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The 9th annual Palm Beach Fine Craft Show is a juried exhibition and sale of American contemporary fine craft. Each year three jurors who are experts in the field are invited to jury artists to participate in the show.
Only artists who were awarded an Award of Excellence in the previous show will be given a jury exempt status for the 2011 show.
The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show online applications is due by Midnight EST September 25, 2010.
Late application deadline (after September 23) is September 30, 2010.
LOCATION
PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW
Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
AWARDS
Cash awards will be presented in recognition of outstanding work at the show.
SECURITY
Show security will be provided on premises both day and night; however, each artist exhibits at his or her own risk and should carry appropriate insurance.
SHOW SCHEDULE
March 3: Set up
March 4: 10 AM to 6 PM open to the public
March 5: 10 AM to 6 PM open to the public
March 6: 11 AM to 5 PM open to the public
BOOTH FEES
10' x 10' $ 985
10' x 15' $1,475
10' x 10' corner $1,285
10' x 15' corner $1, 725
Requests for 10' x 15' booths and for corner booths will be filled on a first come first served basis.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Crafts America shows are open to all craft artists who reside and work in the United States. All work to be exhibited must be well conceived and expertly executed by hand or with appropriate tools, in the U.S. Whether one-of-a-kind or limited edition, all work should reflect the individuality of the artist.
CATEGORIES
Only the following categories of contemporary craft are eligible: Basketry, Ceramics, Fiber Wearable, Fiber Decorative, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, and Wood. Categories not accepted: calligraphy, fine arts such as painting, photography, lithography, etc., except when incorporated into an otherwise acceptable craft category; dried flower arrangements; pressed flowers; seed and pod decorations; cut bottles and embellished objects such as painted boxes, stones, shells, buttons. Objects made from commercial kits or commercially available plans are also not acceptable.
ENTRY RULES
The images submitted must fully reflect the work to be exhibited in the booth. An artist who works in more than one media category must submit an application in each category. If only one application is accepted, only work in that category may be exhibited.
Work that represents a variety of styles within the same media can be submitted on one application - provided that the images reflect the same proportion of work as will be represented in the booth.
Artists that work together may apply as one but must collaborate on each piece to be exhibited.
IMAGES
Each applicant must submit (5) images of the work to be shown and (1) of the booth set-up for consideration by the jury. The booth image is optional, but then a detailed description of the set-up is mandatory.
IMAGES MUST BE BETWEEN 1400 PIXELS AND 2000 PIXELS AT THE LARGEST DIMENSION AT 300 DPI.
Remember, to simplify the application process, it is best to apply online. If you apply and upload your images online you avoid additional fees, you have more control over your images, and you have more time to make changes before the cutoff date.
JURY DECISIONS
Jurors' selections are based on the level of technical skill, quality of workmanship, and originality of design as represented in the images submitted.
Notification of the jury's decision for the 2011 show will be posted online at JAS on October 25, 2010. A contract and other CA forms will follow by direct mail to those accepted in the 2011 show.
Crafts America reserves the right to invite up to 15% new artists to the show to balance style and content of the juried work.
APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES
Online applications are due by Midnight EST September 23, 2010. The non-refundable application fee is $40.00.
Late online applications will be accepted up to Midnight EST September 30, 2010.
Late fee is $15 (total late fee $55).
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