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Call for Artists: 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 8, 2018 at 7:00am

December 1 & 2

West Palm Beach, FL

Presented By: Armory Art Center

90 Artists

Deadline: August 17

Application Fee: $35 Booth Fee: $200

The 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Arts Festival, presented by the Armory Art Center, will feature local and out-of-town artists, live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

Last year's Festival brought 6,000 affluent visitors and 90 artists. This event will be well-publicized by local media reporting, media sponsorships, advertising, and social media. Scheduled at the perfect time for holiday shopping, vendors will reach affluent Palm Beach and Broward County residents, plus engage our large seasonal tourist population.

The campus hosts space for 90 10'x10' tents throughout the Armory's campus. Tents will be located outdoors in the sculpture garden and in the parking lot.

The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, and CityPlace-a premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination.

Artists will have the opportunity to interact with the public through art demos and booth chats. Live music, food, and kid's activities make the festival a perfect experience for all.

Cash Awards will be awarded for Best in Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Honorable Mention.

Marketing Plan:

A multi-layered marketing plan supports this show with ads running in newspapers, on TV, posters, social media, email marketing, and direct mail. Professional public relations ensure high-visibility for this festival.

APPLY: juriedartservices.com/index.php?content

Contact: Mark Walnock, www.armoryart.org/festival, (561) 832-1776

Call for Artists: 42nd Annual Frankfort Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 3, 2018 at 7:00am

August 17 & 18

Frankfort, Michigan

Market Square Park

Coordinated by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce

Fri. 4pm-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm

180+ Artists

Deadline: August 14. Original deadline was May 1

Application Fee: $200 TOTAL

$25 Jury Fee + Booth Fee: $150+ $25 Late application fee.

Where is Frankfort? High on a bluff in the heart of Michigan's summer vacation land, the hidden gem of Northern Michigan on Lake Michigan and Betsie Bay.

From the Chamber of Commerce:

This very popular northern Michigan Art Fair has been voted one of the top 100 Art Fairs in Michigan! This two-day event provides a variety of artists and food.

Visitors specifically look for their favorite artists year after year. We do our best to keep them in their same spot, so they know right where to find them!

The fair is in a beautiful park setting with up to 10,000 people in attendance. It is one of the most popular art fairs in Northern Michigan.

There is also fun for the whole family with all the downtown businesses only 3 blocks away, including a book sale, pancake breakfast, concert in the park, cruise at A&W, pulled pork picnic, among many other activities that day and great local food. You might even want to fit in some salmon fishing!

What's not to like?

two days
beautiful time of year for weather & tourism
spacious booth spaces: 12x12

Website & Application: http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/index.php?

Contact: Joanne Bartley, fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com, Phone: (231)352-7251

More information about this tourism mecca: www.frankfort-elberta.com

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Next Podcast: From Clothesline Art to Beloved Tradition

Posted by Connie Mettler on August 2, 2018 at 8:30pm

MONDAY - AUGUST 6, 6 PM ET - An Art Fair Story

Ready for a great story? Then you'll love this podcast.Details: The St. James Court Art Show (Oct. 5-7, 2018) began five decades ago as a small open air art show taking up only a small corner of Old Louisville's St. James Court. It has since become the second largest event held in Louisville each year (second to the Kentucky Derby Festival). It hosts 700 artists in 4 neighborhoods in this historic part of the city.

On September 3, 2018, the Kentucky Historical Society will dedicate a Kentucky Historical Marker to Malcolm Bird, and his friends, not only for founding the Art Show, but also for starting the renovations and revitalization of St. James Court in the 1950s. The work by these urban pioneers, led to the designation of the area as an Historic Preservation District in 1974 .... Old Louisville was born .... or maybe reborn.

Our guests who will walk through the history with me are:

Mark Bird, who, with Sonny Whittle, created the first St. James Court Art Show poster, and is Malcolm's nephew and subsequently with Sonny produced if for the following 6 years, 1981-1987
new executive director of the St. James Court Art Show, Howard Rosenberg
long time participant in the show photographer and now music entrepreneur Hippie Jack Stoddart
Printmaker Mary Lou Hess, who has participated in the show since the beginning

If you love art fairs, and particularly this one, this will be a fact-filled and fun listen as we learn what makes an art festival a success.

Fun fact: this show is so popular in Louisville that they even close the schools on the Friday of the show so everyone can enjoy it.

Have you ever done this show? If so, you've contributed to this historical neighborhood and helped preserve it.

Click here to listen

The Phyllis Olsen Art Show in Cadillac, Michigan

Posted by Nels johnson on August 1, 2018 at 1:00pm

Well, I have not blogged in a while. So here goes.

I gave up on the Ann Arbor Show after 30 years, it just was not worth it anymore.

So, two years ago, I tried the Cadillac show as a replacement.

Not that I expected to gross as much as AA. But the show is an hour plus from my Saugatuck casa. It is small, less than 100 exhibitors. It is held in a mellow downtown park right on the lake and it is easy-pezy to setup and teardown.

So last year I managed to pull $1500 out of it which was almost 10x the booth fee.

So I decided to do it again this year.

It was no way close to last year.

First, a little background on Cadillac.

It is about an hour north of Grand Rapids.

It is the gateway community to the Michigan north woods. Think, lakes, rivers, trails, fishing golfing amongst lots of big trees.

Cadillac has all this. But it is an old lumber town and it is mostly a blue collar community.

Crafts sell better here rather than 2-d art. And, they do not want to pay a lot for it.

A very enthusiastic committee treats the artists like they are really special people. It is quite refreshing.

It is a Friday and Saturday show and you can setup the afternoon before.

All spots are on grass with plenty of rear storage and room to display on the sides.

They have good food both mornings and they have small prize money.

What they lack is many enthusiastic patrons to sell to.

The first year I made a big sale to visiting women from Ann Arbor. This year I did meet any good shoes people from afar.

Seriously, I did meet many people, period.

On Friday I made $410 in sales. I know many others who barely sold $200.

The weather forecast for Saturday was not looking good, supposed to rain all day.

I took all the artwork out of my booth at Friday close. Dry in the van was my plan.

If things changed Saturday morn then the art would be rehung.

Saturday dawned, barely. Dark, gloomy, no sun, very foreboding.

I tore down the booth and left before 8am.

A jeweler friend who I highly respect did the show and gave a report on Facebook about Saturday.

I did not miss a thing.

So here is my advice to those of you who are thinking of doing it.

First, a crafter has a better chance at a reasonable return. 2-D artists stay away, there is a very slim market there for sales.

If you live close by it is worth a one-time risk. Do not travel great miles to do it unless you plan on treating this like a vacation.

I really like the people who run the show, they are the cat’s meow. Unfortunately the Cadillac community does not support the arts enough for us to earn a paycheck there.

So, my replacement for AA is still a mystery.

Hey, I can always play more golf since I am now semi-retired.

Later, gators. I have several other posts to write.

Call for Artists: Summit Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 27, 2018 at 7:00am

October 12, 13 & 14

Lee's Summit, Missouri

Presented By: Summit Art

90 Artists

Deadline: August 12

Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $265

The Summit Art Festival is a 3-day, outdoor, high-quality, juried fine art event in the historic downtown district of Lee's Summit, Missouri. We support the arts and artists by providing exhibition opportunities, professional development and mentoring within Lee's Summit and the surrounding communities. The festival is managed and operated by the experienced and professional volunteer efforts of Summit Art members, artists and other community volunteers.

Located in the "heart of the city", downtown Lee's Summit is a creative community offering many locally-owned specialty shops and boutiques, a bed and breakfast inn, and an eclectic variety of casual and fine-dining restaurants and taverns. It is also home to many businesses offering a wide range of services. Downtown Lee's Summit surrounds the historic depot and Amtrak train station, and the Historical Society of Lee's Summit Museum.

With a population nearing 100,000, Lee's Summit is the 6th largest city in both the state of Missouri and in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our growing city was recently named the 5th BEST CITY to live in according to 24/7 Wall St. USA TODAY, which determined that residents reap the benefits of some of the best economic circumstances and quality of life of any US city. Cultural Arts initiatives continue to be a priority to city planners and developers.

Artists Amenities:

Booth sitters; Artist lounge area with snacks and beverages
Free, nearby parking for artists
24-hour security; Electricity (included in booth fee)
Indoor restroom facilities for artists' use
Festival promotion, marketing and advertising
Complimentary lunch delivered to booth
Large volunteer base to assist artists
11 years of festival management experience

2018 AWARDS:

BEST IN SHOW - $1000 plus named as 2019 festival Featured Artist, 2019 jury fee and booth fee

2nd Best In Show - $750 plus 2019 festival jury and booth fee

3rd Best In Show - $500 plus 2019 festival jury fee

Mayors Award - $200 plus 2019 festival jury fee

Directors Award - $150 plus 2019 festival jury fee

1st Place Jurors Merit Award - $100 plus 2019 festival jury fee

2nd Place Jurors Merit Award - $100 plus 2019 festival jury fee

3rd Place Jurors Merit Award - $100 plus 2019 festival jury fee

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6517

More Information: www.summitartfest.org
Contact: Jody Fristoe, info@summitartfest.org, (816) 805-0114

Black Swamp Art Fair motels

Posted by Craig Britton on July 25, 2018 at 7:27am

I got into the Black Swamp Art Festival http://www.blackswampfest.org in September and will need a room. Does anyone have suggestions for inexpensive hotels/motels close to downtown Bowling Green, Ohio? Also, anyone here done this show and have sage advice?

Thanks!

Call for Artists: Art on the Prairie

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 25, 2018 at 7:00am

September 15 & 16
Warrenville, Illinois
Presented By: Warrenville Park District
50 Artists
Deadline: August 1

Application Fee: 0 Booth Fee: $60

Art on the Prairie is in it's 11th year! The art brings the community together to enjoy & purchase art & music all at the same time. The music is a folk style music, mixed in with a bit of country music.

The festival is set along the prairie path encouraging traffic from the path to stop and enjoy the arts throughout the weekend. The festival is an outdoor festival set on the upper level of City Hall Complex. Artists tents are located on the streets providing easy load in and out of the festival.

Artists may bring their own tent or rent a tent.
The crowds average 1900-2000 over the 2 day weekend.
The artist's booth fees and expenses are low due to the support that is received from the City of Warrenville Hotel Motel Grants and the Park District passes this on to the artists.

Marketing Plan:

Each year the arts are embraced by the Mayor and various City Officials with funding and advertising of the event. Social Media outlets, Newspaper ads, on-line festival websites, step-in the ground signs week of the event, posters, mailers, and digital advertising in both Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune are included in our marketing looking to bring you the customers you deserve.

New this year:

Food Trucks are being added to bring a new aspect to the festival encouraging increased crowd traffic. Various categories of Monetary Prizes for the artists are added this year

Apply and More Information: http://www.warrenvilleparks.org

Contact: Ruth Brackmann ruthb@warrenvilleparks.org (630) 393-727

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Call for Artists: Art on the Bay

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 24, 2018 at 7:00am

September 1 & 2

New Baltimore, MI

Walter & Mary Burke Park

80 Artists

Deadline: August 1

Application fee: $15

Booth fee: $150

Located in Walter and Mary Burke Park in historic downtown New Baltimore overlooking the dancing waters of Anchor Bay. A lovely view of the water, trees and a gentle breeze, Art on the Bay is in the center of shopping, dining, boating and many other summertime activities.

This is the 9th season of a well-attended, successful show. It is a juried art showwith ribbons awarded to 1st place in 2 and 3 demension and also honorable mention in each. The show also highlights an award for "People's Choice". It is a mix of fine art, craftmanship and a bit of whmsy, too. The attendees support well crafted items, paintings and photgraphy offered at a reasonable cost to the purchaser.

While new artisans are recruited every year, the favorites are encouraged to return. This year AotB is concentrating on expanded amenities like food and drink, music and a relaxed place to spend the day.

Amenities:

All artists will be listed on the website, Facebook, expanded links to other events.
Print format and digital media is also part of the marketing plan.
Attendees are given a booklet with the artists listed, booth number and location with in the show.
Sign and banners are put up two weeks before the show throughout the city and adjoining communities.
Artists are allowed to bring cars in to unload and relaod. There are designated parking areas for the vendors and a smaill shuttles service, too.

Testimonials:

"My favorite art show and I love the variety." "Customers told me it was the best art show they had been to all year. Said there were an excellent number of quality artists." "Committee assistance was very much appreciated. Very well organized show" "Friendly committee, friendly customers. Nice people."

For more info and to apply:

www.artonthebay.com or phone Laurie Huff 586-383-0139 or send requests to artonthebay48047@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Four American Craft Shows - 2019

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 23, 2018 at 7:00am

February 20-24 - Baltimore, MD

March 15-17 - Atlanta, GA

April 5-7 - St. Paul, MN

August 2-4 - San Francisco, CA

presented by the American Craft Council

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF MAKERS

Apply Now for the 2019 American Craft Shows.

Deadline: August 15, 2018

Each year, more than 50,000 people flock to Baltimore, Atlanta, St. Paul, and San Francisco to attend our American Craft Shows. These juried marketplaces provide an essential platform for professional artists to connect with the public.

OUR MISSION: We see the big picture. For more than 75 years, the American Craft Council has championed craft. Our founder, Aileen Osborn Webb, recognized the significant impact craft has on individuals and communities, and established a nonprofit to preserve, cultivate, and celebrate this communal heritage. Today, our efforts span the nation. We support professional makers through our unique nonprofit shows. We offer educational resources, including a one-of-a-kind library, conferences, public lectures, and student programs. Our national awards spotlight emerging artists and honor masters. And we promote the handmade through our resource-rich website and award-winning magazine, American Craft.

We invite you to be part of our talented community of artists, ranging from those just beginning their careers to masters in the craft field. Join us for what promises to be a spectacular season showcasing the highest quality craft in the country. American Craft Council shows reach nearly 50,000 collectors and craft enthusiasts who attend our prestigious shows across the country.

Application fee: $30

Booth fee varies by show

LEARN MORE & APPLY

For more information:

Melanie Little, shows@craftcouncil.org; 800-836-3470

Call for Artists: Edgewater Annual Arts and Music Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 20, 2018 at 7:00am

September 9

Edgewater, New Jersey

Presented By: Edgewater Arts Council

60 Artists

Deadline: August 1

Registration Fee:

$100 (Early Bird) $125 after June 30

Located in the historic art district of Edgewater called Shadyside, the neighborhood attracts residents and visitors to its charming restaurants, park with gazebo and pond lilies and access to entertainment along the Hudson River. It is considered a mecca for families of all ages who are shopping for art items and gifts for the upcoming holidays.

Edgewater has been named by CNN Business as:

"one of the top 10 cities attracting upwardly mobile, financially secure millennials who have an easy commute to Manhattan."

The 27th annual Arts & Music Festival is Bergen County's largest juried art competition offering $5250 in cash prizes in seven categories including a $1000 "Best of Show." The annual festival is Edgewater's largest and most prestigious event.

Marketing Plan:

This year we are combining this year's show with the Antique Car Show and the International Festive Fair which will definitely enhance the visitor traffic for additional sales.These three concurrent events in one location will provide a unique Sunday cultural experience for all. We will surpass our 4,000 attendees from last year's event.

We utilize all media in our marketing including a 4-page advertising supplement with program schedule in the local Edgewater Residential newspaper. We get comp ad space, utilize social media including Facebook, Neighborhood Watch, FestivalNet.com and other online portals. We get comp ads on NY Waterway on the ferry service to both Edgewater and Weehawken. We have partnered with jazz radio stations for public service announcements and on-air talent serving as music hosts at our Festival. We have a strong public relations outreach and our volunteers are visible at other art events/shows to promote artists to our Festival. We also have strong backing from the Borough of Edgewater who promotes our activities online on the Borough website.

Apply and More Information: http://www.edgewaterartsnj.org

Contact: Karin Thieme kthiemenj@gmail.com (201) 886-7288

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Prizewinners at Madison and Cherry Creek 2018

Posted by Connie Mettler on July 19, 2018 at 4:00pm

July brings the BIG shows and if you're not doing an art fair this month (especially if you live in the heart of the country) you probably aren't too serious about this business. (Just my opinion).

Photo by Miles Glynn, Best of Show at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Art Fair on the Square in Madison, WI, hosts nearly 500 artists on the state capitol courthouse square and the crowds show up! For some artists this is their best show of the year and getting in is paramount to their yearly success. Here are this year's prizewinners who will be returning again next year:

Ceramics: Michael Imes (565)

Digital Art: Ed Myers (334/336)

Fiber / Leather: Samuel Yao (520)

Furniture: Ron Dekok (649)

Glass: William Ortman (839)

Jewelry: Mary Filapek & Lou Ann Townsend (641)

Metal-Works: Kurt Ruby (253)

Mixed Media 2-D: Nestor Yulfo (244)

Painting: Luke Stretar (162)

Photography: John Scanlan (719/721)

Printmaking, Graphics, Drawing: Robin Lauersdorf (136/138)

Sculpture and 3-D Mixed Media: Thomas Wargin (462/464)

Wood: Matthew Hatala (571)

Then there is the real darling, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver. How do you like these winners?

<2nd Place: Dolan Geiman, Mixed Media

<3rd Place: Melissa Dominiak, Painting

Call for Artists: 56th Annual Halifax Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 18, 2018 at 7:00am

November 3 & 4

Daytona Beach, Florida

Presented By: Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences

252 Artists

Deadline: July 20

Application Fee: $40; Booth Fee: $250

The 56th annual Halifax Art Festival located in the historic downtown waterfront area of Daytona Beach is the 2nd oldest continual art festival in the state of Florida. The Festival attracts over 45,000 art lovers annually, continuing its tradition of providing the community a showcase for Fine Arts, Fine Crafts, a Student Art Competition, as well as a children's interactive art experience known as Little Van Gogh. The Halifax Art Festival is presented entirely by the members of the Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, a dedicated group of volunteers who work nonstop, yearlong, to provide artists with an exceptional opportunity to showcase their work.

The two-day festival features the juried works of 252 artists, predominately in the category of fine art. These artists have booth locations stretching north along Beach Street from Orange Avenue to Bay Street. Juried non-competitive arts are placed north of the competitive arts. Artists booths, positioned on the street, back up to a grassy median dotted with palm trees. Artists may request booth placements with either east or west facing views. An east view includes food vendors, music, and children's activities, while a west facing view provide artists with shop and restaurant venues across from them.

International street cuisine and good old-fashioned festival food are available with Beach Street cafes and restaurants featuring Festival specials. There is live entertainment by musicians playing a variety of popular music. This year we are expanding the food vendors, wine offerings, and music throughout the length of the Festival!

Marketing:

Extensive multi-media marketing campaign to the Volusia/Flagler area to reach locals and "snowbirds" as well as the I-4 corridor to include Orlando and Tampa. Advertising includes Cable, Newspapers, Magazines, Outdoor, Transit Buses, and Radio as well as Internet and Social media. Budget provided by the Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Downtown Development Authority, and a Grant from the Halifax Area Advertising Authority.

ARTIST AMENITIES:

Fine Art cash awards totaling more than $30,000
5:30 PM Saturday Night Pizza Party for all artists; 6 PM Competitive Fine Arts Prize Winners Announced
Discounted accommodations at select local hotels via web link
"In-Booth Judging" of Fine Arts for cash awards
Best of Show will be a Judge Selection of a single piece of work
Friday Registration and Set up begins at 2:30PM on November 2
Saturday, November 3rd early morning set up permitted
Winner's Full Breakfast Sunday morning at Halifax Yacht Club, South Beach St (invitation)
Booth sitting available both days by MOAS Guild volunteers
Complimentary coffee and bakery goods available both days
Free Parking. Festival Security Friday and Saturday nights
No additional charge for corners/ end booth locations

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6457

More Information: www.HalifaxArtFestival.org

Contact: Pat Fieldus, HalifaxArtFestival@gmail.com, (386) 402-2140

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Call for Artists: 42nd Maitland Rotary Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 16, 2018 at 7:00am

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.

The 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.

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6601

More info: www.maitlandrotaryartfestival.com

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

November 30-December 2
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.

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

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6683

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

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.

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

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

Call for Artists: Gibbs Gardens Fall Arts on the Great Lawn

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 6, 2018 at 7:00am

September 22 & 23

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.

APPLY: https://www.gibbsgardens.com/events/arts-festival-2018/

More Information: https://www.gibbsgardens.com/

Contact: Carol Skapinetz, carol@gibbsgardens.com, (770) 712-1090

Call for Artists: 3rd Annual Really Affordable Art $how

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

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.

Apply: http://bwac.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/

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

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 ...

Call for Artists: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on July 3, 2018 at 7:00am

October 7 & 8
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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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

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5553

Website: http://www.ljawf.com

Contact: Mackenzie Foote, artists@lajollaartandwinefestival.com

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