Prospectus

Dear Artists, 

Amdur Productions is excited to celebrate our 40TH SEASON of producing nationally recognized and highly attended art festivals! Art is our passion, and this year, we have 20 exciting events to bring you and art buyers together! 

We leverage our experience to make showcasing your art as easy as possible. Apply to multiple shows and save $ with our Pro Pass. Click here for details. We offer tent rental, pro-panel rental, and set up assistance at most shows. “Double Deals” let you double your booth space at a discount. We offer discounted hotel rates, free booth sitters, and we strive for display spaces that are 12’ wide x 10’ deep with extra space. Visit AmdurProductions.com for detailed information on any of these benefits. 

Sales Beyond the Festival: Sell 24/7/365 on ArtZipper.com, a year round artwork marketplace with no membership or upload fees. Attend free ”ArtSmart” Webinars for tips and techniques on maximizing sales at shows and online. 

A sincere thank you to the artists who have exhibited with us over the past 39 years, and to our Artists Advisory Board and their feedback and ideas.

Apply today! Applications for our festivals are due January 23, 2023. All info is subject to change. See AmdurProductions.com for updates. Call us with any questions at 847-926-4300.

~ Amy Amdur, President, CEO, Amdur Productions

2023 Season Calendar 

Important Dates and Deadlines

• January 23, 2023: Applications due for all festivals

• February 23, 2023: Notifications of festival status online 

• March 16, 2023: Registration forms and show fees due (half fees or full fees)

• March 17, 2023 and Thereafter: Late payments apply, $20 per festival

•  April 1, 2023: Last day for refunds (less $50)

Festival Eligibility

1. All artwork submitted to jury, displayed and presented for sale at festivals must be created, designed and made or made under the direct supervision of the accepted artist(s). All artwork shown must be for sale.

2. An artist may apply in more than one category, but not twice in the same category.

3. Jewelry created through fabrication and casting is allowed if the original casts are made by the artist.

4. No commercial casts/molds allowed in production.

5. Photography/Digital art: Original work made by the hands of the photographer is allowed. All printing of images must be done by the photographer or under their supervision.

6. The Artist certifies that jury images submitted represent their current original work and represent the category and body of art that will be displayed at the festival.

7. Art collaborators (up to two artists in total) producing a single body of work qualify as an exhibitor. A collaborator is not an employee or helper. If artists enter as a collaboration, it must be clearly noted on the application and art shown must be signed by both.

8. No work made solely by apprentices or employees is allowed. All artwork must be made in the country the artist resides in.

9. “Buy/sell” items are strictly prohibited from all or part of an artist’s booth. Buy/Sell is any art or object that is purchased from a manufacturer or maker other than the artist and sold at a festival as “original” work. The restriction of buy/sell work is in ALL categories of art at ALL shows.

10. Multiples: Limited editions of work in which the artist hand manipulates plates, stones, or screens numbered and signed in editions up to 500 are allowed and are an artist’s original body of work. Reproductions by mechanical techniques including “giclee” and “iris” prints must be signed and numbered (up to 500). Artists may display reproductions on up to 10 linear feet of their booth, and at the Port Clinton Art Festival in a single bin only.

The Festival Committee reserves the right to change any requirements for the betterment of the festival as a whole.

Festival Policies

1. Misconduct from an artist or on behalf of an artist such as: swearing, physical intimidation or sexual harassment toward any Amdur Productions’ staff member, another artist, or participating vendor will not be tolerated.

2. Acceptance is non-transferable. Booths cannot be split without the expressed consent from the Festival Committee.

3. All festivals are drug-free. No smoking or vaping is allowed in or near artists’ booths.

4. Accepted artists must be present during all festival hours. No agents, representatives, family members or friends are permitted as a substitute for the accepted artists’ attendance, unless express exception is granted in special circumstances.

5. Any artist closing the booth prior to the end of the show without permission might not be permitted to return the next day or in future years.

6. Only artwork in the category accepted through the jury process is allowed. It is the exclusive right of the Festival Committee to direct removal of work at the show that is not in compliance with festival rules. Non-complying artists will be asked to leave the show immediately and no refund will be given.

7. Discount/sales signs, and ribbons from other shows are not allowed.

8. Each exhibitor is responsible for collecting and remitting local sales tax to the State’s Department of Revenue as required by law.

9. White tents only.

10. Double and corner spaces may be requested but not guaranteed and are awarded at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee. Double spaces must be occupied by two 10’ x 10’ tents or one 10’ x 20’ tent.

For a full list of our rules, regulations, and policies, and for more information, please go to our website, AmdurProductions.com.