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Venice, Florida
Presented by Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club
Venice Airport Festival Grounds
Set up: Fri. noon-5pm
Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm
100 Artists

Deadline: December 1

Application fee: $30; Entry fee: $240
 
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New this year are the seafood vendors, kids activities and increased entertainment stage. The Venice-Nokomis Rotary does fundraisers to support local youth activities in the Venice area.
 
Contact:  Christa Sweeney
Phone:  (941)468-1254
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Call for Artists: Cherry Creek Arts Festival

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Denver, Colorado
Cherry Creek North Shopping District
250 Artists
Deadline:  December 1

Application Fee:  $40
Booth Fees: 10'x10' $800 (row), $925 (corner), $350 Emerging Artists  

Known as Colorado's signature cultural event since 1991 and America's Most Honored Arts Festival, the festival garners recognition and respect at the local, state, regional, national and world-level with marketing and sponsorship arenas, as well as both the festival and visual artist industries.        

  • Annual artist sales over $3.1 million/$12,000 per artist average
  • $900,000 marketing and advertising the visual artists
  • $30,000 offered in artist purchase awards at the event
  • 350,000 annual visitors hosted over July 4th holiday weekend
  • New jury panel every year; helps successful jury entry for persistent applicants

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The 2016 Arts Festival will feature 250 exhibitors, including 12 artistic award winners returning from the 2015 show.  Artistic excellence of original, handcrafted work is the sole criteria for selection of exhibitors.

Higher than average sales are attributed to an educated art-buying audience, the event's layout and location in the heart of Denver's affluent district of Cherry Creek North. The visual artists' success and festival experience are the core values and measurements of success for the Cherry Creek Arts Festival.

 

The Arts Festival features artists in 13 different media categories including: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metalworks, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and wood.

The CCAF also announces the 2016 Emerging Artist Program.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for artists with very little, if any experience exhibiting and selling their work. Emerging Artists apply in the same manner as professional artists and submit their artwork through the category, "Emerging Artists."

Apply:  www.Zapplication.org

ABOUT CHERRYARTS:  Since 1991, the 501c301767151-27e2-4189-8e97-d56cca00fe8a.jpgnon-profit mission of CherryArts has provided access to a broad array of arts experiences and to support education in colorado.  Along with the signature 3-day festival,  CherryArts festures year-round education and outreach programs is schools throughout Colorado.

Learn about CCAF national art show rankings and festival industry awards at:  www.cherryarts.org/awards

 

For more information please visit:  www.CherryArts.org or call (303)355-2787.  

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Omaha, Nebraska 
Downtown
Farnam St. between 10th & 15th
135 Artists
Deadline:  January 15

Application Fee: $30; Booth Fee: $350 regular $425 corner/Electricity $85

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  • 135 fine art and fine craft exhibitors
  • High quality juried show
  • Extensive marketing & advertising
  • Outstanding organization
  • Easy set up and load out
  • Exceptional show layout
  • A variety of options for discounted lodging within one mile of the show
  • 24-hour security provided by off-duty Omaha Police Officers

Outstanding Artist Amenities:

  • $2,500 in cash merit awards
  • Complimentary lunch delivered to each artist' booth on Friday
  • Artists' Awards Brunch on Saturday
  • Continental Breakfast and artists' meeting on Sunday
  • Artist Concierge Desk, centrally located, with dedicated cell phone number for artist requests
  • Private indoor restrooms, free WiFi and chair massages by appointment
  • Artwork delivery program providing pick-up from your boot and delivery to your customer's vehicles
  • Experienced booth sitters; water delivery o artists' booths throughout the weekend
  • Assistance with load-in and tear-down
  • Complimentary sand tubes delivered to your booth during set-up and removed at the end of the show

The Best in the Midwest
 

Named one of "the 20 Can't Miss Summer Festivals of 2014" by Smithsonian.com and one of the 2013 top 40 Fine Art and Fine Craft Shows by www.ArtFairSourceBook.com, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival is one of the finest in the Midwest, attracting more than 80,000 patrons from throughout the region.

dbc534eb-6ff1-4983-930f-7dc98aab5a96.jpg?width=325 This popular show features 135-juried artists from across the country selling their fine art and contempo-rary crafts in 14 media categories. An experienced staff of dedicated, event professionals produces the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.  Members of the Festival's Board of Directors visit each artist individually providing an opportunity for one-on-one feedback and evaluation. 

 

We care about the artists, listen to their input and react to their concerns.

The Omaha Summer Arts Festival is a magnet that draws people together to celebrate art in all of its forms and varied expressions.  It's mission is to present culturally diverse high-quality arts programs, performances and exhibits in downtown Omaha.  Each artist is provided an 11'x11' space with an additional 2'x11' storage area at the back.  An exceptional show layout allows every artist to pull his or her vehicle in front of their booth for easy set-up and teardown.  

Omaha Summer Arts Festival is an all-original show and artist presence is required.

Apply online:  www.Zapplication.org
 Learn more: www.summerarts.org

                           Email Inquires to:  epeklo@vgagroup.com

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5af12049-9730-467c-be09-e2cbb4c977e0.png?width=163October 11
Los Angeles, California
Presented by:  Ez Event Production
175 Artists
Deadline:  September 21

Application Fee:  $25
Booth Fee:  $250

c9d7e8fb-3df5-4495-ab61-9f383dab63c8.jpgThe Brentwood Art Festival takes place in beautiful downtown Brentwood, on San Vicente Blvd., from Bundy to Barrington. It is labeled the largest event on the Westside of Los Angeles. 

The festival attracts 10,000 people.  It has been going strong for over 18 years. Artists from all over California come to celebrate as Art is the main focus of our event, Art, Music, Food, Fun.

Marketing:
  • Brentwood Art Festival is featured on KTLA Live and sponsored by KCRW andThe Los Angeles times with a full page in the culture section.  
  • We print 20,000 door hangers and place at Brentwood Community homes and offices.  
  • We feature artists on our social media page on a daily basis.  
  • We leverage social media of all artists as well as food trucks to have a great turn out.  

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Brentwood Art Festival is in it for the artists.  We include all items for artists to be successful at the event.  We provide tent, tables and chairs.

Learn more and apply:  www.Brentwoodartfestival.com 
 
Contact:  Emiliana Guereca
Phone:  (310)473-3070
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Melbourne, Florida
Presented by: Melbourne Main Street
200 Artists
Deadline:  October 8

Application Fee:  $32
Booth Fee:  $265

The 22nd annual Fall Art Festival takes place in historic downtown Melbourne and features over 200 artists. Featuring nationally recognized bands over the three day weekend, this event is currently the largest free admittance art festival and concert series in all of Central Florida.

For this yearly event, we close down roughly 5 blocks of East New Haven Avenue (also known as Main Street) in Melbourne and its side streets and open it up to artists to sell and interact with the public.  The Fall Festival typically brings in between 30,000-40,000 visitors of the 3 day event.  Located on Florida's Space Coast, we are just two miles from the beach and a short drive to Orlando.

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This year we will be featuring a live art tent allowing artists to showcase their skills and the evolution of an idea.  This feature will provide an elevated level of exposure and networking opportunities between artists and the community.

Marketing:
Promotion of the event to the art-buying public in television commercials, newspapers, radio, direct mail, press releases, billboards, magazines, and social media valued at over $35,000.

Contact:  Lacey Zimmerman

Email:  melbournefallartfestival@gmail.com
Phone:  (321)724-1741

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Call for Artists: 12th Annual Artisphere

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Greenville, South Carolina
Presented by:  Artisphere
120 Artists
Deadline: October 15
Application Fee: $30
Standard Booth Fee:  $350

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Artisphere is committed to celebrating the arts by providing a high-quality event that attracts, entertains, educates, inspires and enriches a diverse audience and thus brings the community together through the arts.

Despite it's short history, Artisphere has distinguished itself as both a regional and national highlight.  A supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, notable on-site artist amenities and hospitality, and over 500 volunteers make the Artisphere three-day event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike.  

Artisphere has recently been ranked #3 out of 20 finalists in USA Today's "10 Best Reader's Choice Award" for Best Art Festival, named a Top 20 event out of the "100 Best" Art Shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Top 10 Fine Arts and Fine Craft festival by the Art Fair Sourcebook and included in ArtFairCalendar.com's Top 50 Best Art Fairs.

Renowned artist hospitality includes:

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  • complimentary meals, snacks & beverages
  • convenient set up
  • parking, security, booth sitters
  • and reduced hotel rates. 
City development will change the festival

footprint in 2016, making it possible for 120-150 artists to exhibit in the twelfth annual event.  

Artisphere is a 501(c) (3) non-profit art organization.  Proceeds are used to produce the annual arts festival and are distributed back to local non-profit arts organizations as part of Artisphere's Volunteer Arts Partnership Program.

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Website:  www.artisphere.us 
Contact:  Liz Smith
Phone: (864)271-9355

P.S. Learn more about this show by listening to a recent podcast with show producers Kerry Murphy and Liz Smith: Creating a Quality Festival in the Piedmont
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Waukesha, Wisconsin
Presented by:  ArtWorks Wisconsin
80 Artists
Deadline:  October 1
 
Application Fee:  $10
Booth Fee:  $115 
 
00c3e19d-e660-4072-a5d8-7f81d7151a00.jpgIf you have been doing Art Shows for a few years, you know how you end up with items which don't make it to your shows any longer.

  • You are sick of looking at them
  • you didn't like how it turned out
  • it got damaged.  
  • Whatever the reason, the piece sits in the corner of your studio collecting dust.

Bring those items to ArtWorks: Wisconsin, mark the price down and move it out!  All we ask is a section of your booth be "on sale".  You don't have to mark everything down, but attendees are looking for deals.  This one-day show is quick and easy.  In and out!  What else do you have to do in January? Join us!

Learn more & apply: www.artworkswisconsin.com 
Contact Person: Colin Murray
Phone: (608)712-3440
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Call for Artists: Artnado

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November 14 & 15
West Palm Beach, Florida 
South Florida Fairgrounds 
Expo Center

 50,000 square feet indoors 

   10,000 square feet outdoors

 

140 Artist booths
Application deadline - August 1

What Happens When Artists and Patrons Design a Show

  • an indoor show, no worry about rain, the dreaded wind, stock being ruined during set-up etc.
  • exhibition space is 10x20 (patrons do not feel like they are shopping in a dark closet)159ae3b5-d484-42cd-8aa6-6c4a2a78a5e0.jpg?width=350
  • no tent cover means better lighting, so that your colors are more vibrant
  • a lounge area is set up where 2D work is projected on a wall, so patrons have an idea about how it looks in a home
  • models walking around to showcase artists jewelry
  • all artists are suggested to be working on a creation at the show to increase the perceived value of your art (or use a video or pictures of your creative process)
  • demonstrations of art techniques to educate patrons
  • show is designed with the maximum number of corner booths and end-caps
  • Curators Choice Corner each day of the show one 2D, one 3D and one jewelry creation will be featured here.  Think "best of show" but with a unique twist

Now you can exhibit your work in the same manner previously only available in the high end shows catering to galleries.

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Questions or Concerns?

 

Website: artisticsynergy.org

email: artisticsynergy@mail.com
 

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3937

 

The Real Difference

 

Call 561-557-8741 and speak directly

 with our Director - Jack Busa

Let us help you and your career

 

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Call for Artists: ARTNADO

8869164860?profile=originalNovember 14 & 15
West Palm Beach, FL
The Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds
presented by Artistic Synergy
100 Artists
Deadline: October 15

As the sign at the Miami Airport points out, Palm Beach is the center for the arts in Florida. Known for it's large and varied cultural base Palm Beach County is home to many art districts with regular monthly walks, CRA sponsored artist residencies, art in pubic spaces, art district tour buses, both major and minor art shows, art schools with regular exhibitions, museums offering art classes and a host of art leagues. This show will not have the usual crowd of people just out walking their dog.

What we are:

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It's genesis was not as a private business to just make money from the work of artists but created as part of Artistic Synergy Inc., a registered non profit corporation in Florida with the goal of assisting artists in varying ways with their careers. 
 
To create such a robust art show required a year of planning where for the first time both sides of the success equation was researched. 
 
The first parameter was "What do artists want" and the second, almost always overlooked, is "What do patrons want". These two questions were asked in many venues for over a year with their answers creating ARTNADO.

To accomplish this we have created:

  • an indoor event at a high profile venue (50,000 square feet under air; 10,000 square feet outside vendor boutique)
  • doubled the traditional standard space to 10X20 feet 
  • maximized the number of corner booths
  • created a safe environment for your work (air conditioning, no rain or wind concerns or rained out shows)
  • better illumination for your art
  • an embellishment room (a living room setting) for visitors to view selected works by the artists
  • curators choice corner (think visual best of show display) for 2D, 3D and jewelry
  • models to display the designs of jewelry artisans
Marketing:
Our promotions will cover the usual such as radio stations and television, print, posters and post cards. In addition art organizations will be contacted, art show specific newsletters and massive banners will be employed.

Our jury process:
8ecfaddf-cacb-480d-bc32-635e100020b3.jpgYou will find our process to be slightly different then what you may be use to.  First, a photo of your booth will not be required. This gives emerging artists, who have not commercially shown their work, a level viewing field. Of course, you are welcomed to submit one if you so desire, since we specifically chose a venue that would allow indoor tents.

The key difference is that we will employ a "rolling jury". If your art scores 4.9 or better on a scale of 7, you will receive an invitation within 10 days. This is to help you plan your year early and reduce your application fees by not having to apply to multiple shows to fill specific dates.

Testimonials:
"I wish more show promoters were as considerate as you are."
"Thank you for taking so much time to talk to me personally."
"Your e-mail correspondence and letter of acceptance were outstanding, more shows should issue such letters."
Believing in the use of the word "synergy" in our name we have not only reached out to over 19 local art organizations but have also given them the oppurtunity to help educate the public about the arts.
Learn more: artisticsynergy.org
Contact: Jack Busa, (561) 557-8741, artisticsynergy@mail.com
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Apply by Tuesday!

The One of a Kind Show invites artists, designers and makers with high quality handmade original work to apply to be a part of the One of a Kind Spring Show experience in Chicago! Held in a premium indoor environment with all inclusive hard wall booth package at Chicago's Merchandise Mart, April 29 - May, 1, 2016, this 3-day show will feature a juried selection of approximately 300 fine art and fine craft artists. Our Spring Show is a greatly anticipated event for both the artists and the attendees so don't miss your chance to apply and join us for this fun-filled Spring Show in Chicago!


Application deadline is October 6.  

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For more information, please contact:

Kathleen Hogan

312.527.7642

 
Erin Hartz

312.527.7757

 

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Call for Artists: ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

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Jupiter, Florida
Abacoa Town Center
Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
300 Artists
Deadline:  September 18
Application fee:  $40
Booth fee: $505
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The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce invites you to apply to be an exhibitor at the 31st Annual ArtiGras, a three-day ticketed fine arts festival over President's Day weekend attracting more than 85,000 art lovers and collectors.
 
ArtiGras showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with and purchase directly from the artists.
 
ArtiGras benefits local charities and is produced by the professional staff of the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce with more than 1,000 volunteers.
 
ArtiGras has grown from a small local art show to a nationally recognized fine arts festival.  Our event location, Abacoa Town Center, is a thriving community close to Palm Beach, Jupiter Island and other exclusive neighborhoods.
 
The festival offers artists' demonstrations, the ArtiKids interactive arts area, musical performances and unique art-related performances.  
 
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During ArtiGras, three of the judges from the jury panel will choose 14 award winners in the Fine Art Showcase and give out $16,000 worth of prizes. Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13. Cash awards and ribbons will be presented on Sunday morning, February 14.

Award Categories
Best of Show: $3,000
First Place (one in each category): $1,000
Total : $16,000
 
Phone:  (561)748-3946 
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8869164488?profile=originalSeptember 19 & 20
Sandy Springs, Georgia
120 Exhibitors
Deadline: July 24

Application fee: $25 ($35 for mail-in)
Standard booth fee: $250 (Up to 120 total exhibition booths)
Double booth fee: $500 (Limited availability)
Booth size: 10' x 10' or greater
 
  • Present your art to an affluent, art savvy clientele
  • Extensive Marketing through paid advertising, media sponsorship and editorial publicity
  • Drive up loading and unloading - event is held on the street.
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Each year, over 30,000 attendees gather at Heritage Green to shop the street-lined booths with more than 600 artists, crafters and vendors, and enjoy good times with music, food and fun. Come join us over the weekend at one of the largest community festivals in the area.
 
The Sandy Springs Festival is the largest fundraiser for Heritage Sandy Springs, a non-profit organization that operates Heritage Green, the four-acre city park in the heart of Sandy Springs. Founded in 1985 to oversee the preservation of the original "sandy springs" and the restoration of the Williams-Payne House, Heritage Sandy Springs presents a year round calendar of educational, cultural and heritage programs and events for the community.
 
Located in the center of the Sandy Springs business district, the site also includes green space gardens with a gazebo bandstand, the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum, the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, a Research Library and Archive and meeting venues including Heritage Hall.

To download an application or find more information, visit http://sandyspringsfestival.com/images/pdf/2015

Application also available at

 

This event is hosted by AFFPS and is organized by artists for artists.
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Call for Artists: Lubbock Arts Festival

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Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

presented by the Lubbock Arts Alliance
Friday, Premiere Night 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm
110 Artists
Deadline: October 13

Application fee: $20
Booth fee: $375, $475, $700
 
Why should you bring your artwork to Lubbock?

Because we are the home of Buddy Holly, Mac Davis, Waylon Jennings, Joe Ely, Glenna Goodacre, Eddie Dixon, Jaston Williams, Barry Corbin, Susan Graham, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks! Pretty cool, huh?

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In fact, we have three major universities in Lubbock; the largest of which, Texas Tech University, has undergraduate/graduate programs, a law school AND medical school. We have also been selected as "100 Best Communities for Young People" by ING.
You can "Tour Texas." There are plenty of other great shows around the time of our festival including Fiesta Arts Fair in San Antonio; Art on the Square in South Lake, Dallas/Ft.Worth and Cottonwood Arts Festival in Richardson. So spend some time in the Lone Star state and enjoy the bluebonnets of the Hill Country along the way!

The show venue is completely indoors, totally air-conditioned. Artist perks include free, reserved parking; easy loading/unloading; lunch on Saturday; private hospitality room; event security that stays overnight; wireless internet; discounted rates at our host hotel; and $50,000 worth of advertising. Most of all, and most importantly, we are just really nice people who want you to be successful!

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As always we are striving to be the most "artist friendly" show that we can. This year we shortened the event at the request of our artists and now we are moving up the deadline to apply and acceptance notification to provide optimal time for planning. 

We received a very good review from Sunshine Artist Magazine about how artist friendly we are. Read it here:  http://lubbockartsfestival.indiemade.com/content/artist-evaluation

Questions welcome: Elizabeth Regner, execdir@lubbockarts.org

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Kansas City, Missouri
Presented by: Friends of the Arts
125 Artists
Deadline: September 25

Application Fee:  $25
Booth Fee:   $250   $150

Rich with history and a diverse population, The Barstow School, a private independent day school, with deeply rooted connections in the community has over 700 students and a very committee parent and alumni constituency.  

The draw from the Kansas City Metro Area, Leawood, Overland Park and other affluent Southern Johnson and Jackson communities guarantees this show to be well attended and successful for the exhibitors.  The show will commence on Friday evening with a VIP reception for sponsors, alumni and special guests.  Saturday and Sunday are family days with live entertainment, food and children's activities.  We already have several key corporate sponsors and the show is well funded to ensure that are artists are taken care of.

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Marketing: 
We advertise in two local Magazines (one page ad) as well as e-blast banner ad to 90,000 residents. In addition 10,000 postcards were targeted to upper income households as well as 500 posters in retail establishments across the metro area. In addition, our PR efforts, will have us on local news and lifestyle mediums.
What to expect:
The campus will be full and vibrant this weekend with grandparents day, all -alumni weekend, and a Friday Night under the lights soccer game. In addition, several bands will be playing on Saturday and will be advertised in music venues.

Great date!
Great demographic location!
Committed organizers!
Hope you'll join us.

Contact:  Beth Zollars, charlieznkc@yahoo.com
Phone:  (913)223-2026

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Call for Artists: Huntley Artfest

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August 15 & 16 

Huntley, Illinois

First Congregational Church of Huntley

Sat. 10am-5pm

Sun. 10am-4pm

75+ Artists

Deadline:  August 12

 

Application Fee: $25

Booth Fees: $200-$300; $30 extra for corner booth

 

Huntley Artfest is a community event sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Huntley, a community in Chicago's western suburbs. It draws 8,000 art lovers-viewing the Fine Arts of participating artists, a full stage of entertainment and a vast array of delicious food from our Food Vendors.

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This is a Juried Show ($25 non-refundable jury fee-if accepted jurying for that Artist is good for the current year and the two following consecutive years).

All work must be that of a Fine Art nature and fall into the following mediums: ceramics,drawing, fiber non-functional, fiber wearable, paper non-functional, glass, jewelry, acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, sculpture, wood sculpture, mixed media, photography, printmaking, creative writing, furniture (designed and crafted by artist).

 

REPRODUCTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED unless they are a series of an artist's original art work.  The following will not be accepted: knitting or sewing from kits, resale items, non-original pieces.  

  • Huntley Artfest is free admission to the public
  • Grass & tree-filled grounds
  • Drive up to load & unload
  • Free parking (and overnight parking for all Artists as well as accommodations for RV's)
  • Overnight grounds security is provided on Friday and Saturday nights.

Website and application:  www.huntleyartfest.org  

Contact: Cheryl Frankowski, huntleyartfest@gmail.com
847-669-3691
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Wooster, Ohio
Presented by: Main Street Wooster
Wayne Center for the Arts, Rotary Club of Wooster and Wooster City School District
11am-7pm
50 Exhibitors
Deadline: August 8

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Now in its 12th year, this WAJF takes place on the square in historic downtown Wooster, attracting more than 35000 visitors. The free festival draws visitors from throughout the Northeast Ohio region, including Cleveland, Akron and Columbus.

The festival is a celebration of the visual arts, as well as jazz in its many forms.  Arts Jazz offers a New Orleans-style parade and a day of live performances of swing, big band, gourmet food and children's activities.  

Marketing plan:

Local and regional radio, newspapers, television, and magazines. Websites of all 4 partner organizations as well as paid social media promotions. Listing on over 20 online calendar and festival sites.

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Located in Wayne County, Wooster's rolling green hills and proximity to Cleveland, along with its burgeoning local food and brewery scene, make it an ideal day trip destination.  In 2014, Site Selection Magazine designated Wooster and Wayne County the nation's top micropolitan area for economic development.

The Arts Jazz Fest strives to present a balanced show and welcomes submissions in all media.  All work exhibited must be the original work of the artist.  

A comprehensive marketing campaign to promote Wooster Arts Jazz Fest and participating artists is conducted.  
Learn more & apply:  www.woosterartsjazzfest.org
Contact:  Lesley Williams, lesley@wayneartscenter.org
(330)264-2787 Ext#207
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La Jolla, California  
150 Artists
Deadline: June 30
 
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to the scenic seaside village of La Jolla, once known as the artist colony by the sea. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most prestigious art & wine festivals in Southern California.  The festival is free and open to the public, attracting over 30,000 visitors. Today, La Jolla is the embodiment of luxury, style and class. The chic allure draws art lovers from around the globe.
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The festival features over 150 select artists from across the country and offers something special for everyone, including a silent auction, roving entertain-ment, a gourmet marketplace, a lively family art center and a wine and beer garden which will include premier wineries, in addition to San Diego's top breweries.
 
New this year: We have expanded to cover over 2 miles through the heart of La Jolla Village. The popular wine & beer garden will re-open after the Festival for an exciting after-hours fundraiser to benefit pediatric cancer research. The night-time event draws even larger crowds to the festival in the late afternoon.
 
Marketing: The Festival is marketed primarily to Southern California and Arizona but attracts travelers from around the world. Marketing includes radio, newspaper and magazine print ads, as well as an aggressive email and online marketing program. Targeted ads are placed in art publications to attract the serious art buying community.
 
Application fee:  $25
Contact Person:  Mackenzie Foote, (760)207-1606

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Call for Artists: 53rd Ocean View Art Show

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Norfolk, Virginia
Ocean View Beach Park
Cheasapeake Bay Art Association
110 Artists
Deadline:  September 1
Booth fee: $125

The Art Show is held in the the Ocean View neighborhood, an old established neighborhood with a good mix of homes. The Beach Park is very popular with Norfolk residents, featuring Friday night and Sunday night gatherings all summer long. It is situated along a boardwalk, with beach on one side, lawn on the other.
The Ocean View Art Show is run entirely by local artists, members of the Chesapeake Bay Art Association. The Association was formed in 1961 when 15 artists got together to form a group. The first show was hosted in 1962. The primary reason for the Ocean View Art Show is to support the local artists and provide a venue for our visiting artists.  
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A couple years ago Norfolk's Mayor, Paul Fraim, visited the show. He was so impressed that he talked about it with the city council. The mayor then called on the cultural affairs manager and formed Norfolk Visual Art Week. 2015 will be the second year for the weeklong celebration of Visual Art in Norfolk, VA.
 
Marketing:
  • After 53 years our show is an end of season "must attend", well known throughout the region 
  • We advertise in a couple different sections of the main local newspaper, and also in several smaller papers. 
  • Usually the local TV shows invite us to talk about the event. 
  • Press releases are sent out to over 100 local and regional publications, radio, and TV stations.

For more information & to apply:
Web site:  www.oceanviewartshow.com
OV Show Director:  Dave Hinde, ov2015@oceanviewartshow.com
Phone: (757)461-7222
Chesapeake Bay Art Association:  www.chesapeakebayartassociation.com
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Call for Artists: Artisan Markets in Arizona

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Are you looking to be a part of a community of artists in Arizona? Artisan Markets is proud to present our 2015/2016 schedule of events!  Our promoter and managers have been working behind the scenes to bring you several amazing art festivals for you to participate in, sponsor, and/or attend.  

At Artisan Markets, you will become a member of a community that supports your success!  Our events are carefully planned and designed to capitalize on high peak tourism and local loyalty.  We enjoy plenty of events with high foot traffic, an extensive marketing program and high quality artisans.  

Professional, fun and successful is our motto.   
 
If you are an artist, food vendor, entertainer or potential sponsor, please visit our website and find out how to participate: www.artisanmarketsaz.com 

Weekly Thursday and Sunday ArtBridge Events
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We are a community that has just about everything!  Waterfront views, interesting people, local shopping, works of art, live music and more!  Our weekly events run most Thursdays and Sundays from October through April in a highly visible location designed for your success. 
  
Thursdays run 5-10 pm and Sundays from 10-4 pm, beginning October 8.  These events attract an average of 1500 visitors each Thursday evening and 3000 visitors each Sunday.  
  
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and you can
apply to participate HERE

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5th Ave Arts Festival
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October 23-25, 2015
10 am - 5 pm each day
Expected attendance:  10,000
Cost to participate:  $225
5th Ave and Artisan Markets bring you an exciting event that features over 50 artists of all mediums, engaging the merchants along famed 5th Ave Arts District.  Celebrating 5th Ave's 60th Anniversary as a dedicated Arts District, the festival will highlight the area businesses, provide live music and entertainment, food vendors, face painters, balloon twisters, etc., making 5th Ave vibrant and fun for the whole family. 
Apply HERE
 

Sign up for these other events too!  
 
After Holidays Celebration | December 26-27 
Saturday 12-9 pm and Sunday 10-4 pm

One of our most popular events with plenty of visitors.  Average attendance for 3 days is 20,000
Small Business Saturday | November, 28 | 12-9 pm
Get involved in Small Business Saturday, a day to rally people to shop at local businesses.
 
Got Questions?  Email audrey@artisanmarketsaz.com or call 602.687.7495

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Artisan Markets is a community that has just about everything: 
waterfront views, interesting people, local shopping, works of art, live music, and things for the kids to do. Thursdays and Sundays, October through April with many full weekend events through the season.

 

Sincerely,
Audrey Thacker
Artisan Markets AZ
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Rising Fawn, Georgia
Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park
Cloudland Canyon State Park
150 Artists
Deadline:  June 30
Application fee: $20; Booth fee: $80

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Our celebration is located at Cloudland Canyon State Park at the peak of fall foliage season. The beauty of the park and the fall foliage add to the arts, crafts, food and music being featured all weekend. We invite you to join us at this special time of the year in the mountains.
 
Major attractions are nearby and Chattanooga is rapidly becoming the location of choice for tourists, a 40 minute drive from the Celebration. 

  • Over 14 million people live within a 150 mile radius and have the discretionary funds to purchase art and crafts.   
  • Access to the Celebration is from three interstate highways (124, 159 & 175).   
  • Several major corporations and smaller businesses are sponsoring the event by providing supplies or cash.
We have a large list of radio and TV stations, newspapers and magazines, websites and other outdoor organizations that will use our marketing material with the purpose of bringing new visitors to our celebration in the Georgia mountains. This year we have already started our aggressive marketing and could accommodate about 20,000 visitors. Our vision is this Celebration will be in the top 10 Arts and Craft shows soon.

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The staff is friendly, helpful and courteous and works to make exhibitors and visitors welcome and happy they came. 

There will be free children and adult activities so everyone will have a great time and be eager to return next year.  Music will be provided all day and the chosen food vendors will have tasty food and snacks to enjoy in our special picnic area.
 

Please check out our website to learn more & apply:  www.mountainartandcraftcelebration.com 
 
Phone:  (706)406-3440
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