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Call for Artists: Uptown Art Expo 7th Annual Celebration of Art

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 14, 2019 at 7:00am

March 23 & 24

Altamonte Springs/Orlando, Florida

Presented By: The Orlando Art & Living Expo., Inc.

Saturday 10-7:30pm, Sunday 10-5pm
145 Artists

Deadline: February 15

Application Fee: $25
Booth Fee: $300 (10x10 with small storage behind)

The streets along beautiful Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs/Orlando, Florida will come alive with artisans showcasing their talents, color and music. The free admission Art Festival is limited to only 145 juried art & fine crafts with displays of glass, jewelry, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture.

Creative Artists join us at the Uptown Art Expo. Our festival offers artists a beautiful world class setting with easy access set-up, free adjacent parking, overnight security. Sunday morning artists brunch, weekend booth sitters and Art Awards and ribbons presented by two independent judges.

Awards

1 - Best of Show - $2,000: 2 - Judges Choice - $1,000:

3 - Award of Excellence - $500: 4- Award of Distinction - $400

Visit our redesigned event website: www.UpTownArtExpo.com

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=6920

More Information: www.UpTownArtExpo.com
Contact: Jim Barton, uptownartexpo@gmail.com, 407-592-0002

A QUICK HISTORY ABOUT CANOPIES--AND ONE LITTLE LADY WHO COULD NOT KEEP HER FEET ON THE GROUND

Posted by Nels Johnson on November 30, 2009 at 12:00pm

Recently, I did Cape Coral down on the west coast of Florida.

At the show's end this young guy, who looked vaguely familiar, stopped at my booth. He looked at it real carefully. Eye-balled my 10-foot wide aluminum trusses.

He smiled. He said, "Wow! An original Newton's Port-Booth."

His father was Jim Newton who made these revolutionary canopies way back in 1985. This was in Ft. Myers.

Clyde Butcher, long off the circuit and well-known as the "Ansel Adams" of swamp photography in Florida, had first commissioned Jim to make him a custom canopy.

It was a free-standing unit. Eight metal panels linked together (mesh with white covers over them) all held together with four trusses that fit on top of the panels. Good zippered sides. A zipper on front and rear for additional canopy cover. Sturdy, able to withstand winds up to 40 mph.

I bought the third one in 1986. Best investment in art I ever made. Still got it.

Here is the story of how I came to get it.

It involves old KD canopies, a wee little woman and a vicious wind storm at an art show in Miami Beach.

Read on. It is a funny story.

EARLY CANOPIES

In the good old days (like the 1970's) everybody had their own homemade canopies. There were no commercial versions yet.

I came back, fresh from Hawaii in 1979, and started doing outdoor shows.

I had pegboard panels nailed together with 1x3s. Even had an orange tarp for the roof. Gave all my photos that sepia-toned look. Even the color ones.

I remember coming back from the Gainesville show in the spring of 1985. I was cruising home in my Datsun station wagon. My racks were fastened on my roof. Or so I thought.

I happened to look in my rear view mirror and noticed cars behind me were juking all over the interstate--trying to avoid my panels that had flown off the roof.

Naturally, they were smashed to smithereens. The panels, thank God! not the cars.

Well, being a smart guy I built some more of them--even used 1x4s this time--and stronger bungee cords.

This was the time of the KD canopy.

They were revolutionary for us. Instant shelters. Went up in a minute. Didn't cost a lot

and we looked like professionals.

Off course there was a major down side to them as we all quickly found out.

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Nelson's First Art Showing since We moved to Omaha!

Posted by Nelson Batin on July 26, 2012 at 7:22pm

Jewish Art Federation

Presents

Nelson V. Batin

333 S. 132^nd Street

Omaha, NE

August 1st through 31^st

Please join us for a unique experience for your home and office.

Nelson’s dedication allows him to find the reverence and joy in Mother Nature; whether it is in the quietness of a forest, the loveliness of springtime or the beauty of koi in a Hawaiian airport is captured to its fullest with his vivid gifts of color.

Great Lakes Art Festival?

Posted by Cassandra Graham on May 12, 2011 at 6:02pm

I had to withdraw from this Novi, MI show and have been watching to see if anyone who was there posted about it.

Have I missed the post? Any comments?

Thanks!

Cassandra

North American Sea Glass Festival!

Posted by Danielle Renee Mullen on October 4, 2010 at 8:34am

You are all welcome to join me at the NASGA sponsored annual sea glass festvial held in Hyannis, MA this upcoming weekend.

Here are the details:

North American Sea Glass Festival: October 9th & 10th

10am to 6pm on Saturday

10am to 5pm on Sunday

At the Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA

$5:00 admission

over 50 sea glass artists, displays, lectures and a "Shard of the Year Award" with a first prize of $1000.00

My booth Sea Glass Jewelry by Danielle Renee' will be at booth #2. Please come by and say hello!

UPTOWN SHOW

Posted by Kim Miller on April 13, 2009 at 8:40am

We are doing the Minneapolis Uptown show show this year for the first time and would like any information or advice. Parking, hotel, booth location.... etc.THANKS!!!

More Legislation Out to Get You!

Posted by Connie Mettler on January 9, 2009 at 3:30pm

From my mailbox from jeweler Joseph Ignaczak: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) requires testing for lead for any product intended for children 12 and under. Toys and clothing are particularly affected. Every single component has to be certified and then after it is assembled, the completed product has to be certified!!! This is going to severely affect the Art & Craft show business. This law takes effect on Feb 10 '09 and is going to put thousands of small and home-based businesses OUT of business. Here are a couple of links: www.HandMadeToyAlliance.org and http://Blog.BuyHandmade.org Save our business, write your congressman, get involved!

Call for Artists: Last Call: Hendersonville Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 19, 2024 at 12:00pm

May 11 & 12, 2024
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Ferry Sanders Park
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
120 Artists
Deadline: March 22, 2024

Application fee: $20/Booth fee starts at $310

This is the inaugural year of the Hendersonville Arts Festival in a city that has incredible support for this event and pride in their city in general. This centrally-located festival has strong support from the Hendersonville community and will attract attendees from Nashville and the surrounding areas, including Goodlettsville, Madison, and Gallatin that are less than 30 minutes away.

The Hendersonville Arts Festival spans two days, beginning with artist set-up Friday afternoon. Sanders Ferry Park is located next to beautiful Old Hickory Lake. The festival staff will strive to provide excellent artist hospitality throughout the weekend with snacks, breakfast, coffee/tea/drinks provided each day. The festival includes local live music acts, a food truck court plus kids/family activities.

Good Neighbor Festivals along with the Hendersonville Arts Council is excited to introduce the new Hendersonville Arts Festival presented by US Bank happening Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

For more info: hendersonvilleartsfestival.com/
Contact: Tracie Hitz tracie@goodneighborfestivals.com

Call for Artists: 10th Annual ArtFields

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 21, 2021 at 6:00am

April 22 - 30
Lake City, South Carolina
Downtown Lake City
350 Artists
Deadline: November 1

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: N/A

Up to 400 works of art will be on display in locally-owned venues, from renovated 1920s warehouses and professional art spaces such as Jones-Carter Gallery and TRAX Visual Art Center to the library, the history museum, the Ronald E. McNair Life History Center, restaurants, boutiques and other shops. During ArtFields, what was once one of South Carolina's most prosperous agricultural communities becomes a living art gallery as we recognize, celebrate and share the artistic talent of the Southeast.

Adult artists of all working media who reside in the competition's 12 participating Southeastern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) are invited and encouraged to apply!

Testimonials

"Often, as artists, we question our inner saboteur and lean away from our chosen paths. I can say now without a doubt that I am questioning less and less by the day, and it is a great feeling and opportunity to be in this position. ArtFields is truly incredible for what you represent and what you do not only for Lake City, but for all of the artists in the South. You have given us a platform and a voice, and I hope you are all filled with pride when you think of your accomplishments."
~ Forrest Lawson, 2019 Grand Prize Winner

"I do knitting and pin loom weaving. So it's not something that usually is accompanied in the same genre as art. But being in the same venue, and being in the same room with the caliber of artists that I saw [at ArtFields], I personally feel that my art has raised up a caliber because I see it differently." ~ Raeus J. Cannon, ArtFields 2019 Competition Artist

"You [ArtFields] encourage us to keep making. You are an incredible cheerleader and your role in the Southern arts community is unprecedented." ~ Kate Burke, ArtFields 2019 Competition Artist

"ArtFields is spiritual. I believe that ArtFields will be here long after I'm gone... I think it's one of those things that has sustaining power. I believe that it's a force. It's a movement more than an event to me. I feel that it has a purpose. And I'm thankful for it." ~Herman Keith, 2016 Mural Artist

"I always saw this art fest as a celebration rather than a competition. The artists and staff I got to connect with throughout the weekend will be long-running ties and allies, I feel it. I can't think of a more impactful art experience I've ever been a part of." ~ William Massey, III, ArtFields 2021 People's Choice 2D Prize Winner

Apply: https://www.artfieldssc.org/prizes-and-rules/

More info: http://artfieldssc.org/
Contact: Roberta Burns roberta@artfieldssc.org

Call for Artists: St. James Court Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on June 11, 2021 at 8:07am

October 1, 2, & 3
Louisville, Kentucky
Historic Old Louisville
Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
650 Artists
Deadline varies based on Section

Application fee: Varies based on Section
Booth fee: Varies based on Section

The St. James Court Art Show is held in the beautiful neighborhood of Historic Old Louisville, just south of Central Park on St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Magnolia Avenue, Third Street and Fourth Street. Old Louisville has been named "One of the Great Places of America" by the American Planning Association, and it boasts the largest contiguous collection of Victorian mansions in the United States. Old Louisville is approximately 3 miles south of downtown Louisville and just 3 blocks north of The University of Louisville. During the show, all streets within the event perimeter are closed to vehicular traffic.

Consistently ranked as one of the top fine art and craft shows in the country, the St. James Court Art Show attracts more than 250,000 visitors annually from all across the nation who come to purchase unique handcrafted items directly from the hands that crafted them. We take great pride in the focus and importance we place on our participating artists. Our team works hard year-round to ensure that the show remains to the level of expectations that our artists and guests deserve. A total of $10,000 in awards is presented by the jurors to be awarded to artists where excellence is determined.

Held annually on the first full weekend of October, the St. James Court Art Show has been running continuously since 1957. There are six sections of the art show. Each section is responsible for its own exhibit space/exhibitors, which total approximately 650 artists spread over four blocks. The St. James Court Art Show is produced by a consortium of neighborhood groups.

"I LOVE the Saint James Court Art show. Tucked in among the historic brick homes, the location couldn't be more picturesque. You drive right to your booth for load-in and out. Boxed lunch, water, snacks, booth sitters, and a fantastic awards party round out the amenities. The crowds come in droves, and they come to spend."

"St. James has consistently been one of my best shows for over 20 years. The organization, advertising and treatment of artists is stellar."

"Out of all of the shows that I traveled to, this was the only show where I could see myself potentially selling pieces for $10,000+. Any other show, I would have been hesitant to have any price tag over a few thousand. My second year, I am only doing three shows. St James made that cut. One of my top shows that I hope to do every year."

The St. James Court Art Show exists
to connect our artists with art enthusiasts.

Apply: http://www.stjamescourtartshow.com/exhibitor-information/

More info: http://www.stjamescourtartshow.com/exhibitor-information/
Contact: Lauren Hendricks lauren@ahadvertising.com

Call for Artists: Palmer Park Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 1, 2021 at 6:00am

June 5 & 6

Detroit, Michigan
Palmer Park

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

65 artists

Deadline: March 5

Application fee: $25
Booth fees start at $335

Best for high-end traditional work, afro-centric work, larger paintings and sculpture.

The show is held in beautiful Palmer Park and is adjacent to some of the city's best neighborhoods. Residents are professionals with huge homes and great disposable income. Our experience is the shoppers like more traditional images, and afro-centric work also does well. Don't be afraid to bring larger work as many people have substantial historic homes.

The show winds around a pond and runs adjacent to the historic log cabin. Artists are encouraged to get out of the tent and create installations that enhance their work and interact with the natural beauty of the park.

The "entertainment" is art projects and artist demonstrations. Patrons are invited to get their hands dirty. All of this helps to contribute to appreciation and sales.

Why you should be here:

Limited to 65 artists
Significant paid advertising and news coverage
Easy drive up unloading
Experienced artists friendly organization
Free parking and RV parking

Learn more: https://www.palmerparkartfair.com/

Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8694

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

Mark Loeb, Integrity Shows President, has been producing and consulting with events since 1982 in metro Detroit. In addition to these events, he consults with art fair and event organizers.

Intentional events for extraordinary results: www.integrityshows.com

Call for Artists: 12th Annual Blooming Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 5, 2020 at 4:00am

March 20 & 21

Linden, Tennessee

Friday, Noon-7pm & Saturday, 9am-7pm

200 Artists

Deadline: March 13

No application fee Booth fee: $50

The Blooming Arts Festival has been developed to honor the culture and natural beauty of Perry County. The Town of Linden is putting out a call to local and regional artists to participate in the 12th Annual Blooming Arts Festival. Last year, over 150 artists displayed a variety of items, demonstrations, and performances, which attracted approximately 10,000 visitors.

We are looking for home-made, natural, unique, artistic vendors who

do paintings, wood art, metal art, unique creations, clay art work, quilting and many more "done by hand" items.

We are also looking for any group, team, pair or solo performers who would like to show off their music, dancing, stories, or plays. Times of these performances will vary depending on amount, time, and 'first come - first serve' basis.

We welcome our past vendors and greet our new ones looking for the experience and fun. We are sure this will be a wonderful event - a blast for everyone!

Apply: http://www.bloomingartsfestival.org
Contact: Hayley Byrd, hayley@commodorehotellinden.com

Conference for Artists, Arts Managers and Arts Supporters - Looks Like a Winner

Posted by Connie Mettler on November 18, 2009 at 2:08pm

November 24, Ypsilanti, Michigan - Convergence 2009 Plan to converge on Ypsilanti with your cultural colleagues from around the county for the Arts Alliance's first half-day Convergence Conference. The county-wide cultural web portal is waiting for you to give it a test drive. Free legal information...Breakout sessions on social networking, the future of fundraising, and ArtWalk among other topics...Breakfast...Lunch... And your arts colleagues from all around the county. All this for only $35 for Arts Alliance members; Others - $50. (For membership information, click here) Register online HERE. DATE: December 1, 2009 TIME: 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m. LOCATION: Eastern Michigan University, Student Center 900 Oakwood Street, Ypsilanti, MI For a map of the area, click here. What's in it for me? -Chance to win free advertising space on the new arts and cultural web portal -Chance to win free ad space in the Arts Alliance e-newsletter -Free one-on-one meetings with Miller Canfield attorneys (advance sign-in required) -Inspiration and insights into the Arts Alliance's new Creative Economy Initiative to help the cultural sector become more financially viable Schedule: 8:00 Registration & Light Breakfast 8:30 Welcome & Opening Presentation 9:15-10:30 Breakout Sessions (Click here for session details) 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45 - noon Breakout Sessions (Click here for session details) 12:00 Lunch; Table Top Discussions 12:40 Keynote Address (Stuart Rosenfeld, Regional Technology Strategies, Inc. ) 1:30 Program Concludes *Plus music, dance, visual arts and poetry! Convergence is being co-hosted by Arts Management and Administration Program at Eastern Michigan University. It is being sponsored in part by the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan. Arts Alliance 202 East Huron St., Suite 202 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Story for a Spring Day

Posted by Connie Mettler on March 20, 2009 at 4:39pm

The Team

It was early spring…..probably April, probably early April. We were headed up to the Mennonite community to pick up an order at Howard Habeggar’s store. It was more of a shop or a small shed full of hardware and sometimes Mennonite children. Actually Howard kept all the food orders in the house, but you had to go to the store/shed first. I think this was the hard sell for Howard, as hard as he could be was to direct you to the pots, pans, halters, knives, lanterns, nails (horse shoe and wood), buggy whips, sorghum and garden tools….and axes. It was one of those incredible warm sunny spring days that make Tennessee shine like a newborn. Full of new old promise’s and great expectations. Full of next and everything. The leaves were just begun on the trees bordering the fields. Only the early leaves like Beech or Oak, were beginning to pop. As we slowly drove down the old dirt road to Howard’s store we could see some dirt flying from the heavy disc being pulled by six big Belgium horses. Five were big working horses owned by Johan Gunther, one was Flatt’s daddy’s mare being trained in the harness with the other far more experienced horses. When I found out I had a picture of Hobarts mare working with the Gunther horses I made sure he got one from Flatt for fathers day Flatt and I are long time buds, years ago we castrated, de-horned and vacinated many cows and pigs together…..both of us learned better later. Getting beat up by large animals doesn’t pay well, and is usually reserved for the hell-bent farm boy mentality that we managed to not acquire. The dirt was flying because one of Johans son’s was working a big assed heavy disc over about a 15 acre field full of dirt clods and last years corn stalks. The fields he was working were rolling, not flat. The sun was high in the sky and the wind was blowing just enough to form a small cloud of plateau dirt around the almost grown boy who was guiding these incredible animals in a ritual of motion that required both harmony and control. This man/child Mennonite was driving 8 or 10 thousand pounds of pure pulling Belgium horses, and the lead horse threw his head, not in defiance, just sheer joy at the purpose of it all. The genetic memory that moves him to pull and lead the others, to work the old corn stalks in, to make the ground smooth and ready. The family tradition of working horses bringing joy to the man/boy Mennonite…him not knowing he will be the last of the horse workers in Muddy Pond. Change is coming. A big store with gas pumps and toys for sale. The women driving small cars with tape decks and the men in trucks, hauling cows or pigs…not too many horses. John’s wife will hold out and drive the buggy……she’s the last I guess. They work that field with tractors now…..I’m sure it’s faster and not so full of joy. Hobart died anyway, I guess Flatt had to sell his horse. by Jack Stoddart

www.wanderlandart.com

Posted by Audreymarie Clare on March 27, 2009 at 9:07am

Thank you for looking at my art work...Audreymarie

The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

Posted by Larry Berman on October 31, 2021 at 9:17am

A must visit if you have the time and it comes to a city near you. A friend and I visited on Friday morning and it was an amazing experience. I posted about 20 pictures on my Facebook timeline but here's a sampling. I used the iphone 13 Pro which did an great job.

Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

Call for Artists: 45th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 4, 2020 at 4:00am

September 25 - 27

Kearneysville, West Virginia

Presented by Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

10am - 5pm Daily

200 Artists

Deadline: March 13

Application fee: $25

Booth fee: $450 - $550

Come join your friends at one of the top-judged festivals in America, 45th Annual Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival at Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds, in the heart of the county. We have something for everyone to see and do at our festival.

What you'll find:

Approximately 200 quality juried artists and craftsperson's from 17 states will be demonstrating their wonderful created work at the festival.

There will be activities for the children: a Kidz Korner where children can make a craft, listen to the children's band, face painting and scavenger hunt.

For those who enjoy bluegrass music, we have several great bands performing on Saturday and Sunday. Covered Grandstand seating as well as grass seating is available. For more information on the bands and to get the schedule, visit our website at http://www.mhacfestival.org/index.

Taste wines from the area's foremost West Virginia wineries and WV craft beers.

Our festival is an annual destination event for this region. Attendees watch for the Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival signs and follow them to Jefferson County WV Fairgrounds in the heart of Jefferson County near Harpers Ferry and Charles Town/Ranson.

Quality arts and crafts, finest West Virginia wines, live bluegrass music, activities for children, and outstanding food - all in the spacious indoor and outdoor beauty of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia, approximately one-hour northwest of Washington, DC.

There is no better way to spend a September weekend!

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=8211

More information: www.MHACFestival.org

Contact: Kimm Spencer kimm@jeffersoncountywvchamber.org
(304) 725-2055

May Survey: What was the best thing on AFI in May?

Posted by Connie Mettler on June 6, 2014 at 12:30pm

Srey Tiep - 5/7/2014 "Zapp IE Exaggeration Uncalled For - 4 important updates you should not miss"
Annette Piper - 5/14/2014 "An Aussie show with an organiser who MUST have read AFI"
Ruth Finkenbiner - 5/20/2014 "Back in the Game - Started with a Double Header & our first Award!!"
S. Brian Berkun - 5/28/2014 "Gambling on Estes Park, CO"

Thanks to Srey, Annette, Ruth and Brian for these contributions, keeping us all on our toes.

Deadline for voting - 6 pm, June 13.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Holiday Extravaganza

Posted by Christine Fowler on December 1, 2011 at 2:00pm

Please join me North Star Creations at Novi Expo or Suburban collection showplace this weekend for some really great Christmas buys!

Call for Artists: "Christmas in July" Artisan Fair

Posted by Connie Mettler on May 16, 2010 at 9:16pm

July 10 & 11

Oceanside, California
33rd Annual
"Christmas in July"
Artisan Fair
Historic Mission San Luis Rey
150 exhibitors

Deadline: June 1

Old Mission Montessori School is very proud of its long-standing tradition as a handcrafted artisan fair, listed as a favorite and best-attended San Diego County festival in 2009 by the North County Times. The fair attracts nearly 20,000 visitors and has developed into the school's major fundraiser.

All articles are required to be handmade or hand-embellished by the artisan, and NO SALE OF IMPORTED ITEMS IS ALLOWED. Artisans themselves have set the fair's guidelines and rules, striving to maintain their wonderful tradition of craftsmanship. Booths may be shared by several artisans. This is a great way to spend the weekend with good friends, ETSY groups, guild

members, and those who love to craft.

All products must be hand-crafted and applications are reviewed and 6a00e54fba8a7388330115712f29c4970b-200pi

selected by a juried committee. In addition to hand-made arts and crafts, the event boasts a Farmer's Market with fresh flowers and locally grown fruits and vegetables; the popular Sister Gladys' rummage sale; a live auction; and a Kids' Zone. Local entertainment and several food booths are some of the other attractions that bring people from all across Southern California back to Christmas in July year after year.

Visit the website for more information: www.omms.org.

Click here for an application or call 760-757-3232.

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