Call for artisans:
Fine art & fine craft artisans are cordially invited to participate
in the inaugural Front Street Arts and Crafts Show in the charming
village of Dillsboro NC scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2015.
This major
juried show also features food, entertainment, silent auction and
raffle. The application deadline is April 1. For more information call
828-506-8331. For applications visit www.visit dillsboro.org or mountainlovers.com
While on the web sites, check out the new Arts and Crafts Markets
every third Saturday, July through September, a venue designed to give artisans an
affordable way ( only $10 ) to exhibit and sell their work. This is not a flea market, but a place for professional artisans.
Just
officially confirmed, ColorFest will again feature $500 in cash prizes
sponsored by Champion Credit Union. This years date is October 3.
The new Oktoberfest on October 17 has a low $25 entry fee for
artisans. Participate in these events and help make Dillsboro NC a popular mountain art and craft destination.
Showing posts with label artist opportunities. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artist opportunities. Show all posts
January 13, 2015
Open Call for Fine Artists and Mountain Crafters 18th Annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival
Greening Up the Mountains Festival, which brought between 10,000 to 12,000 people to the mountain town of Sylva NC last year, is now inviting fine artists, mountain crafters and food vendors to apply for a booth in it’s18th year as the premiere spring festival for Western North Carolina.
On April 25, 2015 from 10 AM to 5 PM the festival, sponsored by the Town of Sylva, will once again take place in downtown Sylva. The event includes demonstrating visual artists and traditional crafters supported by a mountain community which honors its artisans and natural environment.
Daylong events will be held on Main Street and in the Bridge Park, beginning with a 5K race sponsored by the Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department. Children’s activities, demonstrations, a youth talent contest and live performances by a wide variety of Jackson County musicians will be featured throughout the day.
An application may be downloaded from the website, www.greeningupthemountains.com, and will be accepted through April 15, 2015. For more information, call 828.631.4587.
On April 25, 2015 from 10 AM to 5 PM the festival, sponsored by the Town of Sylva, will once again take place in downtown Sylva. The event includes demonstrating visual artists and traditional crafters supported by a mountain community which honors its artisans and natural environment.
Daylong events will be held on Main Street and in the Bridge Park, beginning with a 5K race sponsored by the Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department. Children’s activities, demonstrations, a youth talent contest and live performances by a wide variety of Jackson County musicians will be featured throughout the day.
An application may be downloaded from the website, www.greeningupthemountains.com, and will be accepted through April 15, 2015. For more information, call 828.631.4587.
March 26, 2014
ColorFest is Looking for Fine Artists and Crafters
Colorfest,
a Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, is looking for artists of all
media to participate in this 6th annual fine art festival to be held on
October 4, 2014 in the historic town of Dillsboro, NC. Regional fine
artists and crafters are encouraged to apply.
Within
the colors of autumn, the town of Dillsboro will welcome visitors to
this walk-about town where the artisans will be displaying their works.
ColorFest participants will be showcased in a new format for this
year's festival, in which they will be set up continuously and conveniently directly on
Front Street. Church Street will be sectioned off for food booths.
Interacting
with the public from 10 AM until 4 PM on October 4, artisans have
the opportunity to show how their art is created as well as selling their
artwork.
This year cash prizes, sponsored by Champion Credit Union, will be awarded to the artisans. Categories: First place for fine art $100; Second place for fine art $50. First place for fine craft $100; second place for fine craft. Best of Show—Booth $150.
For an application, visit www.visitdillsboro.org or call 828-506-8331 for more information, or stop by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Food vendors may also download the food application from the website. Applications Due by July 1, 2014
This year cash prizes, sponsored by Champion Credit Union, will be awarded to the artisans. Categories: First place for fine art $100; Second place for fine art $50. First place for fine craft $100; second place for fine craft. Best of Show—Booth $150.
For an application, visit www.visitdillsboro.org or call 828-506-8331 for more information, or stop by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce. Food vendors may also download the food application from the website. Applications Due by July 1, 2014
ColorFest, Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, is produced by the Dillsboro Merchants Association, in partnership with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. This project received support from the Jackson County Arts Council, North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Contact: Connie Hogan, chogan4196@gmail.com or Brenda Anders, 828-506-8331
Dillsboro Merchants Association, a 501c6 nonprofit organization
July 21, 2013
HandMade in America Offers the Opportunity to Artists to Tell Your Story
HandMade in America would like to feature your story in their Blog, Connected. Send your journey with craft and also take a moment to answer some questions about your HandMade in America experiences. By participating, you will receive exposure through the blog, newsletters, and social media.
Deadline:
Submit your interview on or before Friday, August 2nd, 2013.
Participation Directions:
Answer the questions below, paste into the body of an email to Lindsey, operations manager or print and return in person. HandMade is also encouraging you to include 1-3 photos of your work (one of yourself, or you with your work).
Name:
Business Name (if you have one):
Email:
Website:
Medium:
Deadline:
Submit your interview on or before Friday, August 2nd, 2013.
Participation Directions:
Answer the questions below, paste into the body of an email to Lindsey, operations manager or print and return in person. HandMade is also encouraging you to include 1-3 photos of your work (one of yourself, or you with your work).
Questions? Contact Linsey at 828.252.0121 x 303 or lmudge@handmadeinamerica.orgInterview Questions:
Name:
Business Name (if you have one):
Email:
Website:
Medium:
Studio Location or Town/City of Residence:
- What is your story? How did you get to where you are now with your craft?
- How does your location and your surroundings inspire you?
- Describe your work in 5 words or less?
- How long have you been involved with HandMade in America?
- What HIA services do you use?
- What has been your most memorable experience with HIA?
-
What about HIA would you like to be different? (suggestion)
March 14, 2013
PlottFest Seeks Artisans and Craft Demonstrators
PlottFest celebrates it's second annual festival with the best in
mountain music, American Plott Association and National Plott
Association sanctioned Bench Dog Shows, and the Smoky Mountain Trout
Festival. All profits from the Festival will Benefit Head Start of
Haywood and Jackson Counties.
The Festival is currently seeking artists, crafters and craft demonstrators to participate in the event. PlottFest will be held at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds in the heart of Maggie Valley on June 22-23, 2013.
One of the highlights of the event is a mountain music festival celebrating WNC's heritage. Some of the popular musicians performing include Balsam Range, the Darren Nicholson Band, Eddie Rose & Highway 40 and Mark & Amy Bumgarne.
For details and an application visit www.PlottFest.org
The Festival is currently seeking artists, crafters and craft demonstrators to participate in the event. PlottFest will be held at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds in the heart of Maggie Valley on June 22-23, 2013.
One of the highlights of the event is a mountain music festival celebrating WNC's heritage. Some of the popular musicians performing include Balsam Range, the Darren Nicholson Band, Eddie Rose & Highway 40 and Mark & Amy Bumgarne.
For details and an application visit www.PlottFest.org
February 26, 2013
Artist Opportunity for WNC Designers
Three local
creatives have come together to provide an exciting opportunity for
craft artists and designers of all kinds. Fashion designer Angela Kim
and Knitwear designer Ryan-Ashley Anderson are working as stylists in
collaboration with Art Director Chris Sams for a photo shoot that
combines rustic rural scenery with contemporary handmade furniture,
apparel, jewelry and accessories to showcase the talents and skills of
WNC designers.
Why be a part of this?
Collaboration is an important part of networking and a great way to expand your market. This project is meant to help you, and the coordinating designers, diversify portfolios. The photos produced from this project will be used on various blogs where all designers will get credited for their specific work and participation in the project. Additionally, as a designer you will receive files of any photos your work is featured in! Use them for your blog, your website, or advertising.
Collaboration is an important part of networking and a great way to expand your market. This project is meant to help you, and the coordinating designers, diversify portfolios. The photos produced from this project will be used on various blogs where all designers will get credited for their specific work and participation in the project. Additionally, as a designer you will receive files of any photos your work is featured in! Use them for your blog, your website, or advertising.
The Details:
Submissions will be accepted until
March 5, 2013. Since this is a fashion shoot, some of the things you might not
think of submitting could be exactly what is being looked for. On the
other hand, some of your most popular items may not be right for this.
Have fun and be creative when submitting.
Deadlines:
*Submissions due Tuesday, March 5, 5 pm
Acceptance e-mails go out Wednesday, March 6
Accepted work drop-off Friday, March 8, 4 pm.
Work will be accepted after 4 PM because HIA will be setting up for the Breaking Ground: Innovative Craft reception that evening.
*For this call, only e-mail submissions will be accepted.
Please e-mail photos (JPEGS only) and entry form to: randerson@handmadeinamerica.org with subject line: ‘ATTN: Rustic Urban’.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DIGITAL. No photographs or slides will be accepted.
PREPARING DIGITAL ENTRIES:
Artists may submit up to three pieces in
JPEG format on a standard sized CD or by email to
exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org. Makers may submit up to two JPEGS
(one full shot and one detail) per piece. If more than one image is
submitted they MUST all be on one CD. All JPEGs must be named with the
artist’s last name followed by 01, 02, 02b, etc. All CDs/images must be
readable by PC and MAC platforms. Images must be 300 dpi and no more
than 5 MB. Images should be oriented correctly. DO NOT submit
PowerPoint presentations, automated slide presentations or work on DVD.
All CDs must be labeled with the artist’s name and the exhibition entry
form must be filled in and submitted with your CD or email. An entry
form must also accompany all entries.
Entry form can be found HERE (Click on the 'entry form' link)
If you have any questions, e-mail Ryan-Ashley Anderson at randerson@handmadeinamerica.org
February 16, 2013
Asheville Calls for Artists to Design Bele Chere Festival Poster
The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department seeks artists and illustrators to design the official Bele Chere 2013 Festival Poster. Artists are invited to submit examples of previous poster designs. The selected artist will create the official festival artwork to be used for the festival’s image and merchandise sales of posters and t-shirts.
The winning artist will receive $1,000 upon completion of the project. Selected local WNC nonprofits receive a percentage of sales proceeds in exchange for facilitating merchandise sales during the festival.
Click here or more information.
The winning artist will receive $1,000 upon completion of the project. Selected local WNC nonprofits receive a percentage of sales proceeds in exchange for facilitating merchandise sales during the festival.
Click here or more information.
January 17, 2013
HandMade in America Call for Artists
HandMade in America has announced a call for entry for the upcoming exhibition Breaking Ground: Innovative Craft. Pieces should incorporate innovative ideas which help push the boundaries of the medium, and will be judged on technical proficiency, creative use of the medium, and contemporary relevance.
This exhibition is open to craft artists living in the 25 counties of Western North Carolina as defined on the website, www.handmadeinamerica.org. Craft is defined as made from clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, recycled/reused materials, and natural products.
The juror for this exhibition is Kathryn Gremley, Director of the Penland Gallery and Visitors Center. Since 1996, Kathryn has curated and installed over 70 invitational exhibitions and 144 instructor exhibits at the Penland Gallery. Off-sight projects include Penland: Mind, Hand, Materials at SOFA Chicago 2004, Iron: A New Vocabulary, an exhibition of contemporary iron which traveled in the south in 2004-05, Identity: Narrative Explorations by Four Penland Artists, at the Milton Rhodes Center in Winston-Salem in 2010, and curatorial assistance for 0-60: The Experience of Time Through Contemporary Craft at the North Carolina Museum of Art and Penland School in 2013.
Important Dates:
Entry Deadline* February 15
Notification of accepted pieces February 21
Delivery to HIA of accepted work February 24-28, 9:30 am-4 pm
Opening Reception March 8, 5:30-8 pm
Selected work pick-up: June 3-5, 9:30 am-4 pm
*This is NOT a postmark deadline. Entries must be received by February 15, 5 pm EST. Submissions can be done via mail or email.
Mail: If you are sending in your entry form by regular mail, please send your CD, entry form, and entry fee to: HandMade in America, Attn: Exhibitions, 125 S. Lexington Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801.
E-MAIL: Photos (JPEGS only) and entry form to exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org with subject line: ‘ATTN: Groundbreaking’. If you are mailing the entry fee in check form to the above address, please include a copy of your entry form. Otherwise, please pay via Paypal on our website, www.handmadeinamerica.org.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DIGITAL. No photographs or slides will be accepted.
PREPARING DIGITAL ENTRIES: Artists may submit up to three pieces in JPEG format on a standard sized CD or by email to exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org. Makers may submit up to two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per piece. If more than one image is submitted they MUST all be on one CD. All JPEGs must be named with the artist’s last name followed by 01, 02, 02b, etc. All CDs/images must be readable by PC and MAC platforms. Images must be 300 dpi and no more than 5 MB. Images should be oriented correctly. DO NOT submit PowerPoint presentations, automated slide presentations or work on DVD. All CDs must be labeled with the artist’s name and the exhibition entry form must be filled in and submitted with your CD or email. An entry form must also accompany all entries.
ENTRY FEES:
>Non-members: one $15 entry fee per artist (includes up to three pieces)
>Basic members ($25 Level): one $10 fee per artist (includes up to three pieces)
>Artist members ($45 Level): FREE*
*To join as a member, or increase your membership, please visit www.handmadeinamerica.wildapricot.org and choose the ‘JOIN US’ tab
The show is open to two and three dimensional works of craft. Work must be original and completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. All work cannot exceed 72″ in any dimension (including frame). 2D work cannot weigh more than 75 lbs. HandMade in America reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. All two-dimensional work must be dry, wired and ready to hang. No clip frames or alligator hangers. Pieces must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed with return postage pre-paid in returnable container.
Accepted artists may submit a copy of their resume and/or artist statement by the delivery deadline (Feb. 24-28) to exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org or deliver with your work.
NOTIFICATION: Accepted pieces will be posted on www.handmadeinamerica.org and sent through an email notification by the end of the day on February 22, 2013.
Accepted work must remain through the entire exhibit. Works not picked up by their respective deadlines (June 5) will be charged a $5 per day fee for storage.
SHIPPING ARTWORK: Please include return postage or shipping fees and sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Framed works requiring glass must use plexiglass. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted no later than February 28, 5 pm. Hand delivered work will be accepted February 24-28, 9:30 am – 4 pm.
SALES: HandMade will retain a commission of 25% on all work sold during the exhibit. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space on loan agreement.
ELIGIBILITY: Breaking Ground: Innovative Craft is open to all craft artists living in the 25 counties of western North Carolina defined on our website. A maximum of 3 works per artist may be submitted. All works must be original and completed in within 2 years of the entry date (Feb 15). Craft is defined as made from clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, recycled materials, and/or natural products.
LIABILITY: All pieces will be handled with the best care possible, but HandMade is not responsible for any damage. HandMade does carry a fine arts insurance policy, but is not responsible for damage caused by normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration, vermin, inherent vice, insurrection, confiscation by public authority, risks or contraband or other illegal transportation of trade. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.
QUESTIONS? Email Ryan-Ashley Anderson at exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org.
This exhibition is open to craft artists living in the 25 counties of Western North Carolina as defined on the website, www.handmadeinamerica.org. Craft is defined as made from clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, recycled/reused materials, and natural products.
The juror for this exhibition is Kathryn Gremley, Director of the Penland Gallery and Visitors Center. Since 1996, Kathryn has curated and installed over 70 invitational exhibitions and 144 instructor exhibits at the Penland Gallery. Off-sight projects include Penland: Mind, Hand, Materials at SOFA Chicago 2004, Iron: A New Vocabulary, an exhibition of contemporary iron which traveled in the south in 2004-05, Identity: Narrative Explorations by Four Penland Artists, at the Milton Rhodes Center in Winston-Salem in 2010, and curatorial assistance for 0-60: The Experience of Time Through Contemporary Craft at the North Carolina Museum of Art and Penland School in 2013.
Important Dates:
Entry Deadline* February 15
Notification of accepted pieces February 21
Delivery to HIA of accepted work February 24-28, 9:30 am-4 pm
Opening Reception March 8, 5:30-8 pm
Selected work pick-up: June 3-5, 9:30 am-4 pm
*This is NOT a postmark deadline. Entries must be received by February 15, 5 pm EST. Submissions can be done via mail or email.
Mail: If you are sending in your entry form by regular mail, please send your CD, entry form, and entry fee to: HandMade in America, Attn: Exhibitions, 125 S. Lexington Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28801.
E-MAIL: Photos (JPEGS only) and entry form to exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org with subject line: ‘ATTN: Groundbreaking’. If you are mailing the entry fee in check form to the above address, please include a copy of your entry form. Otherwise, please pay via Paypal on our website, www.handmadeinamerica.org.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DIGITAL. No photographs or slides will be accepted.
PREPARING DIGITAL ENTRIES: Artists may submit up to three pieces in JPEG format on a standard sized CD or by email to exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org. Makers may submit up to two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per piece. If more than one image is submitted they MUST all be on one CD. All JPEGs must be named with the artist’s last name followed by 01, 02, 02b, etc. All CDs/images must be readable by PC and MAC platforms. Images must be 300 dpi and no more than 5 MB. Images should be oriented correctly. DO NOT submit PowerPoint presentations, automated slide presentations or work on DVD. All CDs must be labeled with the artist’s name and the exhibition entry form must be filled in and submitted with your CD or email. An entry form must also accompany all entries.
ENTRY FEES:
>Non-members: one $15 entry fee per artist (includes up to three pieces)
>Basic members ($25 Level): one $10 fee per artist (includes up to three pieces)
>Artist members ($45 Level): FREE*
*To join as a member, or increase your membership, please visit www.handmadeinamerica.wildapricot.org and choose the ‘JOIN US’ tab
The show is open to two and three dimensional works of craft. Work must be original and completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. All work cannot exceed 72″ in any dimension (including frame). 2D work cannot weigh more than 75 lbs. HandMade in America reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. All two-dimensional work must be dry, wired and ready to hang. No clip frames or alligator hangers. Pieces must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed with return postage pre-paid in returnable container.
Accepted artists may submit a copy of their resume and/or artist statement by the delivery deadline (Feb. 24-28) to exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org or deliver with your work.
NOTIFICATION: Accepted pieces will be posted on www.handmadeinamerica.org and sent through an email notification by the end of the day on February 22, 2013.
Accepted work must remain through the entire exhibit. Works not picked up by their respective deadlines (June 5) will be charged a $5 per day fee for storage.
SHIPPING ARTWORK: Please include return postage or shipping fees and sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Framed works requiring glass must use plexiglass. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted no later than February 28, 5 pm. Hand delivered work will be accepted February 24-28, 9:30 am – 4 pm.
SALES: HandMade will retain a commission of 25% on all work sold during the exhibit. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space on loan agreement.
ELIGIBILITY: Breaking Ground: Innovative Craft is open to all craft artists living in the 25 counties of western North Carolina defined on our website. A maximum of 3 works per artist may be submitted. All works must be original and completed in within 2 years of the entry date (Feb 15). Craft is defined as made from clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, recycled materials, and/or natural products.
LIABILITY: All pieces will be handled with the best care possible, but HandMade is not responsible for any damage. HandMade does carry a fine arts insurance policy, but is not responsible for damage caused by normal wear and tear, gradual deterioration, vermin, inherent vice, insurrection, confiscation by public authority, risks or contraband or other illegal transportation of trade. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.
QUESTIONS? Email Ryan-Ashley Anderson at exhibitions@handmadeinamerica.org.
January 7, 2013
Random Arts hosts "First Ever Random Artists Gallery"
The Random Arts studio will be transformed into a modern day gallery that will house the art of all those that have been a part of Random Arts over the years. The art work that will be included in the show ranges from book arts, collage, assemblage, jewelry, zen doodle, quilted wall hangings, watercolors, acrylic, drawing, sketching, journaling and much more. Each artist that will be showing their work has participated in one or more workshops here from a large number of instructors who has taught here in the last 17 yrs that Random Arts has been in existence.
Artists may show up to 3 pieces of their work should contact Random Arts as soon as possible and arrange to have your work delivered before February 1st.
August 17, 2012
Artist Opportunities from Handmade in America
Voluteers needed for HandMade in America Events:
"Hand to Hand: Functional Craft in WNC" Opening on 5:30 - 8:00 PM, August 31
"American Craft Week" Reception on 5:00 - 8:00 PM, October 12
Project Handmade is calling for models - Project Handmade 2012 is looking for professional models with runway experience who will volunteer to participate in the Oct. 25 juried fashion show at the Asheville Art Museum. To read more about this opportunity click here
Artspace is calling for artists for Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition - October 4, 2012: Entries must be submitted via www.callforentry.org by 11:59pm MT. To read more about this opportunity click here
Silent Auction at Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Gather 'Round - Crafters who might want to donate an item for the silent auction, contact Jill Jones at jill@blueridgeheritage.com. Contributors may put their card/rack cards/brochures on the table with the item and bid sheet. We'll need to know the retail value, and also would appreciate the artist giving us an idea of an appropriate starting bid. To read more about this opportunity click here.
To find additional opportunities listed by HandMade in America CLICK HERE.
"Hand to Hand: Functional Craft in WNC" Opening on 5:30 - 8:00 PM, August 31
"American Craft Week" Reception on 5:00 - 8:00 PM, October 12
Project Handmade is calling for models - Project Handmade 2012 is looking for professional models with runway experience who will volunteer to participate in the Oct. 25 juried fashion show at the Asheville Art Museum. To read more about this opportunity click here
Artspace is calling for artists for Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition - October 4, 2012: Entries must be submitted via www.callforentry.org by 11:59pm MT. To read more about this opportunity click here
Silent Auction at Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Gather 'Round - Crafters who might want to donate an item for the silent auction, contact Jill Jones at jill@blueridgeheritage.com. Contributors may put their card/rack cards/brochures on the table with the item and bid sheet. We'll need to know the retail value, and also would appreciate the artist giving us an idea of an appropriate starting bid. To read more about this opportunity click here.
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