RiverArts Festival

RiverArts Festival is now open for entries!

RiverArts Festival: Artists worldwide are invited to apply for the RiverArts Festival, a juried fine arts fair, which will be held as part of RiverDays at August 7, 2022, 12pm-6pm on the lawn at the Susanna Park Bandstand in New Richmond, Ohio.

About Competition

RiverArts Festival of New Richmond, Ohio, announces its call to artist, international competition for RiverDays to be held Sunday, August 7, 2022, 12 noon - 6 pm.

RiverArts Festival will take place on the Sunday of New Richmond's RiverDays weekend! Artists' booths will be on the lawn at our bandstand with the beautiful Ohio River as the backdrop. Winning booths will receive a beautiful RiverArts prize ribbon and a monetary award! Artists' hospitality suite conveniently located and available throughout the event.

RiverDays is a weekend long event featuring crafts, food, beverages, a cardboard boat regatta, & music. RiverArts is a complementary event, held Sunday only, 12 noon-6 pm, showcasing fine artists with varied work.

Variety of mediums are accepted including but not limited to canvas, photography, fiber, metal, jewelry, painting, wood, mosaics, and pottery.

The show is juried and artists are required to comply with submission guidelines which include:

➜ All items must be original work of the artist in concept and execution.
➜ Artists will provide their own 10 X 10 tents (white preferred) each leg weighted at least 25lbs (stakes allowed in addition to weights), chairs, and display equipment.
➜ Application constitutes a commitment for the duration of the show. (NO EARLY BREAKDOWN!)
➜ It is recommended that artists carry liability insurance.
➜ Submit 3-5 images along with the 2022 Artist Application to riverartsfestivalnewrichmond@gmail.com.

RiverArts Festival - Entry fees

Booth fee is $95.

Eligibility

This competition is open to artist worldwide.

Prize

Awards include the following:

➜ $650 - Best of Show
➜ $250 - First Place
➜ $200 - Second Place
➜ $150 - Third Place
➜ $100 – People’s Choice

Official website

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