2012 Suncoast Arts Fest Artist Application

A juried fine arts show.

 

Suncoast Arts Fest

 

The Suncoast Arts Fest is a production of Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc., a Florida not for profit 501(c)3 with the mission to "promote cultural awareness in Pasco County".

Proceeds from the event benefit "The Arts for Kids" and help supplement funding for arts education in schools.

   

 

Current Press

 

Suncoast Arts Fest to once again heat up January

Suncoast News, Northwest News, TBO.com, WorldNews.com/TampaBayonline.com, by Klint Lowry, Wed. Jan. 18, 2012

 

5 Things You should Know Today, Jan. 18

NPR Patch.com, by Alex Tiegen, Jan. 18, 2012 

 

Pasco County class notes for Jan. 18

Tampa Bay Times, by Michelle Miller, Jan. 18, 2012

 

Arts Fest Weekend Extends across the Suncoast

Suncoast News, by Klint Lowry, Sat., Jan. 14, 2012

 

Arts More Than Just for Show

Tampa Bay Times/Diversions, by Lisa Davis, Fri., Jan. 13, 2012

 

Stage West unveils ambitious 2012-13 season

Tampa Bay Times, Barbara Frederickson comment:

 One more thing . . .

Be sure to spend at least one day Jan. 21 or 22 at the Suncoast Arts Fest at the Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. I've been going for the past few years, and it's my all-time favorite outdoor art event....

 

Fun Run-Walk added to Suncoast Arts Fest Weekend

Klint Lowry, Trinity Weekly, Jan. 4, 2012

 

Art Lovers Asked to Get Their Hands Dirty

Sherri Lonon, The NPR Patch, Jan. 12,2012

 

Time is Running Out for Suncoast Arts Fest Applicants

Sherri Lonon, The NPR Patch, Jan. 12,2012

 

Five Things to Know Today

Jared Leone/Patch, Clearwater, Jan. 13, 2012...Also, a couple Clearwater artists already are signed up for the Suncoast Arts Festival Jan. 21 and 22 at the Shoppes of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. It is one of the south's largest art shows with artists and patrons coming from all over the country...

 

Five Things to Know Today

Alex Tiegen/NPR Patch, Jan. 13, 2012...

4.     Start making plans! The Suncoast Arts Fest is a week away. The ArtsFest’s main attraction is a juried art show and other events at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Jan. 21-22, but there will be events in New Port Richey as well. There’s still time to volunteer.

   

 

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Detailed show information can be found by clicking on the button below.

For Artists

 

    Artist Application deadline extended to 1/14/2012!

         Artist Application

 

Please check your e-mail. All acceptances will be via e-mail communication within 3 weeks after the application deadline. Applying artists need only to print and fill out the application below and send to Suncoast Arts Fest with your checks and images.

 

Send application, checks and images to: Suncoast Arts Fest; P.O. Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656. Send jury fee with exhibition fee.

 

The Application

 

Artist Name _________________________________________________________

 

Artist doing business as (if applicable) ____________________________________________________________________

 

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

 

City/State/Zip ______________________________________________________________________________

 

Preferred Ph# (      )____________________________   Alt.# (       )_____________________________

 

E-mail _______________________________________________________

 

Website _____________________________________________________

 

Electric desired? Y or N (Artists must have their own cords and lights)

 

Check one category that best applies to your work:

 

____ Ceramics/Clay

 

____ Digital

 

____ Drawing/Graphics/Printmaking (circle preference)

 

____ Fiber/Leather

 

____ Glass

 

____ Jewelry (Describe) Please, no stringing of purchased beads. ___________________________________________

 

____ Metal

 

____ Mixed Media: 2D /3D (Describe) ______________________________________________

 

____ Painting (Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Other _____________________ (circle preference)

 

____ Photography

 

____ Sculpture

 

____ Wood

 

____ Other (explain) ______________________________________________________________

 

Price range of work:  low $ _______   high $ ________

 

 

Please describe your art and the process you use to make your art:

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

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Liability Statement/Agreement

 

I acknowledge and agree that my completion and submission of this application represents my commitment to participate in the 2012 Suncoast Arts Fest to be held Jan 21st and 22nd, 2012. I have read the festival rules and agree to follow them. I further agree that the Suncoast Arts Fest, the Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc., event sponsors and property owners will not be responsible or liable in any way damage to work or injury to show participants. I give permission to the Suncoast Arts Fest to take photos/videos of me, my work and/or my booth during the show to use these for promotional purposes for this show now and in the future. My entry images and images from my website may also be used for promotional purposes.

 

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 Signature                                                                             Date

 


Promotion Questions for Artists!

  • Do you use a QR code for promotion? Yes ____  No ____

  • Would you like information on how we are using QR codes to promote artists? Yes ___ No ___

  • Would you like to know about videographer services available at a cost to help you promote your art online? Yes ___ No ___

 

Application Checklist

Make sure to include:

  1. Completed, signed application

  2. 4 required images

  3. 2 checks, one for jury fee of $35 and one for booth fee of $165 (early) or $195

  4. Optional - appropriate sized SASE for return of CD

Send Application, checks and images to: Suncoast Arts Fest; P.O. Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656. Send jury fee with exhibition fee. Checks need to be made out to Suncoast Arts Fest.

 

 

   

 Contact Info

 

Web:  http://www.suncoastartsfest.com/contact.htm

 

email:    info@suncoastartsfest.com

 

Phone:   (727) 534-3445 or (727)247-6182              Fax: (866) 250-6155

 

               Address: P.O. Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656

 

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