Buckhead Sping Arts & Craft Fest 2014

The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces Presents: BUCKHEAD SPRING ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Call to Artists What: Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival Where: 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327 (inside upper Chastain Park on Park Drive) When: May 10-11, 2014, Saturday 10a.m. ? 6p.m. ; Sunday 11a.m. ? 6p.m. Our Story- Mother-s Day weekend just got fun! The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is proud to announce the Fifth Annual Buckhead Spring Arts and Craft Festival at Chastain Park on May 10 and 11 in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will feature 185 fine artists and artisans along the tree lined Park Drive, turning Chastain Park into a living gallery for the weekend. Entering its fifth year the Buckhead Spring Arts and Craft show enters with a strong reputation and a stronger then ever buying crowd. Visitors will enjoy fine art and crafts, a children's area and local food and beverage concessions including the "gourmet" food trucks. Local acoustic musicians will enliven the atmosphere in addition to a special VIP Tent. This event is organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces and volunteer artists. Best of all, it's entirely free to attend! The award-winning, two-day festival will be held in Atlanta-s beautiful Chastain Park featuring two days of art and activities sure to delight Mom and the entire family. Our Goal- Located in the affluent neighborhood of North Buckhead and Chastain park, home many celebrities and top tier executives, Chastain park is the largest public park in Fulton County, with that we set out with many different goals in mind: 1) Give back to the community through art; 2) Create a venue that emphasizes local and Georgian artists so they have a show they can depend on in their own back yard; 3) Bring a festival to the folks in the northern part of Fulton county; 4) Create a festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival; 5) Create a show unlike any other in the City of Atlanta, bringing together outstanding local, regional and national artists. The Chastain Park area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Atlanta area. More than 40,000 visitors are expected over the weekend to view the many painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. The festival benefits a scholarship fund for local artists administered by the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces. FESTIVAL COMPONENTS Juried Artist's Market: features hand-made jewelry, paintings, photography, mixed media, and distinctive crafts Children's Park: activities especially for younger children including hands-on crafts, make-it/take-it activities Food Court: an assortment of tasty treats from local restaurants and regional vendors Music: local acoustic performers NOTEWORTHY: *Buckhead Spring Arts and Craft Festival is a two time award winning event with the Southeastern Festival and Events Association ? Kaleidoscope awards *Located in the affluent neighborhood of Chastain Park and North Buckhead * Tree lined setting with all artist setting up on park drive and able to drive up set up, load in and load out. ? Parking is within walking distance ? Extensive promotions and event targeted marketing, which includes, magazine, press releases, constant contact email blast, newsletters, rack cards, print advertising, extensive social media outreach, radio, billboards, over 200 posters, 100 yards signs, banners, newspaper articles, television and over 300 online media insertions. *Snacks, water and booth sitters will be available. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Application deadline: March 14, 2014 Jury meets: March 18, 2014 Notification date: March 20, 2014 Accept Invitation and Purchase Deadline: April 18, 2014 Fees: Application Fee: $25 Zapp ($35 for paper application) Standard Booth Fee: $200 (up to 185 total exhibition booths) Double booth fee: $550 (Limited Availability) Booth size: 10'x10' or greater Corner upgrade $75 (limited availability) Electricity $50 (limited availability) FESTIVAL COMPONENTS Juried Artist's Market: features hand-made jewelry, paintings, photography, mixed media, and distinctive crafts Street Market: features hand-made crafts and unique gifts Children's Park: activities especially for younger children including hands-on crafts, make-it/take-it activities Food Court: an assortment of tasty treats from local restaurants and regional vendors Music: local acoustic performers To download an application or find out more information, visit www.buckheadartsfestival.com or www.affps.com. Application also available at www.zapplication.org. Admission: Free to attend For more information, please visit : http://www.buckheadartsfestival.com