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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September 22 & 23Ball 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.
More Information: https://www.gibbsgardens.com/
Contact: Carol Skapinetz, carol@gibbsgardens.com, (770) 712-1090
September 23 - October 15
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.
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.
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 ...
October 7 & 8
La Jolla, California
Presented by: La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
150 Artists
Fees: $25/Booth fee: $475-$1075
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to the scenic seaside village of La Jolla. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most prestigious art & wine festivals in Southern California.
La Jolla, California
Presented by: La Jolla Art and Wine Festival
150 Artists
Deadline: July 20
La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to the scenic seaside village of La Jolla. This two-day juried art show and fundraiser has quickly garnered a reputation as one of the most prestigious art & wine festivals in Southern California. 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
Website: http://www.ljawf.com
Contact: Mackenzie Foote, artists@lajollaartandwinefestival.com
October 27 & 28
Ocala, Florida
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!
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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October 6 - 28
Brooklyn, NY
<55 Artists
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.
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.
Contact: Virginia Ross
bwacjuriedshows@gmail.com
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.
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.
We post updates, share information about artists and this year will experiment more with posting feature stories about participating artists to drive attendance to the event in general and the artist's booth specifically.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/
November 30-December 2
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.
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:
- "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/
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!
Looking for Images for our Websites
We are finally rebuilding our websites: ArtFairCalendar.com, CallsforArtists.comand ArtShowReviews.com and are looking for captivating images to showcase the art festival business.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.
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.
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
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
October 13 & 14Jacksonville 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.
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!
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.
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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Find even more art fairs for your 2018 season: www.CallsforArtists.com
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/
When 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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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.
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Thanks to everyone that has ever posted to this sight. I have learned so much from this site. If I didn't ask the question, then someone else did and my answer was right in front of me. I have come a long way from crafting to artist. I got my confidence right here, reading about everything one needed to know to move on and move up. Thank you to those who donated and those who donated prizes. I was a recipient of a beautiful piece of art. Thank you Joel! I may not post a lot but I do read a lot. Thanks especially to Connie! This is a fabulous site!
First time at this show. People were very engaged, enthusiastic and appreciative of the art and artists. They asked meaningful questions and showed a lot of interest. That interest translated into sales. Although some sales were out of the bin (they chose the largest of my matted pieces) many sales came off of the walls! It has been a long time since I was at a show that paid off as this one did.
It should be noted that for many years, there has been a "scab" show adjacent to this one. The Paseo Arts District distinguishes their artists from the other show by having the artists hang a green flag from their booths but honestly the difference in quality of the two shows does just as much to distinguish them. The quality of Paseo far exceeds "The Market" show.
The show brought a diverse group of patrons in all age groups. Weather didn't seem to phase the crowd even though it was extremely hot all weekend, 94+, with high humidity but no rain, I've been told it rains frequently during this show. Booths are set up back to back so there was little room for storage. Fortunately for me, the artist I backed up to suggested opening the back wall of my tent and I was able to get some much needed ventilation (many artists had fans!). One patron commented about my tent being the coolest one as many were very hot. It was not easy staying cool.
The show is held on Paseo St. which is a well know arts district, getting in to set up could have been worse if all artists had shown up at the same time but show management staggered arrival times based on location, even then artists themselves came in at staggered times making it easy to set up. Load out was fairly painless as some artists tend to get out quicker than others leaving room for the stragglers! There were plenty of booth sitters, snacks and water all weekend. Parking was located just behind and on the next street from Paseo.
