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Artexpo New York, the world's largest fine art trade show for over 32 years, is now accepting submissions for our 2011 show. From March 25-27, Artexpo New York 2011 will descend upon Pier 94 -- NYC's Art & Design Pier -- for a weekend of extraordinary fine art, education seminars and exciting events.

Gain exposure, forge new business relationships and find new opportunities for sales! With attendees from all over the world, Artexpo New York hosts the largest gathering of qualified trade buyers, private collectors and fine art enthusiasts. Read some Success Stories >

Showcase your work on gallery-style hard wall booths with professional signage. We offer attractive, competitively priced packages for exhibitors of all levels. See our Booth Packages >

Get noticed! Artexpo New York will promote your work through a powerful multimedia advertising campaign including online and print advertising, social media and more. Read our Media Plan >

Expand your knowledge base with state-of-the-art education seminars for artists and galleries. Topics include Art Marketing 101, Social Media for Artists & Galleries, and many others.

Don't miss this opportunity to exhibit your work to an international audience of over 10,000 fine art buyers, dealers, publishers and collectors.

I am a grown woman and know better. At the very least if I accept a beer from a stranger I make sure the beer is opened infront of me. This festival kept their artist calm by keeping us tipsy with free drinks thru out the show. It worked too until it was time to sober up. It wasn't pretty and actually had me in tears at the end and I am not a boo hoo cry baby. I held it together until the drive home and never raised my voice. My southern mom would be proud. Steel Magnolia till the end.

This was my year to try all juried outdoor shows ITP (inside the perimeter of Atlanta) if I was intown. I now know which ones I will do. Needless to say Candler Park is not one of them. I really don't feel there is a point going into more detail because it is all just plain bad all around, except for the weather and the Sweetwater. It was also great to meet other Artfair Insiders there. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourselves.

Dear Artists,

Your fellow artists Dale Rayburn (www.dalerayburn.com), Mamie Joe (www.mamiejoe.com) and I, H.C. Porter (www.hcporter.com), invite you to be among the outstanding 100 artists who participate in the third annual Renaissance Fine Arts Festival.

In our short history, this contemporary fine art show has been host to some of the best independent fine artists and contemporary craftsmen on the road today. Hopefully, you have heard great things about our stunning venue, our hospitality and even our record - breaking heat! That's why this awesome show has made the decision to move up seven weeks to the cooler month of April! Now you can show and sell your work in Mississippi as part of your southern route with some of the Texas spring shows and/or Atlanta and New Orleans shows.

We are continuing to work hard to promote this event across the southeast and to create an exceptional show experience for you. Our significant award money is given to the best in each category by a respected local juror. The show is located next to a fine hotel with special show rates for the artists and parking is easily accessible. Both are within easy walking distance from the show site.

The Renaissance Fine Arts Festival is presented by the Ridgeland Tourism Commission, a tax-exempt, state-chartered agency. All festival proceeds are used to produce and promote the show.

We look forward to having you and your artwork in Mississippi!

H.C. Porter

POINTS OF INTEREST:

• Artists retain all proceeds from their sales
• $7500 awarded by our judge
• number of participants limited to 100
• All proceeds are used to produce and promote the festival

• Complimentary continental breakfast on Saturday
• Artist awards breakfast on Sunday morning at the Biaggii's Ristorante Italiano
• Box lunch delivered to your booth on Saturday & Sunday
• Bottled water delivered to your booth periodically
• Your name, medium, city and state will be listed in our festival program
• Complimentary festival t-shirt
• Van and RV parking close to the festival
• Reduced room mates at our on-site host hotel, the new Hyatt Place Jackson/Ridgeland
• 24 hour security
• booth sitters

AWARDS:
$7500 will be awarded by our judge. Best of show - $1500, and first place in each media category will receive $500. All award winners will be automatically juried into the 2012 Renaissance Fine Arts Festival.

ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION:
Our advertising and promotion effort publicizes the festival throughout the state of Mississippi and the Southeast region. The festival will also be marketed through direct mail, Internet outlets and paid advertisments in tourist publications.

So, this past weekend Oct 16th and 17th was the Bethesda row art show in Bethesda Maryland.

Unfortunately it is one of those shows with a Saturday morning set up starting at 5 a.m. That being said, set up was very well organized with easy unload and plenty of time to be set up before the show. Every street has a street captain and they kept things moving and traffic to a minimum. Free parking garages located near by made this even better. I will say that as it got later in the morning there was a back log of artists but everyone seemed to be able to set up and open on time (10:30 a.m.) with the show officially opening at 11 a.m. Show director Katie Beckett and her team did a great job.

Weather for the weekend was great. A little wind on Saturday with mostly sunny skies temperatures in the 60's. Sunday warm and pleasant with themperatures in the 70's

The jury committee did a great job with a lot of great art and artists. The quality of work was outstanding.... much along the lines of the Reston show earlier this year.

The crowds were great with people filling the streets from open until the close of the show. This also seems to be an area that appreciates art and understands that their is a price attached to one of a kind orginal art. Many wanted to know the process and what was behind the art. The people in this area were friendly and were not afraid to spend. I saw a lot of art being carried to cars including my own.

Though I didn't talk to a lot of artists (I was busy!) , neighbors seemed to be pleased with results. A great silk artist who produces wearable art across from me seemed to do well and was busy. A wood artist also across from me who makes spoons,salad tongs, forks (useable art) was busy both days for a large part of the day. And a painter beside us who sells large pieces of original work sold a couple of nice pieces. He said he usually doesn't gauge the success of a show based on what he sells at the show but more on commissions after the show. However, he was quite happy selling the pieces he sold. He has been doing this show for several years.

Nothing fancy about this show like an artisits' dinner. Awards were handed out Sunday morning, donuts were offered to the artisits off the back of a cart traveling through the show Sunday morning. Bottom line however, is that none of that really matters as long as the show is run well with high quality work and people attending willing to spend their money on art they appreciate........all of which occurred at this show.

Tear down Sunday night was again very organized with street captains keeping things moving and organized. Katie the show director also visited booths during the show to see how things were going and soliciting any comments from the artists.

Though I am relatively new with only about 20 shows in the last two years the Bethesda Row show was one of the best run, best attended and organized show I have done. I look forward to getting the opportunity to show again there next year.

• $10 application fee
• Booth fees are $110
• Very few rules (no buy/sell)
• Share a booth if you'd like
• Mark things down and move them out!