Fine Arts & Craft Show – Call for Artists
When
November 8–10, 2024
Where
Historic Yellow Springs
Now accepting applications for the 2024 Fine Arts & Craft Show!
The Historic Yellow Springs Fine Arts & Craft Show is the kick off to the holiday shopping season! This is a juried show featuring original paintings and works in ceramics, glass, wood, paper, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and more! The show spans three days, November 8 – 10. All vending spaces are located indoors in the Lincoln and Washington buildings at Historic Yellow Springs.
There are two ways to jury for the show, as a vendor OR as a featured artist in the HYS Member’s Booth. Please read the information below for more details.
Vendor Booth Information
There are two size options for vendor booth spaces, 8’ x 10’ for $150 or 6’ x 6’ for $100. It is not guaranteed that the space will be exactly 8’ x 10’, but will have an equal amount of square footage. Electrical outlets are available and both buildings have WIFI. You must provide your own tables, chairs, extension cords, power strips, extra lighting, cash box and change for cash sales. You do not have to be an HYS member to apply to be a vendor and there is no jury fee.
Vendor booth set up is on Friday, November 8th beginning at 9:30 am and must be complete by 4 pm.
Show Hours
Vendors must have an attendant at their booth during all show hours, and are responsible for all of your own sales.
- Friday, November 8 • 5 – 8 pm – Opening reception
- Saturday, November 9 • 10 am – 5 pm
- Sunday, November 10 • 10 am – 4 pm
Vendor booth break down is immediately following the close of the show from 4 – 6 pm.
Insurance
HYS does not assume responsibility for any work. Artists must provide their own insurance for work. Exhibitor releases HYS organizers and sponsors from any damage, injury or loss to any goods or person which may arise from the event.
HYS Members’ Booth Information
You must be an HYS member to jury for the HYS Members’ Booth. Click here to become a member.
There is no vendor fee to enter work and you do not have to be present during the show. HYS will receive a 35% commission of all sales. To ensure a balanced presentation, there is a limited number of pieces allowed per artist:
- 2-D artists may enter up to five works framed and ready to hang.
- 3-D artists with works 18” x 18” x 18” or smaller may enter up to ten pieces.
A link to submit inventory will be sent in acceptance email. Deadline for inventory submission is Friday, October 18, 2024.
Artwork Drop Off and Pick Up
Artwork must be dropped off on Monday, October 28 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Unsold artwork can be picked up on Thursday, November 14 • 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
Any artwork that is not picked up within 30 days will become the property of HYS.
Insurance
Artists must provide their own insurance coverage for all artwork entered in the show. While reasonable care will be taken handling all artwork, HYS will not be held responsible for loss or damage.
Apply to Jury
The jury process will all be done online. Click the link below to submit an application. All applications must be received by Friday, September 27, 2024. All applicants will be notified by Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
Please email Jess Presley with any questions.