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Call for Artists: 42nd Maitland Rotary Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 16, 2018 at 7:00am
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November 17 & 18
Maitland, Florida
Beautiful Lake Lily Park
Presented By: Rotary Club of Maitland

Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 10AM - 5PM
Artist Breakfast Sunday
135 Artists
Application fee: $35; Booth fee: $325

You won't want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the Maitland Rotary Art Festival this November around beautiful Lake Lily Park and located in one or Orlando's most affluent suburbs. The Maitland Rotary Art Festival has always enjoyed great success and this year is bringing more qualified buyers to the festival with the return of the popular Patron Program. This year's Patrons will be spending more than $10,000 with the artists.

5e6e778c-3466-4c5d-9a79-e915020582c5.jpgThe 42nd Maitland Rotary Art Festival is honoring our long history by returning to our roots with a daytime festival over two days, with more artists and additional booth space on the street. The lakeside park is inviting with the cooler November days. With live entertainment, displays and demonstrations from our cultural partners, student art exhibits from our local schools and an exciting Patron Program, the Maitland Rotary Art Festival is one of a kind.
These are just a few of the initiatives that are a part of our strategic media and public relations plan for the 2018 Festival:
  • Comprehensive public and media relations initiatives elevating status of Maitland Rotary Art Festival and raising awareness prior to and driving traffic during the festival
  • Drive attendance by reaching out to markets beyond Central Florida
  • Social media including Facebook and Twitter actively managed
  • Along with our promotional partners, media budget for this year's event had been doubled
  • Patron Program, designed to attract more fine art buyers
Maitland Rotary Art Festival is designed to ensure artist success.
Contact: maitlandartist@gmail.com, 407-777-8515 (voice mail)
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Call for Artists: Tempe Festival of the Arts

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 13, 2018 at 7:00am


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Tempe, Arizona
Presented By; Downtown Tempe Authority
350 Artists
Deadline: July 20

Application Fee: 
$35.00 May 1-June 30; $50.00 July1-July 20  
Booth Fee: $250-$550

The Festival occurs in a festive urban street fair atmosphere. It takes place outdoors on the streets of Mill Avenue, within the Downtown Tempe Shopping district. The festival takes advantage of the "snowbird" high tourism season in Arizona. More than a quarter of the Festival's visitors come from outside Phoenix and outside Arizona to shop for one of a kind gifts.
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As many as 375 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets presenting unique, and hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience.
 
The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and has received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to the Downtown Tempe over the course of a 3-day weekend.
 
Guests also find two stages with live entertainment, a chalk art event, a KIDS BLOCK and Kids Exhibition, wine tasting, and roaming entertainment. The Tempe Festival of the Arts offers a wide variety of amenities for artists including hospitality carts, booth sitting services, a large art delivery assistance program and a 24-hour roaming security patrol.

Quality independent artists are fundamental to the success of the event. Each Festival receives more than 500 applications from throughout North America, in 17 different visual arts categories that range from wood to photography to ceramics, wearable art, jewelry and other categories. From these applicants, a jury comprised of members of the local art community ranks the top artisans in each category to participate in the Festival, and the highest ranking artists receive invitations to participate. During the Festival, a new jury selects the best overall artist and the top artist in each category and these winners receive cash honoraria awards.


Testimonials:

"Always the best art festival, people are friendly, food is yummy. Lots of art, anything you can think of and amazing creations you can only find here. Wonderful place to go" -Debbie Rudner

"By far one of the best and longest-running arts festival around even in the Phoenix area where there are many choices." -Alan Luse (Local Guide)

"My family and I have been attending the art festival for about 30 years now and it never seems to get old. The artists are amazing, and there are one-of-a-kind pieces you simply cannot get anywhere else. The ambiance and hippy feeling couldn't be any better. Great for Christmas shopping too!" -David Pearce

Awards:  Around $10,000 in cash awards will be given. Awards include one Best In Show ($1500), one Best Booth Display ($500) and awards in each category above. 

Artist Amenities:  
We strive to make the festival very comfortable for our artists, amenities include:
  • Hospitality Suite
  • Snack/Water Cart
  • Artist Reception
  • Booth Sitters
  • Large Art Delivery Service

 
More Information: www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Contact: Kate Borders  kate@downtowntempe.com  (480) 355-6060

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The V word

Posted by Jan Hubbard on July 11, 2018 at 11:46am

The V word has been becoming the promoters favorite word and to me it means a Tupperware sales person. I don’t understand why they can’t use artist or artisan that is what we are. I have noticed one thing that shows that use that word is usually the kind I want to stay away from because I feel they just want to sell space and do not care who they have in their shows.

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Call for Artists: 14th Downtown Monroe Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 9, 2018 at 7:00am
 
August 11 & 12
Monroe, Michigan
Presented by: Downtown Monroe Business Network
10-6 on Saturday
10-5 on Sunday
100 artists
Deadline: July 21
 
Booth Fee: $100
 
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Monroe  is halfway between Toledo and Detroit, easily accessible for the many artists who live in this region.
 
The 14th Annual Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair is held in Michigan's 3rd oldest City, in the downtown Historic District. Our art fair corresponds with the award winning River Raisin Jazz Festival just 2 blocks away.
 
Because neither the Downtown Monroe Fine Art Fair nor the River Raisin Jazz Festival charge an admission to the public, the shows are very popular with tens of thousands of people in attendance.
 
This is a non-profit show, all of the booth fees and donations go directly towards growing, improving and promoting the show across the Midwest. Monroe is in an optimal location for pulling in crowds we are a short drive from Detroit, Ann Arbor and Toledo. The show is run by a group of volunteers who are friendly and willing to help everyone have a wonderful and successful weekend.
 
Learn more & apply:  www.downtownmonroefineartfair.com
Contact: Jennifer Fountain,  monroeartfair@gmail.com
Phone: (734)770-0870
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Call for Artists: Gibbs Gardens Fall Arts on the Great Lawn

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 6, 2018 at 7:00am
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Ball Ground, Georgia
Presented By: Gibbs Gardens, LLC
100 Artists
Deadline: July 15

Application Fee: $25   Booth Fee: $200

The Fall Arts Festival is designed to provide artists and artisans, who create and execute original work, with a venue to sell their work to a targeted set of customers. Outdoors. The award winning "World Class" Gibbs Gardens features 220 acres of gardens, in the rolling hills of North Georgia, designed to offer beauty during all seasons.
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Contact: Carol Skapinetz,  carol@gibbsgardens.com,   (770) 712-1090
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Call for Artists: 3rd Annual Really Affordable Art $how

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 5, 2018 at 7:00am

September 23 - October 15
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Brooklyn, New York
Presented By: Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)
400 Artists
Deadlines: Early bird: August 6; Final Deadline: August 6

Application Fee: 
Early Bird $45/3; Final Deadline $65/3; $5 Each Additional Image

Ours is a truly unique gallery - 25,000 square feet in a Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. The vista of New York Harbor, spanning the Statue of Liberty to the Verrazano Bridge is one of the best in the city. Our 18,000 annual visitors also enjoy the nearby restaurants, bars, IKEA and Fairway Market. Its enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit large 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, and subjects, and media.

This is a selling show with art priced for anyone and everyone. Thousands of NY art lovers and collectors will see your work. Expand your collector base in NYC. To make it easy for new collectors, all work submitted must be for sale at $499 or less. You will get 75% of the selling price.

$2050 in cash prizes will be awarded including $1000 Best in Show Gold.
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Marketing Plan:
Online postings, mailed postcards, press-releases to regional media.

Testimonials: 
"Wonderful space. Totally loved the last exhibition." Albert TainoImage Areizaga

"Put on your walking shoes; there is so much fantastic art to see." Victoria Lapin, Artist

"Gigantic scale, relaxing atmosphere, harbor/loft environment. Astounding creativity all around. A must-see weekend destination." Mary Bullock, Artist.


More Information: http://bwac.org/  Email: help@affordableartshow.info

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How You Get to be Chosen to be in the Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on July 3, 2018 at 4:34pm

What a great article this is from 9News.com in Denver.

Did you know only 260 of the 2,138 artists who applied to the 2018 Cherry Creek Arts Festival were chosen to be a part of one of the most competitive juried art shows in the US? Did you think they were just picking on you! Or maybe you are one of "the chosen". 

Read the article: https://www.9news.com/article/news/outreach/community/how-260-artists-are-chosen-to-be-part-of-the-cherry-creek-arts-festival/73-570087956

Then get back to us with your comments ... 

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Call for Artists: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 3, 2018 at 7:00am
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La Jolla, California
Presented by: La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
150 Artists
Deadline: July 20
 
Fees: $25/Booth fee: $475-$1075
 
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The festival is free and open to the public, attracting over 30,000 visitors. Today, La Jolla is the embodiment of luxury, style and class. The chic allure draws art lovers from around the globe.
 
The festival features over 150 select artists from across the country and offers something special for everyone, including a silent auction, roving entertainment, a gourmet marketplace, a lively family art center and a wine and beer garden which will include premier wineries, in addition to San Diego's top breweries.
 
Marketing: The Festival is marketed primarily to Southern California and Arizona but attracts travelers from around the world. Marketing includes radio, newspaper and magazine print ads, as well as an aggressive email and online marketing program. Targeted ads are placed in art publications to attract the serious art buying community.
 
Amenities:
  • Free Parking and shuttle
  • Vehicle loading and unloading at booth
  • 24-hour security
  • Booth sitting
  • Artist lounge with coffee and snacks 

 

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Call for Artists: Ocala Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 2, 2018 at 12:11pm

October 27 & 28
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Presented By: Fine Arts For Ocala, FAFO
180 Artists
Deadline: July 15

Application Fee: $35    Booth Fee: $300

Voted 32nd out of 200 of the best arts festivals in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, FAFO's fall event, The Ocala Art Festival, brings outstanding artists, wonderful music, food trucks, beer and wine, artwork from students throughout Marion County and talented young people performing and some hands-on art activities to Downtown Ocala for a fantastic two-day event. Unlike a craft show, this event is a unique fine art show featuring talented fine artists. This is one of the most loved events in the community and it is coming to Ocala again this year.The festival will include 180 artists from around the country and admission, parking and children's art projects, as well as live entertainment, are all FREE!

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The Ocala Arts Festival encompasses the entire Historical Downtown Ocala the weekend of October 27th, 2018. Over 25,000 people attend the 2-day Juried Arts Festival. 

Marketing: 
Billboards, Newspaper Campaign, Social Media Campaign, Adds in all our Local Magazines, Radio announcements, ads that Extend to surrounding areas, attend and promote at community events (booths, speaking engagements, etc.)

New this year:
Bigger membership to the Collectors Circle, which is a group of art enthusiasts that directly support the arts and artists in our community. More Food Vendors. More activities to bring the public in. Target Advertising to Art Buyers.


APPLY and More Information:  


Contact: Maggie Weakley, fafoocala@gmail.com

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Call for Artists: Hot Works Fine Art and Fine Craft Shows

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 29, 2018 at 11:00am

June 28, 2018
Hot Works Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows
Your Art. Our Passion.
I hope your summer is going well! Hot Works has some awesome shows planned! Below please find what is happening now – as always - please feel free to check-in with Executive Producer and Director Patty Narozny anytime at 248-684-2613, 941-755-3088 or  patty@hotworks.org .
Noteworthy
  • Limited to 175 Artists or Less – all art is original and personally handmade by the artist present at the show; please do not apply if you do not make your work
  • Friday Set-up
  • Event Hours Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
  • Convenient parking for artists and patrons
  • Show Director and Staff onsite during all event hours
  • Booth Sitters
  • Comprehensive Marketing and PR campaign – we understand how to reach art buyers
  • Professional Artist Awards every show
  • Youth Art Competition in every show
July 28 & 29, 2018 – 16 th  Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
W e have some open spaces so deadline extended to June 30
West Bloomfield, MI –  outdoors
15 minutes northwest of Detroit in heart of
West Bloomfield on Powers & Daly Roads, Orchard Lake
Road, South of Maple Road
Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $395 
October 27 & 28, 2018 – 3 rd  Asheville Fine Art Show
  Deadline July 10, 2018
New Location! Pack Square Park,
downtown Asheville, NC  – outdoors 
Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $425 
November 3 & 4, 2018 – Boca Raton Fine Art Show –new fall show  
    Deadline August 10, 2018
Mizner Park Amphitheater, downtown Boca Raton, FL  
outdoors next door to Boca Raton Museum of Art
Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $525 
November 17 & 18, 2018
fall Estero Fine Art Show – t.b.d.
December 15 & 16, 2018 – New! Naples Fine Art Show
  Deadline August 10, 2018
Shoppes at Vanderbilt, Naples , FL
outdoors with high visibility from road
Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $395 
January 5 & 6, 2019 – 23 rd  Estero Fine Art Show
  Deadline September 17, 2018
New Location! JetBlue Park, Fort Myers,  FL
outdoors - Daniels Parkway, E. of I-75
           Winter Home of Boston Red Sox
Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $395 
January 26 & 27, 2019 - 10th annual Boca Raton Fine Art Show
  Deadline September 23, 2018
Downtown Boca Raton ,  FL   
outdoors in Sanborn Square Park, and on N.E. 1 st  Ave.
& E. Boca Raton Road
Upon acceptance, 10’x10’ space $525
Come join us and see for yourself why 
Hot Works shows are the Best!
Questions? Contact Patty Narozny @ 248-684-2613 or 941-755-3088 or  patty@hotworks.org . 
Patty 
Patty Narozny
Executive Producer, Hot Works, LLC Fine Art & Fine Craft Shows
President, Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc.
See Art! Love Art! Buy Art! ™
248-684-2613 MI

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Call for Artists: MATERIAL MATTERS: Breaking With Tradition

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 29, 2018 at 7:00am
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October 6 - 28
Brooklyn, NY
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Gallery Exhibition Dates: 
Sat., October 6 - Sun., October 28, 2018. Weekends 1-6 P.M.
Opening Reception: Sat., October 6, 2018 from 1-6 P.M.

Ours is a truly unique gallery - 25,000 square feet in a Civil War-era warehouse on the Red Hook waterfront in Brooklyn, NY. The vista of New York Harbor, spanning the Statue of Liberty to the Verrazano Bridge is one of the best in the city. Our 18,000 annual visitors also enjoy the nearby restaurants, bars, IKEA and Fairway Market. Its enormous space affords us the opportunity to exhibit large 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, and subjects, and media.
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We have two synergistic missions:

* to assist emerging artists in advancing their artistic careers
* to present the art-of-today in an easily accessible format
 
As an expression of culture, art is often unconventional and rebellious; experimental and insightful. Yet, art by necessity relies upon familiar traditions to achieve its unconventional ends. This is why the better we know our traditions, the more cleverly we can break them.
 
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition (BWAC)'s annual exhibition, Material Matters, asks artists who work in a variety of traditional materials -- clay, glass, wood, metal or fiber/textile -- to consider the traditions underpinning their work and the rules and conventions they break in method or material. Artists are invited to submit original works that change traditional "ways of seeing" by demonstrating a break with the past or suggesting a new way forward, whether toward logical or illogical conclusions.
 
New this year: We have added fiber/textiles to the accepted media.

Our juror is Melissa Stern, artist and journalist. Her drawing and sculpture have been exhibited in museums, galleries, private and corporate collections throughout the world. Her art reviews and cultural commentary have been featured in Hyperallergic, a Brooklyn-based digital arts publication, and she serves as Art Editor for Posit, a journal of literature and art.
 
Testimonials:
 
Wonderful space. Totally loved the last exhibition.  Albert TainoImage Areizaga

Put on your walking shoes; there is so much fantastic art to see.  Victoria Lapin

Gigantic scale, relaxing atmosphere, harbor/loft environment. Astounding creativity all around. A must-see weekend destination.  Mary Bullock
 
Prize Awards:
 
$450 in Cash Awards:
  • Gold -- $250 cash prize
  • Silver -- $150 cash prize
  • Bronze -- $50 cash prize
  • Five (5) Certificates of Merit will also be awarded.
APPLY:  http://bwac.org/2018/04/material-matters-breaking-with-tradition-2018/

More Information:  http://bwac.org/
Contact: Virginia Ross   bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com
      
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Call for Artists: 41st Cincinnati Winterfair

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 27, 2018 at 7:00am
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November 23-25
Covington, KY
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Presented By: Ohio Designer Craftsmen
220 Artists
Deadline: July 1
Application Fee: $27  Booth Fee: $390-$765

The Greater Cincinnati Winterfair opens the day after Thanksgiving on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.  This event attracts an average audience of 8,000 enthusiastic and loyal attendees from the tri-state area.
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Located at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, across the river from Cincinnati, the venue provides easy show hours and wonderful amenities for participating artists.
 
Marketing:
 
We have a three-prong plan that includes print, digital and social media marketing that includes advertising in partnership with local television and radio stations, email blasts, postcard mailings, print ads and coupons in newspapers and gift guides. We utilize social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest) to enhance marketing to young artists and attendees about the event and participating artists.  
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Artists participating in the Cincinnati Winterfair noted exceptional sales at this three-day event and also had this to add: 
  • "Great location, quality of work is good and staff is great!" 
  • Jaron Resser, an artist who participated in both Winterfair shows in 2015 has this to add: "Both the Columbus and Cincinnati Winterfair are well put together and offer some of the best artists a great opportunity to sell their works.
More Information: ohiocraft.org/craft-fairs/
Contact: Roxanne McGovern, fairs@ohiocraft.org, (614) 486-7119
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Call for Artists: 42nd Columbus Winterfair

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 27, 2018 at 7:00am
 
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Columbus, Ohio
Presented By: Ohio Designer Craftsman
450 Artists
Deadline: July 1
Application Fee: $27   Booth Fee: $485-970

Moving up 14 spots to #13 on the 2016 Sunshine Artist 100 Best list in classic and contemporary crafts category, "the Columbus Winterfair is a show worth checking 
out."  Sunshine Artist , September 2016. Columbus Winterfair is 42 years old and still going strong. The show is supported by a loyal, craft-buying audience of 20,000, and draws patrons from Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis.
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Marketing:
We support the mission and vision of Ohio Designer Craftsmen by successfully and actively marketing all programs, fine art fairs, and activities to a wide community audience. This includes: 1. Social media marketing across various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram), 2. print and digital paid advertising, 3. targeted email blasts and emails, 4. mailing of postcards and posters, 5. online ticket give-a ways, 6. online ticket sales, and 7. billboard advertising.
Testimonials:

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  • "For my first time at Winterfair I was exceptionally pleased with everything. I especially liked the bags that were handed out to every customer, the rest areas and plentiful seating, both things I think really help get people in the buying mood. I also thought the quality of work was excellent. I hope to be back next year!"
  • "Well run show, staff really nice and friendly." 
  • "This was the single best $$ art show I've ever had. I thoroughly enjoyed this show, the other artists and especially the customers. Thank you for your hard work! I'm looking forward to next year!"
For more Information: http://ohiocraft.org/craft-fairs/artist-application/
Contact: Roxanne McGovern,  fairs@ohiocraft.org  (614) 486-7119
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Crosby Festival of the Arts

Posted by Lynn McAleer on June 25, 2018 at 5:07pm

This was my first time at Crosby. It was the most organized event I have ever been to! (except for one power hungry volunteer at the handicapped parking, there's always one)

When you checked in, they called a volunteer in your color area to say "booth 80 is here, is it clear?" If clear...they walked you to the area, if not they gave you a time frame or a slight alternative such as a booth or 2 away (hearing this in front of me). We weren't asked to move our vehicles unless someone else needed room, I moved my SUV back a few feet! My "yellow" section volunteers introduced themselves and said to let them know if I needed anything.

I was there alone and was treated wonderfully. I was offered help, shuttled back and forth when needed (asthmatic) without given the 3rd degree on why and I was even checked on. Volunteers came around in the morning with their clip boards to sign you up for a 15 minute break.

I must admit (as all other vendors I spoke to) that the vendor dinner on Friday night, had food that was terrible. I blame the caterer not Crosby. But it was nice to have our own area to go to. Friday night is for their major supporters since the tickets are very expensive. I was surprised at the sales I did and received an email from someone who wanted a special order from that night (you hear that a lot and don't usually hear back or if you do....not so fast!) 

We had to deal with drizzle, partly cloudy, rain, heavy sunshine that baked us at 350 degrees for 45 minutes before it rained again! BUT.....the crowd was still there! I did amazing!

Sunday was gorgeous out but not as crowded, go figure! I still did great unlike a few vendors around me but you just never know. I have had a few bad shows also, we all have.

Getting us all out was just as organized, including getting me to my SUV. They remembered to check that. WOW! My "yellow" leader even had water for me.  I was moving quite slowly because of being so tired and I was trying to breathe easy so not to put myself into an attack thinking I needed to rush.

This was my experience, I hope others had a good one as well.

So I look forward to being "invited" back again next year.....maybe I can get under more shade!

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Do you have some good images we can use?

Posted by Connie Mettler on June 25, 2018 at 3:30pm
Looking for Images for our Websites

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Do you have any of the following that you'd like to share with us?
  • your best jury image
  • people shopping and having fun at an art fair
  • exceptional and attractive art fair images
  • group shots of artists; artists interacting with customers

Most importantly: what you think might "sell" a festival and bring people to attend

Requirements:
.jpg, .gif. or png. format only; files of less than 500 KB up to 20 MB; width 1500-2500 pixels, preferably horizontal. We will link back/caption the image to give you photo credit and PR.
 
Send them to me: info@artfaircalendar.com, asap! because this is what I'm doing on my summer vacation.
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Call for Artists: 41st Annual Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 25, 2018 at 7:00am
August 31-September 2
St. Louis, Missouri
41st Annual Fall Art Fair at Queeny Park
Queeny Park in West St. Louis County
Fri. 5pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-4pm
135 artists
Deadline: July 3

Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $225 (July 12 Late Deadline fee $50)
For 41 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.

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 135 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.  
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The show is presented in the indoor, air-conditioned setting of the Greensfelder Recreation Complex at Queeny Park in west St. Louis County. 

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:
  • An air-conditioned indoor art fair, no worry about the weather, tents or security plus 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
July 3:    Deadline for the Spring Art Fair at Queeny Park. Entry fee is $25.00.
July 12:  Late entry deadline. You may enter after July 3, but no later than July
              12; the late Entry Fee is $50.00. Absolutely no entries will be
              accepted after the July 12th deadline.
July 20:  Artist Notification via e-mail.
Aug. 1:   Deadline to pay your booth fee.
Aug. 10: No booth fee will be refunded after this date.
Aug. 31: Booth set-up starting 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Learn more & apply: www.artfairatqueenypark.com/
 
You may also contact:  Vic Barr, GSLAA President
(314)997-1181  vicbarr@sbcglobal.net 
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Call for Artists: 5th Beaches Art Festival

Posted by Connie Mettler on June 22, 2018 at 8:57am
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Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Pablo Ave. (Beach Blvd. & A1A)
Deadline: July 6
 
Application Fee: $25
Booth Fee:  $275 (12x10)  $550 (24x10)
     Two sides open option for additional fee. (very limited)
 
Produced by artists for artists; we understand your needs!

The Beaches Art Fest, is a juried art and fine craft event presented by The Beaches Museum & History Park and Driftwood Jacksonville Beach and produced by Holiday Art Shows. It will consist of outstanding artists and craftsmen from around the country. The jury committee carefully selects only the best work in each category assuring a well-rounded quality art and fine craft festival.
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You'll find everything from exquisite jewelry to funky and functional pottery, abstract sculpture to glistening glass, hand-woven fashions to stunning photography, extraordinary paintings to wonderful wood carvings; this is an art fest you won't want to miss!
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Stretching two city blocks, Pablo Avenue will become an extraordinary outdoor art gallery highlighting the true stars of the event; the artists. Each is available to discuss their work, share their stories and answer your questions. This is the perfect opportunity to explore a wonderful palette of diverse artwork. It is going to be a great event with something for everyone!

MEDIA/ADVERTISING
We are planning a very aggressive advertising and marketing campaign which will include; newspapers, magazines, signage, banners, radio, posters, fliers and social networking in the Jacksonville area, as well as all neighboring communities.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6537

Contact: Lynn Wettach, lynn@holidayartshows.com    (904) 794-0084

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Safety and Security at Art Fairs

Posted by Connie Mettler on June 19, 2018 at 4:30pm

This past weekend Trenton, New Jersey, hosted "Art All Night", intended to bring the community together. In the midst of it a gunfire broke out.

Organizers canceled the remainder of the event, billed as "24 hours of community, creativity and inspiration."

The festival typically draws more than 30,000 visitors to view work from more than 1,500 artists as well as exhibitions of glass blowing and woodwork, The Trentonian reported on its website. About 50 bands also play on three stages. 

Take care of yourselves out there.

Here is a thoughtful report from MSN.com: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/gang-shootout-at-new-jersey-arts-festival-kills-1-injures-22/ar-AAyMDWH

Learn more: http://nj1015.com/murphy-says-more-fed-gun-control-needed-after-art-show-shooting/

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Whoops! Sorry for all the ads today

Posted by Connie Mettler on June 11, 2018 at 10:10am

8869187890?profile=originalWhen you got your  art fair news email from ArtfairInsiders.com on Monday morning it was FULL of ads. Our apologies to you.

A recent frauding of my credit card meant the service we use, Feedblitz.com, to send these emails, had incorrect information in the billing and it did not go through. Which means it reverted to the "free" service which is full of ads, not the "ad-free" service we purchase. 

Fixed now.

Connie, Tina & Meg

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Last Call: Gold Coast Art Fair - Chicago

Posted by Connie Mettler on June 7, 2018 at 12:58pm

June 16 & 17
Chicago

Limited Space Available!
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The "Granddaddy of American Art Festivals," returns to Grant Park, Chicago's premier festival destination! Now celebrating its 61st year, the Gold Coast Art Fair is the 3rdoldest and by far one of the most well attended art festivals in Chicago. Located within walking distance of the Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park, The Bean, and Buckingham Fountain, the Gold Coast Art Fair draws hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs annually. A heavy advertising program also brings in tourists who buy art as a memory of their special time in Chicago.  Chicago has just been rated one of the top 5 tourist destinations in the United States by Travel magazine.

Cash awards for top award winners.

The Gold Coast Art Fair features about 300 artists in a lovely setting with both lake views and vistas backed by the Chicago skyline. Paved walks lead to every booth and every artist is on the main loop or at a festival entry. Food, Beverage and Music oasis in each corner of the festival provide good rest stops for artists and visitors. A special Artist VIP tent provides backup support during the festival.  Discounted parking is made available to artists.


Load in is dolly in and out, but most distances are short as we load this show in from three sides the day before the festival. Helpful staff is on site from load in through load out. Great music and food add to the weekend.

Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats.

Key Facts
  • Valet service/cartage in and out available (fee)
  • Urban setting
  • Dolly-in show
  • Rental of weights, tents, and panels available (fee)
  • Power available
  • Reserved close paid parking (fee)
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PO Box 550
Highland Park, IL 60035
P: 847 926 4300
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