Call to Artists - Art Festival at Thornebrook

The Gainesville Fine Art Association

and 

The Thornebrook Merchants Association
present: 

 

 

Call to Artists

WHAT:  28th Annual Art Festival

WHERE: The Shops at Thornebrook Village     

             Delightful wantering paths among shops and trees in gainesville, FL 

WHEN:   September 29 - 30, 2012
             10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

NOTEWORTHY: 

*Well attended for 27 years in this delightful University town.  

 

*Over $3,000 in cash awards.  

 

*Loading and unloading assistance. 

 

*Hospitality booth with water, food for artists. 

 

*Artist award party Saturday night.

*Booth of Artists in Residence from local Doris Bardon Community Cultural Center.

*Family event with children's activities and demonstrations.

*Music throughout the festival.

*Discounted hotel rooms for artists.

*Day before or day-of setup available.

*Overnight seurity and artist-only parking.

*Jury/Booth fees are $20/$150 - $185; booth fee discount for GFAA members.  

 

*Both 10x10 booth space and roof covered open space.

*Attendance of over 25,000 anticipated. 

 

*Extensive marketing and advertising campaign; strong local media coverage.

*New director with improved booth layout for better attendee flow and improved parking. 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ONLINE AND VIA MAIL:

Please visit: www.thornebrookart.org

for application and instructions. (GFAA members may apply at:www.gainesvillefinearts.org)

Deadline:  May 30, 2012 

Notification: Mailed by June 30, 2012

Email questions to showdirector@thornebrookart.org

Or call 352-474-1711 to speak to Lytha Nicholson, Director