Wednesday, March 21, 2012

JOIN US AT ARTEXPO - BOOTH #186

SunStorm & Fine Art

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COME VISIT US AT ARTEXPO NEW YORK
March 22-25


Booth #186 

 
These Issues Featuring Michael Sallinger and Ed Heck

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Call to Artists - Morristown CraftMarket

36th Annual  
Morristown CraftMarket
  

Call to Artists

Top Juried Fine Arts and Crafts
in the "Wealth Belt" of New Jersey!



WHAT:   36th Annual Morristown CraftMarket, one of the top juried and  
             longest-running fine art and craft shows in the nation.

WHERE:   The National Guard Armory, Morristown, NJ

WHEN:  Friday - Sunday, October 19-21, 2012

NOTEWORTHY:

*Nationally acclaimed show featuring 160 artists from over 25 states;

*Heavily marketed, attracting a loyal and high-income audience drawn largely from the "Wealth Belt" of New Jersey, which is one of the wealthiest areas in America.  It includes 3 counties in New Jersey ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as among the top 10 wealthiest in the country based on median household income - Morris County, NJ (where the show is held) is ranked #8;  Hunterdon County, NJ is #4;  and Somerset County, NJ is #9.

*Indoor show;

*Special amenities to artists include:
  • 24-hour security; 
  • Easy drive-in/breakdown and plenty of free parking;
  • Complimentary buffet breakfast on Saturday in dining room of Armory;
  • Complimentary continental breakfast on Friday during setup;
  • Booth sitters;
  • Artists work directly with Show Director on arrangements for show; and
  • Special group hotel rate at The Hyatt Morristown.

*Art-Linx.com "Show-Rate" score of  88 out of possible 100 points.  Score based solely on objective criteria established by artists nationwide.


For more details, please visit  www.morristowncraftmarket.org  

Application:  Available on-line through www.zapplication.org 

Deadline:  April 1, 2012 Midnight EST

Notification:  April 21, 2012

Questions?  Please call Show Director Geoffrey ("Geoff") Price at 973-442-2840 or email Geoff at morristowncraft@optonline.net

Awaken for the Arts

 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
College of Charleston School of the Arts
Charleston, South Carolina

Call to Artists - Sioux City Art Center's ArtSplash!

Sioux City Art Center's ArtSplash!
   
 
Call to Artists
What: 19th Annual Art Center's ArtSplash Fine Arts Festival

Where: Historic Grandview Park, Sioux City, Iowa

When: Saturday and Sunday, September 1 & 2, 2012
          Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
          Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

With a special shopping preview in the Artist Area Friday, August 31st, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for festival sponsors and patrons.

NOTEWORTHY:  

*Our 19th Year!  

*Jury Fee:  $25.00/ Booth Fee: $265.00  

*Cash Awards of over $3500!

*Comprehensive marketing campaign which includes TV, radio, local, social networking, postcards, posters, web campaigns, regional & national print media.  

*Other features of the festival include:  
Art activities for children
Family-centered main stage entertainment
Multiple food vendors on site

The Sioux City Art Center's ArtSplash cordially invites you to apply to be one of up to 100 exhibitors at our 2012 festival of the arts. ArtSplash enjoys an attendance of 35,000 visitors in the beautiful Grandview Park, home of the historic bandshell!  A celebration of the visual and performing arts, the three-day event gives patrons the unique opportunity to meet and purchase art from exhibiting artists. Our goal is to provide the tri-state area with a family-centered arts adventure of exceptional quality. Proceeds from ArtSplash help the Art Center Association of Sioux City fund education and exhibition programs at the Sioux City Art Center.

Grandview Park is easily accessed by traveling straight north through town from the main Interstate 29 exit servicing the downtown business district. City busses run to the Park during the festival.

Artist hospitality includes artist dinner party on Friday evening at the Sioux City Art Center, complimentary snacks and refreshments throughout the weekend, booth sitters, and volunteer help with load in and load out.  Overnight security is provided Friday and Saturday night.  

Application deadline: April 30, 2012

Notification no later than May 30, 2012


Applications are available at www.zapplication.org   
 


Or call 281-705-3882 to speak to Cynthia Reid, Artist Management

Call to Artists - Art on the Main


   
Call to Artists 
 
WHAT: Fine Art and Fine Craft Festival
 
WHERE: Historic Downtown Hendersonville, NC

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
           October 6 & 7, 2012, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Noteworthy:   

*53rd Annual Event.
   
*Limited to 75 artists.
  
*Application/booth fees: $25/$225 (single booth).
  
*Estimated attendance: 7,500
  
*Friday setup.  Drive-up to space to load and unload.
   
*$4,500 cash awards; $5,000 patron purchase award program.
  
*Community hosting program (limited availability of rooms/first come-first serve).
  
Art on Main 2012 occurs the first weekend in October. Art on Main is a celebration of the arts and culture in Henderson County .

The developing vision for Art on Main is to embrace all of the arts (two & three dimensions, music, storytelling, and other performances) in order to draw a larger segment of the community downtown - to involve, expose and educate them to the many facets of art - while maintaining a high quality.

Now accepting applications:

Deadline:  June 1, 2012 (postmarked)
   
Notification:  June 22, 2012
     
For more details, artist's prospectus and application, visit: www.acofhc.org 

Email inquiries to:
or by phone:
Patty Smyers

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Call to Artists: Berea Craft Festival


    
Berea Craft Festival      
 Berea PIX for CTA 2012
 
Call to Artists

WHAT:  Fine Craft Festival

WHERE: Historic Indian Fort Theater, Berea, KY     

WHEN:   July 13 - 15, 2012
             Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
             Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

NOTEWORTHY: 

*31st Annual Event

*Named one of the nation's 100 Best Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
 
*Electricity available at some booths; please inquire.  
 
*Estimated paid attendance: 9,000.
 
*Overnight security. 
 
*Jury/Booth fees are $20/$225; $100 due on acceptance; remainder payable until show start date.  
 
*Extensive marketing and advertising campaign; strong local media coverage.

*Handmade crafts only; no kits, commercial products or buy-sell. 
 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:


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Grand Opening Party of
Salazar - Contemporary Art Exhibits

In Partnership with Palomar Hotel
Downtown - San Diego
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