Thursday, February 23, 2012

Call to Artists - Sausalito Art Festival

60th Annual
Sausalito Art Festival

   
Call to Artists

WHAT:   The Sausalito Art Festival is one of America's Top Ten Fine Art Festivals,      
ranked in both the 2010 Art Fair Source Book and Sunshine Artist Magazine.

WHERE: Just North of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge in Marinship Park,
             Sausalito, CA.

WHEN:  Labor Day Weekend
            Saturday, Sunday and Monday
            September 1 - 3, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*60 Years of presenting Artistic Excellence.

*Limited to 275 Fine Art Artists.
 *Combined gross sales for Fine Art Exhibitors is often over $2 Million due to high end theatergoers, worldwide tourism and a large audience of Fine Art Collectors from around the world.

*Cash prizes recognizing outstanding achievement.

 *Jury/Booth Fees include:
 *White canopy;
 *Assisted load-in and load-out;
 *Highly praised Artist & VIP Hospitality facilities including
   complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
 *Artist Relations "Concierge" Services and "booth sitters".
 
* Estimated attendance: 30,000 patrons over the Labor Day Weekend.

*Top name musical entertainment.

*Children's entertainment and hands-on art activities.

*National and regional advertising, public relations and social media campaign.  
  
 *Inclusion in festival program.

*Festival website promoting exhibiting Artists throughout the year.  

 *Gourmet food, fine wines, champagne and premium beers.  

*Free Artist parking within walking distance to the event grounds.

*Beautiful waterfront setting.

*For more details about the show, click HERE.
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012, the Sausalito Art Festival invites you to apply to participate as one of 275 premier artists showcased at one of the top outdoor Fine Art shows in the country.  Held annually over the three-day Labor Day weekend on Sausalito's spectacular waterfront, the Festival attracts more than 30,000 Art Collectors to celebrate the virtuoso talents of the finest local, national, and international Artists. Proceeds from the Festival benefit local non-profits through community grants, in addition to scholarships awarded to deserving Art students annually.

Application Available:
December 6, 2011 

Deadline:
March 1, 2012: $45 fee (non-refundable)
March 14, 1012: $100 fee (non-refundable)

Application through www.juriedartservices.com

Jury Date:
March 20-21, 2012

Notification:
April 5, 2012

Booth Fee Due:
May 3, 2012

For more details and Artist's prospectus, visit:
www.sausalitoartfestival.org

Email inquiries to:
Patrick Roberts
Operations Manager / Sausalito Art Festival

You may also contact us by telephone:

Call to Artists - Hermosa Beach ArtWalk '12




Hermosa Beach ArtWalk '12



Call to Artists

WHAT:  Art Festival  

WHERE:  Hermosa Beach, CA

WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday
             June 9 & 10, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

* A two day celebration of original art with musical performances.

* Limited to 100+ fine artists.  

* Juried show.

* Application/Booth fees:  $5/$150(corner booths $200).

* Application is available at hbartwalk.com and is due April 1st for jury review.

* Friday set-up with convenient access to booth spaces.

Hermosa Beach is one of California's most beautiful beach communities and is a hot spot for tourists and locals during the summer months.  Hermosa Beach is the ideal art festival venue for visual art exhibitions and musical performances.  All artists applications are screened and selected by our Selection Committee.  The Art Walk includes art exhibits, musicians,  activities for kids and food.   The Art Walk is a non-profit event with the profit supporting  youth art.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Online application and more information available at hbartwalk.com

Deadline:
April 1, 2012 for jury review.

Notification:
May 1, 2012

Email inquiries to:
Ron Pizer at ron.pizer@verizon.net

Deadline February 29th - Call to Artists - Art on the Lake

Art on the Lake 
Excelsior, MN
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine art and fine crafts festival

WHERE: Excelsior Commons, a 14-acre park on shores of  Lake Minnetonka

WHEN: Saturday, June 9, 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday, June 10, 2012, 10 am to 4 pm 
              Set-up: Friday, June 8           

NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 225 juried artists

*Attendance 9,000 per day (2011 estimated by shuttle service, local police)*$1500 in artist awards; free single booth space in following year's show *Jury/Booth fees are: $25/$255 for single (10 X 10);$520 for double (10 X 20) - limited availability


*Artist amenities include: Complimentary breakfast both mornings; overnight security, bonded and insured; local police on-site throughout show hours; load-in and load-out assistance; complimentary artists' shuttles and free parking; excllent hospitality; excellent demographics.  


Art on the Lake enjoys a large and loyal following among art enthusiasts and residents throughout the Twin Cities and beyond.  Widely known as a fresh, well-organized and professionally marketed event, the show features outstanding artists from throughout the U.S. and features a repertoire of local emerging young artists.

Situated on 14-acres of manicured parkland, artists and visitors are just steps from Lake Minnetonka, where gentle breezes and colorful sailboats continuously refresh the beautiful landscape.  Remote parking with free shuttles, delectable food, a wine and beer tent, live music, friendly and well-trained volunteers.

Juried by knowledgeable art practitioners, the show's mission is to maintain the highest quality possible in a fun and beautiful outdoor environment.  Volunteers are responsive to artists' needs, and work diligently to provide top-notch hospitality.  The show celebrates its 32nd year in 2012.

Managed and hosted by the South Lake-Excelsior Chamber of Commerce

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  February 29, 2012

Application available online at: www.excelsiorartonthelake.com  or by contacting Art on the Lake, 952.474.6461

Deadline March 1st - Call to Artists - White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival

White Plains
Outdoor Arts Festival
Call to Artists
 
WHAT: 50th Annual Juried Arts Festival
 

WHERE: Tibbits Park, 1 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
 

WHEN:  Saturday & Sunday 
June 2 & 3, 2011  
            10 a.m. to 5 p.m.      
 

NOTEWORTHY:

*49th Annual Event.

*All proceeds support art scholarships for local high school seniors who are pursuing arts education.
 
*Limited to 100 artists.   
 
*Estimated attendance: 7,000.
   
*Outdoor event.   
 
*No jury fee.  Single booth:  $250, Double Booth:  $375.  

*Transportation provided from nearby parking area to festival location.

*Craftspeople accepted must be present to run their booths during the course of the fair.  Booth sitters are available throughout the day.


The White Plains Outdoor Arts Festival cordially invites you to participate in our 50th Annual Arts Festival, June 2nd and 3rd, 2012.  This long-standing community tradition takes place in downtown White Plains, which is centrally located in Westchester County and is less than 25 miles from New York City.  White Plains is a vibrant, diverse community of approximately 57,000 residents.  The festival has had a strong presence locally for almost a half-century.  Advertising in newspapers, magazines and other publications covering the immediate and surrounding areas makes this a very popular show.  All proceeds from the show support art scholarships for local high school students.


NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:
May 1, 2012

To apply and for more information, please visit: www.whiteplainsoutdoorartsfestival.com 

By telephone: