Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Call to Artists - Open Arts Fest


  Open Arts Fest    
 An Art Festival With Altitude


Call to Artists 

What: Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival

Where: Boulder, CO

When: Saturday and Sunday
           July 20-21, 2013
           10 am - 8 pm - Sat.
           10 am - 5 pm - Sun. 
   
NOTEWORTHY:

*In its 3rd year this event is a combination of two previous events with over 35 years of successful history
  
*Limited to 100 juried participating artists

*Estimated attendance: 90,000 (based upon previous festivals)

*Located on the historic Pearl Street Mall (pedestrian only) and 14th St. 

*Jury/Booth Fees - $35 / $425 for Pearl Street and $325 for 14th Street locations

*Artist Amenities including free parking, continental breakfast delivered to your booth both days, boothsitters, volunteer help loading in and out, drive up to your space for load-in and load-out, artist-only break room for VIP artists, indoor bathrooms and cash awards

*Night security and uniformed police officers during the show

*Thursday Night Artist Party  

*Opportunity to participate in gallery show located at the Boulder Public Library

*Opportunity to conduct artist demonstrations

*Extensive advertising and marketing campaign (print, radio & TV)
  
*Strong community support

Open Arts Fest, presented by Downtown Boulder, Inc. and OpenArts, is a celebration of Boulder's visual arts unlike any other.  Local artists will be joined by artists from around the country showcasing their work. There will be exciting children's art activities, a silent auction benefiting OpenArts scholarship programs - and much, much more!
 
Open Arts Fest is designed to put Boulder on the map as an arts destination. The Fest will showcase the finest artists from Boulder, Colorado and the nation, with an emphasis on fine arts and fine crafts. Occurring in the height of the tourist season, the Open Arts Fest is expected to draw at least 90,000 attendees over a 2 day period. Cash prizes for the best of show, 2D and 3D categories, VIP space for our artists, ample volunteer support, breakfast, water and snacks will help you sustain yourself throughout the Fest.


Now Accepting Applications:

Deadline:
February 21, 2013

Notification:
March 18, 2013

Booth Fee Due:
April 16, 2013

Must apply at www.zapplication.org

For more Information:

You may also contact:
Stephen DeNorscia
Event Manager

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