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Call for Artists: Lakefront Art Festival

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Michigan City, Indiana
Washington Park
Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
110-125 Exhibitors
Deadline:  March 31
Now in it's 34th year, Lubeznik Center for the Arts Lakefront Art Festival attracts thousands of shoppers and art enthusiasts to Michigan City's lakefront Washington Park.  Held on the third weekend in August, this high-quality, juried event draws repeat visitors from Chicago, South Bend and Northwest Indiana, as well as Michigan's nearby 'Harbor country' communities.  Patrons to the festival include second home-owners in the nearby beach communities.  In 2014, over 4,000 visitors attended the festival.   
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Amanda Joyner Artist winner
 

A major fundraiser for LCA, the festival is overseen by arts professionals with friendly and helpful staff and volunteers who are committed to making it a success.  

Over $30,000 is budgeted to market the event through partnerships that span radio, TV, print and outdoor media.  Proceeds benefit LCA exhibits, outreach, and education.  We invite you to become a part of this popular art event.

Categories Accepted:
  • 2 Dimensional Art (painting/drawing, printmaking, pastels, mixed media)
  • Fine Craft (functional, clay/ceramics, glass, wood, metal)
  • Decorative Fiber (textiles, basketry, decorative weaving & felting)
  • Photography (traditional & digital)
  • Sculptural Objects (non-functional, all media)
  • Wearable Art (wearable & accessories)
  • Jewelry (precious & non-precious stones & metals)
Awards
$3,000 total cash prizes will be awarded.

General Information
 
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Application Fee:  
A non-refundable late application fee of $45 is required for all artists applying March 1-31.  All applications must be received by March 31.
Jurors will review work April 3-17.  Artists will be notified of their acceptance by April 24.
Contact:
Adam Horton
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
(219)874-4900 ext. 212
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Patagonia, Arizona
Presented by: The Town of Patagonia
and the Patagonia Area Business Association
Town Park, Downtown Patagonia
Fri. 11am-5pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: June 12
 
Recognized as one of the finest, best attended art festivals in Arizona, the Patagonia Fall Festival is now accepting applications from artists, sculptors, weavers, potters, jewelry makers, crafters, and food and beverage vendors.
 
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Patagonia is located on scenic route 82 between Sonoita and Nogales, about one hour from Tucson and three hours from Phoenix.  
 
Twenty-seven years ago the Town of Patagonia held its first fall festival here in the mountains of Southeast Arizona. Since then, the Festival has continued to showcase extraordinary talent and artistry.

Now the festival attracts more than 15,000 visitors to our lovely tree-shaded park in the center of town.  This festive three day weekend is presented by the Town of Patagonia and the Patagonia Area Business Association.



We'd love to have you join us in our lovely town for this exciting weekend that draws tourists and plenty of "second home owners."
Phone:  (520)345-4172
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We are excited to announce this national juried 

art show Recycle and its prestigious juror Elissa Goldstone, Director of Exhibition at the Socrates Sculpture Park.  With her direction, we look forward to a really awesome show. $2,800 in cash prizes will be awarded including $1,000 Best in Show.  The exhibit runs May 9-June 14.  

 
For this show, BWAC is seeking original artwork from artists working in repurposed materials.  The theme is open to any medium resulting in 2D or 3D work.  
 
Ours is a truly unique gallery in a massive Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY.  It's enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit really huge work, and we welcome it.  We will be using 8,000 square feet for this show, and look forward to exhibiting artist's work from all around the country, work in all sizes, subjects, and media, except film (it's almost completely wide open).  
 
1234.jpg?width=269This call for submissions is open to all residents of the U.S. and its Territories 18 years of age or older.  This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all traditional and non-traditional 2D and 3D media, including film/video when part of an installation.  All artwork must be original in concept, design and exception.  All work should be non-utilitarian in nature.  This is a fine art exhibition.
 
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Final Application Deadline 
March 24

 

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Call for Artists: Wide Open 6

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Brooklyn, New York
Red Hook waterfront
Early bird deadline:  March 11
Deadline for application:  March 24
 
We are excited to announce our sixth annual national juried art show, Wide Open 6 and its prestigious juror Rujeko Hockley, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn Museum of Art.  With her direction, we look forward to a really awesome show. $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded including $1,000 Best in Show.  
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The broad theme of "Wide Open 6" encompasses all the possibilities of knowledge and freedom and love of wide open spaces, arms wide open, eyes wide open but as with all things, there is the inevitable opposite wide open to attack corruption failure.  What kind of fantasy is this?  What does it really indicate?  This juried show looks to explore this idea of "wide open" in all the hidden niches of our collective psyche.  
 
Ours is a truly unique gallery a massive Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY.  It's enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit really huge work, and we welcome it.  We will be using 8,000 square feet for this show, and look forward to exhibiting artist's work from all around the country, work in all sizes, subjects, and media, except film (it's almost completely wide open).  
 
This call for submissions is open to all residents of the U.S. and it's Territories 18 years of age or older.  This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all traditional and non-traditional 2-D and 3-D media, including film/video when part of an installation.  All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution.  All work should be non-utilitarian in nature.  This is a fine art exhibition.  Over $950,00 in marketing/advertising support and partnerships.

 

CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions to bwacinfo@aol.com 

or visit: http://www.wideopenartshow.com for more info & to apply. 
 

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July 25 & 26 Artaffair Logo
Belleville, Michigan
Presented by the Belleville Area Council for the Arts 
Sat. 11am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
75 Artists 
Deadline: May 15

Booth Fee:  $125

The Belleville Area Council for the Arts presents the annual Artaffair On Main, during the last weekend in July.  Nestled on the shores of picturesque Belleville Lake, quaint tree-lined Downtown Belleville provides the perfect venue for a Late July fine art, contemporary craft and live music extravaganza.

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Are you an Artist?  Would you like to join us?  Belleville is located in the heart of "art fair territory", adjacent to Ann Arbor and conveniently timed for the weekend after the Ann Arbor Fairs. Why not stick around in this beautiful area of Michigan and spend the weekend in our historic downtown?   
 
New this year:
  • NEW HOURS: Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11-5
  • NEW Early Bird Discount - receive $25 off your booth fee of $125, if you are accepted and paid in full by March 31st
  • NEW Cash Awards for "Best in Show", 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awarded 

Artaffair On Main is a juried show, therefore, we ask that only the highest quality handcrafted items be submitted.  No commercial or manufactured item will be allowed.  In order to maintain a balanced show, the number of exhibitors participating in each category will be limited so that we can provide maximum appeal to the visitors.
Please remember: Artaffair on Main DOES NOT provide electricity for Artisans.

Applications are now available at ArtaffairOnMain.org

For more info or questions, artists can call us at 734-697-8123 or email us at showmanager@artaffaironmain.org
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Williamsburg, Virginia
An Occasion for the Arts (NFP organization)
145 Artists 
Deadline:  May 22

An Occasion For The Arts (AOFTA) is held each year on the first weekend of October on the streets of historic downtown Williamsburg. Artist's booths line the streets of Duke of Gloucester and Boundary in the center of Colonial Williamsburg and on the edge of the campus of William & Mary, a popular destination for people from around the world.

Since it's debut on October 5, 1969, An Occasion for the Arts has focused squarely on the arts.  The goal from the start has been to "invite a number of artists of accomplishment to show their work in this attempt to present to the public a spectrum of two and three dimensional expression."
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The event  is supported entirely by a volunteer, non-profit organization and dozens of volunteers who work diligently to make the show a success. The revenue from this event is used solely to expand the arts in the community and encourage students to pursue careers in the arts. This competitive juried art show brings together the work of talented fine artists and Tidewater patrons who love it.

Each year, our ambition is to be the best show we can for those exhibiting with us, and our commitment to our exhibitors is to balance the show in a way that showcases your work as unique and provides the potential for sales.

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Testimonials:

"It was my best show of the year! I had a lot of traffic, wonderful people and great sales.  Sold a lot of new work and big paintings."

"This was a killer show for us.  People started buying from us at 9am and never stopped until 5pm.  It was the same both days.  The entire atmosphere was perfect-the weather helped too."

Web site:  www.aofta.org 
Contact: Leo Charette: email: artists@aofta.org
Phone: (757)565-7585
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8869159258?profile=originalJuly 25 & 26
Bay Harbor, Michigan

Presented by Bay Harbor

Lake Michigan Waterfront

100 Artists

Deadline:  May 15

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $325

8869159273?profile=originalThe festival is held annually the last weekend in July at Bay Harbor's breathtaking Lake Michigan waterfront. It is punctuated with pageantry, music and food while the quality of work exhibited attracts knowledgeable art lovers and buyers.  

Residents of the upscale community Bay Harbor, boaters docking at Bay Harbor Lake Marina, resorters, locals and visitors from across the country converge in our quaint Village for a spectacular weekend festival.

New this year:

We encourage artists after set up on Friday, July 24, to open their booths for a "pre-sale" of their art from 6pm - 9pm. This is not a requirement, and totally up to each individual artists if they would like to participate.

We are proud of our marketing:

  • Sotheby's International Realty's RESIDE Magazine, Petoskey Art in the Park Directory, Concierge, All local newspapers 
  • Bay Harbor Community & Visitors Guides distributed across M-DOT Welcome Centers throughout the entire state of Michigan
  • Event postcards at area hotels, Conventions and Visitors Bureau
  • e-blasts several times during June & July to Bay Harbor Property Owners and large newsletter database
  • Television advertising, social media and websites
  • Festival website promoting exhibiting Artists throughout the year.

Learn more & apply:  www.bayharborartsfestival.com

Contact:  Tracy Bacigalupi

Email:  artsfestival@bayharbor.com

Phone: (231)439-2650

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Presented by the Art Colony Assn.  ~~~~~~   300 Artists
Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $500-$1500



* Ranked consistently in Sunshine Artist's 200 Best List's Top 10

* Juried fine art and fine craft by 300 national and international Artists
* Representing work in 18 media categories
* Demonstrated history of strong sales for Artists
* Aggressive media campaign highlighting Artists

Questions: Bronwyn Lauder, artist@bayoucityartfestival.com, 281-571-3102
 
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July 18 & 19
Downtown Westport
Sponsored by the Westport Downtown Merchants Assn.
135 Artists
Deadline: March 16

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Westport's annual Fine Arts Festival is held in one of the most affluent communities in the country. Located along the picturesque Saugatuck River in the quaint, downtown commercial district with some of the finest shopping and dining establishments within a commutable distance to New York City. 
Our downtown is a unique blend of quaint authenticity and urban sophistication and is home to local, regional, and national businesses; and fine dining and casual eateries.

 

Your work will be viewed by thousands of shoppers who reside in Westport year round as well as the many summer residents who call this upscale beach community home during the month of July.

Westport enjoys a long-standing tradition as an artistic community and the Westport Fine Arts Festival remains a highlight on the calendars of collectors from New England and Manhattan each year.

The Westport DMA invites submissions in the following categories: 

Oil Painting, Watercolor, Photography, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Sculpture, Drawing, Glass, Ceramics, Fiber, Jewelry, Wood, and Digital Art. Original works will be chosen by a jury of experienced artists, working professionals, and local community members. 

Apply: www.Zapplication.org

For Further Information: www.westportfineartsfestival.com 
 
or call 203/505-8716

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Evergreen, Colorado  

Put on by the Evergreen Artists Association

Held in the beautiful & historic Heritage Grove Park

10am-5pm

About 100 Artists
Deadline: March 15

The original juried fine arts event for the Evergreen area, this high quality arts festival provides the affluent bedroom community of Denver the best of the best in art.  Ranked in the top 100 by Art Fair Source Book, close to 10,000 collectors from Ft. Collins to Colorado Springs find their way to this free event nestled in the heart of the foothills west of Denver. It is the longest running Juried Art Festival in Colorado!  We love artists in Evergreen-it is a gorgeous location with a huge appreciation for the arts.  

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The Evergreen Fine Arts Festival is an art show run by artists, for artists.  This year's director is art fair veteran, photographer Josh Trefethen, who knows his way around an art fair.   

New for this year-Evergreen has been chosen as a candidate for the official Colorado Arts District designation!  This has already brought more art buyers up from Denver and the surrounding population to check out what we have to offer.

We take care of our artists!  Artists amenities include a catered dinner on Saturday night for the artist and one guest, booth sitters, free water delivered to artists, night time security, free parking, and early set-up on Friday.

The advertising budget has again been increased. There will be extensive use of TV and radio, posters, banners and signs to the event to increase the attendance of qualified buyers.  In addition, this year we will be placing more ads in Denver to bring up more buyers from the surrounding areas.  We will also again be advertising in Southwest Art Magazine with accepted artists imagery as part of the ad.


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Jackson, Michigan

Ella Sharp Museum & Park
12 noon-6pm
45 Exhibitors
Deadline: April 13

The Ella Sharp Museum presents the 11th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival.  The event will feature over 30 local wineries and beer tents, as well as 45 artists!
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Festival goers can enjoy live music and artist booths nestled on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Museum and within the courtyard of the museum's historic Hillside Farm Lane.  

Adult tasting tickets include entry to live entertainment and artist booths, gallery access, ten sampling tickets, and a commemorative glass.  Tickets are $25 pre-sale and $30 at the door.  General admission tickets are $5 (no alcohol included). 

Artists will have an opportunity to present and sell their work to over 2,500 festival goers from south central Michigan as well as enjoy the festivities throughout the day that surround them at the event.

Learn more about our historic museum and events and apply:

For more information:
Kyle Liechty
Director, Art, Beer and Wine Festival
(517)787-2320
Cheers!

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July 10 & 11
New Castle, PA
Presented by the Hoyt Center for the Arts
Friday & Saturday, 4 pm to 10 pm
75 Artists
Deadline: June 15
No application fee; booth fee $95-$170
 
The New Castle Fireworks Festival featuring Arts on the Riverwalk is held on the streets of downtown New Castle, PA, and along the river that runs through town. Booth spaces are available outside and inside the Riverplex.
 
Arts on the Riverwalk is the newest component of the New Castle Fireworks Festival, a tradition that has been acknowledging New Castle, PA as "The Fireworks Capital of America" for over 25 years! Making its debut last year, Arts on the Riverwalk added a new layer of art and culture to the festivities with an artists marketplace, street performers, art competitions, the Kids Creation Zone and so much more.
 
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In addition to promoting the overall festival to a wide regional audience, we will be using regional networks to reach out to arts patrons to promote the Artists Market. We will be launching a new social media campaign and taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the Three Rivers Arts Festival and other such events to reach the right people.
 
Visit the website to learn more and apply: 
 
For more information: Melissa Maiella, hoytcommunications@hoytartcenter.org, 724-652-2882, ext 17

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March 28 & 29

DeLand, Florida 

Earl Brown Park

Saturday - 9am-5pm; Sunday - 10am-4pm
90 juried exhibitors and 75 crafters
Deadline: March 15



This festival, which will celebrate its 50th year of continuous operation in 2015, has become a city-wide tradition for generations of residents in and 
around DeLand. Home to Stetson University, DeLand boasts an art-savvy public that embraces the event as their "hometown" show. 
 
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Separation of fine art and craft from
traditional art and craft insures an interested public visiting each section.
Extensive media campaign and public relations support reach beyond the immediate market. 65% of our artists and crafters return every year.

The City of DeLand from 2013-2014 spent 5.5 million dollars to beautifully renovate Earl Brown Park with a new Wayne Sanborn Activity Center, Amphitheater, concessions and beautiful landscaping.

Highlights:
  • Long history of excellent community support
  • $6000 in cash awards; $1,600 Best in Show
  • $500 Spectator Awards for shoppers to win to purchase work at the festival is awarded both Sat. & Sun
  • 90 Fine arts and crafts exhibitors and 75 traditional artists and crafters   
  • Application fee: $15; Booth Fees: Bloomsbury3 $155
  • Artists amenities: 24 hour security, booth sitters, restrooms, continental breakfast, reserved on-site parking for cars, designated trailer parking, designated RV parking (dry parking only) - free
  • Estimated attendance: 5000+
  • Extensive advertising and marketing: television, radio, newspapers, magazines
  • Friday setup; drive to booth to unload and then park; assistance available if required
  • DOAF has adopted the Atlanta/Maitland Scoring System. Artists work will be judged on their Originality, Presentation & Execution. Artwork no longer leaves the artists booth.  
Learn more: 
http://www.DelandOutdoorArtFest.com/exhibit.htm, where you can apply online or download an application

Questions? Martie Cox, mcox113@cfl.rr.com 
Email inquiries to: Patty Clausen, delandoutdoorartfestival@cfl.rr.com
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Springfield, Illinois
Presented by the Rees Carillon Society
50 Artists
Deadline: March 31

Why you want to be here:

  • Art Spectacular is included in Sunshine Artist's Best 100 Art Shows in the United States in 2014! 
  • With up to 50 artists, Art Spectacular also includes patron bucks' drawings, demos, kids' art sale, kids' activities, music, silent auction, basket raffle, and food vendors. 
  • We also provide the BEST artist treatment and amenities, including FREE water and time-of-day appropriate snacks throughout the event - both in the Artist/VIP tent and provided by refreshments-on-wheels at your tent;
  • booth sitters, load-in assistance, and artists' awards dinner at 6 pm on Saturday. At least 3' between booths. Set-up on Friday from noon-6 pm. Overnight security is provided. 
  • The promoter is on-site, visible, and available throughout the event. 
  • Free on-site camping space for a limited number of fully-contained RVs.

About our show:
Held outdoors in beautiful Washington Park around the Botanical Gardens and the 67-bell carillon, one of the largest in the world, in an affluent city neighborhood. Springfield is an art-loving, art-buying community with 3 colleges, a medical school, extensive medical presence, the IL state capitol.

Who we are:

Art Spectacular is a fundraiser for the Rees Memorial Carillon by presenting one of the best 'little' art fairs in Central Illinois by presenting high quality. original artwork in a balance of mediums. 

Marketing:
Extensive advertising includes TV, radio, newspapers, billboards, websites, mailings, e-mail, signs, posters, flyers, newsletters, sponsors, and invitations to artists' top ten patrons and
previous attendees.
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Booth fee:$200 - 10'wx15'd; $250 - corner/end; $400 - double.

Visit www.carillon-rees.org and click on the Art Spectacular tab to get access to the 2-page application and see pictures. Apply right now!
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Sedona, Arizona
Campus of Sedona Red Rock High School
126 artists

Deadline:  May 15


Jury Fee: $30; Booth Fee:  $390 or $450

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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Sedona Arts Festival is a favorite in the Southwest.  It has become a premiere destination arts festival, known for the quality of art and first class treatment of both its artists and its guests.

 

With Sedona's spectacular red rocks as a backdrop and glorious fall weather to compliment the event, the festival attracts approximately 40000 seasonal and year round residents and tourists.  The festival showcases fine artists from around the country, as well as a Gourmet Gallery which features locally produced and packaged food items. KidZone offers art activities for children. Raffle prizes, live music, and a variety of food and beverages are available as well.

 

Our 25th anniversary event will have a strong community component.  A variety of non-profit partners will join us to promote Sedona organizations and events.  We have continuous live music all weekend which is all "background" music (no lyrics).

 

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Testimonials:

  • Thank you for a great show, well organized and very friendly staff...and we didn't do too bad either!  Thanks for all your help! 
     
  • Thanks so much for an expertly run event.  The Sedona Arts Festival is the best run, most artist friendly event I have ever done.  I first began doing art fairs in 1967. In 1985 I took a 25 year hiatus and restarted a couple years ago.

    I have done ACE shows, big events like Old Town in Chicago and the original Ann Arbor street fair, 4th Ave in Tucson, Tubac and both indoor and outdoor venues. The level of communication with the artists by you and obviously the background workday the staff and volunteers, is second to none. 
     
  • I wanted to thank you for another wonderful show!  I love your show,  I love the artist treatment.  I love the new tent layout, and I love Sedona...can you tell I had a very good time????  Thank you for all you did...it was much appreciated.!!"


Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3966

 

Learn more at our website: www.sedonaartsfestival.org 

Contact:  Lori Reinhart,  director@sedonaartsfestival.org 

Phone:  (928)204-9456

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St. Charles, Missouri

Presented by the MOSAICS Festival Committee
100 Artists
Deadline: May 1

Application fee: $30; Booth fee: $295 Single, $395 Corner, $590 (special request)

Join 100+ juried and invited artists along scenic historic Main Street in St. Charles next to the banks of the beautiful Missouri River, in the downtown St. Charles shopping and dining district of the popular tourist-friendly community of St. Charles. Artists selected by a distinguished panel of jurors will exhibit and sell original art work across a variety of mediums, including painting, clay, sculpture, photography, print making, pastels, drawing, wood, jewelry, metalwork, glass, art to wear and mixed media at all price points. 

Marketing:
0ac70056-b13c-4971-90f7-83151c346924.jpgWe have a comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area: TV, Radio, local and regional print media, electronic billboards, promotional banners and yard signs, social media/networking, online/web presence, a full-scale public relations campaign - plus LIVE radio broadcasts from the Festival during the weekend event. 

MOSAICS is doubling our advertising coverage in 2015 to increase visibility and traffic at the festival.

Artist amenities include:

  • $5,000 in cash prizes to participating artists 
  • Complimentary Friday & Saturday night Artist Dinner delivered to booth 
  • Booth Sitters and helpful Volunteer staff
  • Street access for setup and tear down under the direction of festival staff.
  • Assistance with load in/load out before & after the Festival
  • Nearby parking; overnight security on Friday and Saturday nights

Testimonials:

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"I greatly enjoyed being part of Mosaics this year; I look forward to applying again!" ~ Mel Fleck [Print Making] 

"This is my favorite show of the year. The venue is wonderful and the people most friendly." ~ Hal Moran [Photo]

"... I truly enjoyed everything about your fair. Volunteers were great, the weather was perfect and sales were very good for me. I thought it was run nicely and I would love to come back." ~ Ed Martin [Glass]

New this year: 
Art for Youth Program 


~ MOSAICS will setup a gallery for young patrons. This program is designed to introduce youth to fine art. Youth under the age of 18 will be able to purchase original art for a nominal amount during MOSAICS, Missouri Festival for the Arts 2015. 

~ Artists participating in MOSAICS along with other area artists donate original art for this area, where young patrons, without the guidance of adults, will be able to make their purchases from professional artists at a nominal fee.

Apply: zapplication.org/Mosaics

Website: stcharlesmosaics.org
Show Chair: Jim Ingraham, mosaicsartfest@gmail.com
 

Established in 1992, the MOSAICS Art Festival Association was established to create and foster diversity and vitality of the arts. MOSAICS is operated and managed by a dedicated group of committee members and volunteers who provide continuity, constant improvement and a congenial atmosphere.

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Denver, Colorado
CHUN (Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods)
Civic Center Park
200 artists
Deadline: April 3

Application Fee: $35

 

With over 200,000 fair-goers and numerous exhibitors, vendors and volunteers, Civic Center Park becomes Colorado's third largest city over the weekend of the festival.  For two days, the streets are closed and filled with music, juggling, wonderful arts and crafts, delicious food, families, friends and laughter as the people of Colorado celebrate this annual Rite of Summer!  

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The fair is famous for bringing together a diverse population to celebrate community and enjoy the start to the summer festival season. 

The CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair exists as a celebration of the diverse urbancommunity and benefits the community by returning to it the spirit, goodwill, and funds generated by the Fair.  

The uniqueness and magic of CHUN'S Capitol Hill People's Fair is created by the careful blending of:

  • Family fun and excitement
  • The exhibition and sale of the worlds of local, national and international artisans and crafters
  • A wide variety of live entertainment
  • Quality foods and beverages
  • The time and efforts of hundreds of volunteers
  • the participation of non-profit organizations sharing ideas for the purpose of promoting awareness and understanding of the issues and concerns affecting the people from all walks of life
New this year:
Fine Art Avenue is in it's second year, it was highly successful last year; a shady high traffic area for fine artists to showcase their work.

 

Learn more & apply: www.peoplesfair.com 

Contact:  Andrea Furness, andreafurness@chundenver.org

Phone:  (303)830-1651

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77b2dd44-9e5f-48ce-a2cc-342bebc3250d.jpg?width=193August 15 & 16
Golden, Colorado
25th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival
Presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce
130 Artists
Deadline: April 15
Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $350
 
07a22c8e-bcbb-403a-b8c7-c2c5468f6df5.jpg?width=300The Golden Fine Arts Festival is put on by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. The shows goal is to present juried art featuring Colorado and national artists in an accessible, beautiful location along Clear Creek and adjacent to our historic shopping district. 
 
We wish to give our visitors the opportunity to purchase from a great mix of art and price points. On the Saturday of the festival, just across a foot bridge is the Golden Farmer's Market which draws shoppers from the Denver metropolitan area.
 
We estimate more than 30,000 visitors came to the Golden Fine Arts Festival in 2014. Our visitors commented on the quality of the show, the convenience of visiting each artist and beauty of the setting. Some artists reported record-breaking sales for the 2014 show. 
 
For your consideration:
  • Top 100 List Sunshine Artist Magazine - 1 of 2 Colorado shows on that list
  • $1800.00 in awards in 9 categories, Best of Colorado and Best of Show
  • Special events for 25th anniversary celebration
  • Large online presence, print advertising and editorial, including TheDenver Post Community (Denver Post newspaper), radio and social media
     
Our first priority is always the artists who come to our show combined with our commitment to marketing and artist support. We consistently hear that the mix of artists is excellent. In 2014 we had more than 130 artists attending from 22 states.
 
Contact: Marlo Fejarang, info@goldencochamber.org, (303)279-3113
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presented by N2B2 LLC
80 Artists
Deadline: April 15

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $275

67d6f76a-7dd3-4847-9bc5-98d62b439097.jpgArt on the Green is a two-day celebration, held on Father's Day weekend. Artists looking for a unique opportunity to share their work with crowds of art lovers and qualified buyers this summer are encouraged to apply.  

We are seeking artists who will display and sell original, handcrafted and one-of-a-kind art to appeal to our Front Range clientele in a wide range of prices.
In Art on the Green's first year, there were over 50 artists (representing the state and nation), and 3,500-4,000 visitors for the weekend.  An extensive media campaign promises even more visitors to this year's event.  

Marketing plan includes TV spots on 9News (Denver's largest TV station); print advertising in local newspapers and posters; digital Advertising and 
social media -- Facebook, Twitter, Blogs

Art on the Green is sponsored by Bankb602b469-db94-4be4-9a81-8df83b9946a6.jpgof the West and others. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the public parks and recreation facilities in Lyons that were devastated in the 2013 flood.

Testimonials:

"Great setting, staff was very helpful and the tent layout was great."
"Very well organized, lovely venue, nice hospitality is a huge plus!"

Learn more and apply:  www.lyonartfestival.com/application/  
Contact:  Rick Hammans, rick@lyonsartfestival.com
Phone: (970)532-2623
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August 14 & 15  10715bd8-3db3-44f2-9dbe-38279262bb08.jpg
Frankfort, Michigan
Market Square Park
Coordinated by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce
Fri. 4pm-8pm; Sat. 10am-5pm
180+ Artists
Deadline: May 1 (will accept applications after deadline)

Where is Frankfort?  High on a bluff in the heart of Michigan's summer vacation land, the hidden gem of Northern Michigan on Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay.

1893.jpgFrom the Chamber of Commerce:

This very popular northern Michigan Art Fair has been voted one of the top 10 Art Fairs in Michigan!  This two-day event provides a variety of artists and food.  
Visitors specifically look for their favorite artists year after year.  We do our best to keep them in their same spot, so they know right where to find them!

The fair is in a beautiful park setting with up to 10,000 people in attendance.  It is one of the most popular art fairs in Northern Michigan. The Chamber also hosts a few other fundraisers that day to help with the cost of putting on a fantastic event like this.

What's not to like?
  • two days
  • beautiful time of year for weather & tourism
  • spacious booth spaces:  12x12
  • great booth fee: $125 for both days!
  • application fee: $25

1895.jpg?width=325There is also fun for the whole family with all the downtown businesses as well as a collector car show 3 blocks away, among many other activities that day and great local food.  You might even want to fit in some salmon fishing! 

 

LATE APPLICATION FEE: Due to the numerous late applications in years past - we are applying a $50 late application fee for ALL applications received after May 1, 2015.

 

Website & application:  www.frankfort-elberta.com/index

 Contact:  Joanne Bartley, fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com 

Phone: (231)352-7251

For more information about this tourism mecca: www.frankfort-elberta.com

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