Artist Application Information


Eligibility:
Artists working in two or three dimensional media are eligible to apply. All art must be original and executed by the applicant. Upon acceptance, prints may be included but must not constitute more than 1/3 of the artist's exhibition.

Application & Fees:
Each artist may submit one application, which must be received by January 15th. A non-refundable entry fee of $20 must be included with the completed application, along with 3 slides or CDs of the artist's work. An SASE must be included with the application for Festival packet mailing. Slides/CDs will be returned during the Festival. Notes of acceptance will be mailed by February 20th. Total spaces available are 100. A space fee of $115 is due immediately upon notice of acceptance. This fee is non-refundable after April 12, 2008. Spaces NOT reserved by April 20th will be allocated to artists on the waiting list.

Slides & CDs:
Artist selection by the jury depends entirely on slides and CDs submitted for jury review. Both must show thorough details of the work. Three works on three standard 2" by 2" 35mm slides or CDs must be marked with the artist's name, a number corresponding to the slide number on the application form, and an arrow indicating the top front. Accepted artists will be expected to include the works submitted for jurying (if still available) in their display as well as work of comparable quality.

Judge: Johnny P. Johnson
Mr. Johnson is a well respected artist and art educator. He has been recognized not only for his artistic merit, winning Best In Show and exhibiting throughout the U.S. and France. Among his many honors are Virginia Teacher Of The Year, Governor's Life Time Achievement award, and Citizen Of The Year.

"My art is a response to many different experiences. I am sensitive to the human condition which compels me to express through painting a particular opinion. I want the viewer to relate to it in his/her own way."

Artist Application (click here)