Call to Artists - Artisphere 2012

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Artisphere 2013 Festival
Call to Artists

WHAT: Fine Art and Fine Craft Event

 WHERE: Downtown Greenville, SC

WHEN: Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12            

NOTEWORTHY:  

 

*120 participating artists  

 

*Increased cash awards totaling $12,500 

 

*Purchase Awards Program average of $15,000 each year  

 

*Convenient set-up, free artist parking, and 24-hour security

   

*600 volunteers

*Booth sitters

*Complimentary food & beverages in conveniently located Artist Hospitality tent

*Reduced hotel rates    

Now in its ninth year, the top ranking Artisphere festival is an annual three-day event that gives arts patrons the rare opportunity to meet exhibiting artists while purchasing original works of art.  A supportive, art-loving community, beautiful setting, and over 600 volunteers make the Artisphere festival an enjoyable experience for 120 exhibiting artists and the public alike.  Renowned artist hospitality includes complimentary food and beverages, convenient set up, parking, security, booth sitters, and reduced hotel rates.  Artisphere is a 501(c)(3) non-profit art organization.  Proceeds are used to produce the annual arts festival and are distributed back to local non-profit arts organizations as part of Artisphere's Volunteer Arts Partnership Program. 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013 FESTIVAL:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:  October 18, 2012 on  www.zapplication.org  

For more information and a downloadable paper application visit:  www.artisphere.us 

CONTACT:              

Liz Rundorff Smith

Program Director

Artisphere

864-271-9355

liz@greenvillearts.com