Event summary
30+ years of Art across the beautiful tree shaded campus of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Be a featured Fine Artist, with over $10,000 in awards. If you are a MAKER; combining traditional techniques with unconventional hand made items apply to be a MAKER.
Today still true to our roots we are known as “THE PEOPLES SHOW”; funky, friendly and accessible.
Application process, fees and artist amenities
Each individual exhibiting Artist or Maker must have completed an online application and have paid their application fee by the deadline. If an artist would like to be considered in more than one medium, a separate application must be completed for each medium. A collaborating team of artists may complete a single application, however, they must submit and exhibit, if accepted, only work that is the result of their collaboration. Each application must include an application fee and its own set of four (4) images to include one (1) booth photo without any names visible.
Digital images
Please submit four images, three of individual artwork and the fourth of a REQUIRED outdoor booth display. Please be SURE the digital photographs of your work are high resolution as they are juried on a computer screen.
The images must be an accurate representation of the work to be exhibited and reflect current work by the Artist. None of the images should include the Artists’ name or company name. St. Stephen’s reserves the right to use submitted images for publicity purposes before, during and after the event.
Fees
- Early Bird Application Fee (June 1st - July 31st) is $35
- Late Applications Fee (September Final Month) is $55
- Corner Booth: very limited availability, available until after the artist accepts and pays for a booth. Request in your application. Award will be based on layout and veteran status.
Exhibit space
Artist set-up, including work, display and storage must be contained within a 10 x 10 booth space. All works of Art must be appropriately displayed and priced for sale. Not all booth locations are perfectly level; exhibitors are advised to bring leveling devices for tents and table displays. All fire Marshall Rules will be strictly observed at all times especially including droppable awnings requiring seven (7) foot clearance.
Jury process
The St. Stephen’s Art Show jury panel consists of experienced art professionals, including gallery curators, art educators, industry professionals, media members and working artists. The composition of the jury changes yearly to ensure a fresh perspective among jurors. Decisions by the jurors are based on the quality of the work and professional booth display as presented in the images submitted. As it is a blind jury process, no artists’ names are given. All jury decisions are final.
The jurors will score the Artists on a point system of 1- 10, with no score of 5 allowed. These scores will be tabulated and used to determine the accepted and waitlisted artists. Makers will ONLY be accepted ONE per category, exclusively, no duplication.
All applicants – except previous year award winners – must be juried into the show.
Awards and judging
A selected panel of judges will choose one Best of Show winner and a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner in the different mediums. In addition, 10 artists will receive awards of merit. A total of $10,000 in monetary awards and ribbons will be given to the winners procured by corporate sponsorships.
Show rules
- Artists’ booths must be open and staffed from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm during all three days of the show. No sales agent, family or business representatives may operate the assigned booth.
- Buy/Sell items are strictly prohibited.
- Objects assembled from kits, pre-carved or pre-molded reproductions, manufactured parts that dominate a Makers Craft, or commercial displays will NOT be permitted.
- No Sale or Discount signs will be allowed. Ribbons or awards from previous shows will NOT be permitted.
- All work must be created, signed and presented by the artist.
- T-shirts & posters are NOT permitted for sale at the Show.
- Alcoholic Beverages, Bikes, Skates, Dogs, or any other Pets or Animals are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in the booths.
- All artists are required to check in at the gates upon arrival. A Photo ID is required.
- This is a “Rain or Shine” event. There will be no refunds for cancellations due to weather.
Artist amenities
- Welcome gift bag, snack and water at load in
- 24-Hour Booth Security
- 2 Private Artist Restrooms
- Listing & Link on Show Social Media
- Listing in Show Digital Brochure
- Complimentary Saturday Artist Cocktail, Family Supper and awards
- Daily complimentary continental breakfast
Refund policy
There are no refunds or rain checks due to inclement weather or other acts of God. Cancellations prior to December 24th receive 50% refunds, provided the request is PLACED IN ZAPPLICATION by 12 PM prior to campus closing. Emails are not sufficient.