Here is their Facebook Page
"Takes place in Lincoln Square along Rockwell Ave. between Leland & Eastwood Ave. on Sat., 10.09.10! Come out and support local artists/crafters and get yourself some lovely DIY goodies!!"
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Rockwell Crossing Artwalk in Lincoln Square (Chicago. IL)
This looks like a fun event in Chicago. I know there would be lots of traffic too...
Here is their Facebook Page
"Takes place in Lincoln Square along Rockwell Ave. between Leland & Eastwood Ave. on Sat., 10.09.10! Come out and support local artists/crafters and get yourself some lovely DIY goodies!!"
Here is their Facebook Page
"Takes place in Lincoln Square along Rockwell Ave. between Leland & Eastwood Ave. on Sat., 10.09.10! Come out and support local artists/crafters and get yourself some lovely DIY goodies!!"
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Zapp Show listings!!
I received this information via email from Zapplications.
Southwest Arts Festival® 2011 - Indio, California
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $55.00
Event Dates: 1/28/2011 - 1/30/2011
You are invited to apply for the Southwest Arts Festival® presented by the Indio Chamber of Commerce in Indio California! Featuring over 255 acclaimed artists showing traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts, the festival is a major, internationally recognized cultural event and was attended by nearly 10,000 people in 2010.
As an invited artist you will enjoy one of the most exciting and hospitable festivals anywhere. Because we make a special effort to connect patrons with our artists, we require that all artists, regardless of weather, be present every day of the festival. Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day.
We provide easy check-in and check-out procedures with safe and secure access to festival grounds for set-up and breakdown. We allow advance set-up for artists with special requirements (very large art requiring the use of cranes, forklifts, etc., or artists with special needs.). Artist parking is free. Disabled artist parking is available.
Tempe Festival of the Arts - Spring 2011 - Tempe, Arizona
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 3/25/2011 - 3/27/2011
Scheduled for March 25 – 27, 2011, the Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts is among the oldest, largest, and best-loved traditions in the Desert Southwest. Held over a 3-day weekend, more than 250,000 visitors shop from the Valley’s best selection of fine art and craft, from more than 400 artists who come from nearly all 50 states and beyond. The Festival occurs in a festive street fair atmosphere in the Mill Avenue District of downtown Tempe, Arizona.
This juried show does not admit buy-sell artists, and promotes original art with all artists on site to engage visitors. The event is held semi-annually, taking advantage of the “snow bird” high season in Arizona. Fully one third of the Festival’s visitors are escaping the winter blues and come from outside Phoenix and outside Arizona, shopping for the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.
It’s fun for the whole family, too, with live entertainment, special kids’ activities, and the Arizona Wine Festival. The Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts offers a wide variety of amenities for artists including hospitality carts, booth sitting services, a large-art delivery assistance program, and a 24-hour security patrol.
Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts 2011 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $20.00
Event Dates: 4/26/2011 - 5/1/2011
Presented by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, the Festival of the Arts is now in its 45th year. This fine art show draws over 750,000 visitors annually and averages $1.2 million in art sales each year.
Waterloo Center for the Arts Annual Holiday Arts Festival - Downtown Waterloo, Iowa
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $15.00
Event Dates: 11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010
In it's 40th year, this long-running and well-established fine arts festival falls at the perfect time to kick off the holiday shopping season!
Mesa Arts Festival 2010 - Mesa, Arizona
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $40.00
Event Dates: 12/11/2010 - 12/12/2010
Located in the heart of downtown, the Mesa Arts Festival is an excellent opportunity for artists to display and sell work to thousands of visitors looking to purchase unique gifts. Mesa Arts Center offers customized packages to fit the needs and desires of individual artists. Artists will be provided with the option of renting a tent, tables, and chairs, which will be set-up in advance. Two artists may purchase a booth together and share the space. Ample volunteer and promotional support is provided to all artists.
The Festival also features live entertainment showcasing local talent on two stages, live artist demonstrations, as well as children’s activities and a variety of food from local restaurants and vendors. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
For more information
www.MesaArtsCenter.com
Shawn.Lawson@MesaArtsCenter.com/
(480) 644-6627.
Winterfest Arts and Crafts Festival 2010 - Center for the Arts Evergreen - Evergreen, Colorado
DEADLINE: 10/1/2010
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 11/13/2010 - 11/13/2010
The Winterfest Arts and Crafts Festival is an annual juried fine arts and crafts festival nestled in the lovely mountain town of Evergreen, Colorado. Winterfest is in its 31st year and it takes place at Evergreen High School.
Winterfest has approximately 100 artists with over 2,000 attendees during the one day event.
Center for the Arts Evergreen and the town of Evergreen provide support for the wonderful two day event. Volunteers and board members contribute many hours to make Winterfest one of the outstanding fine arts and craft shows in Colorado.
All proceeds earned during Winterfest are given back to the mountain community in the form of grants and donations to various artistic, musical, and theatrical groups. In addition, funds are used to support the "Arts in the School Grant Program".
Inner Harbor Art Festival 2nd Annual - Baltimore, MD. - Baltimore, Maryland
DEADLINE: 10/1/2010
Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: 10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010
Nestled on the Waterfront in downtown Baltimore along the Inner Harbor is the Power Plant area. We will be setting up on the Inner Harbor between the famous National Aquarium in Baltimore and E. Pratt Street.
In the fall time this area attracts major traffic from both affluent visitors and residents alike. Given the incredible venue and are major media co-sponsors and the developers, The Cordish Company, we are building one of the premier art events in the greater Baltimore Area.
Craft As Art Festival at the Nassau County Museum of Art - 14th Annual 2010 - Roslyn Harbor, New York
DEADLINE: 10/2/2010
Jury Fee: $20.00
Event Dates: 10/9/2010 - 10/11/2010
Due to the request of many craftspeople, we are extending our deadline.
The Craft As Art Festival at the Nassau County Museum of Art have all of the benefits and impact deriving from a large and very affluent community of more than 1 million people at the single most prestigious cultural institution on Long Island. The Nassau County Museum of Art is well known and conveniently located with a large, educated and upscale audience. This is one of the wealthiest areas in America, called the “Gold Coast”.
Northville Christmas Market 2010 - Northville, Mi., Michigan
DEADLINE: 10/4/2010
Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: 11/19/2010 - 11/21/2010
A traditional European Style Christmas Market. Fine Arts and Crafts in the streets of Northville. A Greens Market, Christmas Parade and other activities assure a large crowd.
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals - Fall Shows 2010 - Various Nationwide Locations, Maryland
DEADLINE: 10/5/2010
Jury Fee: $45.00
Event Dates: 10/1/2010 - 12/12/2010
For more than 30 years Sugarloaf has provided a low overhead market for artists and crafts people to sell their work. Sugarloaf's Fall 2010 season includes seven great shows in some of the nation's best markets: Chantilly, VA, Gaithersburg, MD, Oaks/Philadelphia, PA, Timonium, MD, Hartford, CT and Somerset, NJ.
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts 2011 - Florida
DEADLINE: 10/5/2010
Jury Fee: $40.00
Event Dates: 3/5/2011 - 3/6/2011
Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor fine art festivals in the country, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts celebrates its annual festival on March 5 and 6, 2011, in beautiful downtown Tampa. Since 1979, the Festival has been presented by Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Inc. - a non-profit, entirely volunteer organization. Each year several hundred artists exhibit their work for over 300,000 art enthusiasts and vie for the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award as well as an additional $55,500 in award money.
Art in the Park Myrtle Beach - Chapin Park - October 9, 10 - 2010 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
DEADLINE: 10/7/2010
Jury Fee: $20.00
Event Dates: 10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010
Art in the Park has been going on since 1973. As a judged show It has always been in a beautiful treed park two blocks from the ocean and in the center of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Special Note, all of our jewelry categories are full for this show.
New Events
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
OPEN DATE: 9/17/2010
DEADLINE: 10/27/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 1/29/2011 - 1/30/2011
In 2008, after a hiatus lasting several years, the Museum re-introduced the original Las Olas Art Festival to the area. The festival was originally conceived in the early 70’s by the Museum support group, Beaux Arts. For over 30 years, this community favorite known by its acronym L.O.A.F. (Las Olas Art Festival), returned to Las Olas Boulevard and the park previously named Bubier Park. Today the park situated across from the Museum has changed its name to Huizinga Plaza and the event name has changed to the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival, but its roots are deeply planted as a noteworthy art event.
Since its resurrection in 2008, this prestigious event has established itself as an Art Festival of the highest caliber by participating artists and patrons alike. The National Art Festival attracts artists from around the nation and parts of the world. Not only does this grand outdoor event host award winning artists in mediums such as, painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, fiber arts and jewelry, but visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about area cultural organizations, enjoy live music, experience culinary delights, take in Museum exhibitions and all for a great reason. . . fostering creativity in our youth!
Mulvane Art Museum's Mountain/Plains Art Fair - Topeka, Kansas
OPEN DATE: 9/24/2010
DEADLINE: 1/15/2011
Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: 6/4/2011 - 6/5/2011
Discover a visual feast for the eyes at the 19th annual Mulvane Art Museum’s Mountain/Plains Art Fair June 4 & 5, 2011. Enjoy the Museum’s welcome-to-summer event pairing the finest artists with hands-on art making activities, musical performances and food!
Long Island Fine Arts Festival 2011 - East Meadow, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 3/17/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 5/21/2011 - 5/22/2011
We are honored to be hosting the second fine art event ever held in Eisenhower Park. In discussing our inaugural event in their August 2010 edition, Sunshine Artist reported that: “Given that Nassau County is a generally wealthy area, artist could expect to do well at this show. And they certainly did”.
Eisenhower Park is a stunningly beautiful 930-acre park located in the heart of Nassau County only 20 miles from Manhattan. Not only does Eisenhower Park have easy access from every major highway that surrounds the park but easy accessibility to all portions of Long Island.
As of 2008, Forbes reported Nassau County to be the second richest per capita in the State of New York and 10th wealthiest county per capita in the nation, with a median household income of $86,000. In 2005 it was also reported to be the “safest place in the nation” in the Forbes listing of “Best Places for Business and Careers”. Combined with the proximity to New York City where we will be doing extensive advertising for the event, we expect the event to draw the higher end art patrons and business clientele artists seek.
North Shore Fine Arts Festival - Roslyn, NY , New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 4/14/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/18/2011 - 6/19/2011
The North Shore Fine Arts Festival will be held in Christopher Morley County Park in Roslyn, New York. Located on the North Shore of Long Island, Christopher Morley Park is readily accessible to all portions of Long Island, located less than 0.25 mi from the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and about a mile south of the Miracle Mile on Northern Boulevard. The "Miracle Mile" in Manhasset is well-known for its high-end shopping center called the Americana Manhasset (Miracle Mile). The show site is on the very visible and heavily-traveled Searingtown Road.
The North Shore of Long Island in Nassau and western Suffolk counties that border Long Island Sound are referred to as the "Gold Coast". Historically, the area is one of the most affluent area in the country. Neighborhoods such as Manhasset, Roslyn, Great Neck, Sands Point, and Kings Point contain significant wealth dating back to the late 19th century. Christopher Morley County Park in Roslyn is a wonderful location for a fine arts festival offering unprecedented demographics.
Maryland Festival of the Arts - Silver Springs, Maryland
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 7/13/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 9/17/2011 - 9/18/2011
Once again we return to the same location as the Downtown Silver Spring Fine Arts Festival held in May. The show will run through the center of Silver Spring on Ellsworth street. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, Silver Spring is a major business hub situated at the north apex of Washington, D.C. The community has recently undergone a spectacular renaissance adding major retail, residential, and office developments.
Ellsworth Street typically draws 20,000 visitors on a non-event weekend in May. The downtown combines a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with fabulous dining and shopping, hosting outdoor concerts, patio dining and an interactive fountain. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping district features an eclectic mix of entertainment, restaurants, retail, offices and a brand new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Downtown Silver Spring is in a league of its own: upscale retailers offering a diversity of eateries and retail brings a new level to shopping, dining and entertainment. The show’s proximity to the Washington DC markets and built-in local audience make this an ideal location for a festival.
Long Island Art & Wine Festival - East Meadow, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 7/21/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 9/24/2011 - 9/25/2011
We are honored to be hosting the third art festival ever held in Eisenhower Park. Located on The Kite Field where the spring Long Island Fine Art Festival is held in May, the event will create a venue of high-end fine art and craft complemented by wine tasting from local, national, and international wineries along with selected gourmet foods set up under a separate tent. As artists have long since learned, connoisseurs of art and connoisseurs of wine are typically one and the same. In discussing our May event in their August 2010 edition, Sunshine Artist reported that: “Given that Nassau County is a generally wealthy area, artist could expect to do well at this show. And they certainly did”.
Eisenhower Park is a stunningly beautiful 930-acre park located in the heart of Nassau County only 20 miles from Manhattan. Not only does Eisenhower Park have easy access from every major highway that surrounds the park but easy accessibility to all portions of Long Island via major interstates and parkways.
As of 2008, Forbes reported Nassau County to be the second richest per capita in the State of New York and 10th wealthiest county per capita in the nation, with a median household income of $86,000. In 2005 it was also reported to be the “safest place in the nation” in the Forbes listing of “Best Places for Business and Careers”. Combined with the proximity to New York City where we will be doing extensive advertising for the event, we expect the event to draw the higher end art patrons and business clientele artists seek.
Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts 2011 - Westhampton, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 7/1/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 9/3/2011 - 9/4/2011
The Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will be entering its third year, returning to the Great Lawn of St. Mark’s Church on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. 2010 was a stellar year for the festival, experiencing steady crowds and buying energy past the close of the show. Sales recorded by artists in 2011 confirm that the Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will be among the top fine art venues in the nation.
The Village of Westhampton Beach is located on the scenic south shore of Long Island in eastern Suffolk County. Being only 78 miles from midtown Manhattan, the show is readily accessible to New Yorkers with many of the patrons to the event maintaining residences in Manhattan. Westhampton Beach is considered by many to be the “First Hampton”. Since its origins, Westhampton Beach has been one of the fastest growing communities on eastern Long Island while maintaining its laid-back reputation. Trendy shops abound on Main Street and celebrities are routinely observed on the streets and in restaurants. Westhampton Beach is easily accessible without experiencing the infamous “Hampton” traffic jams and lodging rates are considerably more reasonable than in the East Hampton area. These are the demographics most sought after by artists.
Edina Art Fair 2011 - Minnesota
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 2/26/2011
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 6/4/2011 - 6/6/2011
The Edina Art Fair is celebrating its 45th year as one of the most prestigious outdoor fine art fairs. The Edina Art Fair is first outdoor fine art fair in Minnesota and is held annually in the streets of 50th & France, the pre-eminent shopping destination in the Twin Cities.
ARTRIDER's Spring Summer Fall 2011 Events - NY/NJ/CT
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 1/10/2011
Jury Fee: $40.00
Event Dates: 3/18/2011 - 9/18/2011
Artrider Productions Inc. has been nationally acclaimed for producing innovative events in the Northeast since 1982 and produces shows that maintain the highest standards and reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence. Artrider is now accepting applications for its Spring, Summer and Fall events: ••• ••• Spring CraftMorristown - New Jersey - March 18, 19, 20 ••• Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst - Tarrytown, New York - April 29, 30, May 1 ••• Guilford Craft Expo - Guilford, Connecticut - July 14, 15, 16 ••• Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst - Tarrytown, New York - Sept. 16, 17, 18 •••
Fairfax Fine Arts Festival - Fairfax, Virginia
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 2/25/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 4/30/2011 - 5/1/2011
The Fairfax Fine Arts Festival will be held in Fairfax Corner in Northern Virginia, part of the Washington metropolitan area. A beautiful mixed-use development offering main street style shopping at both national chain stores and local boutiques, Fairfax Corner also features a state-of-the-art movie theater and the best mix of restaurants in the area. Combining retail space, office space and residential living make it the ideal location for a fine arts festival.
Fairfax County is the most populated community in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Fairfax was the first county in the United States to reach a six-figure median household income and boasts the second-highest median household income of any county with a population of at least 250,000. The average income within a ten mile radius of the Festival is over a $125,000 and over 30% of the population have graduate degrees. In 2009, Forbes Magazine rated the City of Fairfax as #3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well”. Fairfax Corner is a premiere location for a fine arts festival.
Downtown Silver Spring Fine Arts Festival - Silver Springs, Maryland
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 3/3/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 5/7/2011 - 5/8/2011
The Downtown Silver Spring Fine Arts Festival will take place on Ellsworth Street in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, MD. Located in Montgomery County, Silver Spring is a major business hub situated at the north apex of Washington, D.C. The community has recently undergone a spectacular renaissance adding major retail, residential, and office developments.
Ellsworth Street typically draws 20,000 visitors on a non-event weekend in May. The downtown combines a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with fabulous dining and shopping, hosting outdoor concerts, patio dining and an interactive fountain. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping district features an eclectic mix of entertainment, restaurants, retail, offices and a brand new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Downtown Silver Spring is in a league of its own: upscale retailers offering a diversity of eateries and retail brings a new level to shopping, dining and entertainment. The show’s proximity to the Washington DC markets and built-in local audience make this an ideal location for a festival.
Scarsdale Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Scarsdale, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 3/11/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 5/14/2011 - 5/15/2011
The Scarsdale Fine Arts Festival returns for its second year to central Westchester County again hosted by the Scardsdale Chamber of Commerce. The show takes place on the downtown Village Streets amidst elegant Tudor architecture, surrounded by numerous parks and extensive green spaces. The median income for a family is over $200,000. We expect this festival to be the crown jewel in Paragon’s lineup. Within a 25 miles radius of the site are Manhattan, Armonk and Greenwich, CT. We are adding valet parking for this event to accommodate our high end buyers.
Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Long Beach Island, New Jersey
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 4/8/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/11/2011 - 6/12/2011
The Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival returns for its third year to Long Beach Island, more familiarly known as LBI. Located just a few miles north of Atlantic City off the Garden State Parkway, the show is only a short drive from Philadelphia and New York City. June brings summer crowds seeking pristine beaches, soothing environs and quality shops, services and dining. Thousands of corporate leaders and celebrities from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania bring their families to LBI to savor the beauty that this barrier island provides.
In its first year the Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival ranked in the top 100 fine arts festivals with both the Art Fair Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist. In 2010, severe thunderstorms threatened the show and our attendance on Sunday resulting in the show being closed early. We believe 2011 will see the festival restored to it’s top 100 ranking!
Gaithersburg Fine Arts Festival - Gaithersburg, Maryland
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 4/21/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/25/2011 - 6/26/2011
The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Festival will be held in the Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland in the heart of Montgomery County. Located adjacent to the District of Columbia, Montgomery County is the most populated and affluent county in Maryland. The Washingtonian Center, opened in 1998, combines with the Waterfront and Rio Entertainment Center to create a 530,000 sq ft environment of retail stores and restaurants and over 200,000 sq ft of entertainment uses. Residential communities such as The Crossing developed nearby have attracted high-end clientele. During summer, free concerts are held at the Waterfront of the Washingtonian Center. The median household income for residents of Montgomery County is $106,000 as of the 2007 census. Great demographics and a wonderful venue combine to create the foundation for a great art festival.
Cooper River Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Cherry Hill, New Jersey
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 5/27/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 7/30/2011 - 7/31/2011
The second Cooper River Fine Arts Festival is sponsored by the Philadelphia Inquirer and will take place along the scenic Cooper River. Cooper River Park (347 acres) runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township, among the country’s most affluent suburbs. The park is bounded by North and South Park Drives, Route 130 and Grove Street. Being a "bedroom community" within one hour's commute to Philadelphia, Camden, Trenton, and Princeton, the show draws heavily from all these cities. Camden County has a large college-educated population of doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, nurses, pharmacists, and scientists. In 2006, Cherry Hill was named among the 'Best Places to Live' in the United States by Money Magazine and was ranked eighth safest place to live in the same survey.
Cape Cod Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Hyannis , Massachusetts
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 5/12/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 7/16/2011 - 7/17/2011
The Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District is sponsoring their third Cape Cod Fine Arts Festival on the Village Green on Main Street in downtown Hyannis, the commercial "Capital of the Cape". Hyannis contains the town offices and two important shopping districts plus the historic downtown Main Street and the Rt. 132 commercial district.
For 2011 the event will be moved from its August date to the middle of July. This will offer heavier tourist traffic, being more mid-season. For those that have attended this event previously, the Village Green is a delightful location: close, intimate, and easily accessible to the patrons.
Hyannis is an important tourist and resort destination for the Northeast attracting wealthy families, celebrities, and prosperous tourists. It’s the primary ferryboat and general aviation link for passengers to Nantucket Island. The seven villages of Barnstable include Hyannis, Centerville, Osterville, Cotuit, Marstons Mills, West Barnstable and Barnstable Village. Together they offer historic homes, beautiful beaches, fabulous golf courses, exquisite dining and numerous attractions including the JFK Presidential Library located adjacent to the festival. These are the demographics most sought after by artists.
Greater Charleston Fine Arts Festival - Mount Pleasant , South Carolina
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 8/25/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 10/29/2011 - 10/30/2011
The Greater Charleston Fine Arts Festival will be held at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, less than a 10-minute commute from downtown Charleston. Patriots Point is on the east side of the Ravenel Bridge that spans the Cooper River linking downtown Charleston with Mount Pleasant. Patriots Point commands breathtaking views of downtown Charleston and Charleston Harbor and is currently home to World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, an extremely popular tourist destination.
The Charleston community has long been known for its support of the arts, home to over 40 art galleries. AmericanStyle magazine recently named Charleston a Top 25 art destination. Charleston is also a major tourist destination with numerous luxury hotels, bed & breakfasts, and award-winning restaurants. Mount Pleasant is centered in an expanding arts community and boasts the largest urban redevelopment project ever undertaken in the United States. Mount Pleasant is ideal location for a fine arts festival offering unprecedented demographics and a superb, visible location.
Charlotte Fine Arts Festival - Charlotte, North Carolina
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 9/1/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 11/5/2011 - 11/6/2011
The Charlotte Fine Arts Festival will be located in Symphony Park adjacent to the upscale SouthPark Mall, a Charlotte landmark and premier destination. SouthPark Mall, opened in 1970, is the largest shopping mall in North Carolina and first combining retail, dining, and residential living, creating a unique lifestyle for the residents. The SouthPark mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Belk, Dillard's, Macy's and Neiman-Marcus and luxury stores offer fashions such as Burberry and Louis Vuitton to casual staples such as J. Crew and Tommy Bahama. The newest addition to SouthPark, referred to as "The Village" is a 48,000 sq ft specialty store complex. During October and November SouthPark Mall traditionally attracts over two million visitors. Symphony Park, currently home to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's Summer Pops series, also hosts several other outdoor festivals and concert events. It is a perfect location for a Fine arts festival.
Lakefront Festival of Arts 2011 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
OPEN DATE: 9/28/2010
DEADLINE: 11/23/2010
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 6/17/2011 - 6/19/2011
Considered one of the nation's premier art festivals, the 49th annual Lakefront Festival of Arts features the jury-selected work of artists from across the country and world. Presented by Friends of Art as a fund raiser for Milwaukee Art Museum. The festival takes place inside the museum’s spectacular Santiago Calatrava-designed building addition, as well as on the adjoining outdoor museum grounds featuring our state of the art Clearspan tents. Enjoy the festival rain or shine indoors AND outdoors!
Southwest Arts Festival® 2011 - Indio, California
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $55.00
Event Dates: 1/28/2011 - 1/30/2011
You are invited to apply for the Southwest Arts Festival® presented by the Indio Chamber of Commerce in Indio California! Featuring over 255 acclaimed artists showing traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts, the festival is a major, internationally recognized cultural event and was attended by nearly 10,000 people in 2010.
As an invited artist you will enjoy one of the most exciting and hospitable festivals anywhere. Because we make a special effort to connect patrons with our artists, we require that all artists, regardless of weather, be present every day of the festival. Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day.
We provide easy check-in and check-out procedures with safe and secure access to festival grounds for set-up and breakdown. We allow advance set-up for artists with special requirements (very large art requiring the use of cranes, forklifts, etc., or artists with special needs.). Artist parking is free. Disabled artist parking is available.
Tempe Festival of the Arts - Spring 2011 - Tempe, Arizona
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 3/25/2011 - 3/27/2011
Scheduled for March 25 – 27, 2011, the Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts is among the oldest, largest, and best-loved traditions in the Desert Southwest. Held over a 3-day weekend, more than 250,000 visitors shop from the Valley’s best selection of fine art and craft, from more than 400 artists who come from nearly all 50 states and beyond. The Festival occurs in a festive street fair atmosphere in the Mill Avenue District of downtown Tempe, Arizona.
This juried show does not admit buy-sell artists, and promotes original art with all artists on site to engage visitors. The event is held semi-annually, taking advantage of the “snow bird” high season in Arizona. Fully one third of the Festival’s visitors are escaping the winter blues and come from outside Phoenix and outside Arizona, shopping for the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.
It’s fun for the whole family, too, with live entertainment, special kids’ activities, and the Arizona Wine Festival. The Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts offers a wide variety of amenities for artists including hospitality carts, booth sitting services, a large-art delivery assistance program, and a 24-hour security patrol.
Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts 2011 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $20.00
Event Dates: 4/26/2011 - 5/1/2011
Presented by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City, the Festival of the Arts is now in its 45th year. This fine art show draws over 750,000 visitors annually and averages $1.2 million in art sales each year.
Waterloo Center for the Arts Annual Holiday Arts Festival - Downtown Waterloo, Iowa
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $15.00
Event Dates: 11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010
In it's 40th year, this long-running and well-established fine arts festival falls at the perfect time to kick off the holiday shopping season!
Mesa Arts Festival 2010 - Mesa, Arizona
DEADLINE: 9/30/2010
Jury Fee: $40.00
Event Dates: 12/11/2010 - 12/12/2010
Located in the heart of downtown, the Mesa Arts Festival is an excellent opportunity for artists to display and sell work to thousands of visitors looking to purchase unique gifts. Mesa Arts Center offers customized packages to fit the needs and desires of individual artists. Artists will be provided with the option of renting a tent, tables, and chairs, which will be set-up in advance. Two artists may purchase a booth together and share the space. Ample volunteer and promotional support is provided to all artists.
The Festival also features live entertainment showcasing local talent on two stages, live artist demonstrations, as well as children’s activities and a variety of food from local restaurants and vendors. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days.
For more information
www.MesaArtsCenter.com
Shawn.Lawson@MesaArtsCenter.com/
(480) 644-6627.
Winterfest Arts and Crafts Festival 2010 - Center for the Arts Evergreen - Evergreen, Colorado
DEADLINE: 10/1/2010
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 11/13/2010 - 11/13/2010
The Winterfest Arts and Crafts Festival is an annual juried fine arts and crafts festival nestled in the lovely mountain town of Evergreen, Colorado. Winterfest is in its 31st year and it takes place at Evergreen High School.
Winterfest has approximately 100 artists with over 2,000 attendees during the one day event.
Center for the Arts Evergreen and the town of Evergreen provide support for the wonderful two day event. Volunteers and board members contribute many hours to make Winterfest one of the outstanding fine arts and craft shows in Colorado.
All proceeds earned during Winterfest are given back to the mountain community in the form of grants and donations to various artistic, musical, and theatrical groups. In addition, funds are used to support the "Arts in the School Grant Program".
Inner Harbor Art Festival 2nd Annual - Baltimore, MD. - Baltimore, Maryland
DEADLINE: 10/1/2010
Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: 10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010
Nestled on the Waterfront in downtown Baltimore along the Inner Harbor is the Power Plant area. We will be setting up on the Inner Harbor between the famous National Aquarium in Baltimore and E. Pratt Street.
In the fall time this area attracts major traffic from both affluent visitors and residents alike. Given the incredible venue and are major media co-sponsors and the developers, The Cordish Company, we are building one of the premier art events in the greater Baltimore Area.
Craft As Art Festival at the Nassau County Museum of Art - 14th Annual 2010 - Roslyn Harbor, New York
DEADLINE: 10/2/2010
Jury Fee: $20.00
Event Dates: 10/9/2010 - 10/11/2010
Due to the request of many craftspeople, we are extending our deadline.
The Craft As Art Festival at the Nassau County Museum of Art have all of the benefits and impact deriving from a large and very affluent community of more than 1 million people at the single most prestigious cultural institution on Long Island. The Nassau County Museum of Art is well known and conveniently located with a large, educated and upscale audience. This is one of the wealthiest areas in America, called the “Gold Coast”.
Northville Christmas Market 2010 - Northville, Mi., Michigan
DEADLINE: 10/4/2010
Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: 11/19/2010 - 11/21/2010
A traditional European Style Christmas Market. Fine Arts and Crafts in the streets of Northville. A Greens Market, Christmas Parade and other activities assure a large crowd.
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals - Fall Shows 2010 - Various Nationwide Locations, Maryland
DEADLINE: 10/5/2010
Jury Fee: $45.00
Event Dates: 10/1/2010 - 12/12/2010
For more than 30 years Sugarloaf has provided a low overhead market for artists and crafts people to sell their work. Sugarloaf's Fall 2010 season includes seven great shows in some of the nation's best markets: Chantilly, VA, Gaithersburg, MD, Oaks/Philadelphia, PA, Timonium, MD, Hartford, CT and Somerset, NJ.
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts 2011 - Florida
DEADLINE: 10/5/2010
Jury Fee: $40.00
Event Dates: 3/5/2011 - 3/6/2011
Recognized as one of the top-rated outdoor fine art festivals in the country, the Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts celebrates its annual festival on March 5 and 6, 2011, in beautiful downtown Tampa. Since 1979, the Festival has been presented by Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, Inc. - a non-profit, entirely volunteer organization. Each year several hundred artists exhibit their work for over 300,000 art enthusiasts and vie for the $15,000 Raymond James Best of Show Award as well as an additional $55,500 in award money.
Art in the Park Myrtle Beach - Chapin Park - October 9, 10 - 2010 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
DEADLINE: 10/7/2010
Jury Fee: $20.00
Event Dates: 10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010
Art in the Park has been going on since 1973. As a judged show It has always been in a beautiful treed park two blocks from the ocean and in the center of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Special Note, all of our jewelry categories are full for this show.
New Events
Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
OPEN DATE: 9/17/2010
DEADLINE: 10/27/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 1/29/2011 - 1/30/2011
In 2008, after a hiatus lasting several years, the Museum re-introduced the original Las Olas Art Festival to the area. The festival was originally conceived in the early 70’s by the Museum support group, Beaux Arts. For over 30 years, this community favorite known by its acronym L.O.A.F. (Las Olas Art Festival), returned to Las Olas Boulevard and the park previously named Bubier Park. Today the park situated across from the Museum has changed its name to Huizinga Plaza and the event name has changed to the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale National Art Festival, but its roots are deeply planted as a noteworthy art event.
Since its resurrection in 2008, this prestigious event has established itself as an Art Festival of the highest caliber by participating artists and patrons alike. The National Art Festival attracts artists from around the nation and parts of the world. Not only does this grand outdoor event host award winning artists in mediums such as, painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, fiber arts and jewelry, but visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about area cultural organizations, enjoy live music, experience culinary delights, take in Museum exhibitions and all for a great reason. . . fostering creativity in our youth!
Mulvane Art Museum's Mountain/Plains Art Fair - Topeka, Kansas
OPEN DATE: 9/24/2010
DEADLINE: 1/15/2011
Jury Fee: $25.00
Event Dates: 6/4/2011 - 6/5/2011
Discover a visual feast for the eyes at the 19th annual Mulvane Art Museum’s Mountain/Plains Art Fair June 4 & 5, 2011. Enjoy the Museum’s welcome-to-summer event pairing the finest artists with hands-on art making activities, musical performances and food!
Long Island Fine Arts Festival 2011 - East Meadow, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 3/17/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 5/21/2011 - 5/22/2011
We are honored to be hosting the second fine art event ever held in Eisenhower Park. In discussing our inaugural event in their August 2010 edition, Sunshine Artist reported that: “Given that Nassau County is a generally wealthy area, artist could expect to do well at this show. And they certainly did”.
Eisenhower Park is a stunningly beautiful 930-acre park located in the heart of Nassau County only 20 miles from Manhattan. Not only does Eisenhower Park have easy access from every major highway that surrounds the park but easy accessibility to all portions of Long Island.
As of 2008, Forbes reported Nassau County to be the second richest per capita in the State of New York and 10th wealthiest county per capita in the nation, with a median household income of $86,000. In 2005 it was also reported to be the “safest place in the nation” in the Forbes listing of “Best Places for Business and Careers”. Combined with the proximity to New York City where we will be doing extensive advertising for the event, we expect the event to draw the higher end art patrons and business clientele artists seek.
North Shore Fine Arts Festival - Roslyn, NY , New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 4/14/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/18/2011 - 6/19/2011
The North Shore Fine Arts Festival will be held in Christopher Morley County Park in Roslyn, New York. Located on the North Shore of Long Island, Christopher Morley Park is readily accessible to all portions of Long Island, located less than 0.25 mi from the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and about a mile south of the Miracle Mile on Northern Boulevard. The "Miracle Mile" in Manhasset is well-known for its high-end shopping center called the Americana Manhasset (Miracle Mile). The show site is on the very visible and heavily-traveled Searingtown Road.
The North Shore of Long Island in Nassau and western Suffolk counties that border Long Island Sound are referred to as the "Gold Coast". Historically, the area is one of the most affluent area in the country. Neighborhoods such as Manhasset, Roslyn, Great Neck, Sands Point, and Kings Point contain significant wealth dating back to the late 19th century. Christopher Morley County Park in Roslyn is a wonderful location for a fine arts festival offering unprecedented demographics.
Maryland Festival of the Arts - Silver Springs, Maryland
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 7/13/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 9/17/2011 - 9/18/2011
Once again we return to the same location as the Downtown Silver Spring Fine Arts Festival held in May. The show will run through the center of Silver Spring on Ellsworth street. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, Silver Spring is a major business hub situated at the north apex of Washington, D.C. The community has recently undergone a spectacular renaissance adding major retail, residential, and office developments.
Ellsworth Street typically draws 20,000 visitors on a non-event weekend in May. The downtown combines a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with fabulous dining and shopping, hosting outdoor concerts, patio dining and an interactive fountain. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping district features an eclectic mix of entertainment, restaurants, retail, offices and a brand new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Downtown Silver Spring is in a league of its own: upscale retailers offering a diversity of eateries and retail brings a new level to shopping, dining and entertainment. The show’s proximity to the Washington DC markets and built-in local audience make this an ideal location for a festival.
Long Island Art & Wine Festival - East Meadow, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 7/21/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 9/24/2011 - 9/25/2011
We are honored to be hosting the third art festival ever held in Eisenhower Park. Located on The Kite Field where the spring Long Island Fine Art Festival is held in May, the event will create a venue of high-end fine art and craft complemented by wine tasting from local, national, and international wineries along with selected gourmet foods set up under a separate tent. As artists have long since learned, connoisseurs of art and connoisseurs of wine are typically one and the same. In discussing our May event in their August 2010 edition, Sunshine Artist reported that: “Given that Nassau County is a generally wealthy area, artist could expect to do well at this show. And they certainly did”.
Eisenhower Park is a stunningly beautiful 930-acre park located in the heart of Nassau County only 20 miles from Manhattan. Not only does Eisenhower Park have easy access from every major highway that surrounds the park but easy accessibility to all portions of Long Island via major interstates and parkways.
As of 2008, Forbes reported Nassau County to be the second richest per capita in the State of New York and 10th wealthiest county per capita in the nation, with a median household income of $86,000. In 2005 it was also reported to be the “safest place in the nation” in the Forbes listing of “Best Places for Business and Careers”. Combined with the proximity to New York City where we will be doing extensive advertising for the event, we expect the event to draw the higher end art patrons and business clientele artists seek.
Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts 2011 - Westhampton, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/25/2010
DEADLINE: 7/1/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 9/3/2011 - 9/4/2011
The Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will be entering its third year, returning to the Great Lawn of St. Mark’s Church on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. 2010 was a stellar year for the festival, experiencing steady crowds and buying energy past the close of the show. Sales recorded by artists in 2011 confirm that the Westhampton Beach Festival of the Arts will be among the top fine art venues in the nation.
The Village of Westhampton Beach is located on the scenic south shore of Long Island in eastern Suffolk County. Being only 78 miles from midtown Manhattan, the show is readily accessible to New Yorkers with many of the patrons to the event maintaining residences in Manhattan. Westhampton Beach is considered by many to be the “First Hampton”. Since its origins, Westhampton Beach has been one of the fastest growing communities on eastern Long Island while maintaining its laid-back reputation. Trendy shops abound on Main Street and celebrities are routinely observed on the streets and in restaurants. Westhampton Beach is easily accessible without experiencing the infamous “Hampton” traffic jams and lodging rates are considerably more reasonable than in the East Hampton area. These are the demographics most sought after by artists.
Edina Art Fair 2011 - Minnesota
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 2/26/2011
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 6/4/2011 - 6/6/2011
The Edina Art Fair is celebrating its 45th year as one of the most prestigious outdoor fine art fairs. The Edina Art Fair is first outdoor fine art fair in Minnesota and is held annually in the streets of 50th & France, the pre-eminent shopping destination in the Twin Cities.
ARTRIDER's Spring Summer Fall 2011 Events - NY/NJ/CT
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 1/10/2011
Jury Fee: $40.00
Event Dates: 3/18/2011 - 9/18/2011
Artrider Productions Inc. has been nationally acclaimed for producing innovative events in the Northeast since 1982 and produces shows that maintain the highest standards and reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence. Artrider is now accepting applications for its Spring, Summer and Fall events: ••• ••• Spring CraftMorristown - New Jersey - March 18, 19, 20 ••• Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst - Tarrytown, New York - April 29, 30, May 1 ••• Guilford Craft Expo - Guilford, Connecticut - July 14, 15, 16 ••• Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst - Tarrytown, New York - Sept. 16, 17, 18 •••
Fairfax Fine Arts Festival - Fairfax, Virginia
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 2/25/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 4/30/2011 - 5/1/2011
The Fairfax Fine Arts Festival will be held in Fairfax Corner in Northern Virginia, part of the Washington metropolitan area. A beautiful mixed-use development offering main street style shopping at both national chain stores and local boutiques, Fairfax Corner also features a state-of-the-art movie theater and the best mix of restaurants in the area. Combining retail space, office space and residential living make it the ideal location for a fine arts festival.
Fairfax County is the most populated community in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Fairfax was the first county in the United States to reach a six-figure median household income and boasts the second-highest median household income of any county with a population of at least 250,000. The average income within a ten mile radius of the Festival is over a $125,000 and over 30% of the population have graduate degrees. In 2009, Forbes Magazine rated the City of Fairfax as #3 in the "Top 25 Places to Live Well”. Fairfax Corner is a premiere location for a fine arts festival.
Downtown Silver Spring Fine Arts Festival - Silver Springs, Maryland
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 3/3/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 5/7/2011 - 5/8/2011
The Downtown Silver Spring Fine Arts Festival will take place on Ellsworth Street in the heart of downtown Silver Spring, MD. Located in Montgomery County, Silver Spring is a major business hub situated at the north apex of Washington, D.C. The community has recently undergone a spectacular renaissance adding major retail, residential, and office developments.
Ellsworth Street typically draws 20,000 visitors on a non-event weekend in May. The downtown combines a vibrant, laid-back atmosphere with fabulous dining and shopping, hosting outdoor concerts, patio dining and an interactive fountain. The Downtown Silver Spring shopping district features an eclectic mix of entertainment, restaurants, retail, offices and a brand new Courtyard by Marriott Hotel. Downtown Silver Spring is in a league of its own: upscale retailers offering a diversity of eateries and retail brings a new level to shopping, dining and entertainment. The show’s proximity to the Washington DC markets and built-in local audience make this an ideal location for a festival.
Scarsdale Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Scarsdale, New York
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 3/11/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 5/14/2011 - 5/15/2011
The Scarsdale Fine Arts Festival returns for its second year to central Westchester County again hosted by the Scardsdale Chamber of Commerce. The show takes place on the downtown Village Streets amidst elegant Tudor architecture, surrounded by numerous parks and extensive green spaces. The median income for a family is over $200,000. We expect this festival to be the crown jewel in Paragon’s lineup. Within a 25 miles radius of the site are Manhattan, Armonk and Greenwich, CT. We are adding valet parking for this event to accommodate our high end buyers.
Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Long Beach Island, New Jersey
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 4/8/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/11/2011 - 6/12/2011
The Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival returns for its third year to Long Beach Island, more familiarly known as LBI. Located just a few miles north of Atlantic City off the Garden State Parkway, the show is only a short drive from Philadelphia and New York City. June brings summer crowds seeking pristine beaches, soothing environs and quality shops, services and dining. Thousands of corporate leaders and celebrities from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania bring their families to LBI to savor the beauty that this barrier island provides.
In its first year the Jersey Shore Fine Arts Festival ranked in the top 100 fine arts festivals with both the Art Fair Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist. In 2010, severe thunderstorms threatened the show and our attendance on Sunday resulting in the show being closed early. We believe 2011 will see the festival restored to it’s top 100 ranking!
Gaithersburg Fine Arts Festival - Gaithersburg, Maryland
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 4/21/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 6/25/2011 - 6/26/2011
The Gaithersburg Fine Arts Festival will be held in the Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland in the heart of Montgomery County. Located adjacent to the District of Columbia, Montgomery County is the most populated and affluent county in Maryland. The Washingtonian Center, opened in 1998, combines with the Waterfront and Rio Entertainment Center to create a 530,000 sq ft environment of retail stores and restaurants and over 200,000 sq ft of entertainment uses. Residential communities such as The Crossing developed nearby have attracted high-end clientele. During summer, free concerts are held at the Waterfront of the Washingtonian Center. The median household income for residents of Montgomery County is $106,000 as of the 2007 census. Great demographics and a wonderful venue combine to create the foundation for a great art festival.
Cooper River Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Cherry Hill, New Jersey
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 5/27/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 7/30/2011 - 7/31/2011
The second Cooper River Fine Arts Festival is sponsored by the Philadelphia Inquirer and will take place along the scenic Cooper River. Cooper River Park (347 acres) runs through Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township, among the country’s most affluent suburbs. The park is bounded by North and South Park Drives, Route 130 and Grove Street. Being a "bedroom community" within one hour's commute to Philadelphia, Camden, Trenton, and Princeton, the show draws heavily from all these cities. Camden County has a large college-educated population of doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, nurses, pharmacists, and scientists. In 2006, Cherry Hill was named among the 'Best Places to Live' in the United States by Money Magazine and was ranked eighth safest place to live in the same survey.
Cape Cod Fine Arts Festival 2011 - Hyannis , Massachusetts
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 5/12/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 7/16/2011 - 7/17/2011
The Hyannis Main Street Business Improvement District is sponsoring their third Cape Cod Fine Arts Festival on the Village Green on Main Street in downtown Hyannis, the commercial "Capital of the Cape". Hyannis contains the town offices and two important shopping districts plus the historic downtown Main Street and the Rt. 132 commercial district.
For 2011 the event will be moved from its August date to the middle of July. This will offer heavier tourist traffic, being more mid-season. For those that have attended this event previously, the Village Green is a delightful location: close, intimate, and easily accessible to the patrons.
Hyannis is an important tourist and resort destination for the Northeast attracting wealthy families, celebrities, and prosperous tourists. It’s the primary ferryboat and general aviation link for passengers to Nantucket Island. The seven villages of Barnstable include Hyannis, Centerville, Osterville, Cotuit, Marstons Mills, West Barnstable and Barnstable Village. Together they offer historic homes, beautiful beaches, fabulous golf courses, exquisite dining and numerous attractions including the JFK Presidential Library located adjacent to the festival. These are the demographics most sought after by artists.
Greater Charleston Fine Arts Festival - Mount Pleasant , South Carolina
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 8/25/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 10/29/2011 - 10/30/2011
The Greater Charleston Fine Arts Festival will be held at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, less than a 10-minute commute from downtown Charleston. Patriots Point is on the east side of the Ravenel Bridge that spans the Cooper River linking downtown Charleston with Mount Pleasant. Patriots Point commands breathtaking views of downtown Charleston and Charleston Harbor and is currently home to World War II aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, an extremely popular tourist destination.
The Charleston community has long been known for its support of the arts, home to over 40 art galleries. AmericanStyle magazine recently named Charleston a Top 25 art destination. Charleston is also a major tourist destination with numerous luxury hotels, bed & breakfasts, and award-winning restaurants. Mount Pleasant is centered in an expanding arts community and boasts the largest urban redevelopment project ever undertaken in the United States. Mount Pleasant is ideal location for a fine arts festival offering unprecedented demographics and a superb, visible location.
Charlotte Fine Arts Festival - Charlotte, North Carolina
OPEN DATE: 9/27/2010
DEADLINE: 9/1/2011
Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 11/5/2011 - 11/6/2011
The Charlotte Fine Arts Festival will be located in Symphony Park adjacent to the upscale SouthPark Mall, a Charlotte landmark and premier destination. SouthPark Mall, opened in 1970, is the largest shopping mall in North Carolina and first combining retail, dining, and residential living, creating a unique lifestyle for the residents. The SouthPark mall is anchored by Nordstrom, Belk, Dillard's, Macy's and Neiman-Marcus and luxury stores offer fashions such as Burberry and Louis Vuitton to casual staples such as J. Crew and Tommy Bahama. The newest addition to SouthPark, referred to as "The Village" is a 48,000 sq ft specialty store complex. During October and November SouthPark Mall traditionally attracts over two million visitors. Symphony Park, currently home to the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's Summer Pops series, also hosts several other outdoor festivals and concert events. It is a perfect location for a Fine arts festival.
Lakefront Festival of Arts 2011 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
OPEN DATE: 9/28/2010
DEADLINE: 11/23/2010
Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 6/17/2011 - 6/19/2011
Considered one of the nation's premier art festivals, the 49th annual Lakefront Festival of Arts features the jury-selected work of artists from across the country and world. Presented by Friends of Art as a fund raiser for Milwaukee Art Museum. The festival takes place inside the museum’s spectacular Santiago Calatrava-designed building addition, as well as on the adjoining outdoor museum grounds featuring our state of the art Clearspan tents. Enjoy the festival rain or shine indoors AND outdoors!
Monday, September 20, 2010
(16) Fantastic Toys
Craft Fair Extraordinaire Feature Interview #16!
I am so impressed with this crafter. He has some absolutely stunning, stuffed creatures. He has such a whimsical aesthetic too. I was luck enough to get a bit of his time, and learn a lot about his work and how he prepares for shows, both indoor and out. Once you see this bright, colorful setup, you will probably be re-thinking your whole display! I know I am :)
1.) Please tell us a bit about yourself:
Name/Company Name:
Timothy Haugen/Fantastic Toys
General Location:
Minneapolis
Website or Contact Info:
http://myfantastictoys.com
His Flickr Site.
2.) What form of art/craft do you make?
I'm a toymaker. I design kawaii inspired paper printable toys and soft toys.
3.) When did you start vending at Craft Fairs? Were you successful at first?
Craftstravaganza 2007 was my first show. It was one of my most successful shows to date.
4.) What is/was your favorite Art/Craft Fair you have ever attended/vended at and why?
My first craft fair I vended at was my favorite. My head was spinning from all the nice comments and gifts I received from other vendors. I couldn't sleep at all after the show. A representative from Etsy was there to film the event. I was filmed demonstrating a quick needle felting tutorial. The demo was later available on Etsy to watch which was really cool.
5.) What was your least favorite Fair to attend/vend at? Why?
My least favorite fairs are the ones where the feature the same artists year after year and none of them inspire me. If I can find one artist that I like, the fair was worth going to. The worst fair I vended at was the one I lost my tent to high winds. After that I decided no more outdoor shows. :(
6.) Who tends to be your target audience? What tends to be your best selling item(s)?
My best buyers are people who love and appreciate all things CUTE. Although after doing craft shows I found out that my toys appeal to a much broader demographic then I thought. Young children go bananas over my toys and grandparents often consider purchasing my soft toys as baby gifts.
Buyers have learned to spend less with the current economy. As a result I've developed a lot of items under $10.00. These items seem to sell better than the higher priced items.
7.) Do you ever do marketing for your upcoming shows, or do you leave it to the Show Coordinators? If you do promotions, how do you do them, and do they seem to work well? Do you ever do giveaways at shows? Give out lots of business cards, etc...
I'm pretty bad about promoting my shows. In the past I've posted photos on flickr and mentioned it on my blog. I've never had a giveaway at my shows. I prefer to do those on my blog. I usually have a giveaway for the holiday season to promote my Christmas Collection. I've given away thousands of business cards at shows and surprisingly I don't get many sales because of it. For me online sales have always been better than local craft shows.
8.) Have you ever helped put a show together or run a show? Which one(s)?
I've thought about organizing a local plush show but I just don't have the time to put into it.
9.) How have Flickr, Etsy, Facebook, etc helped you expand your crafty business?
Without Etsy I'm positive I wouldn't have half of the sales I've made today. Etsy is truly the best thing ever to happen to crafters. Without it I wouldn't have collectors from around the world. Both Flickr and Etsy have been great to expose my work to a much broader audience then I ever expected. In the past year I have put a lot of focus on my blog. Blogs are great because they're easy to customize and add new info daily. I've added tutorials to my blog to gain exposure for crafting as well as my toys. I find Facebook and Twitter boring so I don't spend that much time there.
10.) What do you think the difference is between an Art Show and a Craft Fair? If there is any difference...
I think there is a big difference. I've participated at both and I prefer the Indie Craft Fairs. The buyers at those shows seem to get my work and appreciate it more. The art shows tend to focus on the fine arts: painting, pottery and photography. None of which I have any interest in. I find the artists at indie shows to be more creative. The work at those shows are usually more fun and whimsical.
11.) If you wish, please list your upcoming shows for 2010 and beyond.
Textile Center Holiday Show and Sale
November 1 - December 30
Textile Center, Minneapolis, MN
Peggy's Holiday Boutique
November 6-14
Roseville Skating Center, Roseville MN
HandmadeMN Market
Saturday November 20, 10 am - 6 pm
Ballentine VFW, Minneapolis, MN
12.) Any words of advice for people who do not think their setup is as good as it could be? What is your most successful layout for a table or booth. Be as general or specific as you want.
The best advice for setting up a booth is to go to a fair and look around at what others are doing and ask questions. I find that most artists are more than willing to give advice and help you out. I don't think any layout is specifically better than the other. I used to think the U shaped layout was the best but at the last show I did I went with a V layout. Because I wanted to display less I found the V layout showed off my work a little better. No two booths are the same and different layouts work better for different items. You wouldn't display pottery the same way you would paintings. Every artist displays and decorates their booth according to their personal preferences and personality. Your booth will not appeal to everyone that walks by. It really depends on weather or not they have the same aesthetic as you. Just be yourself.
I am so impressed with this crafter. He has some absolutely stunning, stuffed creatures. He has such a whimsical aesthetic too. I was luck enough to get a bit of his time, and learn a lot about his work and how he prepares for shows, both indoor and out. Once you see this bright, colorful setup, you will probably be re-thinking your whole display! I know I am :)
1.) Please tell us a bit about yourself:
Name/Company Name:
Timothy Haugen/Fantastic Toys
General Location:
Minneapolis
Website or Contact Info:
http://myfantastictoys.com
His Flickr Site.
2.) What form of art/craft do you make?
I'm a toymaker. I design kawaii inspired paper printable toys and soft toys.
3.) When did you start vending at Craft Fairs? Were you successful at first?
Craftstravaganza 2007 was my first show. It was one of my most successful shows to date.
4.) What is/was your favorite Art/Craft Fair you have ever attended/vended at and why?
My first craft fair I vended at was my favorite. My head was spinning from all the nice comments and gifts I received from other vendors. I couldn't sleep at all after the show. A representative from Etsy was there to film the event. I was filmed demonstrating a quick needle felting tutorial. The demo was later available on Etsy to watch which was really cool.
5.) What was your least favorite Fair to attend/vend at? Why?
My least favorite fairs are the ones where the feature the same artists year after year and none of them inspire me. If I can find one artist that I like, the fair was worth going to. The worst fair I vended at was the one I lost my tent to high winds. After that I decided no more outdoor shows. :(
6.) Who tends to be your target audience? What tends to be your best selling item(s)?
My best buyers are people who love and appreciate all things CUTE. Although after doing craft shows I found out that my toys appeal to a much broader demographic then I thought. Young children go bananas over my toys and grandparents often consider purchasing my soft toys as baby gifts.
Buyers have learned to spend less with the current economy. As a result I've developed a lot of items under $10.00. These items seem to sell better than the higher priced items.
7.) Do you ever do marketing for your upcoming shows, or do you leave it to the Show Coordinators? If you do promotions, how do you do them, and do they seem to work well? Do you ever do giveaways at shows? Give out lots of business cards, etc...
I'm pretty bad about promoting my shows. In the past I've posted photos on flickr and mentioned it on my blog. I've never had a giveaway at my shows. I prefer to do those on my blog. I usually have a giveaway for the holiday season to promote my Christmas Collection. I've given away thousands of business cards at shows and surprisingly I don't get many sales because of it. For me online sales have always been better than local craft shows.
8.) Have you ever helped put a show together or run a show? Which one(s)?
I've thought about organizing a local plush show but I just don't have the time to put into it.
9.) How have Flickr, Etsy, Facebook, etc helped you expand your crafty business?
Without Etsy I'm positive I wouldn't have half of the sales I've made today. Etsy is truly the best thing ever to happen to crafters. Without it I wouldn't have collectors from around the world. Both Flickr and Etsy have been great to expose my work to a much broader audience then I ever expected. In the past year I have put a lot of focus on my blog. Blogs are great because they're easy to customize and add new info daily. I've added tutorials to my blog to gain exposure for crafting as well as my toys. I find Facebook and Twitter boring so I don't spend that much time there.
10.) What do you think the difference is between an Art Show and a Craft Fair? If there is any difference...
I think there is a big difference. I've participated at both and I prefer the Indie Craft Fairs. The buyers at those shows seem to get my work and appreciate it more. The art shows tend to focus on the fine arts: painting, pottery and photography. None of which I have any interest in. I find the artists at indie shows to be more creative. The work at those shows are usually more fun and whimsical.
11.) If you wish, please list your upcoming shows for 2010 and beyond.
Textile Center Holiday Show and Sale
November 1 - December 30
Textile Center, Minneapolis, MN
Peggy's Holiday Boutique
November 6-14
Roseville Skating Center, Roseville MN
HandmadeMN Market
Saturday November 20, 10 am - 6 pm
Ballentine VFW, Minneapolis, MN
12.) Any words of advice for people who do not think their setup is as good as it could be? What is your most successful layout for a table or booth. Be as general or specific as you want.
The best advice for setting up a booth is to go to a fair and look around at what others are doing and ask questions. I find that most artists are more than willing to give advice and help you out. I don't think any layout is specifically better than the other. I used to think the U shaped layout was the best but at the last show I did I went with a V layout. Because I wanted to display less I found the V layout showed off my work a little better. No two booths are the same and different layouts work better for different items. You wouldn't display pottery the same way you would paintings. Every artist displays and decorates their booth according to their personal preferences and personality. Your booth will not appeal to everyone that walks by. It really depends on weather or not they have the same aesthetic as you. Just be yourself.
The Creative Connection Event from 2010
Learn more about their event from this year in their Flickr Group HERE. This event looked amazing. It seems there was a kind of shabby chic aesthetic about the booths. The attendees also got to create jewelry in workshops, listen to famous, crafty ladies, and bond! This would have been an experience of a lifetime!! And, close to the Mall of America :) whoo hoo!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Hello MeMo: Fine City Friends {hellomemo.com}
Fine City Friends 1
Originally uploaded by Joey's Dream Garden (formerly Joey 7)
Cute Cute Cute! Gotta love those vintage suitcases and linens:)
www.hellomemo.com
Gemma Nemer Booth
Gemma Nemer 3
Originally uploaded by Joey's Dream Garden (formerly Joey 7)
REALLY sweet way to incorporate Vintage Items into your crafty display!
Steppie's Setup (event: mini-mart.)
event: mini-mart.
Originally uploaded by steppie
Cute ideas for displaying unique items!! A great way to get items up and off the table for all to see!
11m2 - 1st craft show - Bags rack
11m2 - 1st craft show - Bags rack
Originally uploaded by 11m2
Really cool ideas here! Fresh, Clean, Modern! Love it!
Zygomatics Booth in August of 2010
Kermesse 29.08.2010
Originally uploaded by Zygomatics
Wow, this setup is filled with tons of fun items and display pieces! I love how everything is really girlie and purple/pink! So sweet!
Location: Kermesse 29.08.2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Upcoming Shows for September 24-25 and October 2
It's that time of year again. The end of the hot summer, the beginning of the cooler nights of Fall. The lovely weather also makes more people want to get out, buy art :) and just enjoying the outdoors. I will be in two upcoming events in the next few weeks.
Strange Folk Festival in O'Fallon, IL (their site HERE)
& our Carbondale Downtown Art and Wine Fair (DAWF) (our site HERE)
Both of these events are filled with wonderful, indie art, food, and good drinks! I would LOVE to see you there!!
Strange Folk Festival in O'Fallon, IL (their site HERE)
& our Carbondale Downtown Art and Wine Fair (DAWF) (our site HERE)
Both of these events are filled with wonderful, indie art, food, and good drinks! I would LOVE to see you there!!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago THIS WEEKEND!!
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