21st Annual Des Moines Arts Festival
®
June 22-24, 2018
Application Deadline 1/7/18
Call to Artist
WHAT:
Des Moines Arts Festival®
WHERE
: Downtown Des Moines' Western Gateway Park surrounding the John
and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines, Iowa
WHEN:
June 22-24, 2018 Friday and Saturday 11 am - 10pm; Sunday 11am - 5pm
NOTEWORTHY:
*Limited to 180 artists
*Estimated Attendance - 200,000+
*Promotion of the event valued at over $1,202,302 in 2017
*Total Cash Awards $9,000
*Artist Reserved Parking
*Thursday Set-Up
*Wi-Fi throughout site
*Air-Conditioned Restrooms
*24 Hour Security
*Free Electric
*Booth Sitting
*Artist Hospitality Booth with Snacks
*Color thumbnail in program with contact information/links on website Artist Gallery
*Jury Fee: $35 Oct 9 - Jan 7, $45 Jan. 8 - Jan. 14
*Booth Space: $475 10'x10', Double and Corners available for additional cost
DMAF is a show dedicated to the highest standards and works diligently to maintain a positive environment for artists and their clients. DMAF is a non-profit organization founded by the
Des Moines Art Center. The Festival contributes more than $50,000 annually from its proceeds to support the Des Moines Art Center, numerous area non-profit arts organizations, the continuation of the DMAF, and keeping your fees low.
What artists are saying...
(from the post-event artist survey and comments)
"Best managed, designed and run art show in the country." "This is one of the best-run shows anywhere in the country. They think of everything." "You treat artists with such respect."
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on
ZAPP
Application Deadline: January 7, 2018 ($35), January 14, 2018 (Hard - $45)
Notification Emailed: March 1, 2018
Booth fee due: March 30, 2018
If you apply to this show please cite Art-Linx as your source
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