Information for Artists / Exhibitors

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About Becoming an Art Exhibitor
Deadline: January 16, 2009 (4 pm) at the Festival of Arts office: Festival of Arts Jurying, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.

Application Fee: $40 per medium. Click here to download an application.

For assistance with your application, please contact the FOA office at 949-464-4234.

The Festival of Arts
The Festival of Arts - California's Premier Fine Art Show is scheduled for July 5- August 31, 2009. This regional art show features artists only from southern Orange County California. The jury process is highly competitive. Since 1932, the Festival is one of the most prestigious and well-attended shows in the nation, attracting more than 200,000 people annually, with a stellar reputation as a source for original fine art. It has received worldwide recognition - voted as one of the top ten festivals by American Style Readers two years in a row. The exhibition is presented concurrently with the internationally famous Pageant of the Masters during July and August.

The Festival of Arts is a non-profit, committed to excellence. Artists must maintain high standards throughout the show. The Festival of Arts mission is to promote, produce, and sponsor events and activities that encourage the appreciation, study and performance of the arts.

Jury Details/Selection Process Eligibility:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. As a regional art show, only artists who have resided in the following zip codes for at least one year prior to January 16, 2009 qualify*.

Qualified Zip Codes: (click here for a map)
92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92610, 92612, 92614, 92617, 92618, 92620, 92624, 92625, 92626, 92627, 92629, 92630, 92637, 92651, 92653, 92656, 92657, 92660, 92661, 92662, 92663, 92672, 92673, 92675, 92677, 92679, 92688, 92691, 92692, 92694.

*Proof of residency is required, such as a copy of property tax bill or rental/lease agreement. Note: Studio or Gallery location does not qualify as residence.

Exhibitor Standards:
All work must be of original design and solely the work of the artist. The work exhibited must match the quality and style of work as represented in the submitted images. Only original artwork is accepted, no reproductions.

Selection Process - Two Phases:
Applications will be accepted and processed by the Festival of Arts. Application Deadline: January 16, 2009 (4pm). Application Fee: $40 per medium. Click here to download an application.

The juror entry process is a two-phased jury system. During the first phase, jurors will review the three digital images per media submitted by applicants. The images will be scored on a Yes-No System. Additional medium would require a separate submission. (image requirements: Three images: 10” or 1,500 pixels on longest-side @ 150 dpi RGB-JPEG images burned to a CD and submitted to the FOA – clearly labeled by name and for viewing: Left, Center or Right). All CDs submitted become the property of the Festival of Arts.

The jurors will score the submitted artwork based on quality, intention and content; excellence of craftsmanship; facility with media; excellence in the use of design elements; and professional presentation.

Artists accepted in this first phase will be notified by mail and invited to submit three finished pieces to a physical jurying in Laguna Beach on Saturday, February 21, 2009.  The same panel of eight jurors will review the artwork. An invitation will be extended to those who receive the highest scores during phase two to participate in the 2009 Festival of Arts exhibit.

The scores will be posted at the Festival of Arts grounds on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 after 12noon. Scores will not be given out over the phone. Artists who have been juried into the Festival of Arts will be mailed an exhibitor application packet.

2009 Jurors for the Festival of Arts:
Yachiyo Beck (watercolorist), Carolyn Machado (mixed media artist), Julie Sample (photographer), Pat Sparkuhl (mixed media artist), Alternate Juror: Monica Dunham (ceramicist), Gene Cooper (painting), Miriam Shelton (sculpture) and Lynn Lowry (jewelry and stained glass).

Acceptance Procedure:
Approximately 145-150 artists will be accepted into the 2009 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show.  Upon acceptance artists will receive an invoice for booth fees and an exhibitor agreement. Artist must confirm acceptance with payment of booth fee either by cash, check or charge, a signed agreement, a copy of his/her current Laguna Beach City business license and a copy of his/her State of California Board of Equalization Seller's Permit. Booth selection and location is at the discretion of the Festival of Arts.

Booth Fees for the Entire Summer Season:
$125 for 8 ft. booth; and $250 for 16 ft. booth with a security deposit of $100.

2009 Festival of Arts Dates:

Want to learn more about the Festival of Arts application process? Free Seminar - December 2, 2008
If you're interested in learning more about the Exhibit, the application process and photographing your artwork effectively for art exhibits, please attend the FREE SEMINAR December 2. Located in the Forum Theatre on the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguuna Beach, CA 92651. (7 - 9:30pm) Limited seating. First come first served. For more information, call 949-464-4234.

Additional Assistance
If you require additional assistance, please contact Kathy Pitts by phone (949) 464-4234
or by filling out this online contact form.