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Mt. Desert Island, Maine
The Downeast Maine Art Festivals are a series of fine art and crafts shows held during the peak of the tourist season: August and September, on Mt. Desert Island, Maine, home to world-famous Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, and are held in incomparably beautiful locations!
August 1 & 2
Northeast Harbor
Northeast Acadian Harborfest
Northeast Harbor Marina waterfront
40 Artists
This show is being expanded in 2015 to include other culturally-related activities.
August 7-9
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival
Held on the grounds of the Bar Harbor Inn on the town waterfront. This is our "flagship" show and has established a reputation with both artists and patrons as one of the top shows in northern New-England.
September 11-13
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II
Held on the grounds of the Bar Harbor Inn on the town waterfront. This show follows Labor Day weekend while the Bar harbor region is still very busy with tourists and when cruise ships make more frequent port calls in Bar Harbor.
The shows are produced by a show circuit artist like you and for you! Promotion is island-wide and uses cards, posters and tasteful outdoor signage as well as newspaper and internet advertising. Promotion of the shows goes beyond just the weekends of the shows--customer and gallery inquiries will be forwarded to the appropriate artists year-round.
These shows are ideal for the traveling artist wishing to have a "working vacation" -- most artists stay a week and often do back-to-back shows.
Jurying is by on-going periodic rolling-jury. Spaces are
limited in media categories in order to maintain a balance of media types and therefore spaces are reserved on a "first come, first paid" basis.
How to apply:
Applications are at www.Zapplication.com
Further information may be had at www.marcfink.com/shows
calling (207)266-5162 or by e-mail atin_a_cloud@hotmail.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 19 - 12 noon
Connie Mettler talks with Marcy Boroff, from Renaissance Craftables, one of the east coast’s premier craft show promotion companies partnering with downtown areas and non-profits. Marcy Boroff had worked with her mother, Barbara, on shows for years and took over the business in 2010.
She operates 8-9 events each year primarily in the Philadelphia area and in New Jersey near Philadelphia.
As a craft show promoter, Marcy feels very strongly that it is a partnership between the artists, the downtown areas or non-profits she is partnering with, and the community of festival-goers.
How did this company get from mall shows to the streets of some of the best shopping areas in the East?
We talk about:
- the role of the show promoter and why they do it
- choosing a location to host a show and starting a new show
- building and implementing a marketing plan
- the good part of being a show promoter
- the bad part and the worst part
- building relationships with the shopping areas where they host their events
- building relationships with artists
- the future of craft shows and their economic impact
Learn more about the company: Renaissance Craftables General Guidelines for Artists
If you live in the east and are sometimes wondering what is all this talk about art fairs when what you do are craft shows -- this podcast is for you. There are regional differences in our business and the Boroffs were some of the first people to develop the market in the East.
Got questions for me to ask Marcy? Leave them in the comments below.
Hope you'll be listening on 3/19 -- if you can't make it then you can always access our podcasts at the Radio link up above at this iTunes link.
80 Artists
Deadline: March 25
Booth fee: $330; Corner add $75
The 2nd annual "Salida Arts Festival" is located in one of Colorado's premier arts destinations. Salida was rated #30 in John Villani's book "The 100 best art town in America." The fair is located on, and visible from one of the major east/west highways in the state and held at the height of the tourist season. The town typically draws thousands of destination tourists in the summer and they all will drive past the show location.
The show is all about 2D and 3D art. The Arts Fair is run by and for artists. The director, Jerry Scavezze has done (and is still actively doing) shows for over 20 years. It is promoted and managed by artists with more than 50 years experience participating in juried art festivals. They understand the needs of artists and the importance of a show's location. The Show would make a nice add on to Cherry Creek or Breckenridge over the 4th of July, or Boulder or Ft. Collins the following weekend.
We are committed to major and wide-spread advertising. The County Visitors Bureau and Salida Chamber of Commerce are promoting the event as well. We promote the show both in print and on NPR, in nearby tourist towns and in cities with established art festivals.
Changes for our second year (per artist suggestions):
- some acoustic music
- an upscale food truck or two so people don't have to leave the event for lunch
Participants said of the inaugural show:
- Congratulations on pulling off a hugely complicated and difficult task. I believe you will succeed and show others what a fair with heart looks like.
- Normally I never do a first year show, but I wanted to support a fellow artist trying to create a venue with heart. You came with very positive feedback from my fellow artists that I respected, so I took a chance and really did well.
- Two of my biggest customers were tourists who saw the show from US 50 as well as the signs posted on the highway.
Apply: www.Zapplication.org
Website: www.SalidaArtsFestival.comContact: Jerry Scavezze
Phone: (719)539-2971
August 15 & 16 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
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.
For more information visit: www.lubeznikcenter.org/Special_Events/art_fest.html
Contact:
Adam Horton
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Michigan City, Indiana 46360
(219)874-4900 ext. 212
looking for opinions on the Montauk Art on the Green show held on Memorial Day weekends?
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).
This 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.
Final Application Deadline March 24
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Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
May 2 & 3
Sanford, Florida
Historic Downtown Sanford
Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5pm
125 Artists
Deadline: March 21
Applications on ZAPP
$15,000 in Awards $3,000 Best of Show
A NEW art festival experience...
"where the artistic process comes alive before your eyes"
We are very excited to announce our 4th annual event, rapidly becoming one of the South's premier outdoor fine arts festivals. A different festival experience awaits you!
Throughout the festival there are 12 demonstrating areas for artists selected through our jury process. These artists will have adjacent spaces to demonstrate their artistic process along with their finished artwork to sell.
Our plans to make this an exciting successful event for you:
- Our Patrons Program offers ART-BUCKS to be spent on your artwork
- Fine art judges are top quality and between them, knowledgeable in all categories
- Easy Check-in and exit at the end of the Festival
- Comprehensive broadcast, print and electronic/digital media coverage
- Artists who apply early may be showcased in the media spots
- Booth numbers and artist information in the festival program and website
- Convenient parking for Artists
- Artist Retreat with breakfast & lunch on Saturday and Sunday
- Frequent visits by the Artist Support team. Booth sitters.
Anticipated attendance: Approximately 20,000 visitors over the two days
Entertainment: Soft acoustical music artists perform throughout the festival footprint.
Learn more: www.stjohnsriverartfest.com
Apply: www.Zapplication.org
Apply: www.Zapplication.org
Jury Fee: $35.00 - Booth Fee: $225.00
Contact Information: riverartfest@gmail.com
Phone: Director/Artist Support - Kim House: 407-416-1779
Alt Phone: Liz Darwick, 407-314-6809
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Find more 2015 festivals looking for you: www.CallsforArtists.com
It is not so often that we can report on a show doing the right thing, or the generous thing, for an artist so I felt it was incumbent upon me to report such a deed done well.
Last year I reported on my inability to attend a show (Grand Junction Art and Jazz) due to the death of my spouse's father on the weekend. I had emailed them to that effect and later followed up with a request for a possible booth fee refund due to the circumstances. The show's coordinator said she was unable to do anything at that time but would contact the shows director and see what could be done. Perhaps my booth fee could be used for next years show. Long story short nothing happened at that time, never heard back.
Fast forward a year...
It's time to apply for the Grand Junction Art and Jazz Festival again. I write to the same event coordinator, remind her of the circumstances from last year send it off and wait for a reply. I receive an email reply which, in effect says that yes, she remembers the circumstances and that YES, my booth fee can be applied to this years show and in effect I am pre-accepted to the show all I have to do is send in the application so that they have it for their records.
If that isn't doing things the right way I don't know what is! Kudos to Robin Brown, Special Events Coordinator and the Grand Junction Art and Jazz Festival! Thanks again.
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.
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.
This was a surprisingly nice small show in the dead of winter. I was cautioned about the show by another artist who had a bad experience there. It's a Friday evening and Saturday show, and while it wasn't gang-busters, it did turn a nice small profit.
Move-in is done by a schedule, and several museum workers were standing by to help unload vehicles with their carts. The van was unloaded in about ten minutes and the workers took your materials to the booth spot and unloaded for you. The same happened at pack-up at show's end, and most folks were out of the venue quickly and effortlessly.
Space was limited, as most booths were 10 feet wide and 8 feet deep, with no storage behind the space except for a few booths. There was an area on the next aisle behind us that had space available, and we were able to place our tubs and cartons on our dolly and store them out of the way. I normally prefer to sit behind my booth in an open doorway, but this time had to arrange a Pro-panel as a french door at the rear and sit back there.
Friday evening was the patron's party, and unusual for me, managed to eke out enough sales to meet the show expenses. Saturday started off with customers walking through well before the show opened, and a nice steady flow of people came through for the rest of the day, and I made a few more sales of larger pieces.
This is a small show with about 55-60 artists, all of whom must be Indiana residents. The artists are placed on two levels of the museum hall and lobby. I was told to make sure that I was on the first floor as the upper level does not get the same amount of traffic. Walking the second level confirmed that and most artists up there weren't happy with their sales. I was glad I specifically asked to be on the first floor as other photographers up there did not fare well.
Electricity was supplied, which was good, as the hall lighting was spotty and not good in some areas. Food vendors were there with a decent selection and reasonably healthy offerings. Artists were also extended employee discounts for the coffee and snack bar at the IMAX theater adjacent to the lobby.
All in all, it was decent small show in the winter, indoors in a well lighted and open museum environment with an appreciative and art cognizant crowd. I'll apply again next year :-)
Hi My Name is Mari Pruks and I am looking for gently used pro panels. Any Size. I'm in Ann Arbor Michigan and could come pick them up.
I was wondering if anyone has exhibited in the Easton Art Affair in Columbus. I just got accepted, but have never been to the show. I understand it's a rather upscale section of Columbus, but if anyone can offer any insight to the art fair itself, I'd love to hear it. thanks.
July 18 & 19
Downtown Westport
Sponsored by the Westport Downtown Merchants Assn.
135 Artists
Deadline: March 16
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
August 8 & 9Minneapolis, 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. or directly at Zapplication.org
Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/loringparkartfestival
Any questions email: info@loringparkartfestival.com
DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 7 PM ET
Here are the nominees:
- Geoff Coe - Bonita Springs (II): Moderate attendance, but strong sales for me. Just sayin'!"
- S Brian Berkun - 2/11/2015 "Too Bad for Tubac, AZ"
- Melanie Rolfes - 2/19/2015 "Art Basel/Beaux Arts Miami"
- En Soo - 2/24/2015 "Shopping At the Great Fair, Fountain Hills, Arizona"
Then choose to say thanks to the people who added helpful posts, comments and stories to the site in February. This month's nominees:
- Barry Vangrov
- Barry Witt
- Barry Bernstein
- Barrie Lynn Bryant
- Barrie Shandler
September 26 & 27 Peoria, Illinois
Peoria Riverfront Festival Park & Gateway Building
Friday: Patron Party
Saturday: 9am-5pm; Sunday: 10am-5pm
150 Artists. All Mediums. 100% Talent.
Deadline: March 13
$10,000 Total Awards
Best of show: $2,500
10 Awards of Excellence: $750 each
10 Honorable Mentions: Automatic invite for 2016
All winners receive FREE Peoria Art Guild Membership and special pricing for future applications.
Location: Peoria is halfway between Chicago and St. Louis and a short destination drive from Des Moines, Milwaukee and Indianapolis.
Voted in Top 50 Best Art Fairs by ArtFairCalendar.com
Rated #75 in the Top 200 Art Fairs by Sunshine Artist, 2014
Ranked nationwide in the Elite 100 Fairs from Art Fair Sourcebookin 2014
#40 in Fine Art- #48 in Fine Craft
Recorded sales up by 10%, in 2014. Off-season commissionable sales program generated an average of $2,500 with post fair commissions ranging from $8,000 - $10,000 per artist.
Imagine the sales rolling in while watching the fall colors change over this scenic Midwest riverfront venue. Be appreciated by tens of thousands of art enthusiasts and collectors while being waited on by a dedicated team of over 400 volunteers. Find your work promoted in national and regional outlets. Your lunches are delivered. Your talent is celebrated. In a nutshell, that's the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair.
Ask the artists who have exhibited in Peoria. No one treats you better!
"Once again as I finish my art festival season, Peoria proves to be one of my top three shows of the year. Both in sales and my love for the show. A big thank you to everyone involved!" - Shawn Wolter, 2008 - 2014 Fine Art Fair Artist
Whether you're a first-timer...
"Best show I have had in my ten years. Thank you!"
- Amy Beeler (Jewelry), 2014 Fine Art Fair Artist
Or back for more...
"We had another awesome show with good sales. Thank you!"
- Richard & Carrin Gruchalla (Ceramics), 2013 - 2014 Fine Art Fair Artist
We pride ourselves on preserving the established reputation of hosting an exceptional fair-now into its 53rd year!!
- An appreciative buying audience for ALL mediums
- Pre-fair sales opportunities and commissioned post-fair sales
- Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible; convenient parking including NEW trailer drop-off location
- Over 400 energetic community volunteers willing to please-delivery of refreshments, booth sitters for breaks, and other help as needed
- Overnight security-both Friday and Satu
rday - Complimentary meals all weekend with artist awards reception meal
- Beautiful outdoor venue on over three acres of Riverfront
- Above and beyond hospitality-enjoy some good mid-western fun!
Come to Central Illinois and let us show you why so many artists consider the Peoria Art Guild's Fine Art Fair one of the most fun (and profitable) fairs they do all year!
Application available at: www.Zapplication.org
For more info, please call 309-671-1090, visit: www.peoriaartguild.org, or email: events@peoriaartguild.org
Safety at the shows for ourselves, our work and our displays is paramount. This is part one of my project, Holding Down the Booth, photos from various art fairs.
1. The basic:
2. The stake:
3. The ubiquitous pvc filled with concrete:
4. Two choices, not sure what that is on the left, but how did they fasten that concrete block to the tent?
5. The tractor weight, hooked to a bungee?
6. Serious about PVC!
7. Big tent, making sure with backup:
Any pros or cons about any of these systems? What do you use?
May 17
Woodstock, Illinois
Presented by the Mental Health Resource League
10 am to 4 pm
300 Exhibitors
Deadline: March 15
Booth fee: $135
On the Historic Woodstock Square. Woodstock Opera House and other historic monuments. Where "Groundhog Day", the movie, was taped with Bill Murray.
MHRL has a reputation for featuring hand-crafted, quality, original work at both the Fair Diddley® and Fall Diddley® shows. We are able to achieve this by requiring each of our vendors to be placed at one or both of the events through a juried application process. Through this process, we have been able to provide you with an outstanding display of folk art, wood carving, dried florals, pottery, painted and appliqued clothing, jewelry, fine art and much more.
100% of our net proceeds are donated to over 20 McHenry County Agencies.
Learn more & apply: http://www.mhrl.org
Contact: Craft Chair, fairdiddley@mhrl.org, 815-322-6796
