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Call for Artists: Last call! 46th Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 25, 2023 at 6:00am

September 8, 9, & 10, 2023

Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

Friday 4pm-7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

100 Artists

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: $280

The Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair, a southern Illinois tradition, is celebrating its 47th year! Join us the weekend after Labor Day on the picturesque grounds at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts where the Fair attracts approximately 7,000 visitors. Our Fair is supported by the City of Mt. Vernon, the Mt. Vernon Convention / Tourism Bureau, plus regional, enthusiastic communities.

We invite you to be a part of the weekend festival as we celebrate the finest in American hand-made craftsmanship. Our jury committee is looking for quality artisans in a variety of mediums. In addition to traditional artists and crafters, we welcome applications from Indie crafters, DIY crafters, and those with a unique or unconventional sense of aesthetics.

Cedarhurst, a nonprofit arts foundation, hosts one of the longest running craft fairs in the country and we are proud of our long history of supporting the local fine craft movement and promoting growth and creative expression for all artists. In addition to shopping the quality artisan booths, our weekend festival features food vendors, beer tent, music, and a Kid Zone with make-and-take crafts. Visitors to the weekend Fair are encouraged to experience our 90-acre sculpture park and visit our indoor art museum galleries.

More info: http://cedarhurst.org

Contact: Vonda Jordan vonda@cedarhurst.org

Call for Artists: Art in the Park Festival 2023

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 18, 2023 at 6:00am

July 28 & 29, 2023

Richland, Washington

Howard Amon Park

Daily 8am-6pm

300 Artists

Deadline: May 5, 2023

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $130

Located in the historic greenway area of Richland, Art in the Park Festival is the premier and largest art festival in the Mid-Columbia Basin. Art in the Park Festival has brought artists, live entertainment, and gourmet food concessions to Richland for over 72 years. With over 65 thousand people over a two-day weekend, Art in the Park Festival is an exciting and well loved annual event.

Art in the Park Festival annually features over 300 artists, two full days of live music with high attraction regional bands, and gourmet food trucks. This event is always free, all ages, and is open to the public.

Testimonials

“I have been doing the show circuit for 12 years, and this is my favorite show. I genuinely feel they care about me as an artist.” – Linda R.

“Art in the Park Festival gave me my start. 2021 was my first year and I sold ever piece of pottery I had. ” – Tyler S.

“It’s a drive for my wife and I, as we are from Arizona. Art in the Park is the one festival that we make sure we attend. Thanks to the volunteers for all they do! Great event.” – Piker & Sandy V.S.

We also offer free booth sitting throughout both days of the event, and are able to coordinate food runs and load-in assistance (load-in assistance is at a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to those who are mobility challenged. This service is offered by the help of volunteers). All of this is offered FREE of charge to our beloved artists.

This event is 100% coordinated, directed and staffed by volunteers.

More info: https://www.galleryatthepark.org/apply-now-2023

Contact: Brandie Saint-Claire artinthepark.richland.wa@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Last Call: 47th Annual American Artisan Festival @ARTVILLE

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 17, 2023 at 6:00am

September 29-30, & October 1, 2023

Nashville, Tennessee

Wedgewood Houston Neighborhood

Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, & Sunday 11am-5pm

125 Artists

Deadline: NOW! (or May 1, 2023)

Application fee: $40 Booth fee starts at $650

Shifting from its long-standing location in Centennial Park, this nationally recognized retail fine art and craft event features over 125 high-quality fine-art, craft, furniture and mixed-media artists. Moving the event into Wedgewood Houston Chestnut Hill neighborhood will bring a new audience of affluent buyers and greater attendance. The outside white-tented festival event will continue as always now weaving through the streets of Nashville throughout this hub of entertainment, fine arts, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, shopping and more. This area boasts the new Soho House many new restaurants and galleries and is quickly becoming Nashville's most popular arts district making it a perfect spot for the relaunched American Artisan Festival.

The American Artisan Festival was founded by Nancy Saturn, craft pioneer, and taken over by her daughter Samantha Saturn following her mother's death. The event highlights top-tier artists across all mediums and the festival team delivers not only a high-value experience for the consumers, but also for the artists. We provide hospitality, breakfast each morning, booth sitting sign ups, an artist-only event, as well as $2500 in cash awards for best in show categories.

The event is a professionally run experience with very high marks from artist exhibitors, but is also family owned and artist-first in its approach to everything the festival creates and promotes.

Apply: https://artville.org/apply-as-an-artist

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

Contact: Samantha Saturn saturnsamantha@gmail.com

Call for Artists: 2nd Annual Art Worth Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 12, 2023 at 6:00am

October 20, 21, & 22, 2023

Fort Worth, Texas

Lawn of Will Rogers Memorial Center

Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 11am-4pm

75 Artists

Deadline: June 3, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $450

Art Worth presents a special opportunity to present and sell your work to an appreciative & affluent audience of North Texas art lovers. This juried festival of fine craft and fine art is be held on the lawn of Will Rogers Memorial Center within view of six museums, in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District. This impressive collection of cultural resources also includes three theaters and the Will Rogers Center, a bustling hub for special events. Our show will occupy the park-like plaza at the center of these institutions, in an affluent and busy part of the city.

Testimonials

"This is a new show with very big potential, in the perfect time and at the right location near the top attended museums area in Fort Worth. I was pleasantly surprised by the traffic on Saturday, and the sales went beyond my expectations. It is a very artist-friendly show and the quality of art is strong." - Jeanne Akita, Illusions Lab

"Art Worth was one of the best cultural experiences I’ve attended in Fort Worth. Hundreds of us enjoyed viewing the works of local visual artists, hearing live performances, shopping for unique gifts and enjoying the beautiful setting of Will Rogers Memorial Center. No one should miss this annual event!" - -Dr. Corey Trahan, Director of TCU Opera Studio

Fort Worth has a proven history of support for the visual arts.

More info: http://www.artworthfest.org

Contact: Greg Belz gregbelz@hotmail.com

Call for Artists: 38th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 11, 2023 at 6:00am

June 23, 24, & 25, 2023

Howell, Michigan

Howell High School Grounds

Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm, & Sunday 9am-8pm

40+ Artists

Deadline: June 2, 2023

No application fee Booth fee: $199

Join us as we celebrate the state championship of hot-air ballooning, and sell your artwork, crafts, gifts, souvenirs, collectibles and wares to thousands of guests. 100% of proceeds from your sale goes to you.

The Michigan Challenge Balloonfest is one of the premier summertime activities in Michigan, offering entertainment for the entire family. This community event has activities planned for everyone – from carnival rides, kid attractions, fireworks, and the always-popular balloon launches, fly-ins, and evening glow.

There are lots of events and attractions planned this year, and we look forward to seeing you there!

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

Contact: Laura Kashenider michallengeballoonfest@gmail.com

Call for Artists: 67th Annual St. James Court Art Show St. James Court Section

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 6, 2023 at 6:00am

October 6, 7, & 8, 2023

Louisville, Kentucky

Historic Old Louisville

Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

225 Artists

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Application fee: $40 Booth fee starts at $575

The original and largest section, the St. James Court, began in 1957. This section emphasizes Fine Arts and has openings for 225 artists. The Inner Courts on St. James Court are designated for our first-time juried artists and are highly marketed on social media, driving traffic to the only exclusive location for newly juried artists in all of the art show. With no more than 4 booths in a row, the Inner Courts afford every artist great visibility. The St. James Court Association believes so strongly in supporting the artists in the Inner Courts that the association awards a $5,000 prize to Best of Show among the newly juried artists exhibiting in the Inner Courts. The $5,000 Founder’s Award is the only prize given in the St. James Court Section of the art show.

Our goal is to bring buyers and artisans together in a carefully curated, high-quality art show that is enjoyable for all and financially rewarding for our exhibitors. Our artists are our #1 priority. Artists can expect high sales and a faithful following due to our show’s history and nationally high rankings.

Testimonials

"WOW I enjoy the ambience of the show. So awesome to connect with all my long time customers and so many new. I love the hours of the show. Thank you thank you!"
"The sheer amount of visitors almost guarantees some buyers for your genre of work. Being a "destination show" is a huge plus."
"Load in and load out were excellent. I love St. James!!"
"Knowledgeable, curious, and supportive patrons, helpful staff and volunteers, lovely venue, successful sharing of my artwork."
"There were people who really wanted to collect, like multiple pieces; one person even coming back to look for more."

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

Contact: Karen Clayton kclayton@stjamescourtartshow.com

Call for Artists: 57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 5, 2023 at 6:00am

September 16 & 17, 2023

Park Forest, Illinois

Tall Grass Arts Association

Village Green of downtown

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

80+ Artists

Deadline: May 5, 2023

Application fee: $35 Booth fee: $175

The Park Forest Art Fair is the second oldest, continuously juried fine art fair in the Chicagoland region. For several years, the Park Forest Art Fair has been voted one of the top Five Small Town Art Fairs in the country by the ArtFairCalendar annual survey of “Best Art Fairs in America.”

This is an extraordinarily artist-friendly fair. The downtown street provides awnings under which new and emerging artists who have not yet invested in a tent can display their artworks. Volunteers can help unload and load vehicles.

They also provide water all day, both days and can provide time for bathroom breaks. The Tall Grass Board of Directors serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, snacks at mid-day on Saturday and a scrumptious dinner Saturday night along with an awards ceremony.

Several of the artists have exhibited continuously for nearly three decades. Other, newer artists come from throughout the Midwest. A long-standing tradition at the Park Forest Art Fair, one that is loved by all of the artists, is that fair-attendees stop and chat with the artists. Artists are welcome to demonstrate their artwork techniques during the fair.

More info: https://www.tallgrassarts.org/

Contact: Janet Muchnik jmuchnik@sbcglobal.net

Call for Artists: 56th Annual Flint Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on April 4, 2023 at 6:00am

June 10 & 11, 2023

Flint, Michigan

Flint Institute of Arts

Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

150 Artists

Deadline: April 22, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $275

The friendliest art fair in Michigan! The 56th Annual Flint Art Fair is a juried fine art and fine craft fair held on the lawn of the Flint Institute of Arts in the heart of the beautiful Flint Cultural Center. All artists and fine craft persons are invited to apply. Up to 150 artists will receive invitations from the Jury to participate in this two-day event.

As an invited artist you will enjoy one of the most exciting and hospitable festival locations anywhere. And, as we make a special effort to connect patrons with our artists, we require that all artists, regardless of weather, be present each day of the fair. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday.

Spaces are a grassy 10' x 10' with storage space behind each booth. Rental is a modest $275 per space; double spaces and corner spaces may be requested (additional fees) for the display of your work. We provide easy check-in and checkout procedures with drive-up access to your booth for set-up and breakdown. Parking is free and we have 24-hour security during the fair.

More info: http://flintartfair.org

Contact: Tracey Stewart flintartfair@flintarts.org

Call for Artists: 31st Historic Shaw Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 29, 2023 at 6:00am

October 7 & 8, 2023

St. Louis, Missouri

4100 & 4200 Flora Place -

Historic Shaw Neighborhood

Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

120 Artists

Deadline: April 17, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: $375

The Historic Shaw Art Fair is highly rated by artists for easy load-in/take-down, warm hospitality, a beautiful setting, hard-working volunteers and good sales. It is held in one of St. Louis’ finest historic neighborhoods — the Shaw Neighborhood. Stately homes along a tree-lined parkway provide a gracious setting for artists and visitors. A food court and live music, plus children's gallery and activity area round out the offerings.

The Art Fair will take place on the same weekend as the Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden — typically held on the first complete October weekend each year — which is within walking distance of the Fair.

Artists comments

Easiest set up ever, great neighborhood, great venue, wonderful volunteers and organizers. Couldn't ask for better. And the food booths this year were INSANE! DELISH!!!
Good show. Amazing setting.
It is very unusual that I can't find something to complain about regarding a show. This show is the exception. Keep doing what you are doing. I don't know how you could make it a better.
Thank you to all the volunteers that give their time over the weekend. You have some of the best that care about the artist.

More info: http://ShawArtFair.org

Contact: Greg Gobberdiel ShawArtFair@ShawStLouis.org

Call for Artists: Art on Main

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 28, 2023 at 6:00am

September 23 & 24, 2023

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Main Street

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

100 Artists

Deadline: April 14, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $300

This will be the 64th Art on Main. Autumn in the Western North Carolina mountains finds thousands of visitors traveling to the region to enjoy its amazing fall foliage. Tourists coming through the mountains for the beautiful foliage change stop for this world-class juried Fine Art Street festival. Hendersonville Downtown hosts 16,000- 18,000 visitors for this event.

Art on Main is held in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, surrounded by restaurants and shops with a layout in the street allowing a spacious booth layout with storage behind each booth and a safe event for artists and the public. Judges Awards will be up to $2,000.00. Judging will begin on Saturday morning at 10:00am. Judges Awards will be announced Sunday morning.

"I sold very well in 2022, and look forward to 2023."

More info: https://www.acofhc.org/

Contact: Eric Kerchner eric@acofhc.org

Call for Artists: Last Call - 53rd Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 27, 2023 at 6:00am

September 23 & 24, 2023

Augusta, New Jersey

Sussex County Fairgrounds

Daily 10am-5pm

125+ Artists

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fees start at $250

We invite you to apply to Peters Valley School of Craft’s 53rd Annual Juried Craft Fair that will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. The show receives approximately 5,000 attendees mainly from NJ, NY, PA, CT. The show is advertised extensively throughout the tri-state area through print ads, mailings, radio and on social media. There is a web page featuring all participating artists with links to individual websites. Artist Merit Awards include cash prizes, next year booth discounts and jury exemption.

Awards

Gold Award: $150 cash award; $400 off 2024 booth fee
Silver Award: $125 cash award; $300 off 2024 booth fee
Bronze Award: $100 cash award; $200 off 2024 booth fee
Honorable Mention: $100 off 2024 booth fee
Emerging Artist Award: $125 cash award; $200 off 2024 booth fee

The Sussex County Fairgrounds are located at 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ. This fully accessible venue, is located less than 60 miles from NYC in the beautiful Sussex Skylands region, and conveniently located off of Route 206. Located 11 minutes away from the town of Newton, NJ, the Fairgrounds are close to hotels, food and shopping. RV parking and camping are available on-site for a fee.

Peters Valley is a nationally recognized nonprofit focused on cultivating creative thinking
through craft media and educating the public about fine craft.

More info: https://petersvalley.org/events/craft-fair/

Contact: Fran Singh craftfair@petersvalley.org

Call for Artists: Last Call - Evergreen Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 24, 2023 at 6:00am

August 26 & 27, 2023

Evergreen, Colorado

Buchanan Rec Center Fields

Daily 10am-5pm

100+ Artists

Deadline: March 24, 2023

Application fee: $45 Booth fee: $485

This is the 57th ANNUAL EVERGREEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL, held at the Buchanan Recreation Center (Evergreen Parkway and Ellingwood Trail/Squaw Pass). The original outdoor fine arts event for the Evergreen area, this high-quality arts festival provides this affluent bedroom community of Denver the best of the best in art. Each year an estimated 8,000 collectors from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs find their way to this free event nestled in the heart of the foothills west of Denver.

AWARDS

Ribbons and monetary awards are awarded at the artists dinner on Saturday evening following the close of the day's show. Artists do not need to be present to win.

ARTIST AMENITIES

Artist amenities include a catered dinner on Saturday evening for the artist and one guest, booth sitters, overnight security, free parking, artist only restrooms, easy access to food and beverages, and early set up on Friday.

AGAIN THIS YEAR .. artist parking within walking distance of the festival and artist pay parking on-site.

For more information and link to application, please go to www.evergreenfineartsfestival.com .

Contact: Julie Sims efafdirector@evergreenartists.org

Call for Artists: 47th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 23, 2023 at 6:00am

November 2 - 5, 2023

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

PA Convention Center

Thursday 4pm-9pm, Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, &
Sunday 10am-5pm

195 artists

Deadline: April 1, 2023

Application fee: $50 Booth fees start at $1350

The 47th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show will showcase work by 195 of the finest contemporary craft artists from across the United States. All work is for sale. Artists receive 100% of their sale proceeds. The Show will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, conveniently located to restaurants, Chinatown, shopping, parking garages and public transportation.

Categories represented at the show include ceramics, furniture, jewelry, fiber, wood, metal, glass, emerging artists, and more. The Show opens on Thursday, November 2 with a gala preview and continues on Friday through Sunday, November 5 at 5pm.

Learn more: http://www.pmacraftshow.org

Contact: Nancy Omeara nancy.omeara@philamuseum.org

Call for Artists: Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 22, 2023 at 6:00am

September 30 - October 1, 2023

Madison, Indiana

Downtown along the Ohio River

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

200 artists

Deadline: June 30, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: $325

The Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art is held at the end of September. This autumn festival brings more than 40,000 guests in search of uniquely handcrafted fine arts and crafts. Featuring more than 175 artisans showcasing painting, sculpture, glass, textiles, pottery, and more in the tree-lined streets of Madison's National Landmark Historic District. Madison Chautauqua is free to the public and designed for the whole family to enjoy.

Exhibitor amenities include booth sitters, indoor exhibitor hospitality area with restrooms, breakfast and snacks, as well as friendly volunteers. Our planning committee and coordinator work year long to create a festival that appeals to a large diverse number of guests and artists.

In addition to the diverse handcrafted artwork, the festival showcases continuous live entertainment, the Riverfront FoodFest, kids' crafts, Chalk Walk, and an entertainment garden with local craft beer.

Madison Chautauqua has been voted Madison's Best Event for 3 years, and also listed as Sunshine Artist 200 best of the last decade.

"Your team was so organized and friendly. I’ll definitely reapply next year. Cheers to a great first experience. Hope you’ll get some well deserved rest soon. Thank you 😊"

More info: www.madisonchautauqua.com

Contact: Kara Hinze info@madisonchautauqua.com

Call for Artists: 55th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 21, 2023 at 7:00am

July 8 & 9, 2023

Rochester, New York

Corn Hill neighborhood

Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

300 Artists

Deadline: March 26, 2023

Application fee: $35 Booth fee starts at $275

The annual Corn Hill Arts Festival promotes the creation of original art, encourages community cohesiveness and raises funds for the Corn Hill Neighbors Association and community. This unique outdoor festival springs to life annually on 9 streets of Rochester’s oldest residential neighborhood — historic Corn Hill. Filled with unique architecture, the neighborhood is a beautiful venue, that sees as many as 125,000 people attend this popular two day festival in celebration of city living and commitment to the arts.

"Loved it and I’ve already applied for next year!" - 2022 Artist

"I was very very happy with my experience. Can't wait till next year!" - 2022 Artist

"I love this festival" - 2022 Artist

More info: http://cornhillartsfestival.com

Contact: Bill Belecz festivalchair@cornhill.org

Call for Artists: Big Four Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 21, 2023 at 6:00am

September 9 & 10, 2023

Louisville, Kentucky

Waterfront Park, Big Four Pedestrian Bridge Lawn

Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm

150 artists

Deadline: May 10, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $400

The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville has been the most attended (20k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The 7th B4AF 2023, the weekend following Labor Day, will be held on the big four-acre park lawn under tree-lined walks overlooking the Ohio River.

The Big 4 Walking Bridge has 25,000 people strolling it each weekend. The Festival is a two-minute drive from downtown Louisville and draws patrons from Southern Indiana as well as Louisville.

"What Big Four does is it allows me access to the art-centric city of Louisville, offers a wonderful venue, and it does bring in interested buyers. The director, organization, and staff volunteers are all dedicated to making artists feel welcome and running an excellent show. Thank you to everyone involved."- Stew Rein

“B4AF almost sold me out [on the first day]!”- J. Malagum

“Thank you so much B4AF for the amazing weekend!” - B. Creative

More info: https://bigfourbridgeartsfestival.com/
Contact: Louis Nunnelley b4b@twc.com

Call for Artists: 30th Annual Saint Louis Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 20, 2023 at 9:28am

September 8, 9, & 10, 2023
Clayton, Missouri
Downtown Clayton
Friday 5pm-10pm, Saurday 10am-9pm, & Sunday 11am-5pm
192 Artists
Deadline: March 24, 2023

Application fee: $45 Booth fee: $675

Celebrating its 30th year in 2023, the Saint Louis Art Fair is regularly ranked among the top festivals in the nation, among both artists and show visitors. A multi-faceted cultural event, the Fair offers live performing arts ensembles, educational art projects for children and food offerings from St. Louis's most respected restaurants. The Fair is held on the streets of downtown Clayton, Missouri, one of the nation's most affluent business and residential communities.

Very high attendance, excellent sales, and top-quality artists from across the United States make exhibiting at the Saint Louis Art Fair among the most sought-after venues. Jurying is by art industry professionals and prior-year award winning artists are jury-exempt. Repeat attendance by the public ensures potential multi-year sales. Artist amenities and staff/volunteer attention to details and artists' needs are considered among the best in the nation.

“Truly one of the best festivals to exhibit in the country.”
“The organization, communication, and problem solving was stellar.”
“Once again the director and staff provided a top-quality Art Fair...the quality of the art at the show was one of the best ever.”
“This was overall a GREAT experience. Thank you for everything!”

More info: www.saintlouisartfair.com

Contact: Sarah Umauf sumlauf@culturalfestivals.com

Call for Artists: 43rd Annual Art in the Park

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 20, 2023 at 6:00am

August 12 & 13, 2023

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Flat Iron Park

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

80 Artists

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fees start at $245

Flat Iron Park is located on the Geneva Lake lakefront between Center Street and Wrigley Drive just south of Main Street in downtown Lake Geneva.

The City of Lake Geneva is a summer resort area frequented by affluent crowds from the Chicago and Milwaukee areas.

Many of these visitors stay in the four hotels on the east side of the park and in the large condominium residence to the north. The shopping district is just a block away. These visitors look forward to Art in the Park each year.

More info: https://www.genevalakeartsfoundation.org/

Contact: Jeff Russart aitplakegeneva@gmail.com

Call for Artists: Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 17, 2023 at 6:00am

September 9 & 10, 2023

Downers Grove, Illinois

Downtown Downers Grove

Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm

30-50 Artists

Deadline: March 24, 2023

Application fee: $30 Booth fee: $250

The Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival will be celebrating 46 years this fall. The festival is held in the middle of award-winning, historic, Downtown Downers Grove which is located 22 miles from Chicago’s loop. Direct access to the BNSF rail line brings patrons from around the region and the City of Chicago to the festival.

The festival is currently scheduled to be held in the middle of Main Street. Live music, boutiques, cafes and a children’s art area will complement the high caliber of art that will be present at the show. The show is a community favorite!

Artist Amenities:

Bottled water for artists
Coffee Saturday & Sunday mornings
Indoor bathroom
Booth sitting
Overnight Security
Free parking
Artists retain all proceeds
Coordinated loading and unloading
Strong volunteer support

More info:

downtowndg.org/whats-happening/downers-grove-fine-arts-festival

Contact: Erin Venezia evenezia@downtowndg.org

Call for Artists: Belle Isle Art Fair

Posted by Meg Mettler on March 16, 2023 at 6:00am

August 5 & 6, 2023

Detroit, Michigan

Belle Isle State Park

Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 11am-5pm

110 artists

Deadline: May 7, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fees start at $425

Beauty on the river: the most beautiful art fair.

Rated as the best area art fair by the local weekly magazine. Set in the grass across from the momentous Scott Fountain on Belle Isle. The island is a city park in the Detroit River, popular for both city and suburbs. All price points do well.

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

Intentional events for extraordinary results:

www.integrityshows.com

More info: https://www.belleisleartfair.com/

Contact: Mark Loeb mark@integrityshows.com

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