Deadline extended for Shoreline Arts Festival Artist’s Marketplace applications

Call for Artists! - DEADLINE EXTENDED 

Deadline for Shoreline Arts Festival Artist’s Marketplace applications extended to Friday, March 21 at 11pm (PST). 

The Shoreline Arts Festival accepts over 70 artists each year to participate in its Artist Marketplace. This established area festival is celebrating its 24th year and expects well over 5,000 attendees. Show and Sell your work in the art-loving neighborhoods of North King County! 

Submissions are now open and will be accepted until the deadline of 11pm (PST), March 21, 2014 

More info & application details here.

24th Annual Shoreline Arts Festival 

Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council 

18560 1st Ave NE 

Shoreline, WA 98155 

Eligibility: We’re a juried Artists Marketplace. 

Requirements for artists include: 

• Work must be handmade. No commercially produced work, kits, or imported goods. 
• All work must be original and created by or under direction of the artists(s). 
• Artist(s) must attend the entire Festival. 
• Items must match type & quality submitted for jurying. No work by non-juried artists. 

Booth Specifications: Three types of outdoor booth spaces are available: 

• 4’ x 10’ covered, on concrete walkway: $90 
• 10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt or grass: $125 
• Shared 10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt or grass: $180 

All booths must withstand Northwest weather conditions, with canopies weighted or staked against wind. Tables & chairs are available for rental. Overnight security is provided. In addition to booth fee, a Shoreline business licenses may be needed. 

Demonstrations: Demonstrations are strongly supported; they add to the vibrancy of the Marketplace as well as the success of the artists. Demo artists may get access to extra space and electricity (for demo purposes only), and are highlighted in the Festival guide. (Please check with the Arts Council if your demo produces noxious smells, noise, etc, that may be of concern to other vendors or attendees.) 

Jurying: The jury panel includes working artists, gallery managers, and/or Festival directors, who determine the balance of categories and select the artists. Category sizes are based in part on average sales from previous years. Jury decisions are confidential. 

DEADLINE EXTENDED: All applications must be submitted by 10:59pm(PST) Friday, March 21, 2014