Call to Artists - Cottonwood Art Festival

Cottonwood Art Festival

There's An Art to Having Fun!

 Call to Artists 

 
What: Fine Arts Festival

Where: Richardson, Texas

When:  Saturday and Sunday

            May 5-6, 2012

            Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm; Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm 

  

NOTEWORTHY: 

*Bi-annual event in May and October

*Ranked among the nation's top art festivals every year

*240 participating artists

*Jury/Booth Fees - $30/$425

*Free Parking

*Night security and uniformed police officers during the show

*Friday Night Artist Party

*Boothsitters

*Boy Scouts on site to help unload and load

*Thursday night load in for local artists

*Strong community support

Cottonwood Art Festival takes place in Richardson, Texas, an affluent suburb just seconds from Dallas.  This event is held in a beautiful, shady park setting. It's professionally run by very attentive staff/volunteers who pay attention to artists' needs and treat the artists with southern hospitality. Strong community support, loyal patrons, educated collectors and acquisitive art lovers make for large crowds and one of the finest art festivals in the country. 

Now Accepting Applications:

Deadline:

January 13, 2012

Notification:

January 27, 2012

Booth Fee Due:

February 10, 2012

Must apply at www.zapplication.org

For more Information:

www.cottonwoodartfestival.com  

You may also contact:

Serri Ayers

Festival Director

972-744-4582

serri.ayers@cor.gov

Call to Artists - 7th Annual Suncoast Arts Fest

7th Annual Suncoast Arts Fest

Call to Artists

Booth Spaces Still Available!

WHAT:     Juried Fine Artists and Fine Craftsmen Outdoor Event

WHERE:  The Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel, FL        

WHEN:    Jan 21 - 22, 2012
              Saturday:10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday:11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

           

NOTEWORTHY:

• 95,000 visitors over last Jan. 2011 event weekend! 
• Juried fine artists and fine craftsmen outdoor event
• Limited to 135 artists
• Accepted artists will be promoted on www.SuncoastArtsFest.com for one year, and we get many calls asking about SAF artists after the event as well!
• Each artist receives a QR code able to be downloaded by a smart phone. If you are busy, visitors can snap a picture of your QR code and get in touch with you via your website, email address or Facebook page URL!
• Free parking for artists
• Friday, 1/20 eve. setup from 10:30pm-midnight, then after 4am Sat. 1/21
• Electric available, but please request!
• Drive up load-in and load out
• $5000 in prize monies + $100 Booth award!
• Booth sitting
• 10' x 10' spaces with 4' space between tents
• Fees: $30 application fee; $165 booth fee
• Local hoteliers listed on our site, providing discount for overnight stay

The Suncoast Arts Fest benefits "Arts for Kids! in Pasco County"

SAF is a family oriented cultural event. Artwork exhibited must be appropriate for viewers of all ages. The SAF committee has the sole exclusive and final authority to determine if any work is not acceptable for display.

  

To maintain the integrity of the show as a fine art and fine craft show, all works must be original, executed by the applying artist, created by hand and not mass produced. "Buy/Sell" or embellishments on commercial items are absolutely prohibited.  

  

Each artist is required to provide a standard white 10'x10' artist's tent. Spaces of approximately 12'x12' will be provided for each tent. All spaces are on streets and tents must be secured by weights only as wind can be an issue - no tent stakes are allowed. Tent canopies may extend out, but presented artwork must be within or hanging from the tent.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 14, 2012 

For more information and to apply:

 

www.suncoastartsfest.com

Contact Information:

email:    info@suncoastartsfest.com

Phone:   (727) 534-3445 or (727)247-6182  

               

Fax:       (866) 250-6155

Mail to: Suncoast Arts Fest; P.O. Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656

Central Pennsyvlania Festival of the Arts

Central Pennsyvlania
Festival of the Arts 

   

 
Call to Artists

  

What:  46^th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition

Where: Downtown State College, PA and the adjacent campus of Penn State University

When: Thursday through Sunday, July 12-15

          Thursday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

          Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m.

NOTEWORTHY:

*Our 46^th year!

*A top ten Fine Art and Design Show according to Sunshine Artist magazine

*Jury Fee: $30

*Booth Fee: $450 for 10 x 10; $900 for 10 by 20

*Cash Awards of over $17,000.   Top prize is $2,500. Second prize is $1,800

*Excellent marketing, the festival is considered a "must-do" event for Penn State alumni

*Coincides with the Penn State Alumni Association's Arts Festival Alumni Weekend

*The Festival includes performers of international, national, and regional stature appearing on seven outdoor and indoor stages

*Other events during the Festival Include:

-Indoor juried gallery exhibition

-Downtown State College Italian Street Painting Festival

-Sue Crowe Memorial Arts Festival 5K and 10K Races

As the centerpiece of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, the Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition brings artists and craftspeople from across the nation to State College to the streets of downtown State College and the adjacent campus of The Pennsylvania State University. More than three hundred exhibitors will offer a wide variety of objects for sale including baskets, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, painting, photography, and wearable art. There will be something to suit everyone's taste and pocketbook.

The Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition is a juried outdoor show of high quality fine art and fine craft. Our audience gains a better appreciation of the artistic process through interaction with the exhibiting artists. It is essential that the participating artist be the one who conceived the design and executed the finished product. We are not interested in mass produced products or sales agents hired to operate booths.

We use the Zapplication jury process: www.zapplication.org

Application deadline:

January 27, 2012

Notification:

March 21, 2012

Cancellation Date (without penalty)

April 30, 2012

For more information please see www.arts-festival.com        

Art on the Square - Call to Artists

Art on the Square
an experience in fine art 

   

 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  The Nation's #1 Art Festival in 2011 (The Art Fair Sourcebook)

WHERE: Historic Public Square, Belleville, IL

WHEN: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday
           May 18 - 20, 2012
           Friday: 5 - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NOTEWORTHY:

*Ranked among the nation's top festivals every year.

*Limited to 100 juried fine artists and craft persons in eleven categories.

*Average of over $1,000,000 in artists' sales for last 6 years.

*Jury/Booth Fees ($30/$325-$600 depending on location); a few larger spaces available at extra cost

*$30,000 Cash Awards (2011)

*$460,000+ Advertising Budget (2011)

*Over $100,000 Patron purchase program (2011)

*Friday Setup; drive up to your space for load-in and load-out

*Top Artist Amenities including three meals, artist-only break room and indoor bathrooms.

*For more details about the show, click HERE

Art on the Square's sterling record of artist success since its inception ten years ago has made it the among the most sought-after venues for high quality artwork in the nation. Tremendous support from the community as well as the entire St. Louis metro assures large, art-savvy, buying crowds.  Excellent layout and small number of artists make the public experience enjoyable and sales-friendly.  Independent jurying creates approximately 2/3 turnover each year.  Massive marketing program throughout the Midwest draws visitors from as far away as Chicago and Des Moines.  Legendary artist hospitality and support provided by over 500 volunteers!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:
January 31, 2012

Notification:
February 13, 2012

Booth Fee Due:
March 5, 2012

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:
www.artonthesquare.com

Email inquiries to:
artonthesquarecompetition@gmail.com

You may also contact by telephone:
618-416-3390

Art on the Square

Art on the Square an experience in fine art        Call to Artists WHAT:  The Nation's #1 Art Festival in 2011 (The Art Fair Sourcebook) WHERE: Historic Public Square, Belleville, IL WHEN: Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday            May 18 - 20, 2012            Friday: 5 - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. NOTEWORTHY: *Ranked among the nation's top festivals every year. *Limited to 100 juried fine artists and craft persons in eleven categories. *Average of over $1,000,000 in artists' sales for last 6 years. *Jury/Booth Fees ($30/$325-$600 depending on location); a few larger spaces available at extra cost *$30,000 Cash Awards (2011) *$460,000+ Advertising Budget (2011) *Over $100,000 Patron purchase program (2011) *Friday Setup; drive up to your space for load-in and load-out *Top Artist Amenities including three meals, artist-only break room and indoor bathrooms. *For more details about the show, click HERE Art on the Square's sterling record of artist success since its inception ten years ago has made it the among the most sought-after venues for high quality artwork in the nation. Tremendous support from the community as well as the entire St. Louis metro assures large, art-savvy, buying crowds.  Excellent layout and small number of artists make the public experience enjoyable and sales-friendly.  Independent jurying creates approximately 2/3 turnover each year.  Massive marketing program throughout the Midwest draws visitors from as far away as Chicago and Des Moines.  Legendary artist hospitality and support provided by over 500 volunteers! NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Deadline: January 31, 2012 Notification: February 13, 2012 Booth Fee Due: March 5, 2012 For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit: www.artonthesquare.com Email inquiries to: artonthesquarecompetition@gmail.com You may also contact by telephone: 618-416-3390

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

    

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival 

   

Call to Artists

WHAT:  The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

WHERE: The beautiful Woodlands Waterway, The Woodlands, Texas

    

WHEN:    April 14 & 15, 2012
              Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

           

NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 200 juried artists in 14 media categories

*Surveyed artists averaged over $5000 in sales*Promotion of the event to the art-buying public in newspapers, radio, direct mail, press releases, billboards, magazines, and social media valued at over $150,000

*Total Featured Artist and Best of Show Artists award packages valued at $8,000

*Jury/Booth fees are $30/$425 for a single booth, with corner, island, and double 2,3,and 4 available

*Artist amenities include booth sitting, cold water and snacks, complimentary breakfasts, welcome bags, and an artist rate at our host hotel, the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Resort & Conference Center

*Emerging Artist programJoin us in celebrating our 7th year of bringing fine arts to The Woodlands, Texas.  The Woodlands is a master-planned community 30 miles from Houston, and is home to over 90,000 people and 4000 businesses.  The festival is held at the The Woodlands Town Center, a regional draw for more than 1 million people located north of Houston in south Montgomery county.  At our beautiful and unusual venue, national and regional artists sell their original creations along a landscaped path beside the waterway.  Proceeds from the festival benefit our local charity partners involved in bringing fine art experiences to the community, as well as extend scholarship opportunities to many aspiring young artists.  The community is supportive and involved, and we have the greatest corps of volunteers in Texas!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  October 16, 2011

Notification:  November 18, 2011

Booth fee due:  January 15, 2012

Apply at www.zapplicaton.org

For more information please visit www.woodlandsartsfestival.com

Email questions to artistinfo@woodlandsartsfestival.com

Or call 281-705-3882 to speak to Cynthia Reid, Artist Management

 

Smoky Hill River Festival

36th Smoky Hill River Festival  "A Festival Like None Other"        Call To Artists Fine Art Show, June 9 & 10  Four Rivers Craft Show, June 8, 9 & 10 What: 36th Smoky Hill River Festival     Presented by Salina Arts & Humanities    Where:  Oakdale Park, Salina, KS (730 Oakdale Drive)  When:  Four Rivers Craft Show, June 8, 9 & 10            Fine Art Show, June 9 & 10 Noteworthy:    Record high sales totaled over half-million dollars in 2011! Ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country and one of the best in the central Midwest.  Nationally award winning event.  #1 in artist hospitality. 90 exhibitors in the Fine Art Show 50 exhibitors in the Four Rivers Craft Show Very high quality juried shows - long standing tradition of excellence Attendance at 75,000 drawing patrons from the region and across the country $130,000+ Art Patron Program (Fine Art Show) $9500 cash Merit & Purchase Awards - Fine Art Show $1800 cash Merit Awards - Four Rivers Craft Show Children's "First Treasures, Art for Young Collectors" purchase program Outstanding organization  Reasonable booth fees and jury fee Exceptional show layout Access to discounted lodging 24-hour security  Great artist amenities: booth sitters, water/tea/coffee brought to booth, assistance with unload and loading, artists' reception, artists' breakfast, free reserved parking within the event for access Presented with an arts-based mission by the acclaimed Salina Arts & Humanities  Both show applications may be downloaded from the festival website and mailed or accessed through zapplication online.  Celebrating Artists, Celebrating Excellence! The first breath of summer marks the arrival of the highly anticipated and award winning Smoky Hill River Festival, one of the top festivals in the Central United States and Kansas' finest!  The dynamic cultural life of Salina has been celebrated at the Festival for now approaching 36 years, drawing people together to commemorate this place - through art, artistry and artists - and through the joy of marking time with one another.  Sponsored by the Salina Arts & Humanities, the Festival honors its Mission - to change lives and build community through the power of the arts.  The mission becomes reality in its evident commitment to quality, education, and exchange. The Festival presents a sophisticated palette of events: exceptional fine art and contemporary craft, art installations, superb entertainment, and interactive arts experiences for all ages.  Salina is widely acknowledged as an Outstanding Arts Community...where recognition at national levels is a frequent occurrence within its remarkable array of established cultural organizations and offerings...where art and culture are a $23 million industry annually.  A model in its rich cultural landscape, Salina is a vibrant example of a community that grows, thrives and reaches for the future, through the arts. Community ownership is exemplified in the commitment of over 2,000 enthusiastic volunteers and an extensive base of financial support.  75,000 attendees enjoy the artistic excellence and outstanding hospitality which continue to define the event.  A thriving Art Patron Program boasts over $130,000 in purchases. We welcome your application to the Fine Art Show (90 exhibitors) and Four Rivers Craft Show (50 exhibitors).  These two outstanding venues are highly acclaimed among artists for incredible organization, quality of exhibition, artist hospitality, sales promotion, and community support.  The Festival has earned a stellar reputation as an award winning and well juried visual arts venue.  Both shows are recognized by many artists' resource publications online and in print, including ArtFair SourceBook, The Crafts Report, and Sunshine Artist, with extensive statewide and regional marketing. Experience a "pleasant surprise" - the unmistakable spirit of the Smoky Hill River Festival - a genuine Festival of the Arts! THE FESTIVAL MISSION:  To celebrate the arts and this community through a festival accessible to anyone - physically, psychologically, and economically. DEADLINE:  February 25, 2012 NOTIFICATION:  March 23, 2012 BOOTH FEE DUE:  April 25, 2012 APPLICATIONS: www.riverfestival.com       www.zapplication.org  CONTACT: Karla Prickett, Director karla.prickett@salina.org  785-309-5770 ext. 2306

Artisphere 2012 Festival - Call to Artists

Artisphere presents:

Artisphere 2012 Festival
Call to Artists

WHAT: Fine Art and Fine Craft Event

WHERE: Downtown Greenville, SC
WHEN: Friday, May 11 - Sunday, May 13
        
NOTEWORTHY:

*120 participating artists

*$12,500 TO $15,000 in cash awards

*Purchase Awards Program average of $15,000 each year

*Convenient set-up, free parking, and 24-hour security

*Booth sitters
*Complimentary food & beverages in conveniently located Artist Hospitality tent

*Reduced hotel rates


Now in its eighth year, the top-ranking Artisphere festival is an annual three-day event that gives arts patrons the rare opportunity to meet exhibiting artists while purchasing original works of art.  Recently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine's "200 Best Fine Art Shows" and a top-twenty event in Greg Lawler's Art Fair Sourcebook, Artisphere's goal is to make exhibiting in an outdoor setting as enjoyable an experience as possible.  120 exhibiting artists receive amenities including convenient set-up, parking, security, reduced hotel rates, volunteer booth sitters, and complimentary food and beverages.  Artisphere is a 501(c)(3) non-profit art organization.  Proceeds are used to produce the annual arts festival and are also distributed back to local non-profit arts organizations as part of Artisphere's Volunteer Arts Partnership Program.  

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 FESTIVAL:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  October 20, 2011 on  www.zapplication.org 

For more information and a downloadable paper application visit:  www.artisphere.us 

CONTACT:              

Liz Rundorff Smith

Program Director

Artisphere

864-271-9355

liz@greenvillearts.com