August 18 & 19
Michigan City, Indiana
30th Annual Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Lakefront Art Festival
Set up: Fri.: 3pm-7pm; Sat.: 6am-8am
Sat.: Festival hours 10am-6pm
Sun.: Festival hours 10am-5pm
Deadline: February 3
Notification of jury decisions: March 9
Deadline for booth fee ($150) for accepted artists
Jury fee: $30
The Lakefront Art Festival attracts thousands of visitors from surrounding states to a festive, high-quality event held under shady trees in a grassy park on the shore of Lake Michigan. In 2011 they had over 6000 visitors attend the festival. Because the event is sponsored by the Lubeznik Center for the Arts, it is overseen by arts professionals, committed to making every aspect of the festival a quality venue for artists and visitors.
Where is Michigan City? Visit this link.
Why this should be of interest to you:
- small town art fair in the heart of vacation country
- advertising extends to Chicago, South Bend and Fort Wayne
- a weekend get away place for Chicagoans
- $3000 in artist prizes
- sponsored by an art center
- an art purchase program
- volunteers who understand artists' needs
- $150 booth fee; $30 jury fee
Artist Amenities include:
- light refreshments, coffee, and other beverages
- Row Captains on hand to assist you when you need a break
- a Sunday morning Roundtable discussion at 8:30am to solicit your evaluations festival activities with committee representatives.
- $3000 in Artist Awards in 5 categories
- Serious regional marketing that includes: Full-color postcards mailed to a list of over 7500; Local and regional print advertising as well as outdoor, radio, television and internet; Visitors Center display; Television, radio and newspaper press coverage; PLUS
an event-day newspaper insert with map and complete artist listings. These days there is a lot of talk among artists about keeping their overhead down. One of the best ways is to exhibit at local events and the Lakefront Art Festival is in the heart of where a lot of artists live.For more information and to apply:
www.lubeznikcenter.org/Special_Events
Sandi Weindling, Marketing Director
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City, Indiana 46360
Phone: (219)874-4900
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