Uptown Art Fair
Call to Artists
WHERE: Uptown, Minneapolis, MN
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
August 3-5, 2012
Friday: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
NOTEWORTHY:
*Limited to 350 artists in the Uptown Art Fair.
*375,000 attendance in 2011.
*$6,500 in awards.
*Winner of nearly 100 International Festivals and Events Association Pinnacle Awards.
*Application/Booth Fees: $40/$525 (single booth); $1,050 (double booth).
*Complimentary artist brunch and best of show awards presentation Sat. morning.
*Discounted hotel rates; Artist parking; RV and camping information provided.
*24-hour security.
*Boothsitters, helpful volunteers and well-organized staff.
*$300,000 advertising and promotion campaign; including radio, TV, print, and social media.
The
Uptown Art Fair, now celebrating its 49th year, takes over the
commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis. What began as a
neighborhood art sale developed into an internationally recognized,
three-day fine art festival attracting more than 350,000 people in one
weekend. Hosting approximately 350 artists, the Uptown Art Fair caters
to tourists, art enthusiasts, artists, and festival-goers from around
the country.
Uptown
Minneapolis is an eclectic mix of commercial, retail, and residential
properties in South Minneapolis. The intersection of Lake Street and
Hennepin Avenue is the center of a lively, upbeat business district and
is one of the busiest intersections in the state of Minnesota, creating
the perfect location for a fine art festival. Lake Harriet, Lake of
the Isles, and Cedar Lake are only a few blocks away, making Uptown's
tree-lined streets both welcoming and walkable.
The
primary focus of the Uptown Art Fair is the juried exhibition of
gallery quality fine art. Additionally, the event offers family
activities including a youth art fair, day and evening performances, a
wine garden, and high quality outdoor food vending.
The
Uptown Art Fair brings art to the people, draws visitors to Uptown,
and provides a showcase and sales outlet for both professional and
amateur artists from around the country. As the Uptown Association's
primary fundraising event, the Uptown Art Fair is an economic engine
for the community, generating revenue that pays for Uptown projects
including community clean ups, marketing and education seminars, extra
security officers, donations to local causes and neighborhood
organizations, and other community building activities.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Deadline:
March 1, 2012, 12 midnight (CST) via www.zapplication.org
Notification:
April 1, 2012; results emailed with contracts
Booth Fee and Contracts Due:
May 1, 2012
For more details, artist's prospectus, please visit:
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