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January 17 & 18
Venice, Florida
Venice Airport Festival Grounds
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
200 Exhibitors
Deadline: December 1

NOTEWORTHY:

• Independently juried event
• Cash Awards
• Exhibitors may park immediately behind their booth in most cases
• Long history of excellent sales
• Jury/Booth Fees ($30/$240); double size spaces available at extra cost
• Friday set up and drive up to your space to unload
• Artist amenities include morning coffee and donuts and a Saturday evening buffet meal.
• Overnight 24 Hour security on Friday and Saturday nights
• For more details about the show visit www.venicenokomisrotary.org

This highly regarded festival offers artists the opportunity to present their fine art and craft in a high traffic area during the busiest time of the winter season.  Venice, a few miles south of Sarasota is populated by upper-income residents and affluent seasonal visitors.  Qualify of the work exhibited attracts knowledgeable art lovers and buyers.  Venice is a historically significant community with an established commitment to the arts going back to the days when the Ringling Circus wintered in Venice.   

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

February 6-8
McAllen, Texas
Art Studio by Design 

• We will be advertising on radio, paper and Beyond Magazine. 
  
• We are located in the heart of the art's district in McAllen.
• The McAllen Art Walk is 12 blocks long and people stroll up and down the street and in and out of the art galleries. 
• Friday night is our big night for showing and selling art.
• Saturday brings in sales from those who came to the Art Walk the night before. 
• Sunday is an after church group that is looking for something to do on Sunday...we have three churches within one block of the Gallery.  It should prove to be a great turnout for the event.

February 4-8, 2015
Tubac, Arizona 
Historic art colony of Tubac
10am-5pm daily
175 artists
Deadline: October 20

• 56th annual event
• Jury/Booth fees:  $35/$600 (corner: additional $75). Double booths available at additional charge.  (additional jury fee of $15 for 2nd and 3rd medium)
• Estimated attendance: 60,000
• Setup Tuesday, day before
• Drive-up to all booths
• Horse Drawn trolleys
• Volunteer booth-sitters
• No Commission charged
• Welcome Party
• Invitational Artists jurors will select their choice for the top 10% of artists who exhibit each year and those will be invited to participate in the next year's show with their application fee waived and will receive awards ribbon and first choice of booth location
• Load-in guides/greeters

The Chamber advertises this festival in newspapers throughout the state, runs TV ads, radio spots, a digital billboard, online calendars, our website and through social media.  An event program listing all artists will be available at the festival. 

The annual Festival of the Arts is Arizona's longest running arts festival, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year.  The event is held concurrently with Tucson's internationally reowned Germ & Mineral Show which brings visitors from around the World.  

Many Tucson guests come to the festival seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of the Gem & Mineral show.  The Tubac Chamber of Commerce, our volunteers, Village merchants and residents work together to create a welcoming atmosphere for our visiting artists.

 

What they're saying about us:

"Very nice, always enjoy the show.  Gets better every year.  I love showing my work there."

"The finest juried (art/artisan) art festival...Seek no further!"

Please apply directly thru Zapplication (note artists will continue to submit their booth fees directly to event producer at time of application but will submit the jury fee thru ZAPP.)

www.Zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3380 

 

Notification: November 21, 2014

For more details visit: www.tubacaz.com ;

Email inquires to:  assistance@tubacaz.com

 

You may also contact:  Angela Kirkner Executive Director  (520)398-2704

Can't help but share this quirky "call for artists" ...

www.marionartsfestival.com

June 12-14  

Columbus, Ohio
Riverfront
300 Artists
January 16

• Over $950,000 in marketing/advertising support and partnerships
• Booth fee $495 for 10'x10' 
• Free parking space with each booth           
• $8,000 average sales           
• Produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 501(c)(3)          

          

Artist information:                   

• $11,000 in Artist Awards          
• Artists hospitality areas with artists only restrooms
• Contact information and booth number in Guidebook           
• Text based information system provided by our radio partner CD 102.5          
• Name and image sited on CAF website with live link to artist website         
• 24 hour site security provided by Columbus PD
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Jury Process:
        

The jury will be held February 7th and 8th at the Westin in downtown Columbus.  This blind jury process is open to the public. We invite you to attend.

          

Please contact Scott Huntley, Executive Director at (614)221-8531 or SHuntley@gcac.org for the weekend's schedule or to RSVP to attend the jury.

          

For more information visit:  www.columbusartsfestival.org

          

Apply today at: www.Zapplication.com 

          

                     We look forward to seeing you in June 2015!

        

March 14 & 15
Historic Downtown Leesburg, Florida
Saturday & Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm
120 Artists

In our 38th year, the Leesburg Art Festival is held on Main Street in Downtown Leesburg. Leesburg is located in the heart of Central Florida, equal distance from each coast.

The Leesburg Art Festival in historic downtown leesburg, Florida is celebrating its 38th year March 14 and 15, 2015. Some of the country's most accomplished artists, as well as rising stars, vie for the $1500 Best in Show Award, Merit, and Judge's choice Awards during the juried event. Cash awards totaling $5,750 will be awarded. Also, the Collectors Circle Program has given the artists over $70,000 in sales since the advanced sale of art vouchers to our members began.

Why you should be here:

• Limited to 120 juried artists
• Event is publicized on TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and social media
• Awards to Artists totals $5,750:  Grand Prize:  $1,500, First Place:  $750, 2-D Judge's Choice:  $500, 3-D Judge's Choice:  $500, Special Awards:  $250 (10 each, without regard to category)
• Jury fee:  $25
• Booth fee:$150; Corner Booth: $175
• Artist amenities:  Block captains/booth sitting, free water deliveries, free coffee, free artist dinner on Saturday night with free beer and wine
• Collector's Circle prepurchase program
• "Walk with the Expert" program brings patrons directly to your booth
• Drive in loading and unloading
• Convenient, free artist and RV parking
• Website:   www.LeesburgArtFestival.com For more info call the Leesburg Center for the Arts - 352-365-0232
  
  

  APPLY RIGHT NOW: www.Zapplication.org

St. Louis, Missouri
39th Annual Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park
Queeny Park in West St. Louis County
Fri. 5pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-4pm
130 artists
Deadline: January 15

For more than thirty-eight years the Greater St. Louis Art Association has been providing opportunities for the public to see and purchase original works of fine art and fine craft directly from the artists who create them.

Every year we produce two juried art shows (Spring and Labor Day Weekend).  Artists in all media are encouraged to apply. These shows feature juried local, regional and national artists' original work.  From the pool of artists applying, about 130 artists from all over the US and Canada are invited to exhibit.  These artists are selected by a professional jury process in eleven distinct media categories.

Food and refreshments are available on site, parking for the public and artists is free.  Live music playing during wine tasting and peak attendance.  During Sunday afternoon, an interactive children's art education program encourages families with youngsters to meet and talk with artists and learn about their work.

Noteworthy:

• Our 39th Annual Spring Art fair
• Limited to approximately 130 artists
• An air-conditioned indoor art fair, no worry about the weather, tents or security
• Jury/Booth fees ($25/$200); free electricity 
• Cash awards totaling $4,500
• Booth sitters, 24-hour security. Rest easy knowing your booth is locked up safely at night.
• Excellent marketing campaign, expanded to television, newspaper, magazine and radio advertising, internet and e-mail promotion
• Promotional postcards, business cards and coupons provided free to exhibiting artists
• Live music throughout the art fair
• Wine tasting Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon

Important dates:  

• Artist's entry deadline:  January 15
• January 24 Late Deadline for Artists Applications ($25 late fee applies)
• January 26 Artwork has been juried
• January 30 Artist notification via e-mail.  Acceptance letter will soon follow.
• No booth fees will be refunded after March 3
• April 10  Booth set up starting at 9am, must be finished by 4pm   

Learn more & apply: www.artfairatqueenypark.com/  

You may also contact:  Vic Barr, GSLAA President

(314)997-1181  vicbarr@sbcglobal.net 

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Find more 2015 art fairs: www.CallsforArtists.com

June 13 & 14
Chicago, Illinois

250 Artists

Deadline:  December 15

The Old Town Art Fair is a fine art show located on the streets, amid the charming homes and leafy parkways, of the historic Old Town Triangle neighborhood on Chicago's near north side. Picked as one of American Style Magazine's Top Ten art fairs, it had been a perennial favorite of artists, art lovers and art buyers since 1948.  This volunteer-run event benefits neighborhood groups and schools and the Old Town Triangle Association, presenter of the Fair.

The 66th annual edition promises to be something even more special!

• Openings:  40% of our spaces are open to applying artists
• Fewer Booths:  we have decreased the number of booths/artists back to 250
• Better Entertainment: our music venues and offerings are appropriate to our patronage and environment
• Better Food:  We have brought the quality up to the level of the art
• Better Outreach: We surveyed patrons, met with artists and stepped up our public relations efforts.

All two and three-dimensional fine artists who meet the show's qualifications are invited to apply for this premier event. 

Please visit www.Zapplication.org for details and to complete an application.

For more information:  www.oldtowntriangle.com 

See more glimpses of this cool urban fair in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3owrM-QTKgs

June 19-21
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee Art Museum
180 Exhibitors
Deadline: November 25

Patrons enjoy the festival rain or shine! LFOA features jury-selected work of 180 artists from across the country.  The festival is a fundraiser for the 501(c) 3 non-profit Milwaukee Art Museum and is presented by Friends of Art, the museum's primary support group.

LFOA has an aggressive public relations campaign including targeted online and print publications, TV, radio and social media.  In 2014 LFOA media coverage included 107 television/radio placements, 87 print/online placements, 2,163 Facebook friends and over 6,651,000 impressions.  Last year's festival attendance had over 22,000 gated qualified visitors.

View a video clip of festival highlights, artist comments and patron remarks: www.youtube.com

A total of $10,000 in awards are presented each year!

The top TEN award-winning artists are each given $1,000; commemorative pieces of artwork designed by a fellow LFOA exhibiting artist, and are invited back to LFOA for the next year. ONE participating Sculpture Garden artist will receive a single $500 Award.  Jurors also select Honorable Mention award winners, all of whom are automatically invited back to LFOA for the next year without jurying.

Artist's Benefits...  

• Artist Breakfast
• Booth Sitters
• Electricity
• Guest Housing
• Museum Admission
• Program Image
• 24 Hour Security
• Drive up to your booth to load in/out

Sculpture Garden

The Lakefront Festival of Art extends an invitation to artists who are interested in showcasing their work in a professionally designed and installed Sculpture Garden.  The outside garden will showcase outdoor and large scale work allowing artists further representation.  Previous years have included artists working in mediums of glass, ceramics, wood and mixed media.

Online Silent Auction

Featuring numerous works of art donated by talented LFOA exhibiting artists.  Online bidding is open to the public, and available prior to festival weekend as well as throughout all three days of the festival.  The auction offers all art lovers a chance to bid, from home or onsite regardless of attending.  The silent auction provides the public with a highlight overview of the festival artists.

Interested in applying to the 2015 Lakefront Festival of Art? Here's the link:  www.Zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=3546

Learn more at:   www.lfoa.mam.org

Join us  #milwaukeeart and  Facebook.com/lakefrontfestivalofart

Thank you for your interest in our festival, please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.  Best of luck to you in all your future artistic endeavors!

lfoa@mam.org

Krista Renfrew-Festival Director

 

 

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Find even more art fairs looking for artists:  www.CallsforArtists.com

May 15, 16, and 17
Reston, Virginia
Reston Town Center
10 am – 6pm Saturday, 10am – 5pm on Sunday
produced by Greater Reston Arts Center
Over 200 artists
Deadline: Sunday, December 13

Our Festival is a competitive, juried, outdoor event that showcases the best contemporary fine art and craft from around the nation, typically attracting 30,000+ patrons. Held in the affluent area of Northern Virginia, thirty minutes outside of Washington DC, Reston Town Center is an easily accessible, upscale, elegant, shopping destination. 

We are committed to elevating the profile of our Festival and have doubled our marketing budget for 2015 to reach new audiences and promote interest from collectors. To enhance regional appeal and promote an art-focused atmosphere for the Festival, we are also partnering with internationally-recognized earth artist Patrick Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty will construct a site-specific, immersive, temporary installation in Town Square Park, which will be on view during the Festival and will be promoted as part of the Festival activities.

Our Festival places the emphasis on the art and the artists with ample artist amenities.
We recognize that our artists invest time, effort and money in us and we strive to make sure that everyone’s Festival experience is excellent.

Below are some of the artist hospitality attributes of our event. 

• Drive up set-up/tear down adjacent to booth on Friday, May 15.
• Reserved artist only parking for oversize vehicles
• More convenient and profitable selling hours
• Complimentary invitation for all participating artists to Friday's Festival Launch Party
• Ample volunteer support & booth sitters
• Continental breakfasts, free bottled water delivery
• Reduced hotel rates
• Indoor restrooms
• Security
• Artist mentor opportunities
• $5,000 in awards and Artist Awards champagne reception on Saturday night at the Greater Reston Arts Center
• A professional program with thumbnail images from every artist with accompanying booth numbers 

Apply today through Juried Art Services http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=840 

The Festival features over 200 skilled artisans who utilize both traditional and unconventional materials and techniques to create hand-crafted, original works of art available for purchase. The sheer diversity of fine art and craft at the Festival, now in its 24th year, ensures that there is something for every taste and budget. One of the highlights of visiting the Festival is having the opportunity to interact directly with the talented participating artists.

Visit www.restonarts.org to learn more about Greater Reston Arts Center, the dynamic visual arts organization that annually produces the Festival, and how it supports our mission to enrich the community through excellent in contemporary visual arts. To ensure and elevate the success of our organization we have an incredibly dedicated Board of Directors, a full compliment of art professionals on staff, and the support of corporate partners, local businesses, members, educators, artists, and patrons.

Additional questions can be answered by GRACE’s Festival Director, Erica Harrison, ericaharrison@restonarts.org or at 703.471.9242

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Find even more fine art festivals and craft shows looking for artists in 2015: www.CallsforArtists.com

July 18 & 19      
Northbrook, Illinois
Village Green Park
Presented the Northbrook Arts Commission
Sat. 10m-5pm; Sun. 10am-4pm
80 Artists
Deadline: February 2   

        
For the past five years, the Northbrook Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Northbrook Park District, has hosted the event and it has quickly developed into a revered and highly anticipated summer happening for the Village and surrounding communities such as Highland Park and a quick train ride from the City of Chicago.     

You are invited to enter the 2^nd annual ENDANGERED Art & Photography Contest. 

This global, juried, online art contest aims to focus attention on the plight of endangered and threatened species/habitats.  The challenge is to interpret or reflect ENDANGERED through either a celebration of the beauty of endangered or threatened species/habitats or an Illustration of the threats faced. 

The Categories for entries are:

Fine Art (including Sculpture), 

Photography

& Wearable Art (including Jewelry)

Deadline for entry is Friday, October 10th, 2014.  Please see full details at http://www.art4apes.com

The Jurors are world famous wildlife photographer Joel Sartore, Director of the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Thom Collins and Carolyn Benesh, Coeditor and Copublisher of Ornament Magazine.  Acclaimed artist, Bruce Helander, will judge the Young Artists category.

Cash prizes totaling $2,750 will be awarded in each category. Prizewinners plus an invited selection of other entries of significant merit will be exhibited in the Wynwood district of Miami December 4th-6th, 2014, during Art Basel week. 

Young Artists with birthdays on or after October 3rd, 1997, are encouraged to enter their work (in the Youth Category.  We will accept individual or class/group entries.  Please enter jpeg images of your work through the Juried Art Services website checking the category Young Artists/Youth. 

Cash prizes totaling $500 will be awarded in the Young Artists Contest.  First Prize will receive $250, Second Prize will receive $150 and Third Prize will receive $100.  

All proceeds, including entry fee will go directly to the Center for Great Apes, a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees (http://www.centerforgreatapes.org).

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Find more events/art fairs/competitions looking for artists: CallsforArtists.com

February 21 & 22 
Miami, Florida
31st Annual Festival
Downtown South Miami on Sunset Drive
10am-6pm Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday
145 Exhibitors
Deadline: November 5

Started as a small show in 1984, the event has grown into one of Miami-Dade County's most anticipated festivals. Dozens of friendly and dedicated Rotary volunteers staff the event, ensuring a pleasant experience for exhibitors.

The festival attracts a diverse group of art lovers.  Public admission is free and includes live jazz throughout the weekend and an international food court.

The proceeds of the festival benefit South Miami Rotary charitable efforts including college scholarships for local school students as well as international and local community service projects. The festival is produced by the dedicated volunteers of the Rotary Club of South Miami and its Rotary Foundation.  Our artists come from all over the U.S. and Canada. 

The area is filled with historic buildings, restaurants and unique shops. Just 3 miles south of Miami's Coconut Grove, South Miami borders the University of Miami and the upscale neighborhoods of Coral Gables and Pinecrest.

We provide: