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Call for Artists: 1st Annual Marco Island National Fine Art Show

Posted by Meg Mettler on November 9, 2023 at 6:00am

March 9 & 10, 2024

Marco Island, Florida

Marco Island Veteran's Memorial Park

Daily 10am-5pm

200 Artists

Deadline: November 20, 2023

Application fee: $35.0/Booth fee: $575.00

The Marco Island Center for the Arts in collaboration with MauRich Productions & Events Inc. is proud to host this inaugural, major art show of the 2024 winter season on Marco Island. Located in the newly renovated Veteran’s Community Park, this is the ideal site for the Marco Island National Fine Art Show. The Marco Island Veteran's Memorial Park is centrally located on Marco Island and is an integral part of their community. The show has openings for approximately 200 artists.

The city of Marco Island is located in Collier County, FL just a short drive south of Naples. It is a destination for many people with second homes during the winter months, and enjoys a peak season population of 35,000 people. Marco Island and the immediate surrounding areas are experiencing a growth in development and have become a popular destination for people relocating to warmer climates. In a recent 2023 Florida study, analyzing the highest wealth per capita in the state, Collier County has been ranked 2nd among the 67 counties in Florida.

“Maureen Roberts is an exceptional Art Show Director- she has incredible computer skills and never makes a mistake with the show info that she sends out. Her shows are highly organized and professional. She really listens to the artists and is open to new ideas- ways to make improvements and takes into consideration booth requests. She answers every issue and conflict with a smile and an infectious laugh that puts everyone at ease and makes the show a pleasant and profitable experience for everyone.”

"I have had the honor of working with Maureen for years. Her genuine passion for artists and her skills on running shows made our profession easier and less stressful. She is organized, artist friendly and has great communication which is greatly appreciated. Working with her has been absolute delight and wholeheartedly recommend her as a knowledgeable, competent show director in the creative industry."

For more info: https://www.maurichproductions.com/minas

Contact: Maureen Roberts Hi@maurichproductions.com/minas

More information on MauRich Productions & Events, Inc.

can be found at: www.maurichproductions.com

Call for Artists: 59th Key West Art and Craft Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 10, 2023 at 7:27am

February 24 & 25, 2024

Key West, Florida

Truman Waterfront Park in Old Town

Daily 10am-5pm

150 Artists

Deadline: October 27, 2023

Application fee: $35/Booth fee starts at $335

This show is the combination of the Key West Craft Show and the Old Island Days Art Festival (held 39 & 59 years respectively). The sponsor - Key West Art Center - is the oldest non-profit Art Center on the island. The show will feature fine art and fine craft with a jury, looking to bring creative and high-quality work to patrons with an eye for all tastes and budgets. This location has become a favorite with locals due to free ample parking, easy biking and walking distance, shuttle busses right to the park, and fabulous water views. We welcome return artists and new artists to participate in this new format.

Testimonials

Well run and well attended by art savvy patrons (both locals and tourists) who come to buy. Easy Friday set-up, convenient artist parking and one of the most beautiful art fair venues in the country makes The Key West Art Festival our best show of the year! - Sherry Whorl

I’ve done the Key West Art Center Shows at least 20 times. It’s always been a pleasure to work with the staff, and the shows are some of my favorites. For one thing, it’s always fun to be in Key West. For another, I have always been happy with sales, every time. - Billie Barthelemy

Combining the January Craft Show and the February Art Festival was a big decision for the Committee. We are doing all we can to make this a great show by getting your patrons there and promoting the event and activities.

For more information: http://keywestartcenter.com

Contact: Susann D'Antonio KWArtShow@gmail.com

Call for Artists: The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on October 3, 2023 at 6:00am

April 12, 13, & 14, 2024
The Woodlands, Texas
Along the Woodlands Waterway
Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-6pm,
& Sunday 10am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: October 18, 2024

Application fee: $40/Booth fee starts at $550

Celebrate our 19th year with us! The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has been dazzling art audiences for nearly two decades, regularly ranking among the top arts venues in the country. The community finds joy in art, and this festival shares that joy with our artists and patrons!

Testimonials

Thanks to you, the rest of your staff, and the many volunteers. This was the best experience ever, and I am still on cloud nine as I begin to plan for next year with compelling and interesting shoots in my constant journey to take my photographic art up a notch! Patti Gary, Photographer

Thank you for creating a wonderful show, where my husband and I were blown away by the friendliness and professionalism of your team. We had a lovely time and will be applying again next year. This was probably our favorite show we’ve participated in since we started and it’s mainly down to it being so well organized and the staff showing a caring and ‘can do’ attitude. Best, Danyelle Lakin, 2D Mixed Media

Thank you it was a great show. One of my pieces sold for the highest price of any of my single pieces. Which was great, but also wanted to show it at Southlake, Brookside and Belleville, which are my next few shows. But it's gone! Anyway, thank you for the great show. Warm regards Mark Zirinsky, Studio Z, Denver

Just wanted to circle back regarding The Woodlands Festival & let you know that I had a KILLER show!! Thank you for consistently making this a world class art festival.❤️ Julia Gilmore

For more info: www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/festival
Contact: David Mayes david@thewoodlandsartscouncil.org

Call for Artists: 6th Annual Babcock Ranch Art Show

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

March 9 & 10, 2024

Babcock Ranch, Florida

Founder's Square

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

65 Artists

Deadline: November 3, 2023

Application fee: $25/Booth fee: $325

The Babcock Ranch Art Show, professionally managed and produced by the ArtFest Fort Myers staff, is a 2-day boutique art show held in the new town of Babcock Ranch. This free-to-the-public art show features approximately 65 exceptional artists, centered in the town square of the first solar-powered town in the U.S., surrounded by seven exciting new neighborhoods. The Babcock Ranch Art Show is dedicated to promoting and showcasing your artwork.

Held outdoors on the water in the Founder's Square of a gorgeous solar powered state-of-the-art community, opened in 2018 and still growing and building every year. The community sold over 2,000 homes in the last year alone, and these new homeowners will be looking for art to add to their homes!

Each year, the buyer demographic for the Babcock Ranch Art Shows grows exponentially. With new homes, schools, shopping centers, restaurants and other amenities being built, more and more people are moving to Babcock Ranch!

Testimonials

"This show is a pleasure to participate in."

"Layout was good. The venue was very pleasant, easy to navigate, and overall a quite enjoyable location."

"Set up was great. Great organization, good volunteers to direct. Wonderful."

"I was pleasantly surprised that people from surrounding cities/towns made the drive out to Babcock Ranch. I sold fair and made enough to be satisfied with my profit. I also do want to give a shout out to the marketing team. I think good efforts were made to advertise the show and it was very much worth it. I saw posters, social media, and a segment on the local TV new channels."

"Excellent Sales at the Show & additional, after the show."

"This was the most enjoyable art show in years. All the folks were friendly and helpful."

"Great show. Great location. Booth spacing was generous."

Artists are set in a circular layout, allowing all booths to have at least 3 feet spacing in a lakefront park-like setting. Extensive promotion featuring your artwork to neighboring cities in Lee and Charlotte Counties assures that your buying public will be eager to see you.

For more information: www.babcockranchartshow.com

Contact: Annie Crouch annie.crouch@artfestfortmyers.com

Call for Artists: 20th Annual Artisphere

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 26, 2023 at 6:00am

May 10, 11, & 12, 2024

Greenville, South Carolina

Main Street - Downtown

Friday 12Noon-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, & Sunday 11am-6pm

135-150 Artists

Deadline: October 9, 20203

Application fee: $45/Booth fee $500-$1,000

2024 marks the 20th annual event for the top-ranking Artisphere festival in Greenville, SC. Despite its short history, Artisphere has distinguished itself as both a regional and national highlight. Renowned artist hospitality includes complimentary daily meals, snacks & beverages, convenient set-up, parking, security, booth sitters, and reduced hotel rates. Artisphere is a 501(c)(3) non-profit art organization. Proceeds are used to produce the annual arts festival and are distributed back to local non-profit arts organizations as part of Artisphere's Volunteer Arts Partnership Program.

Greenville is a supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, notable on-site artist amenities and hospitality, and over 500 volunteers make the three-day event an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike.

AWARDS

$20,000 in prize money will be distributed at the festival. Awards will be given to Best in Show, 1st Place 2D, 2nd Place 2D, 1st Place 3D, 2nd Place 3D, and four Awards of Excellence. All awards are distributed at the discretion of the onsite judges. Artisphere jurors who are not exhibitors serve as on-site judges. Awards are determined by consensus. Award winners are invited to exhibit the following year and are exempt from jury. Any non-juror awards (e.g. Media Awards, People’s Choice, etc.) are not exempt from jury.

For more information: https://artisphere.org/applications/

Contact: Robin Aiken Robin@artisphere.org

stolen art at art fairs. it happens.

Posted by Scott Hartley on September 22, 2023 at 4:05pm

My Art Was Stolen! What Do I Do?

By Terri in Art Business Advice > General Art Advice

Every artist who shows their artwork in public places runs the risk of having their art stolen. It doesn’t matter if your art is displayed at an outdoor art show, indoor gallery, corner coffee shop or upscale restaurant—it can happen anywhere.I’ve had a few pieces taken over the years and I can tell you quite honestly that it’s one of the most frustrating and disheartening things I’ve ever experienced.

Art usually isn’t replaceable, so the theft of just one piece could mean you’ve lost hours, maybe months, of work. . . all that painstaking effort and creative energy wasted, with nothing to show for it.If you’re smart (or just very cautious) you’ll already have made some reproductions and/or high-quality scans of your artwork. If that’s the case then the loss of the original will still be heartbreaking, but it might not be as much of a financial setback.

And speaking of finances, when tax-time rolls around you CAN write off the cost of the materials you used—but you’ll also have to fill out a police report, and unfortunately no one will be paying you for the time you spend doing that. Your time is not of any monetary value to the taxman.

Still, that IS the first step. Fill out a police report so the theft is on record.

After that, there are a few other things you can do that may aid in the recovery of your stolen works of art. Go to www.Stolen911.com (it’s a free website where you can list your stolen artwork) or visit the Art Loss Register for professional art recovery help.Craigslist.org is also a good place to spread the word—after all, someone might have spotted the theft as it happened—and other local community sites would work too.

And of course, if you have a blog or website you can also post a notice there with a photo of the stolen item,

When my art was stolen, I started putting up colorful flyers on my booths at art shows with a big headline saying: "HAVE YOU SEEN THIS ART? It was stolen at. . . etc, etc." I included all the details of where and when it was taken and made sure to have a picture of the art too.

I didn’t ever get my art back, but two good things DID come out of the situation.

First, because I started taking positive steps I immediately felt better about the whole situation—I regained control. And second. . . well, let’s just say that those flyers weren’t too bad for publicity. At least potential buyers knew that my art was good enough to steal!!

If you’ve had something you created taken from you, I extend my heartfelt empathy to you. Based on my own experience, I’d encourage you to share your story with other artists—it might help other artists prevent the same thing from happening to them, and it will certainly make you feel better!

Check out PopArtDiva.com for additional articles and artwork by Terri

Call for Artists: Bay Harbor Islands Art Festival

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

February 3 & 4, 2024

Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

Kane Concourse

Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

60 Artists

Deadline: October 13, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fee: $400

The Bay Harbor Islands Arts Festival is back for 2024! This 2-day event will be held in the beautiful Town of Bay Harbor Islands. Long known as "The Best Kept Secret on the Water," this two-island, vibrant and progressive community is located in the heart of Biscayne Bay, surrounded by some of the most affluent coastal communities in South Florida. With its sought after real estate and small-town appeal, art lovers live and work here.

The Festival will unfold on February 3rd & 4th, 2024, on the royal palm tree lined Kane Concourse in the center of the Town’s beautifully landscaped Business District, with its boutique shops, fine dining, and the most well-known luxury mall in America just steps away.

Bay Harbor Islands Arts Festival is an artist-friendly outdoor fine arts festival. Our staff and volunteer crew want your experience with us to be enjoyable, as well as profitable. Our local businesses support us, so that we can continue to provide you with:

Friday set-up, with staggered times beginning at 12:00PM
Drive up access for ease in unloading & loading
Professional 24-hour security
Oversized booth spaces with at least three feet between booths
Reserved artist parking
Free and secure parking for artist RVs

The Festival will showcase exceptional fine art and craft exhibitors, culinary arts, hands-on activities for families, and a variety of live performances over the two days.

For more info:

bayharborislands-fl.gov/428/Bay-Harbor-Islands-Arts-Festival

Contact: Matt Fillioe matt@liberationevent.com

collectors items

Posted by Scott Hartley on September 20, 2023 at 4:58pm

No news about my two stolen paintings from my booth at the Lakeview East art festival when i was getting my van to pack out. They were smaller and easier to lift and probably just dumped off soon after the heist.

All my career I have been humbled that my works have been acquired by many an art collector around the world even. Now by a TRASH collector. I can safely say that two of my pieces are in the collection of the city of Chicago. Check with the landfill for public viewing hours.

I wonder if whoever did it will strike again ! Where is batman??

Call for Artists: Underground Ferndale

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

November 18 & 19, 2023

Ferndale, Michigan

Troy Street at Allen - Ferndale DOT parking structure

Saturday 10am-9pm & Sunday 11am-8pm

80 Artists

Deadline: September 29, 2023

Application fee: $25 Booth fee starts at $210

Ferndale Underground is a modern Holiday Market featuring inexpensive art and craft as well as DIY items. It is aimed at young families and young adults. November 18-19 we hit right before the Thanksgiving shopping window. Alongside our venue will be Ferndale's established Jingle and Mingle family fun event.

The event takes place underground in the new Ferndale DOT parking structure. It is sheltered from wind and rain but not heated. It will be chilly but not cold. Ferndale is convenient to Detroit and the suburbs. It's home to many young families as well as young adults. It is the center of gay culture in the area.

While most of Integrity Shows events are focused on the more traditional arts items, this one is open to DIY. For example, candles, silk screened shirts and soaps would not normally be in one of our events, but we are open to having well crafted items like this.

-Integrity Shows-

Fun events. Seriously.

For more info: https://www.undergroundferndale.com/

Contact: Mark Loeb mark@integrityshows.com

Call for Artists: 73rd Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 19, 2023 at 6:00am

January 13 & 14, 2024

Coral Gables, Florida

Watsco Center, University of Miami

Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

200 Artists

Deadline: September 22, 2023

Application fee: $45/Booth fee starts at $400

The Beaux Arts Festival of Art is a two-day outdoor festival hosted from 10:00am–5:00pm in front of the Watsco Center on the University of Miami Campus in Coral Gables. Each year the Festival draws over 20,000 attendees from South Miami. South Miami is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Florida and has recently seen an influx of high net worth families moving in, many of whom are looking to fill their homes up with your art!

The 73rd annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art is set to return in January 2024, bringing more than 200 juried fine art exhibitors to the beautiful University of Miami campus. Recognized as one of South Florida’s leading art shows, the festival attracts acclaimed artists from all over the country, and awards more than $20,000 in prizes to exhibiting artists!! The festival provides breakfast, snacks and booth sitting for artists throughout the weekend.

"I always enjoy this show and all the volunteers are incredible. This year’s set up was especially nice because it was easy to load in and out. Thank you for a great weekend!" -- Returning Artist

"It was my first year and I was very impressed with how well it was run. Great location with an easy set up. The clientele was knowledgeable and most importantly, purchased. A gem of a show! I’m looking forward to next year.” -- New Artist

All proceeds from the festival benefit the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum and Beaux Arts’ educational programs. For seven decades, Beaux Arts has introduced children from underserved communities to the world of art, and encouraged art awareness and advancement through support of the Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami.

For more info:

https://beauxartsmiami.org/pages/festival-of-art

Contact: Chelsea Tombley artfestinfo@beauxartsmiami.org

Mock Jury - one more week to apply

Posted by Larry Berman on September 18, 2023 at 7:08am

Take your game to the next level. There is nothing more important than observing an open jury, or better yet, participating in one to see what you need to do to improve your presentation.

One more week to apply.
The next mock jury is scheduled for Tuesday September 26th. You don't have to be available as it's happening because it will be recorded and uploaded to Youtube immediately afterwards. Instructions on submitting images are available on my web site at https://bermangraphics.com/blog/holding-a-mock-jury-on-zoom/
Call me with any questions. 412-401-8100

Larry Berman
https://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

Call for Artists: Venice-Nokomis Rotary Art Festival 2024

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 14, 2023 at 6:00am

January 20 & 21, 2024

Venice, Florida

Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club

Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 10am-4pm

100 Artists

Deadline: November 11, 2023

Application fee: $30.00 Booth fee: $250.00

For over 30 Years the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club has hosted the most artist-friendly Art Festival in South Florida. Our artists consistently give us great reviews for the support we provide, easy in-load and out-load, enthusiastic crowds, and overnight security. We attract thousands of attendees with our array of artists, antique/classic automobiles, live music, family fun, tasty food, and drink. Venice is directly on the Gulf of Mexico and has some of the best beaches in Florida which attract thousands of northerners every winter.

Again, this year we will have a large circus tent as an option for artists who prefer protection from the elements. This year the City of Venice will again host the City of Venice Road E-O, a popular equipment operating competition that draws crowds of spectators to the event. The Rotary Art Festival has grown in popularity over the past years, and we expect to continue to attract more artists and larger attendance in 2024.

Show Features

Artist parking behind your booth or close to your booth
Easy load-in and load-out
Overnight Security
Music
Wide variety of Food and Drink
Attracts thousands of attendees
Children's activities attract numerous families
Venice and Rotary enjoy great Community Support
RV parking is available on-site, but hookups are not available

For more info: https://www.venicenokomisrotary.org/

Contact: Joseph Pokorney joe@lancastermcginty.com

booth security.

Posted by Scott Hartley on September 13, 2023 at 6:06pm

I would like to know effective security measures to prevent stealing a painting off the wall at an art fair. Has anyone used cams etc.? Two of my smaller paintings were lifted this past weekent at the Lakeview East Art Fair when i went to get my van to pack out. This is rare as my paintings would not bring anything if fenced etc. thanks.

Call for Artists: La Quinta Art Celebration SPRING 2024

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

February 29 - March 3, 2024

La Quinta, California

La Quinta Civic Center Park

Daily 10am-5pm

200 Artists

Deadline: October 20, 2023

Application fee: $50 Booth fee starts at $350

SCOPE Events, LLC invites you to apply as one of the 200 premier artists for the four day La Quinta Art Celebration SPRING 2024, lakeside on the stunning La Quinta Civic Center park. (This year the event kicks-off on Feb. 29th due to leap year!) La Quinta is located 30 minutesfrom sunny Palm Springs, a famous vacation destination. Art enthusiasts are from the affluent Coachella Valley, patrons from elite California coastal communities, and snowbirds who return to the Valley each year.

The target patron demographic also includes polo and tennis fans who arrive for the numerous equestrian events or the BNP Paribas Open Tennis Tournament. A significant marketing budget is allotted to reach present and potential art patrons. We strive to curate the right mix of attendees who are true art collectors.

Artist Awards

Best of Show: $1000 & Best of Category: $500 - winners will receive an invitation to exhibit the following November at La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE 2024 or Spring 2025. Award of Merit winners will receive a ribbon and acknowledgement at 2024 event.

La Quinta Art Celebration SPRING 2024 is a commission art event. This allows the event to offer participating artists low booth fees, lower up- front cost, and a fiscal risk shared between the Promoter and the Artist. Artists pay 20% of all art sales that are a result of participation. Artists tabulate their sales on a tablet which provides them with a database of all sales and patrons information for their records.

Invited Artists Receive:

• Daily continental breakfast, a deluxe boxed lunch, snacks throughout the day, and unlimited bottled water

• Volunteer golf-cart drivers for load-in (they are not able to lift or carry your art and supplies)

• Labor available for hire to physically help with load in & out

• Volunteer Booth Sitters

• Artist Helpline available 24/7

• Artist Award Reception with gourmet appetizers, premium wine and beer; artist assistants attend for free

• 24-hour on-site private security

• Artist information included in the official event program and on the event website

• Opportunity to purchase low-cost ads in the event program

• Knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful staff

"This is the BEST of all the art shows we have ever attended.

The staff and support are amazing, the venue unparalleled, and the sales are consistently high.

If we had to choose only one show to do this would be it!"

For more information: www.laquintaartcelebration.org

Contact: Kathleen Hughes info@scopeevents.org

The Next Mock Jury

Posted by Larry Berman on September 11, 2023 at 8:37am

The next mock jury is scheduled for Tuesday September 26th. Besides Barry Bernstein (high end ceramicist) and Bonnie Blandford (jeweler and former show director), we will have a new juror this year. Camille Marchese, director of the Coconut Grove Art Festival will also be a juror. You don't have to be available as it will be recorded and uploaded to Youtube. If you want to participate, the instructions are on my web site: https://bermangraphics.com/blog/holding-a-mock-jury-on-zoom/

Larry Berman
https://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

Call for Artists: The 65th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on September 7, 2023 at 6:00am

March 15, 16, & 17, 2024

Winter Park, Florida

Central Park and along Park Avenue

Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 9am-5pm

215 Artists

Deadline: September 25, 2023

Application fee: $45/Booth fee: $575

The 65th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation's oldest, largest, and most prestigious juried fine art festivals. It's also one of the nation's most profitable for artists, positioned at #10 in Art Fair SourceBook's 2022 festival rankings and #6 in Sunshine Artist's Top 200 from 2010-2020, a 10-year ranking of the nation's most profitable art shows. In ArtFairCalendar's ranking of Best Art Fairs, we rank #6 in America and #1 in the South.

The Festival debuted in March 1960 as a community project and is still produced by an all-volunteer board that puts an emphasis on meeting the needs of the artists. Here are a few comments from 2023 exhibiting artists:

The Artist Care Team volunteers were beyond amazing.
Excellent service with water and snacks. It was nice not to have to leave the booth.
So well-run, well juried and fun!
A nice high-end fair. I liked the community support, awards and art purchases.
Thank you for the fabulous and profitable experience.

92% said they would plan to apply to attend the next year.

Set in a beautiful, historic downtown setting, the festival draws approximately 250,000 art-loving visitors. Over 1000 fine artists from around the world apply yearly to this highly competitive and very popular show. An independent panel of three judges will select the 212 fine artists and three emerging artists invited to exhibit their works.

ARTISTS' AMENITIES

Extensive media promotions
Artists retain all sales proceeds
Artists' Hospitality Center with refreshments
Artists' Gallery on website
Security patrol after hours
Artist Housing Program
Booth sitting by volunteers on call
Artist Care Team - several times day with water & snacks
Saturday Night Artists' Party (Dinner & Awards Presentation)
Art Festival Magazine (distributed at event & on the website)
Limited free artists' parking near the Park

AWARDS - TOTAL OF $76,500

Best of Show: Purchase Award, $12,000
Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation Art of Philanthropy: Purchase Award, $5,000
Morse Museum Award for Distinguished Work of Art: $2,500
The Monte Livermore Celebration of Nature Award: $2,000
Ten Awards of Excellence: $2,000 each
Twenty Awards of Distinction: $1,000 each
Thirty Awards of Merit: $500 each

In addition, Patron Program purchases are estimated to exceed $90,000 this year.

Apply:

https://www.wpsaf.org/artists-info/index

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

Contact: wpsaf@wpsaf.org

Call for Artists: Goldendale Art Festival - Last Call!

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

Goldendale, Washington

September 23, 2023

Downtown Main Street

Saturday 11am-9pm

Deadline: September 20, 2023

No Application Fee/Booth fee: $45

The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the completion of the Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art installations on Main Street on September 23, 2023 in downtown Goldendale.

Art at the Heart as a whole is new this year. This type of event has never been done in Goldendale. This special event will be a Celebration of the arts—the expression of human creativity, skill, and imagination, such as painting, music, literature, and dance or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional impact.

For more information:
https://www.goldendalechamber.org/

Contact: Teja Finch
teja@goldendalechamber.org

Call for Artists: Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou 49th

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

March 9 & 10, 2024

Tarpon Springs, Florida

Craig Park, 100 Beekman Lane

Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

200 Artists

Deadline: September 30, 2023

Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $250-$400

We welcome your application to the 49th Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou, a premier outdoor event. This juried show attracts artists from across the U.S. It offers artists the opportunity to exhibit in a waterfront, oak-shaded park in the center of Tarpon Springs. The city was named Best Historic Small Town for 2018 by USA Today. Some 18,000 loyal patrons flock to the show every year to interact with and buy from exhibitors, sample craft beer and good food, and enjoy live entertainment. Awards total $19,000.

Tarpon Springs sits at the north end of Florida's most densely-populated county, accessible from the entire Tampa Bay area. It offers an old Florida ambience with its brick streets, restored Victorian mansions and intimate bungalows surrounding the Festival venue. Downtown boasts a variety of restaurants and shops, just two blocks away. The historic Sponge Docks area, celebrating Greek heritage, is an easy walk or trolley ride away. The Festival, in the midst of these attractions, provides a unique opportunity for purchasing fine art and fine craft.

The 2024 Festival features a revamped site plan, maximizing exposure to each artist's tent and easing visitors' movement through the Park -- all based on artists' suggestions. Musical entertainment also takes a fresh approach with instrumental ensembles. Organizers continue to promote the original work of artists by excluding buy/sell and production studio work, as well as souvenir items.

Testimonials

Good show, well curated, good support.
Everyone was kind, polite and well informed. As first timers we were pleasantly surprised with speed and ease of load-in. You handled so many artists in such a tight space in an efficient, organized manner, AND with smiles on your faces!
You run an artist-friendly show!
Having the fee stay at $250 is unique in comparison to comparable shows some of which seem to use us as a fundraiser.
Nice to see a festival with higher end art.
Stunning show and location.

The 2024 Festival features a revamped site plan, maximizing exposure to each artist's tent and easing visitors' movement through the Park -- all based on artists' suggestions. Organizers continue to promote the original work of artists by excluding buy/sell and production studio work, as well as souvenir items.

For more info: https://tarponspringsfineartsfestival.com/

Contact: Jean Hungiville president@tarponspringschamber.org

Call for Artists: 39th ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival

Posted by Meg Mettler on August 31, 2023 at 6:00am

February 17 & 18, 2024

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Gardens North County District Park

Daily 10am-5pm

275 Artists

Deadline: September 27, 2023

Application fee: $40.25/Booth fee starts at $589

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce invites you to apply to be an exhibitor at the 39th annual ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Hanley Foundation, a two-day ticketed outdoor fine arts festival over Presidents' Day weekend.

Known as one of the nation's top art festivals, ArtiGras,in Palm Beach Gardens, annually attracts tens of thousands of art lovers and collectors. The Festival showcases a juried exhibition of gallery-quality art and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with and purchase directly from the artists. Along with the onsite artists, ArtiGras will feature interactive art exhibits, children's activities, live music, youth art and recycling art competitions, among other demonstrations.

ARTISTS SERVICES

We want your time with us to be not only profitable but also enjoyable. Artists will receive via e-mail a list of select hotel, tent, and equipment rental information.

During the festival, the following amenities are offered to all artists:

Artists’ Oasis: provides free water, coffee, and snacks daily (Saturday and Sunday)
A continental breakfast
Booth sitters
Golf cart assistance to and from the customer art pick-up area
24 hour security

AWARDS

During ArtiGras, three judges will select 25 artists in the Fine Art Showcase and give out $15,000 worth of prizes and recognition awards. Judging will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17. Cash awards and ribbons will be presented on Sunday morning, February 18.

For more information: http://www.artigras.org/

Contact: Brian Elkin brian@pbnchamber.com

Call for Artists: Mercato Art Celebration

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

January 27 & 28, 2024

Naples, Florida

Mercato Naples

Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 9am-3pm

130 Artists

Deadline: October 8, 2023

Application fee: $38/Booth fee: $540

Experience the sophisticated, fun, and vibrant Mercato Art Celebration Art Show hosted by Naples Picasso Events. This all-day extravaganza offers Naples residents and visitors the perfect blend of shopping under the sunshine and memorable evenings filled with dining, drinks, entertainment, and captivating Fine Art from renowned national and international artists. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere where sophistication and community converge, brightening both your day and night.

The Mercato Art Celebration Art Show, brought to you by Naples Picasso Events, brings together artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to celebrate creativity and culture. Prepare to be enthralled by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. This event provides a unique opportunity to discover new artists, explore their extraordinary artworks, and engage with the vibrant art community.

In addition to the artistic delights, guests will relish the incredible Southwest Florida weather, ample parking options, and the chance to visit the celebrated restaurants and stores within Mercato. As the grand finale, Mercato and Collier County close down the entire street to vehicular traffic, allowing attendees to stroll through the event, interact with artists, and fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Naples.

Apply:

https://naplespicasso.com/how-to-apply-artists/

More information: http://www.naplespicasso.com

Contact: Patrick Benes naplespicasso@gmail.com

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