Artist Application PASO ARTSFEST. Calling All Artists!

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1 Calling All Artists! Artists are invited to apply for the eighth annual PASO ARTSFEST, a program of Studios on the Park. Held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in the heart of Paso Robles, California wine country, the ARTSFEST attracts 8,000+ visitors to view and purchase the works of acclaimed visual artists and experience a spectacular celebration of the arts. Art sales and attendance are expected to continue to grow with event proceeds benefiting Studios on the Park's essential arts programming for children and the community. Highlights! Beautiful Park Setting in Downtown Paso Qualified Art Buyers from Across California (45% Out Of Area) Premier Art Festival on the Central Coast Complimentary Signature Festival Apron Promotional Support! Complimentary Direct Mail & E-Newsletters to Artists' Mailing Lists Advertising Campaign with TV Commercials & Online Video Artists Are Listed in ARTSFEST Program Artists Are Featured on the ARTSFEST Website Year-Round Facebook & Twitter Accounts to Promote Artists & Interact with Buyers Logistical Support! Easy Check-In with Assisted Move-In & Move-Out Enthusiastic & Knowledgeable Canopy Sitters Highly Praised Artist Hospitality Center with Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks Details! PASO ARTSFEST is a full service event. All artists selected for the Outdoor Fine Art Show & Sale receive one 10' by 10' white canopy tent, 3 professional exhibit walls (38" wide by 7' tall) with hanging supplies, signage, sales forms canopies available. $160 canopy fee for individuals. Double booths available. $225 canopy fee for groups/galleries plus $35 per individual. Centralized cashiering with 25% commission.

2 Application Artist applications are now being accepted for the 2016 PASO ARTSFEST Outdoor Fine Art Show & Sale on May 28, The ARTSFEST strives to be artist-friendly so there is no application fee. To be considered for this exciting professional arts event, please apply by no later than December 31, * 1. Contact Information Name: Address: Address 2: City/Town: State: -- select state -- ZIP: Address:

3 * 2. Artistic Medium Acrylic Ceramics - Fine Art Ceramics - Utilitarian Digital Drawing Encaustic Glass - Fine Art Glass - Utilitarian Gourds/Baskets Jewelry Mixed Media Oil Pastel Photography Printmaking Sculpture Textile - Fine Art Textile - Utilitarian Watercolor Wood Other (please specify) * 3. Have you participated previously in PASO ARTSFEST? Yes No

4 * 4. Exhibition History & Awards and Artist Statement Please include your exhibition history, awards, and/or training along with a brief statement describing your medium and process * 5. Images of Current Work: CD or Website *Select SIX images representing work similar to what you plan to exhibit* CDs - Artists without a website should submit a CD with 6 images in JPEG format and no more than 250kb in size to PASO ARTSFEST - Studios on the Park, PO Box 3000, Paso Robles, CA Please note: Submission materials will not be returned without a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Website - Please provide the EXACT LINK to a website with quality images of your work. No blogs and no general Facebook pages. Specific albums on Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, and Shutterfly are encouraged but no passwords can be required. All images must have dimensions and complete media descriptions. Applicants must make a separate applications for each medium even if they are multi-disciplined. I'm Sending In A CD! Check Out My Website! EXACT LINK 6. Local Stars Quick-Draw Residents of San Luis Obispo County may apply to participate in the juried Quick-Draw, which takes place the morning of the Festival in the Park. After check-in between 7 AM and 8 AM, artists will have from 8 AM to 10 AM to start and finish their piece before framing and hanging it for judging at 10:30 AM. Works will be available for purchase between 11 AM and 4 PM. $25 application fee. 40% commission. Please indicate here if you would like to be considered for the Local Stars Quick-Draw. Yes No

5 Thank You! Thank you for applying to participate in the 2016 PASO ARTSFEST! A jury will be considering all entries for the Outdoor Fine Art Show & Sale and will make their selections in early If you would like more information about PASO ARTSFEST, please visit or call Thank you!