Duvall 2012 Sandblast Festival Call For Artists

The annual held at McCormick Park on the shore of the historic and beautiful Snoqualmie River in Duvall is looking for artists to demonstrate, display, and sell their work within the arts fair. 

The main goal of the festival is to celebrate the arts and introduce and promote local and regional artists and art organizations. The dates for this years Festival are Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22. The festival features a professional and community sand sculpture event and includes live music, dance and performance, story telling and a fine art and craft fair.

All applicants must complete an entry form, sign and date the agreement and submit photos/slides or other samples of their work that will be representative of the items shown/sold at the festival. Include the $35.00 application fee in order to be considered. All applications must be received by the July 6  deadline. Applicants will be judged on the quality and originality of the work submitted. Special consideration will be given to artists who indicate that they are willing to demonstrate their technique/medium at their booth during the festival. All items sold at the festival must be hand made by the artist.

No commercial or mass produced merchandise will be permitted however, greeting cards, t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc. that feature the artist’s original images will be allowed. All artists are responsible for their own booth and display. Each artist will be assigned a 6x10 or 10x10 space depending on preference and availability.  Accepted artists are allowed to share booth space. Electricity will be available on a very limited basis. Running water will be accessible. 

Art Festival hours are Saturday and Sunday, 12 – 6 p.m. Booth set up is Friday evening 5-8 p.m. 

For more information on important details and to request an application, call Mr. Dan Cautrell (425) 788-0847 or e-mail: dan.cautrell@gmail.com. You may also download an entry form, and obtain information at:  www.duvallarts.org.  

--Information from the Duvall Foundation for the Arts.

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