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 

E-mail: info@whiteplainsoutdoorartsfestival.com  

By telephone:  

(866) 210-7137

Opening Reception - Lin Esser - "Unconventional Tableaux"

Lin Esser's new exhibition, "Unconventional Tableaux," began, in part, as an effort to replace a Dia de los Muertos box lost during childhood. Further inspired by the eccentric subjects of English symbolism, sinister figures of the renaissance and the anthropomorphic tableaux of Victorian naturalism, Esser soon found himself caught up in the creation of an entire body of three-dimensional works that he later began calling "tableaux." His dark introspective vision and extensive experience with film and theater lend a sense of the dramatic to these macabre yet playful narratives about the joys and sorrow of everyday life and beyond. The son of a mechanical engineer, Esser spent his early childhood watching and emulating his father draft the intricate exploded drawings and cross sections of elaborate multi-cogged machinery. As a teenager, he declined a formal art education to follow work as a skilled double bass player and multi-instrumentalist. In the mid-eighties Esser continued his pursuit of dual careers by relocating to New York City. He worked with several prestigious theaters, publications and venues including the Actors Studio, Plymouth Theater and Local Project Arts Collective. Esser has scored and directed short films, exhibited his artwork and authored workshops for regional artists and musicians. He can be heard and seen as one third of the composition team currently re-scoring Hans Richter's 1921 film Rhythmus 21. And, most recently, Esser's artwork and music are the focus of Director/Cinematographer Dave Davidson's short film, "Contacting the Living," in which eight tableaux are featured. The opening reception for "Unconventional Tableaux" is Saturday, March 3rd from 5 to 8pm. While free and open to the public, RSVP is requested to rsvp@afanyc.com.    AFA is located at 54 Greene Street (corner of Broome Street), in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. Hours are Monday - Saturday, 10am - 7pm and Sundays 11am - 6pm. To request more information or images contact Heidi Leigh at heidi@afanyc.com or 212.226.7374. Tableau: "Shakespeare," mixed media, 9x10.5x6"

Deadline March 1st - Call to Artists - Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair

Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair  

Call to Artists

WHAT:    Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair

WHERE: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, IL

WHEN:  Saturday and Sunday 

            September 8 & 9, 2012

            Friday night Preview Event - September 7th  
NOTEWORTHY:

*130 participating artists. 

 

*Loyal, long-term repeat customer base. 

 

*Jury/Booth Fees $25/$280 add $25 for electricity, available to first 60 requests.

*15w x 10d booth space. Double spaces available.

*Over $6000 in artist awards.

*Complimentary Friday evening pizza, Saturday & Sunday coffee & donuts, Saturday evening buffet dinner and artist awards ceremony.

*Assigned on-site parking spaces.

*Discounted hotel rates.

*Off-site camping facilities in the area.

*24-hour security; day time boothsitters.

 

*For more details about the show, click HERE

Celebrating its 36th year, The Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair has grown into one of the largest events in the region.  Held annually the weekend after Labor Day, The Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair is an open air event situated among the large scale art of Kuenz Sculpture Park on the grounds of Cedarhurst in southern Illinois. In addition to the annual Art & Craft Fair, visitors to Cedarhurst will also enjoy the 5 art exhibition galleries of Mitchell Museum, and the beautiful lake, woods and trails throughout the sculpture park. Mt. Vernon lies at the crossroads of I-57 and I-64 and attracts visitors to the fair from southern Illinois, St. Louis, MO, Springfield, IL, Evansville, IN and Paducah, KY. Music entertainment and food concessions accompany the art fair and (according to reviews) artist hospitality keeps many artists returning to this show!

NOW ACCEPTING INQUIRIES.

 

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE JANUARY 1, 2012 

 

Application Deadline: 
March 1, 2012

Notification:
April 15, 2012

Booth Fee Due:
May 15, 2012

For more details, artist's prospectus, and to print an application, visit: 

www.cedarhurst.org 

Email inquiries to:
linda@cedarhurst.org
You may also contact by telephone:
Linda Wheeler

618-242-1236 ext. 234 

Deadline March 1st - Call to Artists - Uptown Art Fair

Uptown Art Fair 

 

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art Festival

WHERE: Uptown, Minneapolis, MN

WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
           August 3-5, 2012
           Friday: 12 noon - 8 p.m.
           Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
           Sunday: 10 a.m. -  5 p.m.

NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 350 artists in the Uptown Art Fair.

*375,000 attendance in 2011.

*$6,500 in awards.

*Winner of nearly 100 International Festivals and Events Association Pinnacle Awards.

*Application/Booth Fees: $40/$525 (single booth); $1,050 (double booth).

*Complimentary artist brunch and best of show awards presentation Sat. morning.

*Discounted hotel rates; Artist parking; RV and camping information provided.

*24-hour security.

*Boothsitters, helpful volunteers and well-organized staff.

*$300,000 advertising and promotion campaign; including radio, TV, print, and social media.

The Uptown Art Fair, now celebrating its 49th year, takes over the commercial district in Uptown Minneapolis.  What began as a neighborhood art sale developed into an internationally recognized, three-day fine art festival attracting more than 350,000 people in one weekend. Hosting approximately 350 artists, the Uptown Art Fair caters to tourists, art enthusiasts, artists, and festival-goers from around the country.

Uptown Minneapolis is an eclectic mix of commercial, retail, and residential properties in South Minneapolis.  The intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the center of a lively, upbeat business district and is one of the busiest intersections in the state of Minnesota, creating the perfect location for a fine art festival. Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake are only a few blocks away, making Uptown's tree-lined streets both welcoming and walkable.

The primary focus of the Uptown Art Fair is the juried exhibition of gallery quality fine art.  Additionally, the event offers family activities including a youth art fair, day and evening performances, a wine garden, and high quality outdoor food vending.   

The Uptown Art Fair brings art to the people, draws visitors to Uptown, and provides a showcase and sales outlet for both professional and amateur artists from around the country. As the Uptown Association's primary fundraising event, the Uptown Art Fair is an economic engine for the community, generating revenue that pays for Uptown projects including community clean ups, marketing and education seminars, extra security officers, donations to local causes and neighborhood organizations, and other community building activities. 

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:

Deadline:

March 1, 2012, 12 midnight (CST) via www.zapplication.org 

Notification:
April 1, 2012; results emailed with contracts

Booth Fee and Contracts Due:
May 1, 2012

For more details, artist's prospectus, please visit:

www.uptownartfair.com

Call to Artists - Evergreen Fine Arts Festival

Evergreen Fine Arts Festival

   

Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival
WHERE: Heritage Grove Park, Evergreen, Colorado  

WHEN: August 25 - 26, 2012

           10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days   

NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 100 artists in 12 categories

  

*Surveyed artists  reported average sales of $4000

  

*Promotion includes:  Extensive newpaper advertising with ads in both the local papers and the Denver Post online; TV and radio; posters and postcards featuring last year's Best of Show images; large banners hung two weeks prior to event, directional signage during the weekend, three ads in Southwest Art with accepted artist participation available in August issue

  

*Monetary awards of at least $2800 for Best of Show in 2 D and 3D plus first, second and third with automatic acceptance into the 2013 festival

  

*Booth fees are $335 single and $670 double,  there are 50 guaranteed corners for an additional $50

  

*Artist amenities include a very popular catered dinner for the artist plus one guest on Saturday night, booth sitters, water delivered to your booth, night time security, early set-up on Friday, special artist parking including free RV parking, advanced booth assignment notification

The Evergreen Fine Arts Festival is held in a tree-covered, historic park in the foothills west of Denver.  For almost fifty years, it has been a festival run by artists for artists.   The sponsoring, non-profit Evergreen Artists Association provides the mountain communities with cultural events, a cooperative up-scale gallery, classes for artists and youth scholarships.  The history of high quality that has been exhibited at this festival continues to draw buyers from both the immediate communities and the metro-Denver area.  Most spaces are shaded at least part of the day although there are some in the sun.  The layout of the park has been altered to eliminate difficult spaces to access via dolly and to improve the flow of traffic.  Space requests are honored as much as possible.

Apply through zapplication.org using three image slides and one booth slide

Deadline to apply:  February 29, 2012 for the early bird discounted Jury fee of $25;

                            April 15, 2012 deadline: Jury fee $30 

Notification:            May 15, 2012

Booth fee due:       June 15, 2012

Information at:       www.evergreenfineartsfestival.com 

For questions: contact Beth Erlund, Director,
email:  beth.erlund@gmail.com 

phone: 303.618.9834

Call to Artists - Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

 Virginia Beach
Spring Craft Market 

   

  
Call to Artists

WHAT:  26th Annual Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

WHERE: Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach's premier indoor
             state-of-the-art venue.
 
WHEN: Friday,Saturday and Sunday
           March 16 - 18, 2012

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO February 24, 2012! 

 

NOTEWORTHY:

*Limited to 150 carefully juried artists from across the USA.

*Easy load-in, load-out with porter assistance.

*Close, convenient free parking.

*Hospitality lounge.

*Comprehensive exhibitor guide.

*Draped indoor show.

*Free show directory listing and free website/listing/link to your website.

*Unlimited discount promotional postcards and flyers.

*Choice of Thursday afternoon or Friday morning setup.

*Strong community support.

*Aggressive advertising and promotion: newspaper, radio, direct mail, social media and cable TV.

*High public atttendance.

*Special Heritage Celebration area with live craft demonstrations to promote American handmade crafts and guilds.

*Reduced hotel rates and pet-friendly hotels.   

Celebrating their 26th Anniversary, The Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market is a popular hot spot during the chilly months of March at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.  Held over the same weekend as the nationally recognized Yuengling Shamrock Marathon which brings in over 50,000 out of towners, it has become a popular place for runner's families to gather and shop.  Expect great crowds, top- shelf advertising and a dedicated and faithful group of shoppers that enjoy learning about and buying fine American-made crafts.

 

For artist's prospectus and application click  HERE 

  

You may also contact:

Denise Wynn, Show Director

757-417-7771, or email:

info@emgshows.com

www.emgshows.com