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The next mock jury is scheduled for Tuesday April 23rd. You can find the instructions on how to apply at https://bermangraphics.com/blog/holding-a-mock-jury-on-zoom/
You can watch the previous mock juries as well as my weekly Tuesday Zoom meetings on my Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc2ERyEzGvQP98QH25t27VQ
I send out a reminder every Tuesday morning about my Zoom meeting. Send an e-mail to larry@bermanart.com if you want to be added to the e-mail list for my weekly meeting.
June 1 & 2, 2024
Topeka, Kansas
Washburn University Campus
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
90 Artists
Deadline: February 23, 2024
Application fee: $35/Booth fee starts at $275
In 2024, the 30th annual juried event will feature more than 85 artists from across the country and will draw thousands of art lovers. With a focus on quality and variety, the fine art event is a favorite in the community and region. Proceeds from the event support the mission and programs of the Mulvane Art Museum, which is Topeka's only art museum and is on the Washburn University campus. High standards for art are key to the success of the 2024 Mulvane Art Fair.
This is not only the Art Fair's 30th anniversary but it is also the 100th anniversary of The Mulvane Art Musuem! We will be featuring more roving artists, entertainment and children's activities than ever before, guaranteeing a large and engaged crowd."Love the patron program and purchase awards. Love the on-campus housing option, the relaxed Friday setup. All volunteers and organizers were very helpful and friendly. While the crowd is smaller than other shows, the quality is better." ~Landscape Painter/exhibiting artist from 2023 (anonymous artist survey)
The Topeka community has a growing and vibrant art scene, full of people that greatly value and support original artists and their work.
For more info: https://mulvaneartmuseum.org/artfair/index.html
Contact: Stacy Ash stacy.ash@washburn.edu
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June 6 & 7
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Palmer Park
Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
65 artists
Deadline: March 1
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
Integrity Shows - Intentional events for extraordinary results.  Integrity Shows are produced by Mark Loeb. Mark is a well-connected show organizer, recognized throughout metro Detroit. Mark and his team have been organizing, consulting and operating successful events since 1982. Integrity Shows uses a three-year jury system. Artists are guaranteed a space for 3 years provided they apply by the deadline and abide by the show rules. We adjust the size of the show accordingly to assure that half the spaces are available in any given year.
Fun events, seriously |
May 8 - 10 
St. Louis, Missouri
Presented by Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Road
Friday 6 pm - 10 pm, Saturday 10 am - 8 pm,
& Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
& Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Deadline: January 13
150 Artists
Application fee $45; Booth fee $350 - $600
More than 15,000 patrons attend this annual three-day event on Mother's Day weekend, featuring local food vendors, live music and 150 juried artists from across the country exhibiting work in ten media categories: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood.
Judges award a total of $5,000 in cash and prizes to those artists achieving excellence, regardless of media category.
ARTIST AMENITIES
- All sales proceeds
- Average $6,500 in sales (based on past participating artist surveys)
- On-site Artist Hospitality Tent and Artist Relations team during ALL hours of the Art Fair
- Booth sitters available during ALL hours of the Art Fair
- Continental breakfast provided (Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 a.m.)
- 24-hour on-site security
- Indoor public restrooms available
- Electricity included
- Event widely advertised in the greater St. Louis region
- Listing in printed event program (7,500 printed and distributed)
- Listing on Laumeier's website
- Potential on-site media opportunities
- Early set-up available (Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m.)
- Discounted rates at nearby hotels
- Patron art pick-up services
Engaging the Community through art and nature.
For more information: http://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/art-fair#
Contact: Scott Layne, slayne@laumeier.org, (314) 615-5284
Contact: Scott Layne, slayne@laumeier.org, (314) 615-5284
May 23-25Memorial Day Weekend
Milford, Michigan
Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron Pkwy.
Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron Pkwy.
Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-6pm; Mon. 10am-4pm
100 artists
Deadline: February 24
Application fee: $25; Booth fees start at $355
A beautiful art fair next to the lake in the heart of Michigan's most prosperous area. The show is centered in one of Michigan's wealthiest areas, Oakland County, which has the highest per capita income in the state.
Traditional images do well in all price points. Audience is a little older with large homes and gardens. Artist booths are in the grass in a serpentine layout.
Extensive marketing and partnerships.
Held in a popular park by the beach with 800 dedicated parking spaces. The park winds along the river with convenient parking, food trucks and river views. The park already attracts 1.2 million visitors annually.
Learn more: https://www.kensingtonartfair.com/
Produced by Mark Loeb of Integrity Shows. Mark is a well connected show organizer, recognized throughout metro Detroit. Mark and his team have been organizing, consulting and operating successful events since 1982.
Integrity Shows uses a three-year jury system. Artists are guaranteed a space for 3 years provided they apply by the deadline and abide by the show rules. We adjust the size of the show accordingly to assure that half the spaces are available in any given year.
Miami, Florida
3500 Pan American Drive
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Move-in Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm; Move-out Sunday 5 pm - 9 pm
Deadline: November 7; notifications sent by November 13
Booth fees: 10' x 10' $695; 10' x 15' $990; 10' x 20' $1290; corner add $75
(Booth fee includes $110 per "Vendor" fee paid directly to the City of Miami)
(Booth fee includes $110 per "Vendor" fee paid directly to the City of Miami)
Hot Works' new Miami Fine Art Shows will be hosted in historical Coconut Grove's Regatta Park, adjacent to Dinner Key Marina and the brand-new Regatta Harbour Shoppes. Regatta Park provides high visibility to locals and tourists alike traveling along Bayshore Drive (the same street closed for award-winning Coconut Grove Art Festival).
- Plenty of parking for all.
- Show Producer Patty Narozny brings 30+ years of media & event experience, and holds a national, outstanding reputation for her integrity and for producing extremely high-quality juried art shows.
- In addition to great media coverage with broadcast TV, print, radio, and digital marketing ads, signage in the community will bring quality patrons to the show.
- All featured artwork must be original and personally handmade by the artists in the show. If you do not make your work, please do not apply.
Narozny works with the local media to bring a high-end buying audience, people with money to spend.
"Not only are you a great promoter and conscientious about the quality of your exhibitors, but you are truly a nice person. Thank you."
Learn more about HotWorks: hotworks.org
November 29-December 1, 2019
Covington, KY
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Presented By: Ohio Designer Craftsmen 
220 Artists
Deadline: July 7
Artist Notification: July 22
Application Fee: $27 Booth Fee: $390-$765
The 41st annual Greater Cincinnati Winterfair opens the day after Thanksgiving on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. This event attracts an enthusiastic and loyal audience of 8,000 attendees from the tri-state area eager to start their holiday shopping.
Located at the well-appointed Northern Kentucky Convention Center, just across the river from Cincinnati, the venue provides easy show hours and wonderful amenities for participating artists.
Artist amenities include:
- Discounted block room rates at several hotels conveniently located across the street from the NKY Convention Center.
- Convenient show hours and setup.
- Nine cash awards and ribbons for excellence.
- Friendly, helpful staff with experience running a well-organized show; booth sitters.
- Printed directory listing booth location and business website for each artist.
- Online directory on our website with photos of artists' work and links to their websites.
Marketing:
We have an extensive marketing plan that combines print, digital and social media, including advertising on 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 and Instagram) to enhance marketing to young artists and attendees. We post updates and share information -including feature stories- about individual artists to drive attendance to the event.
Comments from artists participating in the Greater Cincinnati Winterfair include:
"Great show. Great buying crowd. Good job by ODC. Thank you."
"Thank you so much for the hard work you did to create such a great show."
More Information: http://ohiocraft.org/craft-fairs/artist-application/
Contact: Roxanne McGovern, Fairs@ohiocraft.org (614) 486-7119
May 11 & 12
Birmingham, Michigan
Presented By: The Guild of Artists & Artisans
150 Artists
Deadline:February 4
Application Fee: $30 Booth Fee: $345
Art Birmingham celebrates its 38th annual return to Shain Park, downtown Birmingham's extensively redesigned city park. The park is conveniently located in the center of this favorite urban downtown and features welcoming pathways and beautiful landscaping. As the downtown center, the park is surrounded by convenient parking for fairgoers and within easy access to the many unique stores and fabulous restaurants of downtown Birmingham. Birmingham is an upscale suburb in Metro Detroit and is known for it's educated, art buying audience.
A Mother's Day Tradition, this exquisite fine art fair will showcase juried artists in an elegant and extraordinary setting. Featured work includes painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, glass, wood, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, metal and more. Admission is free to fairgoers and the event serves as a benefit for the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.
Marketing Plan:
The Guild of Artists & Artisans does extensive marketing and PR for its shows in print, digital, social, and TV and Radio. Locations include WDET, WNIC, WWJ, Fox 2 Detroit, SEEN Magazine, Freep.com, USAToday, The Jewish News, Between the Lines, Facebook, Instagram, and more.
Who wrote the best post on AFI in October?
Informative? helpful? plaintive? sociologically appropriate? inspiring?
Vote today- deadline November 17, 6 pm ET.
- Ana Buzancic Petercic, "La comedia e finita, show time is over" - 10/3/2014
- Nels Johnson, "St. James Court Art Show - - The Whole Unvarnished Truth - - As I see it" - 10/7/2014
- Oscar Matos Linares, "What it means to be a hispanic artist in United States of America in year 2014" - 10/10/2014
- Kathleen Caid, "Bad News & Good News" - 10/20/2014
- Katy Perry, "The Greater Charlotte Fine Arts Festival...I think not." - 10/28/2014
Thanks to everyone who gave me some feedback. With your information perhaps I should rethink my answer. As I'm new to Art Fair Insiders I'm still learning my way around. Reading your comments provides a benefit that I was hoping to receive from this site. Gary
let me know wat you think,
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Springfield, Ohio
South Fountain Historic District
10am-5pm
40 Artists
Deadline: September 1
No application fee Booth fee: $75
Nestled in a quaint historic neighborhood in Springfield, ArtSoFo is seeking to encourage a passion for art in the community. We hope to celebrate all forms of art as well as honor this historic neighborhood and architecture of the past. Free to the public we are hoping to bring artists, art lovers, and buyers from all over Ohio.
Volunteers circulate during Fair hours for booth sitting/restroom breaks. Complimentary coffee and snacks available in the artist area. You receive a voucher for 1 food item at food truck for lunch. Feel free to reach out with any needed amenities and we will do our best to accommodate.
More info: http://www.artsofo.com
Contact: Mandie Fleming artsofo@gmail.com
Beautiful pieces of work? Created. Perfect display setup? Check. Exhibitor fees? Paid. Certificate of Insurance? Not quite yet...
When preparing to sell your carefully crafted pieces, getting insurance is usually the least exciting part. While it may not be at the top of your list, having top-rated artist insurance is one of the most important investments you can make. But how do you know what kind of policy you need?
For more than a decade, ACT Insurance has made successfully protecting artists, crafters, and tradesmen our top priority. We have created two low-cost policies that you can purchase online in minutes. Both our annual and show policies meet most Exhibitor requirements and help protect you from costly claims.
What is an annual policy?
Designed with creatives like you in mind, the ACT annual policy offers a robust range of customizable coverage options. Not only do you have year-round protection, you have the option to add an unlimited amount of additional insureds and product liability coverage. You will receive your own Certificate of Insurance that helps you meet exhibitor eligibility requirements when attending shows, fairs, markets, exhibitions, and other types of events.
Available only to those who purchase an ACT annual policy, we highly recommend adding cyber liability insurance to your coverage. In the case of a cyber attack, having this policy can help you recover lost or stolen information, inform customers of a data breach, and return funds lost by e-theft.
What is a show policy?
For those who only attend a few events each year, the ACT show policy allows you to customize your policy term. You get to choose what day your coverage starts and how long you want the coverage to last. Our standard show policy covers you for 1-3 consecutive days, with the option to add on additional days for up to 7 days. We even offer a 90 consecutive day coverage option, which is ideal if you plan on attending several events in one season.
Just like the annual policy, you have immediate coverage from the start date you select and 24/7 access to policy documents—including your Certificate of Insurance. You are also covered in 50 states and have the option to add an unlimited number of additional insureds.
However, the show policy does have some exclusions. If you are looking to cover your business for demonstrations, protect your equipment and supplies, or insure the products you sell, our annual policy allows you to customize your coverages.
Which policy do I need?
While each of our policies are offered through an A+ rated insurance carrier, it really comes down to how much coverage you need and for how long. Easily compare both options and find the right coverage for you below:
| ANNUAL POLICY | SHOW POLICY | |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Access to Policy Documents |  | |
| Licensed in All 50 States | | |
| Not Premises Specific | | |
| $2M General Liability Aggregate | | |
| $1M General Liability Per Occurrence | | |
| $5K Medical Expenses | | |
| Coverage for Damages to Premises Rented to You | $300K Limit | $300K Limit |
| Coverage While Selling at Events, Festivals, and Shows | | |
| No Deductible on Liability Claims | | |
| 12 Months of Coverage | | 1-90 days |
| Products & Completed Operations Coverage | $1M Limit | |
| Business Personal Property Coverage | $5K/$10K Limits | |
| Personal & Advertising Injury Coverage | $1M Limit | |
| General Liability for Online Sales | | |
| Optional Professional Liability | |
Stay Protected With ACT
Whether you select the show or annual policy, ACT has your back. For over a decade, we have helped thousands of artists, crafters, and tradesmen access events, grow their businesses, litigate claims, and stay protected from the unexpected. Your craft deserves to be covered.
November 6 & 7Gainesville, Florida
Presented by the City of Gainesville
Historic Downtown Gainesville
Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm
190 Artists
Deadline: May 15
Application fee: $36 Booth fee: $314.25
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, invites you to join a tradition of artistic excellence at the 40th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show held November 6 & 7, 2021.
Celebrating its 40th year, the Downtown Festival & Art Show has earned a reputation as one of the Sunshine State's most successful fine arts festivals. This highly anticipated event attracts over 70,000 visitors to the streets of historic downtown Gainesville looking to purchase one-of-a-kind art work, and enjoy the blend of art, music and food as the festival transforms Gainesville's lively historic downtown area into a hub of art and culture.
Celebrating its 40th year, the Downtown Festival & Art Show has earned a reputation as one of the Sunshine State's most successful fine arts festivals. This highly anticipated event attracts over 70,000 visitors to the streets of historic downtown Gainesville looking to purchase one-of-a-kind art work, and enjoy the blend of art, music and food as the festival transforms Gainesville's lively historic downtown area into a hub of art and culture.
ARTIST AMENITIES- Morning Refreshments
- Boxed Lunches
- Artist Hospitality Center
- Booth Sitting Services
This year all booths will be spaced out with 6 feet in between enabling artists to use the sides/sidewalls of their booth for display. If the festival is cancelled due to COVID-19, booth fees will be refunded in full. Artists who have been diagnosed or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms may cancel any time prior to the start of the festival and receive a refund of their booth fees.
Contact:
Sunny Andrei andreisv@cityofgainesville.org
April 3 - 5 
Memphis, Tennessee
Ridgeway Loop Road
(from Braircrest Ave. to Ridge Bend Rd.)
Fri. 1 pm-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 11 am-4 pm
60-80 Artists
Deadline: November 30
Notification: December 10
Application fee: $25; Booth fee: $300
Art in The Loop will celebrate its third year in east Memphis, near Poplar & I-240, on Ridgeway Loop Road. This unique site is situated in between 1.5 million square feet of high-level offices and one of Memphis' most exclusive residential areas (the founders of FedEx & AutoZone live right around the corner).In addition to offices, the area boasts several hotels (including the Memphis Hilton) and a 4 screen Cinema dedicated to films attractive to the over 45 audiences. There is also a Mega-Church within view of our festival site, which boosts additional traffic on Sunday.
What we'll do for you:
*Booth Sitters*Free Parking*Storage behind every booth*Extensive PR & Marketing*Sponsorships with NPR, PBS & Memphis Magazine*Jury Fee $25*Booth Fee $300 (10'x10' Corner with back storage)
Art in The Loop offers easy move-in, and lots of free parking (for both artists and festival-goers), as well as proximity to high-income households. Art in The Loop also offers visitors FREE Admission and amenities including cash bars and specialty food trucks.
Learn more: www.artintheloop.org or
Contact Greg Belz, gregbelz@hotmail.com or call 901-327-4019
Contact Greg Belz, gregbelz@hotmail.com or call 901-327-4019
June 8 & 9Royal Oak, Michigan
Downtown on Washington St.
Sat. 10 am-7pm; Sun. 11am-5pm
110 Artists
Deadline: March 18
110 Artists
Deadline: March 18
- A unique event, featuring 110 clay, glass, and metal artists. The nations only show dedicated to clay, glass and metal.
Extensive demos in each medium.- Educated audience that loves this art and supports it with their purchases.
- Artists that demonstrate or offer hands on projects get additional space at no charge.
- A narrow focus on work created with minerals and heat attracts an audience specifically looking to purchase these items.
Learn more: https://www.artoffirero.com
Presented by the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce with the assistance of Integrity Shows, info@integrityshows.com
