Arts council · Blue Ridge, GA, United States · 1 program
Applications:
Timeline: Application deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2027, midnight EST Notification of acceptance: Friday, March 26, 2027 Deadline for invitation acceptance: Friday, April 23, 2027 Accepted Exhibitor Load-in: Friday, May 28, 2027 - Exhibitors will be notified via email of their placement and load-in time no later than one week prior to the festival start date.
This is a juried fine arts and handmade crafts festival. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the jury. Original art must occupy no less than 50% of the artist's booth space. No "buy/sell" or commercially mass produced items will be sold or exhibited. All jewelry must be made by the exhibitor – no manufactured or kit jewelry will be allowed.
Exhibitors must exhibit for the duration of the festival. Early breakdown will not be permitted. There is no rain date. Booth must be set-up and ready for business by 9:00 am both days.
Music is restricted to pre-approved Entertainment Vendors only. No sound amplification equipment allowed in exhibit area for any reason.
One Exhibitor per booth space; sharing of booth space is not allowed. Booths must be set-up within their designated 12'x12' space. Electricity is not available for artist's booths. Exhibitors must provide their own tents, displays, chairs, tables, set-up equipment. Tent weights of no less than 25lbs are required for each booth setup in case of inclement weather.
Average number of applications submitted each year: 250 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 160 How returning artists are selected: Selected by on-site jury Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: All vendors are eligible to apply How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe Number of jurors scoring applications: 5 The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
No alcoholic beverages allowed. Food Vendors must provide a complete listing of food items and beverages with pricing on the Food Vendor Application; approved menu items must be sold for the entire show, and last-minute changes are not allowed.
City vendor permits are included in the festival amenities; no separate permit required of exhibitors.
More about eligibility
All work must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artist themselves. All entries are reviewed, juried, and screened prior to acceptance. Original art must occupy no less than 50% of the artist's booth space. No buy/sell or commercially mass produced items may be sold or exhibited; all jewelry must be made by the exhibitor. All vendors are eligible to apply.