Call for Art Entries & Deadlines

St. Stephens Art Show 2011Coconut Grove, Florida
OPEN DATE: 7/30/2010
DEADLINE: 10/19/2010

Jury Fee: $35.00
Event Dates: 2/19/2011 – 2/21/2011

Join 160 other top artists and craftspeople at the 23rd Annual St. Stephen’s Art Show during South Florida’s premier art weekend in beautiful Coconut Grove, Florida. Most recently ranked in Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “Best 200 Fine Art Shows”, the St. Stephen’s Art Show plays an important role in the South Florida Art Scene that takes place in Coconut Grove over all three days of Presidents’ Day Weekend. This Art Show enjoys a loyal following among artists and the buying public alike. Apply to be a part of “Art is in the Heart.”

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival 2011Winter Park, Florida
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 9/24/2010

Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 3/18/2011 – 3/20/2011

A juried fine arts and fine crafts show, The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival™ combines the unique atmosphere of Park Avenue and Central Park in Winter Park, Florida, with a knowledgeable, art-buying public. Unusual in today’s art world, the show features all original artwork that has been designed and executed by the exhibiting artists during the past two years. Attendance usually exceeds 350,000 people for the three-day event, which celebrates its 52ND year on March 18, 19, and 20, 2011. There are no more than 225 artists selected for participation each year.

Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts 2011Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
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.

Melbourne Art Festival 2011 27th AnnualMelbourne, Florida
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 12/31/2010

Jury Fee: $37.00
Event Dates: 4/23/2011 – 4/24/2011

April 23 and 24, 2011 marks the 27th year of this juried Fine Art/Fine Craft Festival, showcasing the work of 250 talented artists. Our awards total $28,200 distributed among the nine categories and Best of Show.
Our patron purchase program has been copied by many other Florida shows. The Melbourne Art festival is consistently ranked among the top shows in the nation by “Sunshine Artist” magazine. Melbourne is located on Florida’s East Coast just one hour east of Orlando and one hour south of Kennedy Space Center.

Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival 2011The Woodlands, Texas
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 10/15/2010

Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 4/9/2011 – 4/10/2011

Now in its sixth year, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival has become a showpiece for the Texas fine arts tour and is already ranked among the top 100 arts venues in the country. This is a festival that appreciates its artists and art patrons. Set in a gorgeous venue along a 1.25 mile waterway and waterside park, this juried fine arts festival features 200 national and regional artists. Artists benefit from the location 27 miles north of the greater Houston area with over 4 million residents and 1 million along the Montgomery County/North Houston corridor.

Santa Clarita Fine Craft Show 2010Santa Clarita, California
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 10/19/2010

Jury Fee: $10.00
Event Dates: 11/13/2010 – 11/14/2010

The Santa Clarita Fine Craft Show held on November 13 and 14, at Old Orchard Park in Santa Clarita, CA. Vendors will be set-up in a public park setting with paseo walkways in front of their booth. The City of Santa Clarita will be hosting the Fine Craft Show, which highlights fine handcrafted items, jewelry, one-of-a-kind gifts, in Old Town Newhall. The Fine Craft Show is a free outdoor event, open to the public.

The Santa Clarita Valley is less than 30 minutes north of Burbank airport. Home to Six Flags Magic Mountain & Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Santa Clarita boasts some of the State’s most coveted golf courses, charming wine lounges, family and fine dining, impressive retail shopping, love music events, and a rich western heritage. Santa Clarita blends its small-town charm with the sophistication of a larger urban center.

Renaissance Fine Arts Festival 2011Ridgeland, Mississippi
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 10/31/2010

Jury Fee: $30.00
Event Dates: 4/2/2011 – 4/3/2011

New dates – April 2-3, 2011!
Your fellow artists Dale Rayburn (www.dalerayburn.com), Mamie Joe (www.mamiejoe.com) and I, H.C. Porter (www.hcporter.com), invite you to be among the outstanding 100 artists who participate in the third annual Renaissance Fine Arts Festival.

In our short history this contemporary fine art show has been host to some of the best independent fine artists and contemporary craftsmen on the road today. Hopefully, you have heard great things about our stunning venue, our hospitality and even our record – breaking heat! That’s why this awesome show has made the decision to move up seven weeks to the cooler month of April. Now you can show and sell your work in Mississippi as part of your southern route with some of the Texas spring shows and/or Atanta and New Orleans shows.

Bliss Holiday Gift Market – Oklahoma City 2010Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 11/20/2010

Jury Fee: $10.00
Event Dates: 11/27/2011 – 11/28/2011

Showcase & sell your products at the 2nd annual Bliss Holiday Gift Market, November 27 & 28 in Oklahoma City.

Bliss Holiday Gift Market – Abilene 2010Abilene, Texas
OPEN DATE: 8/1/2010
DEADLINE: 10/20/2010

Jury Fee: $10.00
Event Dates: 10/23/2011 – 10/24/2011

A Gift Market featuring Art, Crafts & Gifts held in Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, TX.

2 Responses to Call for Art Entries & Deadlines

  1. Theresa says:

    Thank you for posting our event’s information on your blog. The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is only in its 6th year but is growing thanks to the willingness of others to get the word out! Thank you again.

  2. C. Hagen says:

    In this difficult economy, it’s important for the art and crafts communities to work together for the benefit of artists, festivals, and galleries. If everyone lends a hand, we all benefit!

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