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Looking to rent PanelPro panels for a March 8 art show in Cambridge MA

Posted by Kira Hower on February 14, 2018 at 8:35pm

We (Artists in Action) are hosting our inaugural event in Cambridge MA on March 8 and are looking for panel options. If anyone has some we could rent or borrow, I'd so appreciate hearing from you.

We are a non-profit raising money for Dana Farmer Cancer Institute at this silent art auction with 10 artists and 50 pieces of art. We need about 6-8 panels.

And if you'd like to attend the event, check out tickets and our story on www.artistsinaction.net

Many thanks! Kira

anyone going to be in peter's valley this upcoming weekend?

Posted by deborah potash brodie on September 25, 2012 at 3:17pm

hi -- come see us -- i think we're 4-157 ... you can't miss jay since he uses a wheelchair. i'll be the one holding up the wall and psyching myself up to be comfortable, smiling (well, i do that all the time - so that's not an issue) and ready to sell, sell, sell.

following week - sugarloaf - timonion

Kalamazoo Art Museum Holds 2 Contests: Your work on a Billboard or T-shirt

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 14, 2011 at 3:30pm

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is working with an advertising company to give 10 artists who live or have studios in Kalamazoo County the chance to use billboards around western Michigan as a canvas of sorts.

The museum is working with Adams Outdoor Advertising on the contest. A panel will pick 20 candidates and the public will vote to select the winners. Billboards featuring their work will rotate among sites for a year starting in May. The deadline to apply is March 14.

The museum also is holding a T-shirt design contest for the 2011 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair, which takes place June 3-4. It's the 60th year for the event. The deadline is March 1.

Details of the contests are on the museum's website.

New Website

Posted by Teressa Rose-Disney on September 11, 2009 at 8:40pm

Hello, My name it Teressa and I have been building a website for my jewelry that I have hosted from fatcow.com and I need some feed back on it. Can you let me know if it looks professional and if there is something that should be added or changed?Thanks,Teressawww.stylingwithbeadscrystalsandsilver.com

Emergency Funds Available for Artisans who suffered damage during the ice storm

Posted by Connie Mettler on February 10, 2009 at 7:07pm

Greetings from CERF. This message is going out to arts organizations and businesses in the regions of Arkansas and Kentucky affected by the recent ice storm. We hope you and your loved ones have been able to avoid loss from the storm and we wish those who have suffered loss a quick recovery. CERF would like to make sure that any professional craft artist who may have been seriously affected by the storm is aware of the disaster relief assistance available from CERF. If you know of craft artists in the areas hardest hit by the storm, or plan to correspond with your artist constituents in the near future, please pass this information on. If there are organizations that directly work with artists in your community that you think we should know about, please send us their contact information. CERF's programs include: Grants up to $1,500; Loans up to $8,000; Booth fee waivers at craft shows;Discounts on materials and equipment from suppliers and manufacturers; Assistance with business development through referrals to consultants and other low or no-cost resources; Disaster forums to facilitate craft community disaster preparedness and recovery. For eligibility requirements and more detailed information, please click here or contact us at: Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) PO Box 838 Montpelier, VT 05601 ph: (802) 229-2306 fx: (802) 223-6484 les@craftemergency.org www.craftemergency.org Thank you for helping spread the word about CERF. Please contact me if you have questions. Best wishes, Les Les Snow Operations and Financial Services Manager Craft Emergency Relief Fund Thank you Don Crozier of StrandedGlass.com for this info.

Call for Artists: 2024 Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on February 12, 2024 at 6:00am

July 18, 19, & 20, 2024
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Downtown Ann Arbor
Thursday & Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm
225 Artists
Deadline: March 1, 2024

Application fee: $50/Booth fee: $600

The Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair (SSDAF) is an award winning art fair that, along with three other art fairs, transform Ann Arbor, Michigan into one of the most admired and largest art fair destinations in the country. For more than 50 years, 400,000 fair goers have descended upon the streets of Ann Arbor for three days every July.

A juried fair, the Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair distinguishes itself by showcasing an eclectic mix of the finest art and hand-crafted items by talented artists alongside local businesses amid the beautiful skyline of Ann Arbor’s historic theater district. With its emerging artists section, the State Street District Art Fair continually looks at developing the artists and talent for the next 50 years as it continues to host the best Midwest art fair.

More info:www.statestreetdistrict.org/fair
Contact: Carissa Petty artfair@statestreetdistrict.org

Call for Artists: QFest Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on January 26, 2020 at 4:00am

June 26 - 28

Quincy, Illinois

Downtown in Washington Park

Friday 5:30pm - 9:30pm,

Saturday 10am - 5pm, & Sunday 11am - 4pm

55 Artists

Deadline: February 2

Application fee: $20 Booth fee: $100

In Quincy, our community prides itself on hospitality, and we believe there is no better example of our warmth than how we treat Q-FEST exhibiting artists. We try to think of everything: water delivered to your booth, free coffee and treats in the morning, booth sitters for meal and bathroom breaks. Our volunteers bend over backwards to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

Beyond this kindness, we work tirelessly to promote the Festival in the Quincy region and beyond to bring in a large crowd to purchase your art. We fund raise constantly to grow our awards and increase the amount of Art Bucks ($) in people's hands.

This outdoor arts festival is located in the heart of Quincy in historic downtown Washington Park. We have a quick, efficient check-in process leaving you plenty of time to set-up. Ample nearby parking is available at no cost. Electricity is available at no extra charge on a first come, first-serve basis.

About the Show:

Q-FEST is looking for Fine & Fresh artists including makers of one-of-a-kind items who may not necessarily identify with the fine art label. All interested artists/makers must apply and will be subject to the jury process. Original painting, photography, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber and more will be available at a variety of price points.

What you can expect from us:


	Edmund J. Kowalski, Artist

$5000 in Awards including a $1,000 Best of Show purchase award
Online Artist Gallery with color images
Energetic volunteers delivering water to your booth and booth sitting
Artist Awards Brunch on Sunday

Even better:

We pre-sell art bucks. These art bucks may be used to purchase artwork from any participating artist, and artists are reimbursed for the full face value. All sponsors receive art bucks based on their level of giving, so this cash is ready to be spent on art!

Marketing:

Extensive marketing takes place in and around the Quincy market including thousands of dollars in print, TV, radio and social media advertising and everything else!

Testimonials:

"This year I will do approximately 23 shows. I sincerely doubt that any of the other shows can beat the organization, communication, hospitality, and overall friendly atmosphere of the Q-Fest!." - 2019 Participating Artist

"Great volunteers, well organized, beautiful area, nice customers and fellow artists." - 2019 Participating Artist

APPLY: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=7932

Learn more: https://www.theqfest.com/artist-portal/

Questions? Contact Amanda Brown: info@artsfaire.org, 217-779-2285

CERF+ and California Fires

Posted by Richard L. Sherer on October 31, 2019 at 6:00pm

Hi Guys, I got this email from CERF+. I've donated in the past and will again. I hope you will too and help out other artists in need.

Dear Richard,

According to CNN and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California has experienced its most deadly and destructive wildfires in the past two years. Longer drought periods, strong winds, and warmer temperatures have contributed to the increasing size and impact of these fires.

In 2019, more than 5,600+ fire incidents have burned 245,000+ acres in California. The Kincade Fire is 45% contained and has burned 76,825 acres – making this California’s biggest fire of the year.

In Southern California, firefighters are fighting the Getty Fire that has consumed over 745 acres on a hillside in West Los Angeles. A number of additional large fires are also tearing through the state, including the Tick Fire, Caples Fire, Oak Fire, and Palisades Fire.

In the past five years, CERF+ has provided more than 50 artists from California with close to $200,000 in emergency financial assistance and established a specific California Fund to help support these efforts.

Please help us spread the word about our emergency relief program and recovery resources to artists you know who might be affected by these fires.

If you would like to donate to the California Fund, simply follow this link to our secure online giving page and select please use my gift to help California artists working in craft disciplines from the drop-down menu. It's easy to do and only takes a minute. Your contribution will make a real and lasting difference in the lives of the artists impacted by these fires and other emergencies.

Thank you for being part of the Artists Safety Net.

Sincerely,