Call to Artists - Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Omaha Summer Arts Festival

Call to Artists

What:  The #1 juried show in Nebraska

Where: Downtown Omaha alongside a beautiful park

When:  June 8, 9 & 10, 2012

Significant Details:

Attracting more than 80,000 patrons from throughout the region, the Omaha Summer Arts Festival is consistently ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country and enjoys an established tradition of excellence.

This popular show features 135-juried artists from across the country selling their fine art and contemporary crafts in 14 media categories.  An experienced staff of dedicated, event professionals produces the Omaha Summer Arts Festival. Members of the Festival's Board of Directors visit each artist individually providing an opportunity for one-on-one feedback and evaluation. We care about the artists, listen to their input and react to their concerns.

Each artist is provided an 11' x 11' space with an additional 2' x 11' storage area at the back. An exceptional show layout allows every artist to pull his or her vehicle in front of their booth for easy set-up and teardown.

Outstanding artist amenities including:

• $2500 in Cash Merit Awards
• A variety of options for discounted lodging within one mile of the show;
• Complimentary lunch delivered to each artists' booth on Friday;
• Artist Awards Brunch on Saturday;
• Continental Breakfast and Artists' Meeting on Sunday;
• Artist Concierge Desk, centrally located, with dedicated cell phone number for Artist requests;
• Private, air-conditioned Artists' Lounge with complimentary snacks and beverages, private, indoor restrooms, artist-only computers, free WiFi and chair massages by appointment;
• Artwork Delivery Program providing pick-up from your booth and delivery to your customers' vehicles.
• Experienced booth sitters;
• Water delivery to Artists' booths throughout the weekend;
• Assistance with load-in and tear-down;
• Complimentary sand tubes delivered to your booth during set-up and removed at the end of the show;
• 24-hour security provided by off-duty Omaha Police Officers.

Show application may be accessed online through Zapplication atwww.zapplication.org.  

The jury fee is $30 and booth fees are $325 or $400 for a guaranteed corner.  Limited electrical service is available in some locations for a one-time fee of $75.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:  

January 22, 2012 (Midnight CST)

NOTIFICATION:                         
 
February 17, 2012 (Notifications mailed and posted online)

BOOTH FEE DUE:             

March 18, 2012

CONTACT:                                   

Ashley McNabney, Visual Arts Coordinator
amcnabney@vgagroup.com
402.345.5401 Ext. 106

The Omaha Summer Arts Festival is a magnet that draws people together to celebrate art in all of its forms and varied expressions. Its mission is to present culturally diverse, high-quality arts programs, performances and exhibits in downtown Omaha for the general public to appreciate and enjoy.

Apply today to be a part of the tradition as the Omaha Summer Arts Festival

celebrates 38 years of artistic excellence in the streets of Omaha.

 

Call to Artists - Frederick Festival of the Arts

Frederick Festival of the Arts   

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival

WHERE: Downtown Historic Frederick, MD at Carroll Creek Linear Park       

WHEN:    June 2 - 3, 2012
              Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

          
NOTEWORTHY:

*19th Annual Event.

*Limited to approximately 125 juried artists.

*Public attendance: 20,000 - 25,000 annually.

*Extensive promotional campaign.

*Jury fee: $30/Booth fees: $395 for a single booth, $470 for corner booth; $775 for double booth (Electric available for $50).

*Artist amenities include: load-in and load-out assistance (when available); booth sitting and VIP rest area.

Going into our 19th year! Unique to this community is the First Saturday Gallery Walk where Tourists pour into the downtown area to enjoy the extended market hours of special shops and distinctive dining in restaurants, all set to focus on the many artist's galleries and available performances. 20,000-25,000 people attended this event, attracting patrons from over all the Baltimore/D.C. region, including MD, PA, VA, and WV.

Artists will be selected to exhibit in 15 media categories (Clay, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry/Metal, Jewelry/other, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Musical Instruments, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood.  Artists are selected through an online jurying process. 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:  January 31, 2012

Notification:  February 16, 2012

Booth fee due:  March 15, 2012

Apply at www.zapplicaton.org
 
For more information please contact:

Tammy O'Connor
Festival Coordinator
toconnor@frederickartscouncil.org

You may also call: 301-662-4190
  

Jan 27 Deadline - Call to Artists - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

Lakewood Center for the Arts
presents: 

    

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts
Fine Arts Craft Faire 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Arts Craft Faire

WHERE: George Rogers Park, Lake Oswego, Oregon

WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
           June 22-24, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*49th Annual Festival of the Arts.

*Limited to 120 juried fine artists and craft artists.

*Estimated attendance: 25,000.

*Application/Booth Fees ($30/$410-$755, single-double); early bird discount available;all spaces are corners.

*Security: Twenty-four hours, Thursday evening through Sunday morning.

*Promotion: National, regional, and local promotion through television, newspapers, radio, direct mail, press releases, magazines, website, and social media.

*Awards: Award winners accepted into the 2013 Craft Faire. Blue Ribbon winners receive booth fee discount.

*Amenities: Booth sitting, cold water, continental breakfast Friday & Saturday, Artists' Reception breakfast on Sunday, artist rates with our hotel partners, drive to booth for set up and tear down.

*Parking: Offsite parking with frequent shuttles to and from the park. First come, first serve parking adjacent to the park.

*Commissions: No commissions taken by the Festival.

*For more details about the show, click HERE
The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, a highly lauded annual event with nearly 50 years of history, offers as part of its intensive programs for the arts, the annual Fine Arts Craft Faire in Lake Oswego's beautiful George Rogers Park.  One hundred-twenty fine artists and crafters gather from across the United States to present their work to a highly art-oriented public that returns annually to view the excellent artwork on display. A volunteer group of nearly 500 local supporters ensure fulfillment of artists' needs.  

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: 

Deadline:
January 27, 2011 

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to apply, visit:
www.lakewood-center.org
Email inquiries to:
Sally Hedman
festival@lakewood-center.org

You may also contact by telephone:
503-636-1060

Hans Burkhardt: Within & Beyond the Mainstream

“Hans Burkhardt: Within & Beyond the Mainstream”
One of the Most Expansive Exhibition’s in the
Getty’s Initiative Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980

Through January 31, 2012 at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts

Immaculate: Reflections of Mary - Opening Reception

“Immaculate: Reflections of Mary”

Group Showing

February 11^th, 2012 through March 17^th, 2012

MF Gallery is proud to present “Immaculate: Reflections of Mary” opening reception February 11^th, 2012 from 7 PM to 10 PM.

The Virgin Mary has played the longstanding role of a mother, daughter, wife, and saint. This iconographic female figure’s influence on artists has been expressed through songs, poetry, paintings and statues throughout history. Today she is represented in film, television, t-shirts, stickers, tattoos, and even visualized on toast, allotting her a most unusual occupancy in popular culture.

Immaculate: Reflections of Mary seeks to reveal artwork influenced by the Virgin Mary.  This unique collection will show us how her image has transcended from a figure in religious institutions into modern culture.

Artists participating in this exhibition hail from a variety of mediums such as printmaking, tattooing, painting, sculpture, animation, and traditional drawing methods. Artists include: Alex McWatt, Un Lee, Liam Sparkes, Shannon Beal, Greg Maillard, John Russo, Dean Raoofi, Matt Ellis, Tamara Waite-Santibanez, Russ Spitovsky, Max Kahan, Martin Mazorra, Daniel Albrigo, Eddie Peralta, Sue Jeiven,

John Cebollero, Rie Hasegawa, Justin Sanz, Bruce Waldman, Martina Secondo Russo,

Frank Russo, Drew Maillard, Shannon Daugherty, Kirsten Flaherty and more to be announced.(Bianca Panzaram)

MF Gallery is located at 213 Bond St. in the Gowanus area of Brooklyn, curated by Kirsten Flaherty and Shannon Daugherty. Opens Saturday, February 11^th, 2012 and runs through Saturday, March 17^th, 2012.

Viewings by Appointment Only

Contact, Shannon Daugherty Phone: 917-971-7367 Email: shannon.daugherty@gmail.com

Contact, Kirsten Flaherty Phone: 914-393-9293 Email: kirstenflaherty1@gmail.com

Call to Artists - Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen

presents:

 

Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fairs
Call to Artists

What: Fine Craft Fairs    

When: May 11, 12 & 13, 2012 (Philadelphia) 

          August 4 & 5, 2012 (Wilmington, DE)
          October 20 & 21, 2012 (Blue Bell)
          November 10 & 11, 2012 (Lancaster)

Where: Various locations 

          

Noteworthy: 

 

*Extensive advertising and promotion 

 

*Experienced and respectful art fair staff 

 

*Special rates for artists in nearby hotels and motels 

 

*Professional, overnight security 

 

*up to 100 free promotional postcards 

 

*Application Fee - $25 

 

*Apply at: www.pacrafts.org/apply 

For 65 years, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen has served the crafts community through educational opportunities, marketing events, information services, encouragement and fellowship. The Guild's marketing arm, The Pennsylvania Designer Craftsmen, organizes and promotes four premier fine craft fairs annually: 

• Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia:  http://pacrafts.org/may 
• Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE:  http://pacrafts.org/august 
• Montgomery County Community College in Blue, PA:  http://pacrafts.org/october 
• Lancaster Convention Center in Lancaster, PA: http://pacrafts.org/november 

No matter what show format you find Guild members, it's an opportunity for collectors and makers to hold lively conversations about design, technique, style, imagination, and creative inspiration.  
 

Important Show Information:    

Please review our application, rules and regulations and deadlines at  www.pacrafts.org/apply.  If you have any questions, please contact Nick Mohler at717-431-8706 or nick@pacrafts.org.

Booth Fees:

$375-450     10' x 10' booth fee                

$660            10' x 15' booth fee                

$870            10' x 20' booth fee
 

$330             5' x 10'' booth fee      

$50-100        Corner fee


Application Deadline - January 20, 2012
Notification Date - February 16, 2012

Apply -  www.pacrafts.org/apply

For questions please contact:

Nick Mohler, Program Director

Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen
nick@pacrafts.org
717-431-8706  

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