Call to Artists - 37th SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL

37th SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL  

Celebrating Artists, Celebrating Excellence!  

     

Call To Artists

Fine Art Show, June 8 & 9  

Four Rivers Craft Show, June 7, 8 & 9 

What: 37th Smoky Hill River Festival

    Presented by Salina Arts & Humanities   

Where: Oakdale Park, Salina, KS (730 Oakdale Drive) 

When: Four Rivers Craft Show, June 7, 8 & 9 

           Fine Art Show, June 8 & 9 

Noteworthy:   

• Over half-a-million dollars in sales annually, with record high sales the past three years!  
• Ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country and one of the finest in the central midwest. Kansas' finest!
• 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
• Knowledgeable patrons and a sophisticated buying audience  
• Weekend attendance of 75,000 drawing patrons from the region and across the country
• $130,000+ Art Patron Program - Fine Art Show
• $9500 cash Jurors' Merit & Purchase Awards - Fine Art Show
• $1800 cash Jurors' Merit Awards - Four Rivers Craft Show
• 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 inventory access
• Presented with an arts-based mission by the acclaimed Salina Arts & Humanities 
• Both show applications are easily accessed online at www.zapplication.org, or the Festival website, www.riverfestival.com if opting to submit by mail. 

   

An Arts Festival Like None Other! 

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 37 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 it 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. Outstanding artist amenities, a highly successful Art Patron Program and a knowledgeable and enthusiastic buying audience set the tone for a quality exhibiting experience

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 - An Arts Festival Like None Other!

THE FESTIVAL MISSION: (To celebrate the arts and this community through a festival accessible to anyone - physically, psychologically, and economically)

DEADLINE:  February 15, 2013

NOTIFICATION:  March 13, 2013

BOOTH FEE DUE:  April 15, 2013

APPLICATIONS:

www.riverfestival.com 

     www.zapplication.org 

CONTACT:

Karla Prickett, Visual Arts Director

karla.prickett@salina.org 

785-309-5770 ext. 2306

Call to Artists - Ruidoso Art Festival

Ruidoso Art Festival     Call to Artists What:  Fine Art Show Where:  Ruidoso Convention Center             111 Sierra Blanca Drive             Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 When:  July 26, 27, 28, 2013            Friday, Noon to 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm              Apply online: www.zapplication.org   Noteworthy: *42nd Annual Event *Indoor art show *Limited to approximately 122 juried artists *Public Attendance is 5,000 to 6,000 *Extensive advertising and promotion *Application Fee: $40.00 non refundable *Booth Fees: $400.00 to $750.00 *Juried art show *24 hour security *Volunteer booth sitters *Artist parking w/shuttle service *Artist Reception and Award Ceremony *12 categories: Acrylics/Oils; Fiber Arts; Glass; Jewelry; Metalwork; Mixed Media; Pen, Pencil, Pastels, Ink; Photography; Porcelain, Pottery; Sculpture; Watercolor; Woodwork Beautiful Ruidoso, New Mexico is located at the southernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 7,000 ft. and higher.  We are a tourist destination and the Art Festival is held at the height of the horse racing season, where the town is full of visitors who come to the scenic mountains of Lincoln County to escape the heat.  What began as an outdoor show and quickly moved indoors, attracts artists from around the country and as far away as Israel. Come join us for the finest art show in Southeast New Mexico!                                     NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Deadline:  March 11, 2013 Notification: April 9, 2013 Booth Fee Due:  May 31, 2013 For more details about the show visit www.ruidosonow.com Roxie Langford, Events Coordinator  575-257-7395 email: events@ruidosonow.com

Call to Artists - Fine Art Festivals in Montauk

The Montauk Artists' Association
presents:

 
Two Great Shows on the Green!
Call to Artists

***Memorial Day Event Deadline Near!***

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 HERE
Known 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
March 15, 2012

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

Call to Artists - 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

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

National Call for Entries

Amdur Productions announces:     National Call for Entries Chicagoland's Most Prestigious Juried Art Festivals Plus Two NEW Festivals in Milwaukee, WI and New Buffalo, MI     WHAT:  17 Juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Festivals WHERE: Chicago, IL and Surrounding Suburbs, Milwaukee, WI and New Buffalo, MI     WHEN:  May through December, 2012                NOTE: Deadline for Applications: January 3, 2012    INDIVIDUAL SHOW DATES AND LOCATIONS: Barrington Art Festival   *Barrington, IL   *May 26 - May 27   *140 artists!     Eastside Millennium Art Festival   *Chicago, IL   *June 1 - June 3     *130 artists!    NEW FESTIVAL - GREAT location one hour outside of Chicago!  New Buffalo Artigras!    *New Buffalo, Michigan    *June 16 - June17    *130 artists!     NEW FESTIVAL - Amdur Productions directs this well-established, 15 year old festival!   The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft   *Highland Park, IL   *June 23 - June 24   *130 artists!    Promenade of Art Arlington Heights  *Arlington Heights, IL    *June 23 - June 24    *150 artists!  Lincolnshire Art Festival    *Lincolnshire, IL    *June 30 - July 1    *120 artists!  Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival  *Glencoe, IL *July 6 - July 8  *80 artists!  Gold Coast Art Fair  *Chicago, IL  *July 14 - July 15  *350 artists! Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival   *Buffalo Grove, IL     *July 21 - July 22  *160 artists! North Shore Festival of Art Old Orchard - Now opening on Friday!  *Skokie, IL  *July 27 - July 29  *140 artists!  Glencoe Festival of Art   *Glencoe, IL  *August 4 - August 5  *120 artists!      Art at the Glen Town Center  *Glenview, IL  *August 11 - August 12  *200 artists!      Port Clinton Art Festival  *Highland Park, IL  *August 25 - August 26  *260 artists!    NEW FESTIVAL - Situated in the heart of Milwaukee's fashion and art district!  Third Ward Art Festival   *Milwaukee, Wisconsin   *September 1 - September 2   *150 artists!  Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival   *Downers Grove, IL   *September 8 - September 9   *120 artists!  Highwood Last Call Art Fair    *Highwood, IL   *September 15 - September 16  *120 artists!    Winter Art Festival   *Highland Park, IL  *December 7 - 9   *40 artists!     For more information or to apply to the festivals, please visit http://www.amdurproductions.com. For nearly three decades, Amdur Productions, a nationally acclaimed art festival production company, has organized many of the Chicago areas' most prestigious and successful juried art festivals.  This year, the company offers new opportunities for artists with the addition of three new festivals across the Midwest: New Buffalo Artigras! in New Buffalo, Michigan; The Art Center's Festival of Fine Craft in Highland Park, Illinois; and the Third Ward Art Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Artists can visit www.amdurproductions.com and click "APPLY NOW," then follow the prompts to submit their work electronically through Juried Art Services (JAS).  All applications must be received before midnight on January 3, 2012 for consideration in this season's extraordinary line-up.    For more information call 847-926-4300 or email info@amdurproductions.com

The Pinnacle Hills Art Festival

Lynette Wallace Productions

presents:

  

The Pinnacle Hills Art Festival 

Call to Artists

What: Fine Arts festival

Where: Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Rogers, AR 

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

           September 9 - 11, 2011

NOTEWORTHY:

*Juried show.

*24-hour security.

*Booth sitters.

*Free parking, drive up to booth to load and unload.

* Thursday setup

* Limited to 200 juried fine artists.

*Entry fee $30

*Booth fees $425 to $1200, discount for cash. Booth fee includes electricity. 

Lynette Wallace Productions is proud to announce the addition of the Pinnacle Hills Fine Art Festival in Rogers Arkansas, September 9-11, to our fall tour. This 3-day art festival features fine arts and fine crafts, including paintings, clay, sculpture, mixed media 2d, mixed media 3d, jewelry, fiber and other media. The festival also features a music stage with regional entertainment.   

Pinnacle Hills Promenade is the only shopping venue of its kind in a 300-mile radius, catering to an upscale client base from northwest Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. This prime retail and entertainment venue is directly adjacent to the Pinnacle Country Club, where the the LPGA Women's Northwest Arkansas Golf Championship takes place the same weekend. The golf championship is estimated to attract 25,000 fans, and the Pinnacle Hills Promenade will provide overflow shuttle parking.

Artist application deadline:  

July 15, 2011 on zapplication.org

Notification date: July 20, 2011

Booth Fee Due: August 15, 2011

For rules, booth fees and other information, please visit:
www.pinnaclehillsartfest.com

Contact:

Sue Latham
Festival manager
sue@bluelotusartshowtour.com
281 222 6820

La Quinta Arts Festival

La Quinta Arts Festival 

Call to Artists  

What: Fine Art Festival

Where: La Quinta, CA

When: March 8-11, 2012 (Thursday - Sunday) from 10 am to 5 pm daily

NOTEWORTHY:

*Consistently ranked among the Top Ten Fine Art Festivals in the Nation by both Artists and Festival Patrons.

*Juried Online by 5 respected authorities from across the country in each  of the 11 media categories.

*Dedicated 24/7 Artist Hotline.

*24 Hour Private Security and Police.

*Leisurely 2 day set-up and tear-down. Also Paid Labor Assistance with flatbed golf carts.

*Artist Hospitality includes morning and afternoon snacks, chilled bottled water throughout the day, a gourmet lunch box delivered daily to each booth. (Artist selects lunch order).

*Impressive Artist Award Reception.  

*Booth Fees from $275 to &775 - all booths located on lush grass.

*Volunteer Booth Sitters - contact by cell phone.

*Limited to 230 Artists.

La Quinta Arts Festival will celebrate its 30^th Anniversary in 2012 on the spectacular grounds of the La Quinta Civic Center Campus, a short drive from legendary Palm Springs, California. The Campus is a life-size picture postcard framed by majestic mountains, lush green lawns, and a lake - a spectacular outdoor gallery extolled by Art Fair SourceBook as "the most stunning festival site in the country."

Hosting 230 of the nation's foremost contemporary artists, this four day show attracts an affluent demographic and many wealthy snowbirds who have second homes in the desert. Art sales consistently exceed $2 million each year. The festival runs concurrent with the BNP Paribas Open, an international tennis event, attended by 350,000 of a highly appealing demographic as well as the polo finals - both located a few miles from the festival.

La Quinta Arts Festival requires the Artist to pay a show fee of 20% of all art sales made at, or as a result of participating in La Quinta Arts Festival.  A low booth fee of $275 for a 12x12 space means minimal up-front investment to participate, and allows LQAF to be successful only if the artists are successful. 

Now Accepting Applications through ZAPPlication^TM 

  

For more information and to apply through ZAPP^TM, click HERE: 

Application Fees:

July 1 - Aug. 31 - $35. From Sep.1 - Oct. 31 - $50

Notification: November 18, 2011

Booth Fee Due: December 30, 2011

Artists may also contact Dedicated Artist Helpline:

Phone: 760-564-1244 ext. 112

Email: Helpline@LQAF.com