30th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival (VA)
September 10-12, 2021
Application Deadline 3/31/21
Call to Artists
WHAT: 30th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
WHERE: Reston, VA
WHEN: September 10-12, 2021 | 10am to 5pm Daily
NOTEWORTHY:
  • Prior day set-up (Thursday, September 9th)
  • Convenient load-in and load-out
  • FREE parking Thursday - Sunday in on-site garages for passenger vehicles
  • Reduced hotel room rate for the Hyatt Regency Hotel on-site and Sheraton Reston off-site
  • 24/7 site security (artists are responsible for securing their own booths)
  • Complimentary bottled water and portable snack options available daily
  • Ample artist support with modified booth-sitting options
  • Convenient and profitable selling hours for the Festival period
  • $5,000 in cash awards
  • Complimentary tickets to the Festival Party for artists and a guest, which includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
  • Electronic program with accompanying artwork images and artist booth numbers, email contact, and website hotlinks.
  • Year-round artist promotion on the GRACE website including accompanying images, booth numbers, email contact and website hotlinks. 
  • Jury Fee $55 until March 31st | $60 (April 1- 4, 2021)
  • Booth Fees:
  • 10' x 10' in line = $525
  • 10' x10' end cap (standard space with 5 additional feet of display area on one exterior side) = $775
  • 10’ x 20’ in line = $1,050
  • 10’ x 20’ with one end cap (standard space with 5 additional feet of display area on one exterior side) = $1,350
  • 10’ x 20’ with two end caps (includes 5 additional feet of display area on both exterior sides) = $1,550

Refund policy: The last day for artists to request a refund in writing is June 15, 2021 The Festival will retain a $50 administrative fee for any cancelation. Applications are non-refundable.
Now in its 30th year, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival has a long-standing reputation for showcasing high quality, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork in the dynamic, open-air setting of the Reston Town Center. It attracts affluent patrons and knowledgeable collectors from the Washington, DC metropolitan region and beyond. The elevated profile of the Festival reaches new audiences, area businesses, and partners with cultural institutions to provide a content-rich, arts-focused experience.

The Festival has received acclaim from many media outlets including The Washington Post. This year, the beloved, open-air event will implement new health and safety adaptations for the care and consideration all.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP
Regular Application Deadline: March 31, 2021
Late Applicaiton Deadline ($60): April 1-4, 2021
Artist Notification: May 12, 2021
Booth Fee Due: May 19, 2021
Refund Request Final Day: June 15, 2021
 
If you have any questions, please contact Erica Harrison at eharrison@tephraica.org or call 703-471-9242x8781

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