Saturday May 5th 10a.m.-6p.m. & Sunday May 6th 12p.m.-5p.m. 2012

The Finster Fest 2012 Artists’ Application is here. http://whohadada.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Artistcraftsapplication2012.pdf

Chattooga County’s most famous site likely is Paradise Garden, a swampy, 4-acre maze of buildings, sculptures and displays near Summerville, Ga., created by the late folk artist Howard Finster.

For more, click here.

The saga began last month, when friends directed amateur folk artist Tori LaConsay, now living in Birmingham, to products sold on H&M’s UK website that featured a design strikingly similar to one she created in 2008.

LaConsay’s utilitarian creation, featuring “You Look Nice Today” painted in black letters on a white canvas with a red heart in the corner, originally appeared on a sign on East Atlanta’s main thoroughfare, Flat Shoals Road. For more on the Atlanta Journal Constitution story, click here.

Bring your friends for an evening of creativity, fun, and mingling. We’ll supply all you need to create a unique piece of folk art, including supplies, instruction, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Its a BYOB party.

Come dive into your creative side in our one-of-a-kind environment and tap into your inner artist. You’ll leave with your own unique piece of art made from found objects, wood, paint, and your creative spirit.

Friday, February 3rd, 7:00pm-9:30pm
112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

To join the fun, call us at 404-378-4088 or email us at info@wildoatsandbillygoats.com to make reservations for you and your group of friends today.

Cost: $45 per person (discounts for groups of 4 or more)
Payment required at time of Reservation.
Hope to see you there!

Wild Oats & Billy Goats
112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-4088
www.wildoatsandbillygoats.com

Click here for Application and more info

Who-Fest Chattanooga [12]™
A Two-Day Outdoor Celebration of Folk, Outsider & Self Taught Art + Music.
May 12th and 13th / 10:00am-6:00pm

Coolidge Park / Chattanooga, TN

Presented by:

Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore + Whohadada Outsider Art Fellowship
$750 in Jury Awards
2012 Time Line/Festival Hours
4/13 (Friday) Last day for cancellation and booth fee refund

5/11 (Friday) Early Set-Up, 3:00-7:00pm

5/11 (Friday) Artist/Patron Party

5/12 (Saturday) Set-Up, 7:00-9:30am / Festival Day 1, 10:00am-6:00pm

5/13 (Sunday) Festival Day 2, 10:00am-6:00pm

Location
After 5 years at Renaissance Park, Who-Fest [12] is very excited to be moving to Chattanooga’s premiere public park, Coolidge Park. The park is located in the NorthShore district across the Tennessee River from Ross’ Landing/Tennessee Aquarium, between the Walnut and Market Street Bridges. Coolidge Park is the “front door” to Chattanooga and is nationally recognized park featuring a 100+ year old Carousel and large water fountain. It is also the moorage point for the Delta Queen Riverboat and Hotel.

General Rules
Spaces are strictly 10’ x 10’ with roughly 24” provided between exhibitors. Double spaces are available.
All booth spaces will be on grass. The parks department does not allow staking into the ground, so weights must be used to secure tent. Be prepared for the weather by bringing adequate protection for your booth.
For security reasons, we request that all tents MUST be wrapped on all four side (whether with side walls or even a simple sheets or tarps) at the end of day 1 for overnight protection.
This event will proceed rain or shine. No rain date, no cancellations, no refunds.
Electricity is not provided.
Pets are NOT permitted in Coolidge Park.
24-hour security personnel will be provided (minimum of 3 professional security guards and/or uniformed police) and all reasonable care exercised, but the management of Who-Fest [12]shall not be held responsible for loss or damage to merchandise or for injury to participants.
All artwork must be original in design and displayed by the artist.
Artists are responsible for collecting sales taxes.
No early breakdown/packing.
Applying
Non-exempted artists must apply by submitting 3 photos of work and a short bio. A jury of three qualified artists and/or art professionals will oversee applications and review them in the order they are received. When 80 artists have been selected, no more applications will be accepted. Some entries may be wait listed until the cancellation deadline passes.

Photos may be submitted in the following ways: 1) the may be emailed towinderbinderart@comcast.net , 2) photos may be sent with the application, 3) a CD-Rom may be sent with the application.

Fees
Booth Fee $180.00 (includes $20 security fee) – Additional Booth Space (10’ x 20’ total) +$120.00
Payment .

Visa, MasterCard, American Express (via phone or mail), Check, Money Order, or Paypal (via online application)
NEW! Payment Plan Option ($20 fee for payment plan) $50 due with application, $75 due on March 1 st and April 1st
NEW! Pay Early / Pick Early.

This year, artists will be allowed to pick their booth space. Simply put, the first to pay (in full) is the first to pick. We will have a festival map available on May 1 st and will contact artists in the order in which they paid. Once your payment has been received and approved, you will be assigned a number.

General Release
I hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore, David Smotherman, and other organizers or volunteers, and the location owner from any and all manner of actions, suits, damages, or claims whatsoever arising from my participation in Who-Fest [12]™, including without limitations, any loss or damages to property or anyone’s property in my possession or supervisions, including any and all attorney’s fees incurred as a result thereof. I understand the terms of this application are subject to change. By submitting payment with this application, I am agreeing to the terms of this release.

In Commerce, GA…

The Folk-to- Fine Arts Committee would like to invite you to participate in the Folk-to-Fine Arts Festival & Expo, March 2, 3, & 4. The festival is a new show in North East Georgia. The show will feature over 60 unique and outstanding artists showcasing a wide variety of art from folk t0 fine. The festival is located in Historic Downtown Commerce Georgia inside the Commerce Civic Center. The show is highly advertised in newspapers, magazines, online-calendars and galleries, along with billboards, facebook and twitter.

Additional information: Friday evening admission, in which many of the artists represented by galleries will be present, includes a reception for artists and guest with two drink tickets per admission, and weekend readmission. Saturday, March 3, a series of interactive workshops are being planned for visitors. There will be 24 hour onsite security throughout the entire show. Meals and snacks will be available on site. Special hotel rates have negotiated with information will be available on the website. Also, please note artists are welcome to share a booth.

For additional information please visit our website www.folk-finearts.com and visit us on facebook at the Folk to Fine Arts Festival & Expo http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Folk-to-Fine-Arts-Festival-Expo/231349986929035

Please contact me with questions and thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Denise McKay, Executive Director
Commerce Downtown Development Authority
Main Street Program
P.O. Box 717
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2954

In Jasper GA…