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Call for Artists: Crested Butte Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 17, 2017 at 8:30am

August 4, 5 & 6

Crested Butte, Colorado

Historic Elk Avenue

165 artists

Deadline: March 3

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $375 Standard

Sales at this show continue to increase as word spreads about the quality of artists exhibiting after a very competitive jury process. The Crested Butte Arts Festival is gaining national attention and sponsorship and draws a savvy, sophisticated art buying clientele.

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The charming and eclectic town of Crested Butte, a National Historic District, is the venue for this outdoor show. Admission and parking are free and entertainment, children's programs, and hands-on workshops are scheduled throughout the weekend. Truly one of the industry's best kept secrets, the Crested Butte Arts Festival must be experienced to be believed!

As a resort community Crested Butte brings in plenty of visitors. Our marketing plan focuses on bringing in the right kind of buyers to the festival. We have focused on new home buyers and property owners in the area, partnering with Colorado Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, the CBAF is working on bringing in a new demographic.

"I had my single best day in 23 years of Arts Festivals..."

Thank you for a great festival. I had my best single day in 23 years of Art Festivals on Saturday. You and your staff were a pleasure to work with. I hope to return next year. Richard McCollum 2016 Exhibiting Artist

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5304

Learn more: www.crestedbutteartsfestival.com

Contact: juliette@crestedbutteartsfestival.com

Call for Artists: Grove City Town Center Wine and Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 16, 2017 at 11:30pm

June 16 & 17

Grove City, Ohio

Presented by:
Grove City Town Center, Inc.

150 Artists

Deadline: February 28

Application Fee: $25

Booth Fee: $100

Join us for our seventh annual art and wine festival that repeatedly draws 30,000 wine and art enthusiasts from all over Ohio and beyond. Enjoy meeting our clientele who attend to experience a pairing of upcoming wineries and art surrounded by Grove City's Town Center's unique spin of hot spots and culture. Does this sound like your audience?

Marketing: Coverage in magazines such as Columbus Monthly, Columbus Parent, and City Scene Magazine makes this Wine and Arts Festival a desirable event for the best of the 209 Ohio wineries to offer samples of their best vintages. Social media also reports the event. Attendees experience a large variety of wines and small plates in one location, while finding perfect fine art adornments for their homes.

The event runs in the heart of Grove City's historical area from 11am to 10pm.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5326

Learn More: https://grovecitytowncenter.org/wine-and-arts-festival/

Contact: Andrew Furr, andy@grovecitytowncenter.org, (614) 539-8762

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Call for Artists: American Artisan Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 16, 2017 at 9:24pm

Historic Centennial Park

150 Artists

Deadline: March 1

Application fee: $40; Booth fee: $495

We're BACK! After a brief hiatus due to construction on our beautiful park location, its exciting to announce that The American Artisan Festival will resume its revered space in the restored section of Centennial Park this coming Father's Day weekend.

The American Artisan Festival has had a long and successful history in Nashville since 1971. Founded by Nancy Saturn, a retailer and pioneer in the contemporary craft movement, the American Artisan Festival has been dedicated to showcasing work of the highest quality for over 40 years. Nancy lost her battle with breast cancer in 2010; however, the show carries on her vision and tradition of excellence led by her daughter and protégé, Samantha Saturn who has been running the event ever since.

Always free to the public, the American Artisan Festival is visited by more than 25,000 people each year. In addition to presenting the best in contemporary American handcrafts and fine art, fair goers also enjoy live music by some of Nashville's most talented musicians, free children's art booths for kids of all ages, and more than fifteen artisanal food and drink vendors including beer, wine and craft cocktails.

The estimated revenue from this show according to previous artist reports is well over $1MM and is known by local Nashvillians as the best art fair of the year.

Mission/About us:

I want to start by saying that I'm grateful for the opportunity to rebuild and relaunch the festival that I spent my entire life celebrating in Centennial Park. Along with my two sisters and my father Alan, my mother Nancy Saturn built The American Artisan Festival as a family business. I only missed the event one year when I was traveling abroad but otherwise, I was always there working either booth sitting for artists, or helping my mother check people in, and eventually helping her layout and manage the show. I loved doing it from the beginning and of course I loved working with my mother to create it. It has always been a family business in that sense.

But beyond the countless memories and moments I have shared in doing that work, the best part was that the community of artists also became my family, and I learned what it means to share the love of art with the community and to support artists. I learned about your process and your passion for developing it. I learned from my mother Nancy also how important it was to create access and a space to connect to artists so our Nashville community could understand and appreciate the pure joy of collecting contemporary art--whether decorative or functional.

Over the years I myself came to appreciate that you can drink your coffee in a mug made by hand that feels good to the touch, or watch the light shine on a blown glass ornament on your Christmas tree, or sit on your porch and bask in in the sounds of a soulful wind chime on a rainy day--as I have my whole life in my own home.

All of this is to say that 43 years later, I still love the mission and I'm so honored to have the opportunity to work with you as we rebuild this show with love and commitment following the path of my mother's soul.

Now, I will take that forward with a renewed sense of passion. I have relocated with my family to Nashville after almost 20 years living in New York City with the goal to bring this show to a new level of importance and quality and I can't wait to introduce the new Nashville to this incredible event. I do hope you will join me this year as we pioneer a new-old show, and I thank you in advance for your support.

Marketing:

We have an extensive marketing plan as well as a deep bench of local media partners. TV, outdoor print as well as an extensive digital marketing campaign is planned to launch in April 2017 as well as a full-scale PR campaign. As the darling art show of Nashville we always garner a tremendous amount of earned PR. Finally, we will be doing several targeted email campaigns through local luxury and high-end retail partners that will co-promote with us driving their customers into the show.

Learn more: www.americanartisanfestival.com

Samantha Saturn, americanartisanfestival@gmail.com, (615-212-9095

Apply to be part of our 43rd festival:

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P.S. Samantha Saturn will be a guest on our next podcast, 2/25 at 5 pm, "Two new shows for 2017 - Should you apply"? Click here to listen live.

Artanado- The worst show ever

Posted by Rosie Sherman on February 16, 2017 at 12:30pm

After 10 years of doing shows in South Florida and Toronto, I have never been in a show worse than this. Set up day Friday, we were told to come between 9-1. We roasted in the parking lot until noon, because Jack Busa, the director, had a problem with the insurance for the Fairgrounds. Saturday, all set up, but no one came. Friends were calling, can't find it. Only see signs for Gun Show. What happened to all the money he said was being spent on advertising and signage???? It was the best kept secret in West Palm!

By Sunday 12 noon, the vendors were packing up to go home. There were about 60 of us, a few jewellers sold some pieces and 2 paintings were sold, all weekend. How do I know? Because the vendors had nothing to do except congregate and share our disappointment and frustration. I spent over 500 for a 10 x 20 booth and almost 300 to tents 4 us, and I sold 6 prints for 20. each,2 to other vendors!

Needless to say, shows are exhausting, but if it's a good one, well worth it. I am putting this out there so no other artists get taken in like we did.20170212_104601.jpg The picture I've attached is what the halls looked like at 12 noon. EMPTY!!

Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival Scottsdale, AZ Thunderbird Artists

Posted by Robert Johnson on February 16, 2017 at 8:46am

This was a beautiful venue on the canal in Fashion Square Mall. Setup on Thursday started at 10am and I was able to park close to my booth space to unload and setup. Beautiful weather all three days and sales were good for most artists that I talked to with a few not so good. Friday traffic was kind of slow and no sales. Saturday traffic was slow until after the Parada Del Sol parade then it picked up and sold one of my higher priced items at $1,500 and a few smaller sales. Sunday traffic was a slow start an sales were good for my lower priced items. In summary my sales were good and would do this show again. Thunderbird Artists did a great job organizing this event, they had golf carts with trailers to help artists that needed it during setup, security was excellent and they made sure everyone followed the rules which made for a great show.

Southwest Arts Festival Indio, CA - Greater Coachella Valley Chamber

Posted by Robert Johnson on February 16, 2017 at 8:44am

Setup on Wednesday was the easiest I have ever had. Organization was excellent and a beautiful venue. This was a 4 day show that should be a 2 or 3 day show. Somewhere around 150 artists. Traffic on Thursday was fair but only artists that were making sales were for items under $100 with a few larger items. Friday, made the first sale. Traffic fairly good but sales were slow from what I saw and my first sale was 1 hr prior to close. Saturday traffic was very busy and some artists with large art work made sales, most with desert scenes. No sales for me until near close, finally made a sale. Sunday slow until noon then traffic picked up but no buying energy.

This is a very nice show, great promoters, volunteers, nice amenities (daily coffee, snacks, fruit, donuts, raisins, dates, water. Volunteers delivering water and cookies all day. Organizers were the best, venue was the best I have ever been at. Quality of artists was very high, the number was around 150 which is about the perfect size IMO. Promoter is the chamber and did heavy advertising on TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, billboards over a fairly long period of time. Ads were in some markets in drivable communities like San Diego, Los Angeles and also as far as Phoenix . The booth fee and commission rate of 15% is very fair based on the quality of this art festival.

Desert Art Festival Palm Springs, CA West Coast Artists

Posted by Robert Johnson on February 16, 2017 at 8:42am

Setup on Friday was easy, able to pull up close to booth as I was by the sidewalk. Had to setup in the rain as it rained most of the day on Friday, glad we were on grass as the street gutter was several inch's in fast moving water like an AZ wash. Promoter was on site all three days and was marking booth layout in the rain on Friday. Venue was very nice, weather both days were excellent but sales very slow for everyone. There was an International Film Festival ending that weekend and most of the crowd at the art festival was there for the festival and looking for something to do between shows. All though a nice venue, easy setup, easy takedown and reasonable booth fee I don't think I will do it again due to poor sales. I don't know if sales were low due to time of year or most patrons being tourist.

Exhibit at Spectrum Indian Wells

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 15, 2017 at 7:30pm

Call for Contemporary Artists

Calling all sculptors, painters, photographers, glassworkers, and mixed-media artists! We invite you to showcase your work this March 17-20 at the 2nd annual Spectrum Indian Wells, a contemporary art show in the heart of California's Coachella Valley. Featuring an international slate of studio artists and galleries, the show offers an unforgettable four days of cutting-edge art, entertainment, and special events. Take a look at video highlights and photos from last year's show for inspiration, then register today for a prime booth location.

EXHIBIT AT SPECTRUM INDIAN WELLS >

SETTING THE SCENE

When it comes to attracting art collectors and attendees, location is everything. Spectrum Indian Wells takes place against the beautiful desert-and-mountain backdrop of the Coachella Valley, at the luxurious Renaissance Indian Wells Resort. The venue features an architecturally designed floor plan with well-appointed booths, wide aisles, and a central gathering area, as well as a spacious sculpture garden. This year's show theme? [FUSION], symbolizing the merging of artistic mediums, of exhibitors and collectors, and of galleries and artists that come together to showcase their work, culminating at Spectrum Indian Wells.

LEARN MORE >

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING

Many of the exhibitors from last year's premiere are eager to take part in 2017 and beyond, for what promises to be an ever-growing event. You, too, can find success at Spectrum Indian Wells like these exhibitors did:

"The Coachella Valley is such an art mecca that Spectrum will gain a larger and larger audience as the years go by. The Renaissance Resort provided a beautiful venue where the visitors could enjoy a spectacular setting. We're looking forward to next year!" - Michael Shewmaker Sculpture, Hawaii

"We will absolutely do it again, because we love everyone and see this show as a successful one into the future."
- Eric Shupe Gallery, Florida

"Opening night went well! I met some great people and made a few new collectors. People have been receiving my art really well ... This is a very promising event."
-JD Schultz, California

JOIN THESE EXHIBITORS

When you present your work at Spectrum Indian Wells, you'll be among a select group of talented artists and galleries from around the world. Check out just a few of the exhibitors you'll be joining this March:

Renssen Art Gallery, Netherlands * Fabian Perez Studio, Los Angeles *
JBIS Contemporary, New York * Hollander Gallery, Santa Fe * Art for Modern Life Gallery, Oceanside * James Paterson Sculpture Gallery, Canada * Inart Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe * Kevin Grass Fine Art, Florida * Fine Art Maya, San Diego

APPLY TO EXHIBIT >

We hope to see you in California this March! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to guide you every step of the way.

All the best,
The Spectrum Indian Wells Team

www.Spectrum-IndianWells.com

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Downtown Dunedin Craft Show--Howard Alan--How I lost my art show virginity

Posted by Nels Johnson on February 15, 2017 at 1:00pm

Well, after doing more than 1500 art shows in 42 years, I finally did my first Howard Alan show."Gee Nels, didn't you say they could put the epitaph on your tombstone,'He never did a Howard Alan show'".Well, times are a changing.First off, I did three art shows in January with a combined total of over $1200 in booth fees that did not even return me a gross of $5000 for the month.Second, I had come back rejectedly from Ft. Myers the weekend before. I was supposedly numero uno on the waitlist. I showed up early Saturday morn along with six others. They had one open spot, did not get it because it was by a photographer. As I drove back home to Ybor I stopped for breakfast. On AFRs was a post made on Friday evening where a photographer said he got in off the waitlist that night. So much for being number one. Also a good friend of mine, a well known photographer, mentioned that he had been told he was,too, number one on the waitlist. I guess some of our art show directors do not think we talk about these things on social media. Hmmm, are you reading this missus assistant show director.Thirdly, I had booth fees due in another 12 days that totaled over $1500.Oh, and my biz checking account was down to $455.Nels, please tell us about Dunedin.Thought you would never ask.Dunedin was a 30 minute ride from my house in Ybor. So with a booth fee under $300 and no hotel to pay for, "I said, WTF?"Got there very early and ended up getting a primo spot by the Pinellas bike trail. Had a corner, nice.Had a great breakfast at Kelly's Restaurant on Main, the avo- veggie omelet with a spicy salsa was killer.Refreshed and ready, I said, "bring on the crowds."They came, and came and came--all day.Sales came with them too. I actually had conversations with people who were looking for art to put in their homes and business offices. How refreshing. I had not had any conversations like this at my previous three shows--Naples, Bonita and New Smyrna.I sold three nice originals and also a large 30x40.By 5 pm I was a very happy camper. So we're a lot of other artists. It was a good crowd with energy. Howard delivered the goods.That night I roomed with my bud, Steve Vaughn at the Pier 60 hotel, high up on the ninth floor with the roof bar just above us. Somehow as only Vaughn can do it, he got us comped there.We ate wings, quesas and a Cuban sandwich, oh we may have had a few adult beverages. The view was outrageous.Next morn we arrived early so Mr. Vaughn could get his van into "Position A."I took him to Kelly's for breakfast, least I could do.Sunday's crowds were not quite as great as Saturday, and sales were not as substantial.Overall, it ended up being a good show. Definitely, a ten times the booth fee.I give HAE productions, especially under Helalyne, major kudos. Sorry if I misspelled her name.Onto Artigras this weekend, I will give a report.Later, Gators.

Call for Artists: West Shore Art Fair

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 14, 2017 at 7:30pm

July 1 & 2
Ludington, Michigan
Rotary Park
120 Artists
Deadline: February 28

Application Fee: $35/$25 Early Bird
Booth Fees: $175/$350

The 49th Annual 2017 West Shore Art Fair takes place at Rotary Park in the beautiful Lake Michigan resort community of Ludington. Surrounded by miles of white sand beaches, and abundant outdoor activities including one of Michigan's finest State Parks.

The Art Fair was recognized as one of Sunshine Artist's "200 Best Fine Art and Fine Craft Fairs" two years in a row. 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.

Artist Amenities:

On-site breakfast for artists provided on Saturday and Sunday
Booth sitters
Food will be sold on-site and information on local restaurants within walking distance will be made available
Overnight park security will be provided Friday and Saturday nights
Free overnight RV parking is available at Ludington High School or for $10 at the Mason County Fairgrounds
Awards will be presented to the top three exhibiting artists. Winners will receive award ribbons and jury fee will be waived for the following year
A program listing all artists with their media and booth locations will be available

Marketing:

The West Shore Art Fair will be publicized and marketed throughout the region, statewide and beyond utilizing a variety of media and social media networks.

Testimonials:

"I want to thank you, and all of the staff and volunteers, for what has turned out to be not only my best, but my favorite art fair of the summer! I truly appreciate everyone's hard work."

"Thank YOU for all your efforts to make a thoroughly wonderful

and successful show! We were so pleased with the weekend and our friend who did the show for the first time said he would definitely return."

Apply: www.zapplication.org

Learn more: http://www.ludingtonartscouncil.org/fairs/WSAF/WSAF_home

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WestShoreArtFair

Contact: Sheila Preston, wsaf@ludingtonartscenter.org, (231)845-2787

Call for Artists: ART! Macomb

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 14, 2017 at 7:30am

June 2, 3 & 4
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Presented by the Anton Art Center
75 Artists
Deadline: March 1

Application fee: $20; Booth fee: $125

ART! Macomb is held in historic, walkable downtown Mount Clemens. With plenty of parking (free on the weekends!), public art, and other cultural assets, ART! Macomb is situated in a central business district populated primarily by unique, locally-owned shops and restaurants.

New this year:

The Anton Art Center is revamping the 35-year-old Mount Clemens Art Fair to better serve a modern Macomb County. In addition to a new name, the Anton Art Center is partnering with the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, Macomb County's OneMacomb and Make Macomb Your Home initiatives and adding Friday to the weekend to capture attendance from County employees who work within walking distance of the art fair.

Marketing:

Our marketing will focus on downtown and fair assets: free parking on the weekends, a vibrant and walkable historic downtown area, unique local shops and plenty of dining options, extensive public artwork and other cultural resources, not to mention the Anton Art Center!

We will continue our partnership with C&G Newspapers for print advertising, and will be increasing our advertising and public relations for the fair using a combination of traditional and new media.

Learn more: www.theartcenter.org/art-fair

Apply: http://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5252

For more info: Phil Gilchrist, information@theartcenter.org, 586-469-8666

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Call for Artists: Art in the Pearl

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 12, 2017 at 11:00pm

September 2-4
Portland, Oregon

Portland's Pearl District

130 Artists

Deadline: February 28

Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $615-$1250

As one of the top five art festivals in the nation, Art In The Pearl attracts the foremost artists from the U.S. and Canada, and showcases a wide range of high quality fine art and craft from traditional to contemporary.

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We are Portland's largest outdoor art fair, drawing over 100,000 people every Labor Day weekend to it's beautiful location under the canopy of trees in the historic North Park Blocks of the Pearl District. Known for its art galleries, upscale businesses and residences, the Pearl District is an affluent vibrant community that thrives on art and culture in NW Portland.

The setting of the show, combined with the incredible artistic talent, allows visitors an authentic connection to the world of art and is satisfying for first-time art fans to experienced collectors. Art In The Pearl's success is due to being an art-friendly festival for both the community and the showing artists: organized by artists, for artists.

Collectors and art enthusiasts travel from far and wide to attend the festival.

Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5292

Learn more: http://www.artinthepearl.com/

For more info: Kelli MacConnell, info@artinthepearl.com, 503-722-9017

Call for Artists: International Art Competition

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 12, 2017 at 1:47pm

Art Olympia is an open art competition held as a biennial event in Tokyo with the goal of discovering talented artists around the world. It aims to promote exchanges of the world's various cultures through arts.

Artworks of approximately 180 pieces (80 from Japan and 100 outside of Japan) will be selected and undergo a final review in Tokyo by a panel of international judges.

Total value of cash and extra prizes is approximately $500,000 USD.

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International Jurying-Tokyo

Artworks submitted will first be reviewed online and the final review will be in Tokyo. The first review will be done using the images of artworks and the final review with the original art. The final review will use a point rating system, allowing the public to check the reviewing process to ensure fairness and transparency.

Primary round judging will be held in New York and Tokyo to select 100 works from New York and 80 works from Tokyo. The chosen work will be evaluated in Tokyo to determine the winners. New York based entry is for artists residing outside of Japan regardless of nationality.

Awards:

For all-entrants category, the first prize winner will receive $120,000, the second prize winner $30,000 and the third prize winner $20,000. All of the 180 finalists will receive cash prizes, have their works displayed at the exhibition, have exposure in an art magazine and will be listed on the Art Olympia website.

In the student category the first prize winner will receive $20,000, the second $10,000, and the third $5,000 along with other benefits. Student entries will be eligible for both the general and student categories.

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	2015 Tokyo Exhibition

Judging:

At the primary round judging, a panel of five (5) jurors will evaluate the works as digital images. Ten (10) jurors will conduct the final round judging by evaluating the actual works in Tokyo. In order to keep a fair competition, all artworks will be judged blind at the primary round and final round judging. Total points and the ranking of the finalists will be announced officially.

A panel of Jurors, comprised of experts from various fields of the international art world, will provide artists with a rare chance to have their artworks reviewed by international art experts.

-Schedule-

1. Entry period: From October 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017

2. Announcement of the Winners: June 7

3. Exhibition: Toshima Ward Office Building, Tokyo, Japan on June 17-25

Fees:

General submission:

$60 for 1 image; $100 for 2 images; $140 for 3 images

Student submission:

$40 for 1 image; $70 for 2 images; $100 for 3 images

How to apply:

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Learn more & apply today: juriedartservices.com

Florida Art Fairs vs Arizona & California Art Fairs

Posted by John Leben on February 11, 2017 at 10:29am

In the winter us Michigan artists look for warm weather and a reasonable market for our art (that market is not here in the frozen North). Marcia and I have been heading south to Florida every winter for shows during February and March. We've had reasonable success at the shows and had the added benefit of getting in some beach time.

Next winter we're wondering if we can have the same success out west. My brother lives in Arizona and I haven't seen him in years. It might be fun to spend a month or two in Arizona and California. In February there are shows in Tubac, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ, Palm Springs, CA, and Fountain Hills, AZ. Art Fair Source Book ranks these shows 5, 8, 6 and 7 respectively.

In March there is the big one in La Quinta, CA, then Scottsdale, AZ, Carefree, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Tempe, AZ, with rankings of 10, 8, 7, 7 and 7 respectively.

In April, we have the option of heading home through Texas to hit Woodlands, Tx, Ft. Worth, and Southlake with rankings of 9, 9 and 8.

I know the Texas shows have a pretty good reputation among artists, but, with the exception of La Quinta, I haven't heard much about the Arizona shows in February and March.

Any Northern artists out there who have chosen the West for their winter schedule? And how did it go?

Show & Sell Your Art on Chicago's Navy Pier - April 8 & 9

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 10, 2017 at 3:30pm

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APRIL 8 & 9

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Introducing the Chicago Art and Design Show at Navy Pier

Show and sell your art at the Chicago Art and Design Show at Navy Pier. Navy Pier is one of the largest convention centers in Chicago where many Chicagoans, tourists, and suburbanites flock to attend events. The spectacular high ceiling Exhibition Hall will be the location of this 100+ artist show.

Over 9.2 million people come to Navy Pier annually. This show will be heavily marketed to the Chicago Metro area.

Original art of all types is welcome. An area of the show will be reserved for a limited number of galleries.

On site parking (fee) is available for exhibitors. Artists support on site includes booth sitters and on site staff from load in to load out. Day before set up makes this event easy to do.

Includes pipe and drape, electric and self set-up. Hard wall systems, direct ship to booth, lighting and furniture rental are optional. All media. 150 booth maximum.

Spaces start at $1,625. Payment plans available.

Marketing

We are busy working on all of the operational details of this show to make it a HUGE success for each and everyone of you. We have a big marketing plan in place to ADVERTISE the show to the greater Chicago area. Ads will run in newspapers, on radio, be on street banners on Chicago's busy streets and much more. A full Public Relations program is busy getting the festival "press" on multiple platforms to give the fest even bigger visibility.

Set up

Day before set up on April 7 will make this fest easy for you. From the loading area, you may carry your work and set up to your booth or have the union staff do it for you, at no extra cost.

Options

If you would like any of the following options, just give us a call or email and let us know:

Optional corner space, $500 (fee)***
Optional Hard Walls-choice of colors (fee)
Optional Ship to and from booth (fee)
Optional display piece set up: cases, pedestals, furniture (fee)
Optional track lights (fee)

More Info
For a full Exhibitor Kit on festival details and options, click here

SAVE MONEY.....

***Participating Artists: Refer an artist to the show and when they exhibit in this year's show you will receive a free corner space, worth $500!!! Just give us their name and we will take it from there.

Artist Amenities

Staff Support : Amdur Productions staff is present on site throughout the entire show to assist artists.
Booth Sitting: Amdur Productions staff is available to booth sit for artists throughout the entire show
Artist Parking: Available on a fee basis
Marketing: A large multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with ads running in newspapers, advertisements, on radio, posters, street banners, social media and through direct mail postcards. Professional public relations insures high visibility for this festival.
Security: Security is provided.
Artist Self Set Up Allowed
Pipe and Drape Provided
Electricity Provided

Click here to APPLY!

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2 Calls for Artists: 2 Shows in Detroit - May & August

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 9, 2017 at 7:30pm

May 6 & 7

Detroit, Michigan

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

80 artists

Deadline: February 14

Application fee: $25; Booth fees start at $295

The Palmer Park Art Fair is back for its 4th year. The show is held in beautiful Palmer Park and is adjacent to some of the city's best neighbor-hoods. Residents are professionals with huge homes and great disposable income. Our experience is the shoppers like more traditional images, and afro-centric work also does well.

The show winds around a pond and runs adjacent to the historic 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 and artist demonstrations. Patrons are invited to get their hands dirty. All of this helps to contribute to appreciation and sales.

Integrity Shows uses a 3 year jury rotation plan. Once accepted, artists can count on being in the show for 2 more years provided they submit an application by the deadline.

Why you should be here:

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

Learn more: www.PalmerParkArtfair.com

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5229

August 5 & 6

Detroit, Michigan

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

100 artists

Deadline: April 28

Application fee: $25; Booth fees start at $330

This show, in its 2nd year, is held on beautiful Belle Isle State Park. Many artists reported record sales in our first year, some selling work priced at $4000 and up. The audience is a mix of suburbanites and city dwellers with the budget and appreciation to buy art.

Belle Isle is a beautiful island State Park in the Detroit River. Tens of thousands of people come out on summer weekends to enjoy the gardens, visit the aquarium, and the zoo. It's a location that feels inviting to city residents and suburbanites. The show is near the entry bridge across from the stunning Scott Fountain. There is ample parking.

As with other art fairs by Integrity Shows, artists are juried on a three year basis. If you are accepted by the jury you are assured of acceptance annually and re-jury in the fourth year. Of course you still need to apply on time and your work has to be relatively the same. We believe that artists should be able to plan at least a part of their schedule.

Learn more: www.BelleIsleArtFair.com

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5230

Presented by Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows, info@integrityshows.com

Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows President, has been producing and consulting with events since 1982 in metro Detroit. Among the shows produced by Integrity Shows are Royal Oak Clay, Glass & Metal Show, Funky Ferndale Art Fair, Belle Isle Art Fair, Palmer Park Art Fair and Jazzin on Jefferson.

Call for Artists: 60th Allentown Art Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 8, 2017 at 7:00pm

June 10 and 11
Buffalo, New York
Presented by the Allentown Village Society
400 Artists
Deadline: February 24

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $275 single; $450 double

Each year tens of thousands of patrons visit the festival to enjoy the charm and character of the Allentown neighborhood. Artists set up along the streets surrounded by beautiful, historic architecture. Patrons are treated to seeing beautiful works of art and having the opportunity to meet the artists. We encourage our artists to demonstrate their techniques and to interact with the public.


	Jay & Toni Mann at Allentown

New this year: We always welcome new artists. We will be celebrating our 60th year with special events including a retrospective gallery showing and exhibits highlighting the works of some of our long time artists.

Marketing: We advertise in local newspapers and featured on local TV programs. We also use Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

We have a poster/t-shirt contest. A first place prize of $2,000.00 is offered for the design of a exciting, vibrant poster celebrating our 60th festival. See our website for more details. ENTRY DEADLINE: March 11.

The Allentown Village Society has received numerous honors, awards and is recognized by the Library of Congress.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5325

Learn more: www.Allentownartfestival.com

For more info:
Rita Harrington-Lippman, allentownartfestval@gmail.com, (716) 881-4269

Call for Artists: Easton Art Affair

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 7, 2017 at 6:00pm

June 23-25

Columbus, Ohio
Easton Town Center
Presented by Huff-Burch Promotions
105 Artists
Deadline: March 1

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $300

The 18th Annual Easton Art Affair is one of Ohio's premier Fine Art/Fine Craft shows. Featuring 105 Artist from across the Nation selling the Fine Art and Fine Craft in this Juried show held on the streets of the "Entertainment Forum" of Columbus, Easton Town Center This wonderful venue is visited by over 28,000 patrons per weekend, (by car count).

Take a virtual tour at www.eastontowncenter.com.

Huff-Burch Promotions, developer and organizer of Easton Art Affair, has 40 years of experience in the Art show industry. It is our only show we produce, so extensive attention is given to all details, ensuring the exhibitor a very hassle free successful event! Our location, marketing and advertising are aimed specifically at your customers.

This is a must for your 2017 schedule. To make it even more convenient, this year all application will be accepted through ZAPP. Just go to www.zapplication.org to apply now.

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5272

Learn more: www.eastonartaffair.com

Contact: Barb Huff-Burch, bhuff@eastonartaffair.com, 330-284-1082

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

Images--New Smyrna Beach--another take

Posted by Nels Johnson on February 7, 2017 at 1:30pm

John Leben just wrote a beautiful blog about this show, check It out.I am just going to give you a little more perspective, plus, talk about places to eat and drink at there.I lived in NSB for six years in the eighties. I have done it many times, and done well.This year was one of the worst shows there that I have ever done.On Sunday I made a whopping $40 sale at 11am, then did zero the rest of the day.I sell a certain amount of humor in my photos, unfortunately, most patrons had no humor.This is a three day show with Friday being a total waste of time. You have to spend another day in a hotel while you barely make $300-$600 for the day.Saturday brought decent crowds around noon. You sell to a lot of seniors at this show.Not a lot of the younger people have disposable income to buy art.The show is too long to walk, so you do not get a lot of "be-backs".There are 240 artists here. That is too many for the size of this town. The show will never downsize it, they love renting out temporary 10x10 spots.They have an excellent patrons program which has grown better every year. This year I got zero patrons awards, usually I pick up three to four.Face it, I just sucked there. They did like my art. Others did very well like Leben, Vaughn and many others.Traditional, conservative art is king here.Now let us talk about the pluses for this show.One, you can drive your car on the beach here. It is a thrill to do. It is one of the coolest rides to do.Second. NSB is a very mellow, beach town. It has finally come into its own in the last ten years. There are tons of good restaurants, and they all serve great fresh seafood. Try Off the Hook in the Publix shopping center on the beach. On Sunday's you get a dozen raw or steamed oysters for $10. The grouper sandwich is awesome for $14.Third. You can find very reasonable lodging choices there. Just ask John Leben.Fourth. The show committee is very artist friendly. They give out quality lunches, snacks and dinner, they have a great awards program.Fifth. I just love New Smyrna Beach.I just had a sucky show this year, that's my fault.The rest of you should try this show--and, ride on the beach!

Bonita Springs Art Festival--the first one, in January

Posted by Nels Johnson on February 7, 2017 at 1:12pm

I am behind on my blogs, but here goes.The good news is the fricking construction is finally done.The whole area looks beautiful.The bad news is that it still does not attract the base of patrons that attended when it was at the Promenade on Hwy 41.We had great weather and the crowds were there.Sales were spotty.Glass artist across from me had a five figure show, painter two booths away did almost twice what the glass person did.The key to both of them was this: they sold very expensive items.This year, so far, I am seeing high end sales happening regularly at the shows. The low mid-range ($100-$500) is not doing so well.Low end sales abound but there are not enough customers for all the artists there.The sad fact is art shows care more about renting temporary 10x10 spots than they do about the art contained within.I am afraid this is going to be a very difficult year for most of us.Personally I made a small profit for a nearly $500 booth fee.So did many others there.It is a nicely run show, they advertise but the sales are not commiserate with the booth fee charged.Frankly, I do not think it will ever change.People with conservative, traditional Florida art have a better chance here.So be fore-warned if you are thinking of trying this show.

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