Florida Emerging Artists

Sorry to be so specific and local, but I wanted to post the

announcement of this art festival (juried competition) because it

could be interesting or helpful to emerging Florida artists. I've

never been there. It could be just another hokey outside craft show,

but it doesn't look like it.

http://www.gasparilla-arts.com/emerging.htm

There is also pretty good prize money for other artists (non-

emerging).

Deadline for applications is Sept. 30! (Yes this includes

photography!)

Non-Floridians: You might want to do a search for programs that help

emerging artists in your town/city. Could turn up something good!

Good luck.

I have participated in this arts festival in the past...it is a good quality Arts Festival...not

crafty, and the prize money is among the best in the country.

From what I was able to determine when I participated...the prize money goes to those

who have the least wide-spread appeal. I remember the photog that won best of show in

my 1st year showing there...his name escapes me, but he shoots 20x30 polaroids... he

made his

own camera and polaroid makes the film for him and him alone. (Obviously there isn't a

large market for 20x30 poaroid film.) He didn't sell a single piece at the show,

but walked out with $10,000.00 in his pocket. His work was very experimental and the

award money from what I could tell was given more for his process than for his art.

Anyway, if you have work that would appeal to that particular market...it has the potential

to be a worthwhile venture.