time art buyers. The event takes place in San Diego's hip and historic Little Italy district, well known for its artistic community, outstanding restaurants and picturesque streetscapes.  Filling 16 blocks of Little Italy with fine art of all kinds, many participating artists consider it their highest-grossing event of the year. 

Your registration fee includes:

• high quality 10' by 10' tents that are also 10' high. Load-in and load-out are made simple as you can drive your vehicle directly to your tent.
• A page on the Mission Federal ArtWalk web site that will remain up until 2012
• An opportunity to be considered to be one of the event's 12 Featured Artists
• Listing in ArtWalk Magazine and Event Brochure/Map 
• Featured Artists receive prominent placement in the event's publicity campaign
• Opportunity to submit news items for our monthly eGram newsletter                                       
  

Bravo to you and your team for making artwalk a wonderful event *again*. We had a blast, and the show was a success for me - even in this dicey economy.  Kudos to you and your staff for making it so.  Belinda DelPesco

The St. Luke's Craft Fair is the perfect opportunity to sell your art and fine craft for a meaningful cause. To be considered applications must be submitted by January 14, 2011. Include a detailed description of your work and current photographs. Payment, $50 per space ($60 includes a 6' table), is required with the application in order to hold your space, as spaces are allotted on a first come first serve basis.

Please email info@chinacare.org or call (203) 227-3655 for an application.
Learn more: www.ChinaCare.org

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Find more art fairs, big and small, famous and infamous for your 2011 season:  www.CallsforArtists.com