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Last Call for Artists: Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 21, 2015 at 8:08am

June 27 & 28
Atlanta, Georgia

Historic Fourth Ward Park

130 Artists
Deadline: April 24

Noteworthy:

Beautiful new park located in the historic but progressive Old Fourth Ward neighborhood
Named Best New Event by Southeast Festivals and Events Association
Located adjacent to Ponce City Market
Fine Art & Craft featuring no more than 10 artists and crafters
Limited corner upgrades and electricity upgrades available
$25 Application fee via Zapplication.org; $225 booth fee
Ribbon awards
Emerging Artists Pavilion for first-time festival artists
24 hour on site Atlanta Police Department security

About the event:

The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is a two-day cele-bration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, races, customs and interests.

The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of our community. At this festival, there is something for everyone: fine arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions and live acoustic entertainment. All this within the environment of Atlanta's most lovely park and part of the celebration on the Beltline redevelopment. Formerly, this area flanked "City Hall East," which is now under redevelopment as Ponce City Market by Jamestown Properties. This area is targeted as one of the prime examples of urban redevelopment and innovation, benefiting the surrounding communities.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Application fee on Zapp $25/ mail in $35

Jury Result Notification: May 1, 2015

Apply online at www.zapplication.org

To learn more about the event, please visit http://www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com

Email questions to lisa@affps.com or call 404-873-1222

Call for Artists: 2nd Annual Beaches Art Fest 2015

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 20, 2015 at 9:00pm

October 3

Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Beaches Museum & History Park, A1A & Beach Blvd.

125 Artists

Deadline: April 15

FINE ART APPRECIATED prides itself on creating high quality, highly attended but intimate shows. This is a juried, outdoor and indoor event featuring artists from around the country. It attracts exciting artists, including a number of gallery artists who will be sprinkled in the Beaches Historical Park on Beach Avenue, exhibiting outside and inside little "galleries" of their own.

Pablo Avenue is blocked off to traffic and lined with canopies and tents, each revealing its own little world of surprises! Musicians will entertain! Incredible edibles will be available-including some of Jacksonville's most popular Food Trucks!

For you:

Reserved artist parking
designated unloading and loading times
booth sitters and assistance to handicapped artists are just some of the advantages offered to our artists

We are expecting 10,000 visitors in 2015. This is a fast growing art show and will be limited to 125 artists. Will expand to a two day in the future. Prizes awarded to top 5 artists. Ten percent of the total revenue generated from artists fees by Fine Art Appreciated is donated to the non-profit Beaches Museum & History Park which is dedicated to community outreach and educating the public.

Marketing efforts include radio, television, area newspaper ads, regional glossy magazine ads and/or their event calendars, social media, posters at major venues, fliers and a strong website presence.

What the artists said about our first year in 2014:

It's a great one day show. One of the most organized events I have done. My sales were great and most of the other artists said the same thing.
I can only hope for their continued success and maybe, they will expand into a two day event. I will definitely be back next year if they will have me.
The location couldn't be better. Great visibility by two main arteries at the beach.
What a great first year show. As an exhibiting artist I was impressed with the way the show was run, layout and the volunteers that always seemed to be present.
this is a first year show and needs to get some legs under it, however as the public becomes more aware of the show it will improve.

Finding quality art fairs in October in Florida is a challenge. We hope you will join us as we build what we plan to be a destination art fair.

Learn more & Apply right here: www.beachesartfest.com

For more information:

Contact: Jolyn Johnson

Phone: (904)514-2388

Email: artsjolynjohnson@bellsouth.net

Call for Artists: 84th Annual Plaza Art Fair

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 19, 2015 at 7:40pm

Magical evening hours at the Plaza Art Fair

September 25-27

Kansas City, Missouri
On the beautiful and
historic Country Club Plaza
240 artists

Deadline: May 1

Ranked as one of Art Fair Calendar's Best Art Fairs and in the Top Ten of Fine Art Events by the Art Fair Sourcebook

The Plaza Art Fair marks the beginning of autumn for all Kansas Citians, and attracts art enthusiasts from all over the nation. This annual celebration is located on the Country Club Plaza recognized as the oldest shopping district in the country and a beloved destination in Kansas City.

The Plaza Art Fair exhibits have grown in quality and creativity over seven decades to become a nationally recognized fine art and fine craft event. The three-day celebration of the arts allows visitors to experience the personalities and diverse talents of world-class artists firsthand.

Beyond the colorful collections of art, this extraordinary event offers even more, including delicious food, magnificent music and interactive art experiences for all ages, that attracts a crowd that appreciates all the show has to offer, especially the art.

POINTS OF INTEREST:

300,000 art enthusiasts attend
$10,000 in cash awards
Individual Artist Electricity
Artist Breakfast, booth sitters, hospitality area
Free Parking

Applications available at: www.zapplication.org

CONTACT INFORMATION:

    Director: Jan Cichello, info@countryclubplaza.com
    Phone - 816.960.6234
    Learn more: www.countryclubplaza.com/Events/Plaza-Art-Fair

Call for Artists: 6th Annual SOBO by the Shore Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 17, 2015 at 7:30am

June 27
Boyne City, Michigan

Veterans Park

A Boyne City Mainstreet Event

Includes a Plein Air competition with cash prizes

10am-4pm

<50+ Artists

The Arts will be celebrated in Boyne City, Where Life Meets Lake , at the 6th annual SOBO Arts Festival.

Boyne City at Veterans Park which has ample lawn, plenty of shade and open space on the shore of Lake Charlevoix, voted 2nd best lake in the entire nation. Artist demonstrations and workshops blend with the juried art fair to create a true celebration of the arts. Veterans Park also hosts the Farm Market that morning with over 1,000 patrons during the weekend before the 4th of July. Food Trucks featuring farm to table menus will also be onsite.

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Boyne City's historic and vibrant downtown, the SOBO Arts Festival provides high quality cultural ex periences for festival patrons and attracts artists from all over the region representing all fine arts.

Two awards are given to participating artists, $500 Best of Show and $250 Best Booth.

In addition to interesting and creative art and cultural experiences, Boyne City has wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the park and all festival activities are FREE of charge to our patrons.
Many patrons will arrive boat at the Marina in the same Park.
Artists who believe art is a way of life created this show.
We advertise online, at a state level and in the Midwest as well as our weekly circulars that are popular with the influx of summer visitors.

www.soboartsfestival.com or call Rebecca Harris at (231)330-2704

Call for Artists: art-A-Palooza

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 19, 2015 at 6:57pm

August 22

Green, Ohio

Green Arts Council and the City of Green

Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Rd.

10am-5pm

70 Exhibitors

Deadline: April 1

Art-A-palooza is a juried art and fine craft show celebrating its 11th year in 2015. The City of Green is growing exponentially with the recent founding of Akron General Medical center and Summa Health Systems facilities, as well as significant Fortune 500 companies.

The City of Green is also adjacent to several other upscale communities, and is easily accessed by I-77 and I-76.

The location of the show at Boettler Park provides drive-up accessibility for artist site set-up, and easy parking for RV's and trailers.

Artists tents are situated around a picturesque pond with a fountain. Set-up is on Friday the 21st, and overnight security is provided. The Green Arts council provides an artist breakfast snack, and complimentary water. Booth sitters are available.

Event promoters cast a wide net of public advertising viasocial media, target websites and print media, postcard mailing and distribution, radio broadcast, posted notice and piggyback advertising. Sponsors include local and regional

Green small and large businesses.

Children's art activities and food are available. Artist surveys prove that the event is a profitable one for most of them. There are artist cash prizes totaling $700 and amazing booth fees starting at $100.

For more info & to apply:

www.greenartscouncil.org, click "art-A-palooza" in menu

Contact info:

Joan Smith at Gallery 143 (330) 896-8166 email: gallery143@neo.rr.com

or Jackie Parker (330)697-8460, email: jlptrummy@aol.com

Call for Artists: East Side Art Show - 2 New Events!

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 7, 2015 at 7:30am

June 5-30 -- Juried Fine Arts Exhibition/June 13 & 14 -- Art Fair

St. Clair Shores, Michigan

St. Clair Shores Adult & Community Education

50 Artists

Deadline: April 15

Art Exhibition: Patterned on the successful ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, the new ESAS Art Exhibition will start on or before the main event on June 13 and should last the month of June, duration is negotiated between the Artist and Host Venue. Participants will be eligible to win 1st Place $5,000.00 / 2nd Place $2,000.00 / 3rd Place $1,000.00

Please apply first to the Call for Entry. Artists and Host Venues can connect, through the ESAS website, at the end of April and during the month of May for the right fit.
Art Fair will take place Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th on the grounds of St. Clair Shores Adult & Community Education. Artists will have the opportunity to sell their creative work during the art fair and, if the artist chooses, exhibit a piece at one of the participating Host Venues.

Application Fee: $25 Booth Fee: $125

This unique blend of art exhibition and art fair will provide the artists and community members with a rare opportunity to experience wonderful art and great host venues, all in one extraordinary waterfront community!

Walking distance to a city park and beach, shuttle transportation to local venues, wide variety of cuisines offered at local restaurants and hotels.

Application and website: www.eastsideartshow.com

Contact: Erin Fournier, efournier@lsps.org

Phone: (586)285-8885

Call for Artists: Spring Art at Old Orchard

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 26, 2015 at 7:34pm

Hello Fellow Artists*,

PLEASE NOTE: There are 5 weekends in May this year

so you may have an opening LOOK before you BOOK!

The last weekend in May, we* at Artist Friendly Events are pleased & proud to present:

SPRING ART AT WESTFIELD OLD ORCHARD

May 30 & 31

Skokie, IL

Deadline: April 1

This Springtime event blossoms when buyers arrive from Skokie as well as from all over Chicagoland. It will have extensive advertising as that is where the bulk of our dollars will go. The Artists' Success is our PRIMARY GOAL.

This beautifully landscaped Outdoor Center will again become the perfect venue for the Affluent Spring Art Lovers of Skokie and Tourists at this lovely time of year. It is a great time to buy that special gift for Fathers Day, Graduation, or Spring Weddings from the Truly Unique Artists.

We are looking for a wide range of Artists as well as a wide range of price points. This will be an affordable fair in an upscale area, & a great " Destination Event" for both the Artists & Art loving Patrons.

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With the many Restaurants, sights of FRESH & UNIQUE ART, Gentle Sounds from our famous Vibraphone Musician and even a Childrens' Activities Area, it will all be happening HERE - at the Westfield Old Orchard Center Saturday, 10am-7pm & Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Clock by Doug Durkee of Infinity Art Furnishings, exhibiting at Old Orchard

We will advertise extensively throughout Chicagoland with postcards, flyers in Hotels & retail stores, signs, banners, social media, e-blasts through Old Orchard Center, newspapers and other media.

Booth fee for Artists Includes:

Hotels Blocked w/Special Rates, Free Hot Breakfasts, & Free shuttle to/from Fair, (if you wish).
Artist Break Area
Snacks, Beverages, & Sweets during Friday set up
Continental Breakfast for Artists Saturday & Sunday
Volunteer help available for loading/unloading
Booth Sitters
AFE Tent with free water, soda, fruit, and snacks
AFE & Volunteers during entire fair for Artists
Water, Soda, Snacks delivered to Artists both days

Learn more & apply: https://artistfriendlyevents.wordpress.com/home/

Dates to remember:

Postmark deadline: April 1

Notification: April 6

Booth fee postmark: April 13

Cancellation by phone or postmark: April 27

*We are jeweler Kathleen Smith and partner Steve Hedstrom, veterans of too many shows to count. We are working closely with the Old Orchard management to capitalize on this opportunity. Will it fit your schedule? We are ArtistFriendlyEvents.com! Please join us.

Call for Artists: 12th Annual Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 4, 2015 at 5:31pm

June 6 & 7

Hermosa Beach, California

Community Center on Pacific Coast Highway
presented by the non-profit Arts Group of Hermosa Beach

10 am to 5 pm

up to 100 Artists

Deadline: April 12

Application Fee: $5

Booth Fee: $175, $225 for corner space

We are proud to announce the Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival (formerly the HB Artwalk) is entering its 12th year and we are putting the final touches on what is now a two day art festival.

Featuring the work of nearly 100 top local artists, the festival has come a long way since our first event in 2003. To accommodate the growth, we moved our location in 2008 from the sidewalks of upper Pier Avenue to the beautiful lawn of the Community Center at Pacific Coast Highway and Pier Avenue.

This move has been a big success and allows for not only much larger booth spaces for our artists, but ample room for more food, music, and mingling, with plenty of parking, plus unparalleled exposure to the traffic on PCH.

Hermosa Beach, one of California's most beautiful beach communities, is a hot spot for tourists and locals during the summer months. Hermosa Beach is the ideal art festival venue for visual art exhibitions and musical performances.

We hope you will join us on the lawn at the Community Center in June.

Apply: http://www.hbartwalk.com/images/2015/Artist%20signup15.pdf

Website: www.hbartwalk.com

Contact: Ken Klade, kenklade@aol.com

Phone: (310)379-4229

Call for Artists: 5th Annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 25, 2015 at 9:16am

Midtown - Atlanta, GA

August 15 & 16
250 Artists

Sat. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m

Deadline: June 5

Noteworthy:

Award Winning Event
Beautiful location in Piedmont Park - Atlanta's largest park.
Located in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood
Event draws 60-65,000 attendees from the metro-Atlanta area
Extensive local and online advertising including social media, printed publications, direct mail, billboard and social media.
Fine Art & Craft featuring up to 250 artists and crafters in all major media including ceramics, fiber, metal, glass, 2-D and 3-D mixed media, drawing, photography, painting, wood, jewelry, digital art and sculpture.
Limited corner upgrades and electricity upgrades available
$25 Application fee via Zapplication.org; $275 booth fee
Booth sitters available at the artists request
Complimentary water and snack delivery during the event
Festival Hotline available during event hours
Emerging Artists Pavilion for first-time festival artists
24 hour on site Atlanta Police Department security

About the event:

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Space sis proud to announce the Fifth Annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival.This is the ideal summer festival to enjoy the outdoors, browse for irresistible art and crafts as well as appreciate the beauty of Atlanta's largest park. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of art and crafts. The festival includes a children's area, local food and beverage concessions including "gourmet" food trucks and live acoustic musical performances.

The Festival is located in midtown Atlanta, just moments away from a number of Atlanta attractions and landmarks including the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, The HIGH Museum, Museum of Design Atlanta, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Fox Theatre and Margaret Mitchell House & Museum.

Named one of the "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" by the Southeast Tourism Society, this event promises to offer a little bit of something for everyone!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Application fee on Zapp $25/ mail in $35
Deadline: June 5, 2015
Jury Result Notification: June 13, 2015
Apply online at www.zapplication.org

To learn more about the event, please visit: piedmontparkartsfestival.com

Email questions to lisa@affps.com or call 404-873-1222.

Call for Artists: 41st Annual Art in the Park

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 15, 2015 at 7:36am

July 11 & 12
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
in the heart of the Rocky Mountains

Steamboat Springs Arts Council

150 Artists

Deadline: May 1

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $300

Art in the Park is free to the public and features over 100 artists, live entertainment, food vendors, and an interactive kids area. This popular and successful event takes place over Rainbow Weekend which coincides with the Hot Air Balloon Glow making this weekend in Steamboat Springs one of the most colorful and anticipated weekends in Colorado.

We promote to bring people directly to the

show through newspaper, radio, press releases, magazine articles, social media, rack cards, collaborative marketing with Chamber of Commerce, and more.

Learn more & apply:www.Zapplication.org

Website: www.steamboatarts.org

Contact: Haley Ballentine

Email: haley@steamboatarts.org

Phone: (970)879-9008

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Last Call for Artists: Arts, Beats & Eats

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 5, 2015 at 8:43pm

You are invited to apply for jury selection to the 18th annual Arts, Beats & Eats, held on the downtown streets of Royal Oak, MI

Labor Day Weekend September 4-7, 2015

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11-9

Monday: 11-5

Apply: www.juriedartservices.com

Deadline: April 10

Since its inception this show has consistently been ranked in the top 50 by Sunshine Artist Magazine. We pride ourselves on the welcoming atmosphere provided to our artists. If you are looking for a festival held in the heart of an affluent county with fabulous attendance that excels at hospitality, then apply today!

For more information visit www.artsbeatseats.com

Questions? Contact Lisa Konikow

lisa@artsbeatseats.com

or 248-914-8911

Now in its 6th year in downtown Royal Oak, MI, Ford Arts, Beats & Eats is carrying on an 18-year tradition of celebrating the end of summer in Metro Detroit. On Labor Day weekend, we play host to over 400,000 visitors who come to enjoy the amazing diversity of art, music and food in a cool urban setting.

Our promotion, guaranteed by generous media sponsor support, is considered among the best of art festivals nationwide. You cannot be in the metro-politan Detroit area on Labor Day weekend without seeing specials about the arts activities on television, hearing artists' interviews on numerous television and radio stations and seeing comprehensive articles in the press, directed solely to the juried fine arts show.

Apply here.

Call for Artists: Barefoot in the Park

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 18, 2015 at 8:30pm

May 9 & 10

Duluth, Georgia

Historic Town Green

Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm

50-100 Artists

Deadline: March 31

Barefoot in the Park Fine Arts Festival welcomes artists to participate in our 11th Annual Event held over Mother's Day Weekend. This juried fine arts event offers artists abundant crowds, a family friendly environment with an upscale vibe and shopping, shopping, shopping! Enjoy a comfortable artists' hospitality suite with food and drinks; easy load-in and load-out; and free access to parking. It's one of Metro Atlanta's most exciting Spring arts events in an affluent, culturally diverse area. Artist Merit Awards are also awarded.

Awards-Winner Art Partnership Award, Best Art Program, Best Artistic/Cultural Arts, Best Local Festival and Best Downtown Event in our area. Barefoot is a 501c3 nonprofit supporting arts education in our community through scholarships to students to help further their arts education. $58,000 of scholarship monies have been granted to students. You won't want to miss this event and make a difference while you're at it.

For more information:

Download application: www.barefootinthepark.org

or www.Zapplication.org

or call (678)677-0172

Call for Artists: 11th Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 21, 2015 at 9:25pm

October 10 & 11

Newport News, Virginia

Presented by Port Warwick Foundation

Styron Square

100 Artists

Deadline: June 1

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $300

The Port Warwick Art and Sculpture Festival is celebrating its eleventh year this fall with world-class art by artists who demonstrate the highest levels of innovation and originality.

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The artists are juried into the show to assure only the best sculpture, ceramics, painting, jewelry, furniture, photography, fiber, drawing, glass, and mixed media works are represented.

The vibrant atmosphere draws a great mix of art patrons. The weekend includes live entertainment, kids art area, culinary artists, and performance art. Our guest judge will award prize money totaling $5500.

We do our best to help you have a great weekend:

Champagne Awards Breakfast
VIP Dinner w/Sponsors & Art Buyers
Discounted hotel rates
24-hour security & booth sitters
Lunch provided both days for all artists
Load in/out assistance

Marketing:

This year's marketing campaign will be extensive with ad campaigns to include tv, radio, magazines, newspapers, and the online components to each. Social Media and eblasts will be in the mix as well. Anticipated attendance is 5,000 art buying patrons.

Testimonials:

"I was waited on by staff as though I was a royal. Sales were great, I was nominated for a prize."

"Nice flow to the show, good patron support. I felt judging was very well done...judge engage with artists and showed sincere interest."

"Great staff...great show...great food."

Apply: www.Zapplication.org

Website: www.pwartfest.org

Show Director: Debi Ernest, debi@portwarwick.com

Phone: (757)223-0284

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Call for Artists: Palmer Park Art Fair

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 1, 2015 at 11:30pm

May 2 & 3

Detroit, Michigan

Palmer Park

Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. 11am-5pm

80 artists

Deadline: March 15

The resurgence of Detroit is real. This event was brought back last year after a thirty year absence to tremendous acclaim. Artists reported some of the best spending of the year. Ninety-five percent of those completing the survey plan to apply again this year.

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The show winds around the pond and runs adjacent to the log cabin. Artists are encouraged to get out of the tent and create installations that enhance their work and interact with the natural beauty of the park.

The "entertainment" is metal working, glass blowing and additional demon- strations. Patrons are invited to get their hands dirty. All of this helps to contribute to appreciation and sales.

Why you should be here:

Limited to 80 artists
Significant paid advertising and news coverage
Easy drive up unloading
Artists friendly organization
Free parking and RV parking

Learn more: www.Palmerparkartfair.com

Apply: www.Zapplication.org

Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows
info@integrityshows.com

(313)486-2666

P.O.Box 21667

Detroit, MI 48221

Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows President, has been producing and consulting with events since 1982. Integrity Shows offers artist friendly policies such as a three year acceptance system, helping to create a less stressful experience and allowing artists to plan their show schedule. Among the shows produced by Integrity Shows is Royal Oak Clay, Glass & Metal Show, Funky Ferndale Art Fair, Jazzin on Jefferson, Chelsea Invitational Craft Fair and several Christmas shows.

Call for Artists: 22nd Annual Art in the Park

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 17, 2015 at 8:30pm

April 11 & 12

St. Simons Island, Georgia

Art in the Park

Glynn Visual Arts

Postell Park, in the Pier Village

10am-5pm

70 Booths

Deadline: April 1

Glynn Visual Arts presents the 22nd Annal Spring Art in the Park on St. Simons Island. Fine arts and quality crafts are featured in this small-town ocean-side setting.

The island is one of four barrier islands known as the "Golden Isles" on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL, including Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, and Jekyll Island. The festival occurs during a time of year when many visitors from throughout the country are in town to enjoy spring break vacation.

The jury brings in a well-balanced selection of about 70 art professionals representing 2D and 3D media. The festival's location, Postell Park, was redesigned a few years ago and laid out specifically for events like this. The unique one-square-block setting is located under a canopy of live oak trees, with the St. Simons Island Lighthouse and Atlantic Ocean only a few hundred yards away.

Background music, a children's hands

-on art area, and food vendors add to the ambiance, as do the Pier Village restaurants and shops, which are just down the block.

Advertising is done through radio and newspapers, as well as tourism guides,billboards and signs throughout the community, Constant Contact, various websites, and social media. Surveys from previous festivals consistently praise our staff and volunteers for their hospitality.

What we hear:

"The organizers do everything right and I love this show."
A local resident commented: "I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the festival this past weekend. I went to the event "just to look", but the art was so impressive, I ended up buying several things.

Learn more & apply: http://www.glynnart.org/up-coming-events.html

For an artist application or more information on Art in the Park, please call (912)638-8770 or email Festivals@glynnart.org

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Call for Artists: Arts Alive 2015

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 13, 2015 at 9:19pm

West Coast Interactive Art Experience

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May 30 & 31

Camarillo, California

Studio Channel Islands Art Center

Sat. noon-7pm; Sun. 10am-4pm

40 resident artists, 75 Guest Artists

15 art organizations

Deadline: April 18

Interaction is the theme for this two day arts festival with participating artists both creating and displaying their work. More than 15 regional art organizations are coming together for this festival. Join 40 resident artists as a guest artist! The event will feature opportunities for visitors to create art, enjoy watching artists' demonstrations and buy directly from the artists.

Building on the successful 2014 Festival, the 2015 Arts Alive will expand to a two day event free of charge to the public. The community will have access to over 100 artists in an energetic festival complete with live entertainment, quality concessions and hands-on experiences. Four bands will provide live entertainment throughout the week-end. Food trucks and a wine & beer garden, a Chalk Paint Contest and an interactive kid's zone will create a festival atmosphere to attract visitors.

Promotion:

Studio Channel Islands Art Center will provide a signature event that will promote Ventura County's art organizations as well as the individual artists. The event is generously sponsored by TOLD Corporation, Cal Lutheran University, the Ventura County Arts Council and the Conejo Players Theatre, and will be advertised via print newspapers and magazines, radio, social media, direct mailing and city newsletter.

Low flat booth fee of $100 for two days, NO commissions, and a suggested donation of 10% of your sales to the arts organization of your choice
Tents, tables, chairs and display units may be rented
Camarillo business license for the two days and liability insurance will be paid for by ARTS ALIVE

What artists said about last year's festival:

I liked...

"the variety of activities and placement of venues. People seemed to stay to eat and listen to music and roam the booths. A relaxing yet exciting program"
"Very well organized and smoothly run."
"that it was very easy to setup and take down the work. It was very well organized and everyone had a good attitude."

Studio Channel Islands Art Center is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to promote and preserve the visual arts in our community, providing unique and diverse artistic encounters for all ages, and extraordinary opportunities for artists.

Apply: EntryThingy www.studiochannelislands.org/gallery/call-for-entries

you will be notified within 10 days if you are accepted

Learn more: www.StudioChannelislands.org

Contact: Karin Geiger, Executive Director, info@StudioChannelislands.org

Call for Artists: Loring Park Art Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 8, 2015 at 8:30pm

August 8 & 9

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Loring Park

Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm

140 Artist booths

Application deadline - March 15

Wildflowers and formal gardens create an idyllic setting for art, food and music in this high quality 16th annual juried festival held in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis.

We strive to exhibit fine art and fine craft in a variety of styles and prices with the goal being "something for everyone."

Booths circle a large pond with 12X12 spaces for display, with drive-up load-in and load-out at the booth spaces. The circular arrangement makes it easy for visitors to see the entire show as they walk around the pond. Free bus rides are available for patrons through a partnership with Metro Transit to ride from home and to the other shows in the area.

The festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind.

Highly rated by the Art Fair Sourcebook

and Sunshine Artist Magazine. Many artists reapply annually due to consistent sales potential, loyal community support and repeat buyers.

For more details and a link to our application visit:
www.loringparkartfestival.com

or directly at Zapplication.org

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/loringparkartfestival

Any questions email: info@loringparkartfestival.com

Call for Artists: West Shore Art Fair

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 26, 2015 at 7:30am

July 4 & 5

Ludington, Michigan

City Park-500 block of Ludington Ave.
July 4 - 10:00-5:00 and July 5 - 10:00-4:00
100-120 Artists
Deadline: February 28

The West Shore Art Fair takes place at City Park in the beautiful Lake Michigan resort community of Ludington, featuring 100+ jury-selected fine artists across a variety of media.

In it's 47th year, the open-air, juried fine art and fine crafts show is managed by the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, a community arts organization that cultivates access to arts and culture in West Michigan.

In addition to original, jury-selected art, the show features art demonstrations, live performances, food stations and a children's art activity area.

For more information:

Please apply: www.Zapplication.org

Web site: www.ludingtonartscenter.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestShoreArtFair

Contact Coordinator: Christine Plummer

email: wsaf@ludingtonartscenter.org

Phone: (231)845-2787

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Call for Artists: CenterFest-The Art Lovers Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 8, 2015 at 8:33am

September 19 & 20

Durham, North Carolina

Presented by Durham Arts Council

Historic City Center Downtown Durham

150 Artists

Deadline: May 15

CenterFest is a competitive, juried festival attracting high-quality fine art and fine crafts. In its 41st year, CenterFest is the longest running outdoor juried arts festival in North Carolina. Located in Durham's lively downtown district, the event is a favorite amount visual artists, performing artists and visitors.

What is new:
Durham's recent Creative Vitality Index score indicates Durham has grown to be a top creative community in the U.S.

CenterFest leverages the extraordinary assets of the downtown district, including culinary arts components, exciting entertainment and historic districts, and a cutting edge creative community, to highlight the high quality of the visual artists and the sophistication of the creative class demographic.

Artists amenities:

Easy load in/load out, free parking, 24 hour security
Discounted rates at sponsor hotel
1 complimentary breakfast and lunch per booth per day
Merit awards totaling $2,500
Artists and images listed and linked on CenterFest website for 11 months
Friendly and supportive staff, booth sitting
Limited to 150 Artists

Apply: www.Zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3887

Website: www.centerfest.durhamarts.org

Contact: Brandon Adams, badams@durhamarts.org

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Call for Artists: 9th Annual Atlanta Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on April 29, 2015 at 7:31am

October 24 & 25 - new dates for 2015!*

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Arts Festival, LLC

Piedmont Park

200 Artists

Deadline: June 15

Application fee: $25
Booth fee: $300

The Atlanta Arts Festival is a two day,

outdoor festival with an emphasis on the visual arts. Set in historic Piedmont Park, this autumn festival of excellence in the arts is an event dedicated to bringing together outstanding artists from throughout the country with the large and enthusiastic art buying community of the Atlanta area.

Items of Interest:

* Ranked in the 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows by Sunshine Artist™

* Juried show; artists selected by a panel of ex perts

* Limited number of participants to increase sales

* $6,000 in award money

* Commemorative poster image will be selected from a show participant

Artist Amenities:

* Artist hospitality providing continental breakfast & refreshments

* Booth sitting & free parking

* Load-in /load-out at booth space

* 24 hour security patrols

* Discounted rates at participating hotels

Marketing Plan
We have a very successful promotional/ marketing plan from our PR firm (360 Media). It is comprised of print, TV, radio, billboard, street marketing and social media.

Highlights from our 2014 plan included:

* More than $146,000 (value) in print editorial coverage

* More than $100,000 (value) in television coverage on local affiliates

* More than 12 million in total circulation (print and television combined)

* Media partners/sponsors included: 90.1FM WABE-NPR, Atlanta Channel, Atlanta INtown, Albany Herald, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Testimonial from our 2014 poster contest winner:

"Thank you to everyone at the Atlanta Arts Festival. I am very grateful to have been selected as the poster artist. Heading into the show I was starting to get an inkling of the impact it would have just from all of the tweets and Facebook mentions I was receiving.

The buzz was definitely then carried over into the show itself. So many patrons sought out my booth specifically because of the poster. I was very happy to have been made a part of the festival. It was an experience I will never forget!"

Apply: www.Zapplication.org

Website: www.AtlantaArtsFestival.com

Show Contact: Julie Tepp, info@AtlantaArtsFestival.com

Phone: (770)941-9660

*New dates for 2015! We have moved from our traditional September dates to new October dates due to a scheduling conflict regarding use of Piedmont Park this year.

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