Information for Artists / Exhibitors

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Artists Directory Listing
To view a list of our current artists, please click here.

About Becoming an Art Exhibitor
ZAPP Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 (Midnight PST)
Application Fee: $40 per medium. Two-phased jury system.

The Festival of Arts
The Festival of Arts - California's Premier Fine Art Show is scheduled for July 6- August 30, 2008. This regional art show features artists only from southern Orange County California. The jury process is highly competitive. Since 1932, the Festival is one of the most prestigious and well-attended shows in the nation, attracting more than 200,000 people annually, with a stellar reputation as a source for original fine art. It has received worldwide recognition - voted as one of the top ten festivals by American Style Readers two years in a row. The exhibition is presented concurrently with the internationally famous Pageant of the Masters during July and August.

The Festival of Arts is a non-profit, committed to excellence. Artists must maintain high standards throughout the show. The Festival of Arts mission is to promote, produce, and sponsor events and activities that encourage the appreciation, study and performance of the arts.

Jury Details/Selection Process

Eligibility:
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. As a regional art show, only artists who have resided in the following zip codes for at least one year prior to February 28, 2007 qualify*.

Qualified Zip Codes: (click here for a visual map)
92602   92603   92604   92606   92610   92612   92614   92617   92618   92620   92624
92625   92626   92627   92629   92630   92637   92646   92647   92648   92649   92651
92653   92656   92657   92660   92661   92662   92663   92672   92673   92675   92677
92679   92688   92691   92692   92694

*Proof of residency is required, such as a copy of property tax bill or rental/lease agreement. Note: Studio or Gallery location does not qualify as residence.

Exhibitor Standards:
All work must be of original design and solely the work of the artist. The work exhibited must match the quality and style of work as represented in the submitted images. Only original artwork is accepted, no reproductions.

Selection Process - Two Phases:
Applications will be accepted and processed through ZAPP™.
ZAPP Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 (Midnight PST)
Application Fee: $40 per medium.

The juror entry process is a two-phased jury system. During the first phase, jurors will review the three digital images submitted by applicants through ZAPP™. The images will be scored on a Yes-No System. Additional medium would require a separate submission.

The jurors will score the submitted artwork based on quality, intention and content; excellence of craftsmanship; facility with media; excellence in the use of design elements; and professional presentation.

Artists accepted in this first phase will be notified by mail and invited to submit three finished pieces to a physical jurying in Laguna Beach on Saturday, March 22, 2008.  The same panel of eight jurors will review the artwork. An invitation will be extended to those who receive the highest scores during phase two to participate in the 2008 Festival of Arts exhibit.

The scores will be posted at the Festival of Arts grounds on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 after 12noon. Scores will not be given out over the phone. Artists who have been juried into the Festival of Arts will be mailed an exhibitor application packet.

2008 Jurors for the Festival of Arts:
Bill Agee - Photographer
Lance Heck - Jeweler
Christy Johnson - Ceramicist
Gerald Schwartz - Painter
Sally Strand-Ellis - Painter
Vinita Voogd - Printmaker
Denise Weyhrich - Conceptual Fine Artist

Alternate
Jon Seeman - Sculptor

Acceptance Procedure:
Approximately 145 artists will be accepted into the 2008 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show.  Upon acceptance artists will receive an invoice for booth fees and an exhibitor agreement. Artist must confirm acceptance with payment of booth fee either by cash, check or charge, a signed agreement, a copy of his/her current Laguna Beach City business license and a copy of his/her State of California Board of Equalization Seller's Permit. Booth selection and location is at the discretion of the Festival of Arts.

Booth Fees for the Entire Summer Season:
$112.50 for 8 ft. booth; and $225 for 16 ft. booth

2008 Festival of Arts Dates:

Application for Art Exhibit
ZAPP Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 (Midnight PST)
Application Fee: $40 per medium

Please visit www.zapplication.org to apply for the show.  Applications will be accepted and processed through ZAPP™. The juror entry process is a two-phased jury system. During the first phase, jurors will review the three digital images submitted by applicants through ZAPP™. The images will be scored on a Yes-No System. Additional medium would require a separate submission.

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Here's a list of professionals with photo editing software knowledge.

Want to learn more about ZAPP and the Festival of Arts jurying process? Free Seminar - January 15, 2008
On January 15, 2008, come to a FREE SEMINAR and learn about ZAPP, the Festival of Arts jurying process and how to effectively photograph your artwork for submission to art shows. Located in the Forum Theatre on the Festival of Arts grounds, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguuna Beach, CA 92651. (7 - 9:30pm) Limited seating. First come first served.

Exhibit Rules & Regulations
For a copy of our Exhibit Rules & Regulations, please click here.

Additional Assistance
If you require additional assistance, please contact Kathy Pitts by phone (949) 464-4234
or by filling out this online contact form.