Call to Artists - Artisphere

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Artisphere 2014 Festival

Call to Artists

WHAT: Fine Art and Fine Craft Event

WHERE: Downtown Greenville, SC

WHEN: Friday, May 9 - Sunday, May 11, 2014         

  

NOTEWORTHY:  

*120 participating artists  

*Cash awards totaling $12,500 

*Purchase Awards Program average of $7,500 each year  

*Convenient & easy load-in/load-out, free artist parking, and 24-hour security

   

*600+ volunteers

*Booth sitters

*Complimentary meals, snacks & beverages in conveniently located Artist Hospitality tent

*Reduced hotel rates    

2014 marks the ten year anniversary for the top ranking Artisphere festival, an annual three-day event that gives arts patrons the unique opportunity to meet exhibiting artists while purchasing original works of art. A supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, and over 600 volunteers make the Artisphere festival an enjoyable experience for exhibiting artists and the public alike. Renowned artist hospitality includes complimentary lunch, dinner and snacks and artist amenities include convenient load-in/load-out, free artist 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.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2014 FESTIVAL BEGINNING AUGUST 2, 2013:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  October 17, 2013 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

Call to Artists - Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Springfield Art Association
presents:

    

  

Edwards Place Fine Art Fair

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair

WHERE: On the grounds of historic Edwards Place at the Springfield Art Association,     

             Springfield, IL

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday 

           September 21 - 22, 2013 

           Saturday: 10 - 5; Sunday: 11 - 4

NOTEWORTHY:

*25th Annual Event.

*Up to 100 artists will be accepted.

*Long-term, loyal customer base.

*Jury/Booth Fees: $25/$200, 11x12; End/Corner: $250; Double: $350.

*Cash awards in each media: 2D, Ceramic, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Wood and Other, plus Best in Show.

*Complimentary breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings; Saturday night artist dinner and awards presentation.

*Night-time security and daytime boothsitters.

*For more information, click HERE.

 

                                                                                       

Founded in 1913, the Springfield Art Association promotes and supports the advancement of the visual arts, provides educational opportunities for the greater

Springfield area and preserves the historic Edwards Place House and the collections of the Association.  

 

In 2013, the SAA will host its 25th Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair! Annually, the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair provides a park-like venue for talented artists from throughout the United States to display and sell their unique works of art.   

  

Built in 1833, Edwards Place was deeded to the SAA in 1913. Today, the SAA serves more than 100,000 people annually through its School of Art, Gallery of Art, Michael

Victor II Art Library and historic Edwards Place, an Italianate mansion on the National Historic Landmark Register.

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  

March 30, 2013

Notification: 

April 17, 2013

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit: 

www.springfieldart.org

Email inquiries to: 

director@springfieldart.org

You may also contact by telephone: 

217-523-2631

Call to Artists - Bonita Springs National Art Festivals

Center of the Arts of Bonita Springs
presents:   
Bonita Springs National Art Festivals

Call to Artists

Note: Deadline for February Festival October 1!

WHAT:  3 Fine Art and Fine Craft Events

WHERE: Promenade at Bonita Bay, Bonita Springs, Florida

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           January 12-13, 2013
           February 9-10, 2013
           March 9-10, 2013

NOTEWORTHY:

*3 separately juried events. Artists may participate in one, two or three events.

*Long history of excellent sales.

*Each show limited to 211 juried fine artists and craft persons.

*Jury/Booth Fees ($30/$400); a few larger spaces available at extra cost.

*Cash Awards.

*Friday setup and drive up to your space to unload.

*Artist amenities.

*For more details about the shows, click HERE
These highly regarded festivals offer artists the opportunity to present their fine art and fine craft in a high traffic area during the busiest time of the winter season.  Bonita Springs, adjacent to Naples is populated by upper-income residents. Quality of the work exhibited attracts knowledgeable art lovers and buyers.  These festivals have all the characteristics for success: location, venue, audience and ambiance and are consistently top-ranked among all outdoor shows nationwide!

                     Click HERE to watch a video about

Bonita Springs National Art Festivals!

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadlines:

January Festival: September 1, 2012
February Festival: October 1, 2012
March Festival: November 1, 2012


For more details, artist's prospectus, entry form and festival layout map, visit:
http://artinusa.com/bonita/app/
 
Email inquiries to:
artfest@artinusa.com

You may also contact:

Barry Witt
239-992-1213

For additional information about the Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs:
http://www.artcenterbonita.org/
  

2012 Moja Arts Festival - Tickets On Sale Now!

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"Carolina Jam" by James Denmark; 2012 MOJA Arts Festival Poster Artist           HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS    Toll Free Ticket Line: (866) 811-4111  Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm Sat.-Sun. 10am-6pm (additional fees apply) Online: www.mojafestival.com  Mail Order Form: 2012 MOJA Tickets City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs 180 Meeting St., Ste. 200 Charleston, SC  29401 In Person Orders: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm Office of Cultural Affairs Located on 2nd Floor First Citizens Bank Building 180 Meeting Street In Downtown Charleston Adjacent to Historic Market  Fax Order Form:  (843) 720-3967 Tickets On Sale NOW! Official Poster Artist of the 2012 MOJA Arts Festival is James Denmark with his splendid image "Carolina Jam" featured on the cover of the program guide.  Pre-order MOJA Arts Festival Merchandise now! 2012 MOJA Official Notecards 2012 MOJA Official Unsigned Poster 2012 MOJA Official Signed Poster THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 SPONSORS AT&T;  Berkeley Electric Cooperative;  BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina;  Boeing South Carolina; Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, Inc.;  Comcast;  Clear Channel Communications;  Cumulus Broadcasting;  Housing Authority of the City of Charleston;  Magnolia Plantation;  MyTV Charleston;  Roper St. Francis Healthcare;  SCE&G; WCBD-TV2;  WCIV-TV4;  WCSC-TV5;  WTAT-FOX24. ADDITIONAL GRANTS RECEIVED FROM:  Anonymous;  Charleston Police Department Weed & Seed Program;  City of Charleston; County of Charleston; Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation;  Post and Courier Foundation;  South Carolina Arts Commission.

Call to Artists - ArtFest Fort Myers 2013

ArtFest Fort Myers 2013

Southwest Florida's Premier Art Festival   

Call to Artists  

WHAT: 13th Annual Juried Fine Art Festival

WHEN:  February 2 - 3, 2013

              Saturday & Sunday

              9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

WHERE:  Downtown Fort Myers Riverfront, Fort Myers, FL

NOTEWORTHY:

• 200 participating artists. 
• Jury/Booth Fee: $35/$385 - Double booths available $770 - Numerous corner booths also offered at no extra cost.
• Award winning marketing program valued at $150,000 creating 5 million impressions targeting art buying patrons.
• Active social media year-round to engage art patrons. 
• $5,000 in award money plus "invited status" for following year.
• Commemorative poster and t-shirt image selected from a festival artist.
• Opportunity to advertise in festival publications.
• Option to participate in Friday Night Opening Party (60 artists).
• Artist amenities including drive up access for Friday set up, booth sitters, complimentary breakfast, indoor restrooms, behind booth storage, designated artist parking & discounted hotel rates.
• Professional jury panel of five changes each year, creating a show with approximately 90% new artists annually.
• For additional details, visit www.ArtFestFortMyers.com 

Each February, over 65,000 art lovers and collectors attend ArtFest Fort Myers to enjoy and purchase the work of 200 fabulous artists from across the country. Our downtown riverfront park and yacht basin are the perfect backdrop as artists booths line the wide boulevard, without the interference of food, sponsors or loud music. New and cutting edge art combines with more traditional work to create an amazing outdoor selling gallery, with no dead end artist spaces allowed!  A true community event, our team of professional staff, with exceptional attention to detail, and 300 dedicated volunteers focus on a successful weekend for you. Apply now and make ArtFest Fort Myers a part of your Florida winter season!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:  

Application deadline: 

September 13, 2012 on www.zapplication.org 

Jury:

October 5, 2012 

Notification:of Acceptance: 

October 19, 2012

Booth Fees Due:

November 1, 2012

Email inquiries to: 

Jeanne.Seehaver@ArtFestFortMyers.com

Or call 239-768-3602

Call to Artists - San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival

California Artists
presents 

   

 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  46th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival

WHERE: Downtown San Anselmo, California      
WHEN:  June 23 & 24, 2012
            Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
           
NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 240 juried artists and craftspeople.

*NO JURY FEE: Booth Fee $275 (10' x 10') plus 10% commission.

*40,000 attendees. 

This show is presented in the lovely downtown village of San Anselmo, a wealthy community of Marin County.  The community prides itself on supporting the festival.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

NOTE: Deadline Extended to May 24th 2012

For more information and an application, please visit www.caartists.com

Email questions to caartists@earthlink.net

Call to Artists - St. Louis Bluesweek Festival

St. Louis Bluesweek Festival

  

  

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Third Annual Art and Craft Festival at St. Louis Bluesweek         

WHERE: Downtown St. Louis, MO at Soldier Memorial            

WHEN: Friday May 25 4:30-11PM
           Saturday May 26 11AM-11PM
           Sunday May 27 11AM-11PM         

NOTEWORTHY:   

  

*Limited to 50 artists and crafters   

  

*Expected attendance: 30,000  

*Drive up to booth space for setup/teardown

   

*Complimentary artist goodybag daily   

  

*No Jury Fee/Booth fee: $200 for 10x10 on 14' center    

  

*Artist-only restrooms and wash stations

*Electricity provided at no charge       

  

This famed celebration of performing and visual arts attracts huge, vibrant crowds. A fixture among the city's blues genre devotees, it draws knowledgeable, affluent festival attendees who are high-value candidates for artists' sales.  Excellent in-town location.         

  

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:
May 23, 2012

  

Notification:

Upon Acceptance 

To apply, please visit:  http://stlbluesweekartists.com

For More Information: 314-406-9112 

Call to Artists - Youngstown State University 14th Annual Summer Festival of the Arts

Youngstown State University
presents:

   

 

14th Annual Summer Festival of the Arts
 Call to Artists

  

What: Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Festival

Where: Youngstown, OH at Youngstown State University

When: Saturday, July 7, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

          Sunday, July 8, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Noteworthy:

• 14th Annual Event
• Limited to 80 juried fine artists or fine crafters
• Juried event. No buy/sell or rented tables
• Beautiful tree lined outdoor University atmosphere
• Drive-up loading and unloading
• Free artist parking and locked overnight storage
• 24/7 police beginning Friday, July 6
• Convenient restrooms, break area
• Strong and enthusiastic volunteer system
• Cash awards in seven categories
• Free artist breakfast and low cost on-campus housing
• Free admission for patrons
• Strong community support including an ethnic festival, performances, children's art tent,
• Participation and promotion by multiple University and community cultural and arts organizations adjacent to the Festival grounds, creating an entire weekend of activities
• Collaborative event featuring a live jazz concert on Saturday, July 7
• Promotion to the local and regional community via television, radio, newspaper advertising, social media and a newspaper insert containing the festival map and artist information
• Friday set up with volunteer help

The Summer Festival of the Arts, located since 1999 on YSU's campus, is a celebration of the performing and visual arts. A juried art show featuring the works of local, regional and national artists, this event welcomes up to 80 artists yearly. A full schedule of music, dance and theatrical performances throughout the festival grounds complements the art and attracts a diverse crowd. Other activities designed to enhance the Summer Festival of the Arts include the Festival of Nations, where ethnic groups comprising the cultures of those residing in the Mahoning Valley display artifacts and sell food; an extensive children's hands-on art tent; a silent auction, numerous displays and activities sponsored by community arts and cultural groups, a 5K race and, new last year and continuing this year, the Youngstown Jazz fest, a Saturday night jazz concert.

 

FEES AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: 

Jury fees $20 until April 6, then $30 until June 15. Booth fee is $100 for a 10' x 10' space, power available free.  

  

Applications available at www.ysu.edu/sfa 

Contact Lori A. Factor, lafactor@ysu.edu or 330-941-2307

Call to Artists - 11th Annual Under the Oaks Arts Festival

11th Annual Under the Oaks

Arts Festival

  

Call to Artists

WHAT:  11th Annual Under the Oaks Arts Festival 

WHERE: Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla, NC        

WHEN:    June 20 & 21, 2012

              Wednesday 10am to 6pm

              Thursday 10 am to 5pm

           

NOTEWORTHY:

*11th Annual Event

*Limited to 106 juried artists in 10 media categories

*Best of Show Artists award packages valued total at $2,000

*Jury fee - $25 Booth fee - $150

*Amenities:

*Booth Sitters

*Convenient parking

*Assistance unloading and loading artwork

*Artist accommodations at Volunteer houses (limited basis)

The Whalehead Club Arts Festival is an outdoor show at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, North Carolina.  The show is sponsored by the Whalehead Preservation Trust which has restored the beautiful 1920's residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Knight, Jr., a treasure on the Outer Banks. All proceeds go towards the operation and maintenance of the Whalehead Club and Currituck Heritage Park.  The show is set on the North Lawn of the Park overlooking Currituck Sound and surrounded by the historic Whalehead Club, arched bridge, and boathouse.  Corolla hosts over 50,000 guests during the summer months with Currituck Heritage Park being within walking distance to many houses.

    

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  April 15, 2012

Notification:  May 15, 2012

Booth fee due:  April 15, 2012

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.whaleheadclub.org

Email questions to: events@whaleheadclub.com

Call to Artists - Two Great Shows in Montauk on the Green

The Montauk Artists' Association presents:      Two Great Shows on the Green! Call to Artists ***Memorial Day Event Deadline Extended!*** WHAT:  Two fine art festivals in the nation's premier summer vacation location. WHERE: The Village Green, Montauk, NY WHEN: Memorial Day Festival            Friday, Saturday and Sunday            May 25, 26 and 27, 2012 (NOTE: Third Day Added!)            Art Show on the Green            Friday, Saturday and Sunday            August 17, 18 and 19, 2012 NOTEWORTHY: *Both events ranked in Art Fair Source Book Top 100 festivals for 2011! *There are only 95 booth spaces on the Green. *Great, high traffic venue during the summer's busiest weekends. *Thursday afternoon setup for tents; 6 a.m. - noon Friday for art. *Professional security Friday and Saturday nights, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. *No jury fee. *Booth Fee: $350; limited double spaces available at $700. *Intensive magazine, newspaper and radio advertising throughout the Hamptons. *Extremely upscale community of both residents and visitors. *For more details about the shows, click HEREKnown as the "Playground of the Rich", the Hamptons on New York's Long Island have long been a mecca for art and artists.  A perennial favorite among the area's wealthy residents, second home owners and summer vacationers, the Montauk Artists' Association's Show on the Green, held every August on Montauk's fabulous Village Green, was joined in 2011 by a newer, but equally popular event at the same location: the Memorial Day Weekend Art Show.  These festivals include only fine art; no crafts, production work or buy-sell are permitted. The exhibitor limit insures high artistic quality, excellent booth exposure and many sales opportunities to showgoers.  Artists experience annual visits by Hamptons residents and visitors who regularly attend. Amenities include close free parking, easy setup and teardown, supportive staff and volunteers. Very strong community support. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Deadlines: Memorial Day Weekend Show April 15, 2012 NOTE: Jewelry Category Closed August Show on the Green May 15, 2012 For more details, artist's prospectus, and application, visit: http://www.montaukartistsassociation.org Email inquiries to: montaukart@aol.com You may also contact by telephone: Anne Weissman Event Director To April 15: 772-879-1236 After April 15: 631-668-5336

Deadline Soon! Call to Artists - Art on the Rocks

Lake Superior Artists Association
presents:  

  Art on the Rocks
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival

WHERE: Mattson Lower Harbor Park, Marquette, MI

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           July 28-29, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*54th Annual Event.

*Limited to 200 juried fine artists and craft persons; 30% invitational.

*Estimated Attendance: 15,000.

*Jury/Booth Fees: $30/$210.

*$5,000 Cash Awards.

*$20,000 Advertising Budget (2011)

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

 
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:
March 31, 2012

Notification:
May 5, 2012


For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:
www.artontherocks.org
Email inquiries to:
mmearle@artontherocks.org

You may also contact by telephone:
Mary Vanlandshoot
Show Administrator
906-250-6156

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

Call to Artists - Art on the Main

   

Call to Artists 

 

WHAT: Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival

 

WHERE: Historic Downtown Hendersonville, NC

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           October 6 & 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Noteworthy:   

*53rd Annual Event.

   

*Limited to 75 artists.

  

*Application/booth fees: $25/$225 (single booth).

  

*Estimated attendance: 7,500

  

*Friday setup.  Drive-up to space to load and unload.

   

*$4,500 cash awards; $5,000 patron purchase award program.

  

*Community hosting program (limited availability of rooms/first come-first serve).

  

Art on Main 2012 occurs the first weekend in October. Art on Main is a celebration of the arts and culture in Henderson County .

The developing vision for Art on Main is to embrace all of the arts (two & three dimensions, music, storytelling, and other performances) in order to draw a larger segment of the community downtown - to involve, expose and educate them to the many facets of art - while maintaining a high quality.

Now accepting applications:

Deadline:  June 1, 2012 (postmarked)

   

Notification:  June 22, 2012

     

For more details, artist's prospectus and application, visit: www.acofhc.org 

Email inquiries to:

acofhc@bellsouth.net  

or by phone:

Patty Smyers

828-693-8504