Artsy Shark needs 48 artists to feature and promote
in the coming months.
Are you interested?
This is a competitive, juried process.
Deadline is midnight EST, January 11, 2016.
Apply: http://www.artsyshark.com/become-a-featured-artist/
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May 21
Marion, Iowa (Cedar Rapids)
50 Artists
Deadline: January 19
Application Fee: $25; Booth Fee: $225
ONE DAY.
FIFTY ARTISTS.
TEN THOUSAND ADMIRERS.
AN ALARMINGLY SMALL CITY BLOCK.
Greetings from the Marion Arts Festival, in Marion, Iowa! (East Central Iowa). Named by ArtFairCalendar.com as among "America's Best Art Fairs" in 2013 and 2014, the MAF presents 50 artists, offering both fine art and fine craft to an audience of 10,000.
THERE ARE NO BANDS, THERE IS NO BEER.
THE MAF IS ABOUT THE ART.
Marion is a "vintage uptown" type of community, and a part of the Cedar Rapids metro area. Our show is one-day, intimate and purposeful, with the mission to be an event through which you will thrive. (Here, we're obligated to insert that we're volunteer-driven, kind of hokey and maybe more than a little mom-and-pop ... in good ways, mostly.) No beer, no bands -- just art.(However, we do cop to good falafel.)
New this year:
The 2016 Marion Arts Festival is NOT the same weekend as Belleville, Illinois' Art on the Square!
They follow the moon! We follow the calendar!
This year, the twain do not meet!
Marketing:
We work year around, writing grants and securing business and media sponsors, ultimately spending over 2/3 of our budget on getting your customers to the park. Television, cable, newspapers, radio (public and commercial), web advertising, posters, billboards (static and digital), social media, features in state-wide arts tabloids, online event calendars, and a 12-page festival program distributed to 80,000 eastern Iowa households, as a special section of the Sunday-before-the-festival Cedar Rapids Gazette.
What "they" say about us:
"Fantastically run [...] major fine artists [...] wonderful extra art related events. No music. No beer. It's awesome."
"This is a gem of a show in an unlikely place. The show [...] works hard to make this a worthy arts festival and ensures that each artist is "one-of-a-kind" ... The show generated record sales for me, and my one-day sales here topped my previous single-day sales record by a very wide margin. All in all, this is an easy and profitable show to do."
"My best show of the year! A niche market that never disappoints."
Thank you for your interest, and for the work you do ... we count ourselves lucky that you're out there. Please don't hesitate to contact us for information and encouragement!
Website: www.marionartsfestival.com
Contact: Deb Bailey, mafdirector@marloncc.org
 Ann Arbor, Michigan
NEW! Days of the week: Thursday - Sunday
Thursday, July 21 - Sunday, July 24
CELEBRATING 57 YEARS OF ORIGINALITY
Application Deadline: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016.
Hours: Thurs.-Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. Noon-6pm
200 Exhibitors
Deadline: January 13
Application Fee: $35 (till Dec. 31) $40 (after Jan.1)
Booth Fee: $650 single (Electricity and corners for an additional $100The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair is the original of a collective of four concurrent fairs that transform central Ann Arbor into a massive outdoor art gallery each July. Established in 1960 and still true to its mission of increasing public knowledge and appreciation for contemporary fine arts and fine crafts, the Original Ann Arbor Art Fair presents consistently high quality, all original work. Located on the streets surrounding the historic Burton Carillon Tower and the tree-lined central campus of he University of Michigan, the Street Art Fair, the Original, offers a serene atmosphere that does not include sidewalk sales or merchandise vendors. The Street Art Fair is known for attracting collectors, corporate buyers, and gallery representatives. Highlights:
 Website: www.artfair.org
Email: production@artfair.org
Phone: (734)994-5260
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June 10-12 
Omaha, Nebraska
Downtown
Farnam St. between 10th & 15th
135 Artists
Deadline: January 15
Application Fee: $30; Booth Fee: $350 regular $425 corner/Electricity $85
Noteworthy:
- 135 fine art and fine craft exhibitors
- High quality juried show
- Extensive marketing & advertising
- Outstanding organization
- Easy set up and load out
- Exceptional show layout
- A variety of options for discounted lodging within one mile of the show
- 24-hour security provided by off-duty Omaha Police Officers
Outstanding Artist Amenities:
- $2,500 in cash merit awards
- Complimentary lunch delivered to each artist' booth on Friday
- Artists' Awards Brunch on Saturday
- Continental Breakfast and artists' meeting on Sunday
- Artist Concierge Desk, centrally located, with dedicated cell phone number for artist requests
- Private indoor restrooms, free WiFi and chair massages by appointment
- Artwork delivery program providing pick-up from your boot and delivery to your customer's vehicles
- Experienced booth sitters; water delivery o artists' booths throughout the weekend
- Assistance with load-in and tear-down
- Complimentary sand tubes delivered to your booth during set-up and removed at the end of the show
The Best in the Midwest
Named one of "the 20 Can't Miss Summer Festivals of 2014" by Smithsonian.com and one of the 2013 top 40 Fine Art and Fine Craft Shows by www.ArtFairSourceBook.com, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival is one of the finest in the Midwest, attracting more than 80,000 patrons from throughout the region.
This popular show features 135-juried artists from across the country selling their fine art and contempo-rary crafts in 14 media categories. An experienced staff of dedicated, event professionals produces the Omaha Summer Arts Festival. Members of the Festival's Board of Directors visit each artist individually providing an opportunity for one-on-one feedback and evaluation.
We care about the artists, listen to their input and react to their concerns.
The Omaha Summer Arts Festival is a magnet that draws people together to celebrate art in all of its forms and varied expressions. It's mission is to present culturally diverse high-quality arts programs, performances and exhibits in downtown Omaha. Each artist is provided an 11'x11' space with an additional 2'x11' storage area at the back. An exceptional show layout allows every artist to pull his or her vehicle in front of their booth for easy set-up and teardown.
Omaha Summer Arts Festival is an all-original show and artist presence is required.
Apply online: www.Zapplication.org
Learn more: www.summerarts.org
Email Inquires to: epeklo@vgagroup.com
May 13 & 14
Paducah, Kentucky
Presented by: Greater Paducah Sustainability Project
Artists: 75
Deadline: January 15
Application Fee: $30
Booth Fee: $175
We are a regional show. You must live within a 350 mile radius of Paducah, KY to participate.
Six years ago a group of artists in Lower Town took over the reins of the Lower Town Arts & Music Festival. We are proud to say the LTAMF has grown into an event that has gained statewide awards (a 'Top Ten' festival in KY) and national attention on CNN and NPR.
Our festival takes place on the streets of 7 blocks in Lower Town (our charming Historic and Arts District). Paducah has now been designated a UNESCO World Creative City for Crafts & Folk Art; only 1 of 3 in the USA.
We partner with the City of Paducah to create two days of regional magic. As a result, our festival attracts crowds in excess of 15,000. We are known for our Paducah Hospitality and we have an amazing volunteer workforce!
LTAMF is a small outdoor event; we have 90-100 booths of artists and local food (The Taste of Paducah). We like the intimacy and we want our artists to continue to make a profit. We feel that it is mutually beneficial for both our artists and our patrons to get to know each other. After all, we are neighbors!
Please note: We set up our booths in pods of two so each and every booth is a corner.
Marketing:
We market extensively throughout our region with print, web, and radio ads. Not only do we focus very locally but we also extend as far as Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, & Louisville. Ask Victoria all about it...she's gets rather animated.
Application: www.Zapplication.org
Website: www.lowertownamf.com
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the co-directors, Victoria & Michael Terra, (they're very charming) at 270-908-0090,
or email: lowertownartsandmusicfestival@gmail.com
July 15-17
Guilford, Connecticut
Presented by: Guilford Art Center
On the Guilford Green
180 Artists
Deadline: January 10
Fee: $40
Booth Fee: $680-$1330
The scenic and historic Guilford Green, a beautiful open space surrounded by boutique shops, restaurants, art galleries, has been home to Craft Expo for 59 years.
One of the craft industry's most respected juried shows, Craft Expo will again showcase an extraordinary variety of functional and decorative art handmade by North American artists. As a celebration of the arts and a signature happening for the town of Guilford and the Connecticut shoreline, Craft Expo is a must-see summer event.
Drawing an estimated 8,000 artists, collectors, and visitors from across the country, Craft Expo is known for its one-of-a-kind contemporary crafts in a variety of media. All work presented is handmade by the artists, selected by a panel of professional peers, thereby ensuring only the best quality is workmanship, design and materials.
Conveniently located off Interstate 95, half-way between Boston and New York, Craft Expo draws from a sophisticated and informed audience. Returning artists are able to connect with their regular customers each year, and new artists may establish the ground work for future collaborations with other artists, find customers for commission work, or find new buyers and collectors for their current work.
Website: www.guilfordartcenter.org/expo/
Contact: Allison Maltese, Craft Expo Coordinator, expo@guilfordartcenter.org
Phone: (203)453-5947
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Find more 2016 art fairs: www.CallsforArtists.com
More than 10,000 craft lovers to converge at each Mid-Atlantic stop
October 6-9, 2016
Timonium, MD (outside Baltimore)
Maryland State Fairgrounds
October 14-16, 2016
Gaithersburg, MD (outside Washington, D.C.)
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
October 21-23, 2016
Somerset, NJ
Garden State Exhibition Center
November 4-6, 2016
Oaks, PA (outside Philadelphia)
Oaks, PA (outside Philadelphia)
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
November 18-20, 2016
Gaithersburg, MD (outside Washington, D.C.)
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
December 9-11, 2016
Chantilly, VA (outside Washington, D.C.)
Dulles Expo Center
Last year, more than 155,000 visitors spent more than $14 million
at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals.
Booth space is available at every show in all categories, including fiber and fashion, photography, fine art, furniture, ceramics and pottery, blown and leaded glass, metal, leather, functional and decorative wood, and jewelry.
Jurying for the Fall 2016 shows begins in January 9, 2016.
Now in its 40th year, Sugarloaf continues to build a talented community of artists whose arrival is eagerly anticipated in every market by 10,000 visitors or more.
Sugarloaf's reputation as a convenient, reliable and profitable place to display and sell work attracts new talent and keeps artists coming back for decades. The opportunity to select shows and booth sizes offers artists the benefits of a "pop-up" retail store without any of the
headaches and hassles.
Discounts on booth fees, flexible payment options and convenient show setup reflect Sugarloaf's experience and commitment to accommodating the needs of artists.
Through traditional advertising, media exposure and digital marketing, Sugarloaf ensures a steady stream of visitors of all ages.
Many artists appreciate the security of working with an organization that provides full scale media coverage and a network of events that they can count on every year and they build their show schedule around that.
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals is now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople for its Fall 2016 season of shows. Talented artists and craftspeople working in all mediums will have the opportunity to offer their work to excited patrons in five of the nation's most lucrative markets.
Apply:
Artists can apply online at www.Zapplication.org using the search term "Sugarloaf"
A paper application can be downloaded at www.sugarloafcrafts.com/becomeex.html
For information about Sugarloaf Craft Festivals, visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Columbus, Ohio
Presented by: Greater Columbus Arts Council
300+ Artists
Patron attendance: 425,000+
Deadline: January 17
Booth Fee: $595 (10'x10')
The Columbus Arts Festival produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, is the city's welcome-to-summer event, pairing the finest artists and craftspeople with continuous entertainment including hands-on art activities, musical performances and food from the area's finest restaurants.
Join us on the Scioto Mile June 10, 11 & 12 for great art, music, food and fun!
Expect:
- Over $650,000 in marketing/advertising support and partnerships
- Free parking space with each booth
- $6,000 average sales
- Produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council 501(c)(3)
Artist Information:
- $11,000 in Artist Awards
- Artists hospitality area with beverages and snacks
- Contact information and booth number in Guidebook
- Text based information system provided by our radio partner CD 102.5
- Name and image listed on website with live link to artist website
- 24 hour site security provided by Columbus PD
Please note:
The jury will be held February 13th and 14th 2016 at The Sheraton on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus. You are invited to attend the blind jury process. 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: www.columbusartsfestival.orgApply: www.zapplication.com
We look forward to seeing you in June 2016!
May 13-15 
Clute Texas
Presented by: Center for the Arts & Sciences
80 Artists
Deadline: January 22 (server problems have made this extension necessary)
Application Fee: $20
Booth Fee: $200-350 depending on location & size
Display your artwork to our growing community of patrons at the popular Center for the Arts & Sciences, located just one hour south of Houston. Our facility sits at the front of Brazosport College, bordered by College Blvd.
The Center is across the street from one of the affluent residential communities within walking distance. The population and economy of our area is booming thanks to petro-chemical industry expansion projects reaching $5 Billion! The Texas Gulf Coast Arts Festival is the ONLY juried arts festival in our county.
This year booth spaces will be available inside and outside. All outside booths will be under a pitch-top canopy covering both artist booths and shopping patrons. We'll have you covered rain or shine!
Our festival is ARTIST-FOCUSED, expect ample pre-event marketing & promotion in national, state, and local media.
Crowd-pleasing attractions will include a Friday night preview; live or DJ Music for added ambiance; a Run for the Arts Saturday morning 8am-10am; a quality Kid's Activity Tent; Art Demonstrations; Great Food; and More!
Artist amenities and service were rated "Awesome" by participating 2015 Artists including free parking, refreshments, booth sitters, plus fast response to any concern or request.
This year we are adding the Friday night Art Stroll, a "date night" premier event that will feature special food, adult beverages and fun music. Patrons will pay a higher ticket price for this pre-event and they will get a first look at your artwork. Great opportunity to sell your art.
Apply: www.zapplication.comWebsite: www.bcfas.org
Contact: Patty Swords, pattys@bcfas.org, (979)265-7661
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December 17 - January 1
300 Artists
StoriesToArt is a new digital venture that helps connect artists to art lovers in a revolutionary new way. More than a gallery - though artists will sell original works on it - it will enable art buyers to commission fine art and crafts, poetry and songs inspired by a memory/story they share.
The artists get a lot of creative freedom. The buyers get one-of-a-kind pieces. Best of all, artists on the site keep 60% of their sales, and 5% of the profits go to arts education via StoriesToArt Gives Back.
Win up to $5,000 and Be A Featured Artist On StoriesToArt.com.
 The call includes stories. You get to choose 1 as inspiration for any type of visual or expressive art. Use our other stories as inspiration or submit up to 5 additional pieces and the 5 stories that inspired them.
Our Jury Process
Round One: A panel of professional artists, poets, and songwriters will choose up to 400 artists to invite to exhibit their work on www.StoriesToArt.com, an online gallery that will launch in early winter, 2016.
Round Two: The judges will then select 12 finalists from the invitees and award the top 12 works as outlined below.
The top 12 will be posted to www.StoriesToArt.com.
Application fee: $15
Learn more & Apply Here: https://www.StoriestoArt.com
About Us
Founded in August 2014, this team, which includes an advisory board of professional artists, poets, and songwriters, CEO, e commerce manager, administrative assistant, creative film director, website team (including a web developer, user experience architect, brand marketer, social media marketer, web designer), and 300+ artists, plans to launch StoriesToArt.com in early 2016.
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Find more art opportunities: www.CallsforArtists.com
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Happy Holidays
I'm usually more efficient and post this earlier but I've been really busy.
Last year our puppies went skiing for the holidays and this year they went to the beach on vacation.
Happy holidays everyone.
Larry Berman
http;//bermanGraphics.com
April & May 2016
Sarasota, Florida
Downtown Sarasota
Presented: Coexistence, Inc.
45 Artists
Deadline: January 4
See your work on a billboard!!
Art is a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, artists can enlighten, educate and effect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites all artists to be a part of this change through your submissions to its 13th annual outdoor juried art exhibit celebration diversity and inclusion.
Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, teachers, students-everyone can participate. 39 artists will be selected and national and international submissions are encouraged. The exhibit will be displayed April and May 2016 in Sarasota, FL USA. Since 2004, the exhibits have been viewed by more than 2,000,000 visitors.
Final selections will be made by a three-judge panel of professional artists, curators and art professionals and based on artistic excellence and originality in the reflection of our theme "enriching lives through diversity." $3,000 (US) in awards will be presented. There is no submission fee nor limit on the number of entries.
Website: www.embracingourdifferences.org
Contact Person: Michael Shelton
Contact Email: Info@EmbracingOurDifferences.org
Phone: (941)404-5710
Warm wishes for a glorious holiday to all my friends in art fair land. My hope for you in the new year is for you to live well, laugh often and love much. I hope Santa brought you everything you wanted.
My sincerest gratitude to all of you who have contributed to this website. Your helpful posts and encouragement to others is social networking at its best. With over 12,000 members, over 5000 discussions and somewhere around 15,000 blog posts the site continues to flourish. Thanks so much to everyone of you who contributes.
Happy holidays from all of us
- Connie Mettler, Publisher-ArtFairCalendar.com
- Jacki Bilsborrow, who keeps all the data straight at ArtFairCalendar.com
- Sabrina Augehenbaugh who puts together our email marketing
- Tina Towell, whose friendly presence here and help with advertiser outreach helps keep the bills paid
In case you haven't seen this, a real pleasure:
AFI's 4th Annual Secret Santa Gift Exchange is out in full force. Over 50 artists (and a few show directors also) are shopping and shipping handmade one of a kind goods across the nation.
This is a reminder to those of you who signed up that the shipping day deadline is Dec. 19 (but knowing how you like to wait until the last minute to get your applications in, am assuming you'll push that deadline. I'm off to the post office now with mine and hope you'll be posting photos at the link right here:
http://www.artfairinsiders.com/forum/topics/thank-you-to-my-favorite-secret-santa
Sorry, some of you wanted to join at the last minute and the names were already drawn. Hope you'll join us next year.
I realize that a lot of you are in the queue to receive the new Square EMV enabled reader. There are actually two options; 1) For $49 you get the EMV enabled contactless + chip reader version, can be used with ApplePay, 2) For $29 just the EMV chip card reader and swipy version. You must read all the way down on the Square site to see the less expensive version. But I digress...
The update, got my first $29 version used it extensively at Rio Grande, worked fine (as long as I remembered to charge it each day). Brought it to Tempe for the fall show and, for some stupid reason, during the show I squeezed it at one point and then found it wasn't working anymore, was that coincidental? By the way, the unit was taking a long time to charge, and not holding a charge for very long, prior to my squeezing incident so I suspect there was something going afoul with it anyway. My iPad informed me that the unit was defective. Hmmm,
Good news, when it doesn't work they send you immediately to the warranty/replacement link where you can have it replaced for free***Beware***you MUST send the old one back within 14 days of receiving the new one or you WILL BE CHARGED for the replacement, so don't dwaddle!
Got the new one today, plugged it in out of the package and it wasn't working...called Square support and the helpful lad on the other end of the phone informed me that indeed these new readers are quite sensitive and are made to break, can't remember his explanation but had to do with some agreement or other. He couldn't understand why it wasn't working just from shipment and handling as they are not THAT sensitive.
Moral of the story, when you get yours treat it kindly!
I keep hearing a lot of great things about this juried art festival. But i live in Cleveland ohio, and this would be a sizable road trip. I hear that it is always in the middle of July at one of the hottest times, and that the festival draws a good crowd. My questions are these:
1. have you done this show?
2. if yes, what were the best things about the show?
3. if yes, what were the shortcomings?
4. Can you offer some recommendations about the event - location, etc?
