Call to Artists - Great Lakes Art Fair

Great Lakes Art Fair
Spring, 2012

Call to Artists

What:  The Spring 2012 Great Lakes Art Fair

Where:  Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, MI

When:  April 13-15, 2012
                  Fri - 1pm - 8pm
                  Sat - 10am - 6pm
                  Sun - 11am - 5pm

Noteworthy:

*Beautifully landscaped Indoor Venue - weather-free!

*Easy move in/move out - drive right up to your booth at scheduled times.  Free, convenient parking.

*Promotion of the event to the art-buying public in TV, newspapers, radio, direct mail, press releases, billboards and social media, including postcards, tickets and coupons provided to the artists for their use.

*Total prizes for artists $900, plus free booth fees for next show.

*Jury/booth fees are $30/$400 for single booth, with corner and multiple booth packages available.  All booths have electricity, 5' of storage and a back drape included in fee.

*Named as one of the most Artist-Friendly shows in the country.  Artist amenities include booth sitting, drinks and snacks from the roving snack cart, friendly on-site staff, artist reception, and an artist rate at our host hotel, Extended Stay America - Novi.

Please join us for the Great Lakes Art Fair! The Great Lakes Art Fair offers fine artists and their patrons an expansive marketplace that brings fresh energy to the regional artistic community. The juried component of the fair will feature 200 local, regional, and national artists. The Great Lakes Art Fair will also feature select educational demonstrations, art based entertainment, and community outreach efforts. Support from the regional art community has already exceeded expectations, setting the stage for the GLAF to become the biannual destination event for fine artists from all mediums and their patrons. Lauded as one of the most Artist Friendly shows in the country, we take pride in making sure that our artists are happy. 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Application Deadline - February 6, 2012

Notifications Sent - February 20, 2012

Booth Fees/Commitments Due - March 5, 2012    

Apply at www.GreatLakesArtFair.com/artistapply.html 

For more information, please visit www.GreatLakesArtFair.com 

Email questions to info@greatlakesartfair.com or call 248-348-5600 x236 and speak with Kristina Jones, Event Manager.

Call to Artists - Capitol Hill People's Fair

Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, Inc (CHUN) Presents:
The 41st Anniversary of the Capitol Hill People's Fair

Call to Artists

WHAT:  An Arts & Crafts Festival, and Celebration of Community

WHERE: Denver, CO

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           June 2 and 3, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*Juried show.

*24-hour security.

*Booth sitters.

*Discounted parking in nearby garage with in-and-out privileges.

*Entry/booth fees: $35/$300.

*10% discount ($30) off booth fees for artists applying prior to February 1, 2012.

*Estimated annual attendance: 250,000

*For more details about the show, please visit www.peoplesfair.com.

The Capitol Hill People's Fair is one of the largest two-day festivals in the country with over 250,000 fairgoers, and is one of Colorado's longest-running outdoor urban festivals featuring handmade arts & crafts, food from local restaurants, and live local entertainment.  Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the People's Fair is a celebration of community and the kick-off to the summer festival season.  Exceptionally high public attendance and community support.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - deadline March 9, 2012:

Online application and more information available at: http://fs2.formsite.com/CHUN2010/AC2012/index.html

 

OR - you may download the application here:  

http://www.chundenver.org/client_files/5_page_files/ACAPPWEB.pdf
Email inquiries to:

Andrea Furness
CHUN Assistant Director
andreafurness@chundenver.org 

Or by telephone:
303-830-1651

LAST WEEK TO APPLY - Call to Artists - East Lansing Art Festival

East Lansing Art Festival 2012    

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Event

WHERE: Downtown Streets of East Lansing, MI

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           May 19 - 20, 2012
           Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
           Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

NOTEWORTHY:

*Nationally ranked - 60th in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine's "200 Best."

*Limited to 200 - 220 participating artists.

*Helpful and friendly, well-seasoned staff and volunteers.

*Easy load-in and load-out.

*Knowledgeable and dedicated art patrons. 

*Parking near festival site, included in cost of booth fee.

*Boothsitting.

*10' x 10' booth spaces ($300) and 10' x 20' double booths ($600) available. Corners are available on a limited first-paid-first-served basis for an additional fee of $50.

*Non-profit event produced by the East Lansing Art Festival Board of Directors under the auspices of the East Lansing Arts Commission/City of East Lansing.

 

Established in 1964, the East Lansing Art Festival is held every Spring on the weekend prior to the Memorial Day weekend and is a festive kickoff of the art fair season. The popular Festival attracts an estimated 60,000 attendees from across the region. In addition to the 200-220 juried exhibitors, emerging artists are also invited to participate through a competitive selection process.

 

East Lansing is a charming University town with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, galleries and the beautiful Michigan State University campus across the street. ELAF attracts well-educated visitors, unaffected by the economic downturn in the State including professional people from State government and the University. Festival programming includes well-planned entertainment, and arts activities that enhance the art rather than distract from it. Affiliation with regional media and statewide Public TV and radio stations guarantees the festival is well promoted - bringing the right people to you.

 

From the director, Corinn VanWyck:

"Our artist surveys show that artists experience great sales at our festival - many, many artists reported that they had their best sales in quite a while at our show and were very happy to kick off the festival season in East Lansing! We have an informed and enthusiastic community of collectors here and they really welcome and appreciate the artists."

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR MAY FESTIVAL:

 

Deadline:  January 31, 2012 on www.zapplication.org 

 

For more details, visit: www.elartfest.com 

 

Email inquiries to:

info@elartfest.com

Call to Artists - Kings Mountain Art Fair

49th Annual
Kings Mountain Art Fair

Call to Artists

     

WHAT: Fine Arts and Crafts - Under the Redwoods

          Ranked as one of the Top Five Fine Art Fairs in California, and in the Top 50

          in the nation. (Art Fair SourceBook 2011)

WHERE: 13889 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside, California

            (30 minutes south of San Francisco, along the San Francisco Peninsula)  

         

WHEN:  Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1 - 3, 2012 

           

NOTEWORTHY:
  

 *A stunning location and complete dedication to the artists (no musical groups, wine tastings, or commercial or corporate vendors).   This fair is known for drawing serious art buyers.

  

*A juried art fair, limited to 135 artists.

  

*An entirely volunteer run event, benefitting the Kings Mountain Fire Brigade and local school programs.  A strong reputation as an artist friendly venue, in a beautiful location, with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for artists and patrons.

  

*Top 25% each year are automatically re-invited to return.

  

*Please visit www.kingsmountainartfair.org for more information and description.

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 

Deadline:  January 30

Apply through www.kingsmountainartfair.org/callforentry/ 

   

Application fee:  $10 due with online application

If accepted there is a $100 non-refundable entry fee and 15% commission on sales to participate.

Accepted artists are required to participate in the show, accompanying their art. (Assistants welcome to accompany and booth sitters are available during the Fair.)

Jurying occurs in February, acceptance notification is no later than March 15

Inquires: Please email KMAFsecty@kingsmountainartfair.org  or call (650) 851-2710