Feb 28 deadline for booth artists in the 2019 Shoreline Arts Festival

Call for Artists: 2019 Shoreline Arts Festival - Artist Marketplace

Deadline: February 28, 2019

New Location This Year: Shoreline Community College

Apply today to become one of the 70+ artists that make up the beating heart of the 2019 Shoreline Arts Festival!

This free community event will gather 10,000+ art lovers at the Shoreline Community College on June 29 and 30.

5 Reasons why you should apply to the Shoreline Arts Festival Artist Marketplace:

1. Over 10,000 art lovers come to this keystone community event each year.
2. Celebrating its 29th year, the Shoreline Arts Festival has a lot to brag about and is planning for improved event flow and expanded advertising in 2019.
3. Location! Show and Sell your work in the art-loving neighborhoods of North King County, and with a new event venue this year you can be sure publicity will at its highest level.
4. With over 70 artists participating in the Artist Marketplace, the festival is a vibrant event with an incredible community of artists.
5. Water, snacks, booth sitters, and artist/member lounge are available for selling artists to make sure you have the best weekend possible!

How to apply

Submit your application and $20 application fee online via Call for Entry by 10:59pm on Thursday, February 28th, 2019.

Eligibility

• All 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 (June 29, 10am – 6pm and June 30, 10am – 5pm).
• Items must match type & quality submitted for jurying. No work by non-juried artists.

Booth Specifications

Two types of outdoor booth spaces are available:

• 10’ x 10’ uncovered, on asphalt: $175
• 10′ x 20′ uncovered, on asphalt: $350

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

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, and the organizers strive for a well-balanced mix of art types and price points, with emphasis on quality of craftsmanship and vision. Jury decisions are confidential.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.