Peoria, Illinois
Riverfront Festival Park
Presented by the Peoria Art Guild
150 Artists
Deadline: March 15
"I was so pleased to be part of such a class act. The artists were stellar, the audience appreciative, the Peoria Art Guild phenomenal. I will be applying again next year. The 1,000 mile round trip drive was certainly worth the time and effort. And I dearly hope you will accept my work once again so that I may take part in the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair 2010."-- 2009 participating Fine Art Fair Artist
DO WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION?
Come to Central Illinois and let us show you why many artists consider the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair the most fun (and profitable) fair they do all year! This is the region's largest cultural event, drawing 40,000 art enthusiasts.
Our Riverfront has been revitalized and energized.
Peoria is home to world-class medical facilities
We are world headquarters of Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company)
4 universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants, unique lounges, sporting and entertainment venues, warehouse living, and a bustling arts community.
Experience the amenities of a big city with Midwestern hospitality!!
Why do artists clamor to get in???? Read ON...
"You're doing the right things! Heavy traffic!! Keep up the good work!! It's been a pleasure to be here"-- 2009 participating Fine Art Fair Artist.
We treat artists like rock stars (some would say better). We will deliver your meals, give you free stuff, entertain you at an awards dinner that EVERYONE looks forward to, and even deliver coffee to your booth! We can recommend the best burgers (or vegan fare), the fastest way to get to the hardware store, the cheapest gas in town, and the loosest slots at the local riverboat.
We've even been known to negotiate with Mother Nature......
"Another quality event-good job, guys. Keeping the rain on the other side of the river was genius." -- 2009 participating Fine Art Fair artist.
What are you waiting for?
$10,000 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Show: $2,500
10 Awards of Excellence: $750
10 Honorable Mentions: Automatic Invite for 2011
ARTIST BENEFITS (WHAT ELSE ARE YOU GONNA GIVE ME?)
We pride ourselves on preserving the established reputation of this wonderful fair-now in its 48th year!
An appreciative buying audience for ALL mediums
Known for after-fair sales
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible; convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable and close accommodations
Over 450 energetic community volunteers-willing to please and deliver refreshments
Overnight security Friday and Saturday
Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner all weekend, Saturday night complimentary artist awards dinner (with entertainment); booth sitters
Opportunity to mix & mingle and pre-sell at the Friday night preview party
The company of highly respected, nationally recognized, award-winning artists
ATM on site for IMMEDIATE CASH PURCHASES!
PROMOTION (AKA-HOW WILL PEOPLE FIND OUT WHERE TO DROP THEIR CASH???)
Comprehensive marketing and PR Campaign
$50,000+ national, regional and local advertising/marketing.
Fine Art Fair program distributed to over 200,000 Central Illinois homes the Sunday before the Fair.
Promotional pieces distributed through strategic partners. This includes Starbucks and other retail outlets targeting buyers with discretionary income.
Press releases sent to individual artists' communities listing artists by name.
· Billboards displayed throughout Central Illinois, covering both city AND Interstate populations.
· Digital/online presence through social media, event/tourism websites, sponsor weblinks
· Full color print ads in national and regional tourism magazines.
· Expansive radio and television coverage including live interviews, remote broadcasts, and advertising
Apply: www.juriedartservices.com
More info: www.peoriafineartfair.com
QUESTIONS-CONCERNS-RECOMMENDATIONS-ADVICE FOR THE LOVELORN??
Stacy Peterson
Special Events Coordinator
Phone: 309-671-1093
Email: artfair@peoriaartguild.org
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