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Application Rules

We are now accepting 2012 Art Fair Artist Applications via Zapplication.org

The Madison Audubon Art Fair, now in it's 36th year, is a major fundraising event that helps support the Society's missions of wildlife habitat restoration and preservation, community education, and advocacy on behalf of birds and the environment. We appreciate your participation and patronage!

Information for Artists:

Madison Audubon Art Fair applications, jurying, notifications and payment are handled using Zapp. If you do not have a Zapp account, artists can set up an account at Zapplication.org for free and securely upload pictures for jurying. Artists with Zapp accounts will receive email notification from Zapp of our event deadline dates. Artists can submit an application for jurying through the Zapplication.org website or via the provided link in the email.

Please call 608-698-0104 or email artfair@madisonaudubon.com if you have questions or need assistance.

Important dates and deadlines:

  • 05-05-2012 - Art Fair Date. Indoor and Outdoor artists can set up booths starting 6:30 AM. The Art Fair is Open to the Public from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
  • 05-04-2012 - Indoor booth early setup option is 3pm-6:30pm Fri, artists in Community Room booths received special instrustions re early setup 5pm-6:30pm, indoor area doors are locked at 7pm. Outdoor booth early setup is not recommended and is at artists own risk since outdoor area is not secured overnight.
  • 03-23-2012 - Booth Fees Due from Accepted Artists, Waitlist artists contacted if openings
  • 03-09-2012 - Jurying completed, notifications sent to Invited and Waitlist artists
  • 02-24-2012 - Artist Application Deadline
  • 12-09-2011 - Artist Applications Accepted via Zapp

Please contact artfair@madisonaudubon.com or call 608-698-0104 if you have any questions.

The Madison Audubon Society is seeking original fine art and fine crafts for its 33rd annual Art Fair. This juried art fair is open to professional artists. Although a nature theme is preferred, other themes are welcome. Madison Audubon invites you to submit work for jury review.

The annual art fair is a tradition in the Madison community. The 35th annual Art Fair will be held at Warner Park Community Center on Madison's near north side. This move to Warner Park allows the fair much more room and much more parking. This link to the WPCRC includes maps on location and directions to get there.

Art Fair Details

DATE
 Saturday, May 7, 2011

TIME
 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

LOCATION
 Warner Park Community Center
1625 Northport Drive
Madison, Wisconsin

EXHIBIT FEES
 Indoor main floor space $*
Outdoor space $*

DEADLINE

*Includes a $10 Madison vendor permit

About Madison Audubon Society

The mission of Madison Audubon Society is to educate the public about the natural world and the threats that natural systems are facing, to engage in advocacy to preserve and protect natural systems, and to develop and maintain sanctuaries to save and restore natural habitats. As a non-profit organization, Madison Audubon Society receives its income from membership dues, contributions, and fund-raising activities. Proceeds from the annual Art Fair are a major funding source.

Jury Process

Fees / Acceptance

Exhibit Space

Outdoor spaces accommodate a 10' x 10' tent. Indoor spaces may be slightly smaller than 10' x 10'. Some flexibility in setup may be necessary. Specific space requests will be considered but may not be guaranteed due to building confines and balance of art work. The move to Warner Park allows the Art Fair much more space and parking.

Application Procedure

Questions?

Call or e-mail:
Joanne Herfel, Art Fair Chair
(608) 255-2473
jherfel@gmail.com

Silent Auction

All accepted artists are invited to support Madison Audubon Society by donating a work of art to the Art Fair Silent Auction. Work will be prominently displayed in the auction area with your name and exhibit location. If you would like to participate, we will collect your work at the Art Fair. We greatly appreciate your donations.

Rules

  1. All work must be original in concept and must have been created by the applicant. No work made with the use of kits, molds, patterns, plans, stencils, or pre-fabricated forms may be sold.

  2. Madison Audubon Society will not accept anything that exploits the natural environment or that is derived from endangered resources. Artists are required to know the source of natural materials used in their artwork and jurors have the right to reject any work they deem inappropriate.

  3. Any artist using tropical wood must verify on their application that the wood came from certified, sustainable, managed wood resources.

  4. Exhibit spaces are not transferable. Artists must be on-site to manage their displays until 4:30 pm.

  5. Each exhibitor's work will be screened during the Art Fair. If the work does not comply with the rules, or if it differs from the slides, the artist will be asked to leave with no refund of application fees.

  6. Exhibitors must supply their own racks, tables, lights, and chairs.

Note:  Audubon volunteers will be available to assist artists. Parking is free. A continental breakfast will be provided, and food will be for sale on the grounds until 2:00 pm.

Sorry - No rain date.