Friday, December 12, 2014

Richfield Art at the Mill Entry Deadline 1/17/15

As you plan your 2015 art fair schedule, I would like to invite you to apply toRichfield Art at the Mill.  This is a juried art & fine craft fair and a plein air painting competition to be held on July 25, 2015.  This is our 7th year for this event. The fair is held outside nestled among the trees and surrounded by historical buildings in the beautiful Richfield Nature & Historical Park (Washington County.)

Amenities for exhibiting artists:
  • Ample space between booths
  • Easy pull-up for unloading
  • Reasonable $50 booth fee (on or by 1-17-15) or $60 (between 1-18-15 and 3-14-15)
  • Low jury fee of $10 (two jury dates of 1-20-15 and 3-17-15 with artist notification one week after)
  • Discount on food
  • Booth reliever
  • Free coffee/pastries during setup time
  • Tickets for historic buildings tour located in the park
  • Friendly staff
The quality of our fair is very important which is why (beginning in 2015) we are jurying all submitted photos at the same time.  There will be two Deadlines (lst Deadline: 1-17-15 and 2nd Deadline 3-14-15).  Jurying will take place right after each deadline with artist notification approximately one week thereafter.  This assures the best arts and fine crafts will be selected for exhibit.  The number of like exhibitors will be limited as well to assure a better balance and variety.  (For example, the number of jewelry exhibitors will be capped at seven.  So, apply early for best chance of selection.) 

Advertising is very important for art fairs.  This event will be widely advertised in print, broadcast & social media and promoted through many local businesses. We want to reach as many potential attendees as possible. Free admission to the fair and the extra benefit of being able to tour historic buildings are attractive factors.

An application form and guidelines are attached and also available at: www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org.
(Home Page under 2015 Events.)  Feel free to call or e-mail with any questions.

Lois Hessenauer, Chairperson
Richfield Historical Society
www.richfieldhistoricalsociety