The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair has an opening for an Artist Coordinator beginning mid October.

The Artist Coordinator position is a year-round part-time position reporting to the Executive Director. The primary focus of this position is to serve as the point person for all aspects of the organization that directly relate to the participation of artists in the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair. Hours are flexible around specific deadlines and prescribed timeframes, increasing as the Art Fair approaches each July: August – January, approximately 10-15 hours/week; February – March, approximately 15-20 hours/week; April – June, approximately 20-30 hours/week; July, full-time with overtime during the Art Fair.

Send resume and cover letter to mriley@artfair.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

3. MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MID-TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 24-26

Our old artist friend Jack Stoddart is up to it again: Jammin' at Hippie Jack's
Twice a year, the Stoddart farm, nestled on the banks of the Obey River between Nashville and Knoxville becomes the 3 day home for the Jammin at Hippie Jack's Americana Music Mark your calendar for the upcoming Fall Festival September 24, 25, and 26th. Campers day: people and music lovers from across the country will be treated to incredible live performances and can experience the filming of original singer songwriters of Americana, Bluegrass, Blues and Folk music for future episodes of the Jammin at Hippie Jack's public television series. The upcoming fall festival will feature recordings of Doug & Telisha Williams, Gary Nicolson, Whitey Johnson, Seth Walker, The SteelDrivers, Scrapomatic and Larry Cordel. Since January 2009, the series has been available to a national public television audience. The Jammin at Hippie Jack's music...here's the rest

For Immediate Release

DOWNTOWN DES MOINES – The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Des Moines Arts Festival® with 21 awards in the prestigious IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards competition on Sept.15, 2010 at the IFEA’s 55^th Annual Convention & Expo in Saint Louis.

The highlight of ceremony was the Des Moines Arts Festival winning the Gold Grand Pinnacle Award. The Gold Grand Pinnacle is IFEA’s highest award, reflecting the best overall festival and event in the world.

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Just back from the Backwoods Festival in Thornville, Ohio. Another wonderful weekend at this festival. The weather was absolutely fantastic and that helped tremendously. The attendance was up again this year. The food and entertainment is really good and festival-like.

The promoter Gene & Cathy Lauder really work very hard at keeping exhibitors happy - an almost impossible task at best. They take care of the ground year round as well as everyday during the show. The are true promoters and it shows.

I'll be back next year.

This past weekend we did the Creative Arts Guild's FESTIVAL for the third year  in a row in Dalton GA.  There were probably forty vendors there and we had good sales. The entrance fee the 2-day outdoor (under cover) show is only $65.00. The sponsors certainly take care of the vendors and we're very much appreciated....breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings, soft drinks and snacks all day and booth sitters.  For $25.00 there is also a month-long juried indoor exhibit, in which artists may show up to 3 pieces of art.  The culmination to this is a wonderful catered and well attended dinner Friday night for patron's ($50.00)and those artists (free)who chose to exhibit in the indoor exhibit,in which patrons may purchase the displayed art.  The crowds for the Saturday and Sunday outdoor show aren't big but folks do come spend money!  It's great for us since it's only thirty minutes from home.


Dalton is a small town about 30 minutes south of Chattanooga, TN, on 75 and nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains; it is known as the "Carpet Capital of the World."  I imagine the population to be about 35,000.  That might  currently be disputed since the carpet business has been greatly affected by the housing downturn.  Unemployment is currently just a tad over 10%. I don't know how much the folks (Terry Tomasello and Leanne Lawson) at CAG want it to grow, but it might be worth checking out.  We have a "good thing" and are most appreciative.

Bill Moore

This was our first time at the La Grange Show. It is directed by Erin Melloy, who directs a number of shows in the Chicago area.

We arrived on Saturday morning. Most of the artists had set up Friday night, as there was a Jazz Group who performed. Artists were given the option to be open during that Friday night event. We choose not to do so. Set up was on the street, with easy load/unloading available. We were able to drive right up to our booth location. And set up quickly. It normally takes us 1.5-2 hours to set up. We were all done in just over an hour. We were concerned about the weather, as the skies were dark.

Everyone opened at 10:00 and the showers came by 10:30. This limited the attendees. But the few who showed up, were buying. Many of the artist who we talked to told us this has been a lower attendance show, but lots of buyers. That is fine with me. Despite the weather on Saturday, we did OK in sales. Sunday brought sun in the morning and clouds in the afternoon, but no rain. Many more people shopped on Sunday and sales were fair.

I believe this is a show we will try again next year. It seems to have potential and the set up is easy. Even more important, people seem to like our mixed media framed art.

• The high booth prices
• Logistics of exhibiting in this huge city

Visit the website for more details: www.ContemporaryArtFairNYC.com

Questions? Richard Rothbard, producer, will be pleased to answer your email or phone calls (845-661-1221).

Absolutely Amazing Booth Fee

$390.00 10 x 10

· $535.00 10 x 15
· $780.00 10 x 20
visit website for complete details

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