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THURSDAY - MAY 30 - 5 PM ET
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Listen as Connie Mettler, host of ArtFairRadio.com and ArtFairCalendar.com and her co hosts, Sara Shambarger, former Art Director of the Krasl Art Fair in St. Joseph, MI and NAIA board member, and Trudi Van Dyke, veteran art fair juror, art curator and art consultant will join me as we draw the names for the winners in the 2019 Pledge Drive.
We'll give away nearly $9000 in prizes to our patrons. If you sent us $$ during the Pledge Drive there is a very good chance you will win one of our 63 prizes! (at this point about 1 in 3).
Didn't pledge yet? Hurry up. Here's the link:
July 13 & 14, 2024
Trinidad, Colorado
Historic Downtown Trinidad
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
60 Artists
Deadline: February 29, 2024
Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $90
The 3nd annual Trinidad Art Fest will be held in Trinidad's historic downtown. Downtown Trinidad, Colorado is know as the 'Corizon de Trinidad' - the Heart of Trinidad. It is on the national historic registry and a national creative district.
As the city of Trinidad looks to fund and support the arts, the opportunity to start an outdoor fine arts fair is of the utmost importance. Trinidad Art Fest looks to establish our arts fair as the largest in southeastern Colorado in the coming years.
The event will be located outdoors on Main street; booth security at night will be provided. It is necessary for every artist to bring a canopy/tent type structure to protect themselves and artwork. Trinidad recieves over 300 days of sunshine annually, but an afternoon rain/wind can happen in the summer monsoon season.
Artist amenities include meals, drinks and snacks during the festival, free parking, and booth sitting and overnight security of booths.
Prize Money
- First Place $1000
- Second Place $750
- Third Place $500
- Honorable Mention $250
A credentialed judge will be present midday of July 13th for in-person judging.
For more info: https://trinidadartfest.com
Contact: Leigh Lopez Theteam@trinidadartfest.com
May 15 - June 13
Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, Texas
RS Hanna Gallery
230 Artists
Deadline: January 24
Application fee: $30 one painting; $45 for two; $60 for three
Oil Painters of America is pleased to announce that the Twenty-Ninth National Exhibition and Convention will be hosted by RS Hanna Gallery, located in Fredericksburg, Texas. Convention activities begin on May 12, with a Wet Paint Competition in both studio and plein air divisions.
The opening reception for artists, collectors, the public and the press will be held on Friday, May 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the awards presentation taking place at 8:30 p.m. at the Admiral Nimitz Museum. Various informative and educational demonstrations, talks and seminars are being planned for the convention, preceding the opening of the exhibition.
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Susan Lyon, Painter
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Our goal is to assemble the finest display of representational oil paintings. The focus in the jurying process will be to select paintings that show the highest quality in draftsmanship, color, and composition, emphasizing a diversity in representational style and subject matter.
The total national awards will be approximately $100,000, including a $25,000 Best in Show. Cash and merchandise awards for the Wet Paint competition will be a minimum of $15,000.
Dedicated to the Preservation of Representational Art
Contact: Rosemary Murray, mail@oilpaintersofamerica.com
thanks to all that have repled to us all of are works are one of kind we have been doing powwows here in florida but it seem that the powwows is growing in the number of powwows and their are alot of new vendors getting on wagon to sell but they mostly buy and resale not hand make like us so we have thinking about going to art fairs with hope of doing betterthats why iam asking so many questions about are work we are also thinking of go to ebay and try our luck there again thanks for the input best wishes to all
blue deer
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22nd Loring Park Art Festival
Loring Park
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
140 Artists
Deadline: March 15
Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $300
We invite you to apply for the 22nd annual Loring Park Art Festival in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis. Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of 140 juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased. It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium.
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The Loring Park Art Festival is coordinated by Artists for Artists, a partnership of experienced artists, whose goal is to provide an opportunity to exhibit and sell work in an atmosphere designed with the artist in mind. Rated one of the ‘100 best fine art shows’ in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.
Comments from Artists’ evaluations:
- Love being here. The energy is great!
- Best organized fair I have ever done.
- A beautiful venue - a pleasure to be here! Thanks for all your hard work!
- The most beautiful art fair I’ve done - & so friendly! Absolutely gorgeous layout.
- Beautiful setting. Pleasant atmosphere, quality work, organized, helpful staff!
Join us at the Park!
More info: http://www.loringparkartfestival.com/
Contact: Pat Parnow info@loringparkartfestival.com
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During the COVID lockdown, when we weren't doing art shows, i had time to write a memoir about my year (1961-62) as a governess in a castle in Bavaria for a Count and Countess and their 5 kids. it's now out on Amazon, and i also have author copies if you want to order one personally inscribed. i could even deliver your copy at the Mayfaire here in Lakeland, May 8 & 9! Here's the link (it allows you to read the first few chapters to see if you like it).
July 31 - August 2
Park City, Utah
Historic Main Street
225 Artists
Deadline: March 1
Application fee $50 Booth fee $575 - $1850
The Park City Kimball Arts Festival is a three-day, award-winning visual arts festival located in the heart of the world-famous resort community of Park City, Utah. Every year, roughly 225 professional artists are selected by a blind jury to showcase their work, and more than 50,000 art enthusiasts from around the world converge on Park City's historic Main Street to purchase it. In 2019, reported artist sales totaled $1.2 million!
Offering 13 visual arts media, this annual event also features live music, gourmet food and drink, and a host of creative and collaborative activities. Proceeds from the event support the Kimball Art Center, Park City's nonprofit community art center since 1976.
Accolades from our 2019 Participating Artists:
- "It's a great show and our communications with the powers that be were stellar. The quality of the show is top notch."
- "(The Kimball Arts Festival) provides us with the opportunity to be successful as artists. The show is extremely well organized and extremely profitable. What more could we ask? I have no suggestions for improvement because it is a record show every year. Not to mention we have a blast at the show."
- "Fantastic audience and sales! Everyone really appreciates the high quality available."
- "Thank you for putting on such an awesome event! My sales are the best of any art fair each year. Keep doing what you are doing!"
- "Just LOVED the show the people and the town! Wow. I consider myself lucky."
- "This is our most profitable and enjoyable show every year!"
Artist Services and Support:
- Artist Reception on Saturday, Aug. 1st for Artists and one guest.
- The Art Center partners with a variety of hotels and other accommodations in Park City. Expect special artist discounts from our lodging partners!
- Website listing with artist images and link to artist website.
- Customized map just for Artists with addresses and important locations.
- A Welcome Tent with bagels and coffee at the Artist
Check-In location Friday morning. - Artist Lounge with coffee and all-day refreshments, plus electrical outlets for charging devices for Artists
- Early morning load-in option for those with long or delicate set-ups.
- Staggered Assigned load-in time for organized load-in with space to unload.
- Complimentary artist parking for one vehicle (and 1 trailer) per artist in dedicated lots, including over-sized parking.
- Boxed lunches available for purchase delivered directly to Artist booth during the Festival.
- Water and snacks delivered by volunteers
- Booth sitters available via text
- Experienced, helpful, and friendly staff to help answer application and event questions.
We hope you apply to the
51st Annual Park City Kimball Arts Festival!
Applications on Zapplication!
For more information: https://parkcitykimballartsfestival.org/
Ann Arbor, Michigan
July 18-21, 2019
Deadline to apply is February 4, 2019
Application fee is $45 and booth fee is $700-$1173
Photo credit Cassidy Sangster
*This is the world-renowned Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair - an event recognized for its unparalleled selection of talented artists and craftspeople. It is a part of the popular Ann Arbor Art Fairs that bring nearly 500,000 visitors to Ann Arbor to enjoy original works of art, street performances and culinary treats
I am on my way to Pensacola, Great Gulf Coast Art Festival.
I live in Ybor City (Tampa) and could do Dunedin, but I don't, so does that tell ya something?
Some thoughts.
I still get that excited feeling of heading down the highway to an art show. This is my 35th year in the biz, I have done more than 2000 of these little soirees. I still get that feeling of hopeful sales at the show. I love being on the road traveling. It is nearly a nine hour ride to Pensacola. But to me it is worth it. I pass the sign on the Appalachicola River that says "You are now entering the central time zone. I just gained an hour. If I could find 23 more of these signs in a day, I would never grow old.
The times are very tough, my worst in 35 years--I am off by 60% over last year--plus I am recovering from open heart surgery.
But still I feel invigorated. I am excited, this will be my first show of setting my booth up and stocking it without helpers. I am ready. It has been three months since surgery, I feel stronger. I feel that I can pick up those 45-pund John Deere weights and heft them to my booth (I will use my Magline cart.)
I believe I will make decent money How is that for optimism?
I have decent winter/spring schedule shaping up for Florida. I just gotta survive this month and December. Daunting, but survivable. I will triumph.
 Sugarloaf Crafts Fall Tour - Deadline 1/13 - Apply Now!Applications due Monday!! Apply FREE today to Sugarloaf Crafts Fall 2020 Tour. Sell your art! Build collectors and meet new shoppers in affluent areas of VA, PA, NJ & MD. Well-attended and professionally managed events. Be part of a special creative community - apply today to Sugarloaf Craft Festivals! Deadline Monday - don't wait, apply today!
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