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You are cordially invited to submit your application for the 43nd annual Art-A-Fair Festival, one of
three premier art shows held each summer in beautiful Laguna Beach, California.
Art-A-Fair is a membership organization and an artist cooperative. As an exhibiting member you will
become an integral part of the show operations. Artists work a designated six-hour work shift per
week and must attend a training session for the shift. There are three or four mandatory meetings
throughout the year.
Eligibility
- Artists may submit only original work
- All mediums are eligible for jurying and artists may jury with more than one.
- Three (3) works are required of each medium for jurying.
- Artists may jury artwork in person on jury day or by mail-in submission
- No commercial agents, dealers or manufacturers may enter.
Jurying
A jury entry will be judged for eligibility based upon quality, originality and
presentation. Anonymity is maintained during the jury process.
The jury consists of professional fine artists and master crafts-persons. They
look for excellence in conception, execution and presentation, with the expectation
of high levels of creativity and technical competence.
An appropriate balance for the entire show is considered when determining the number
of artists invited for each medium. All decisions regarding the selection process are
made by Art-A-Fair, Inc. All such decisions are final.
Fees
A non-refundable jury fee of $30.00 per medium (3 physical pieces or 3 slides/digital /images) is
required for each submission. Artists with 3-dimensional work may submit up to 3 slides per
each piece.
Notification
Artists who have hand-delivered their work on Jury Day will be given their jury scores and
Notification of Acceptance or Non-Acceptance at Pick up. Art-A-Fair will not be responsible
for artwork left after 5PM on Jury Day and there is a $10 charge for late pick up. Mail-in
submissions will be notified in writing within two weeks after Jury Day.
Accepted Artists
A non-refundable booth deposit of $200.00 and a $35.00 membership fee are required within 30 days
for accepted new members. Balance of booth payments are made monthly.
Artists accepted on Jury Day may reserve their place in the show by paying the required deposit and
membership fees at that time.
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