Call for Artisans! Danbury Juneteenth Celebration

Exhibitor Eligibility: The show is open to all applicants in CT and NY regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, or national origin.
The exhibiting artist must be present during show hours. No dealers, agents, artist representatives, or sit-ins are allowed.

ELIGIBLE WORK FOR DISPLAY: All artwork and hand-made goods must be one-of-a-kind, original work created by the artist and uplift the 2024 Juneteenth 'Emancipation Jubilation' theme.

Exhibitors may not exhibit work purchased for resale from other artists or commercial suppliers (no buy/sell). We will not allow agents or dealers; un-set tumbled stones; sales of frames; or the resale of craft kits or patterns.

Jewelers should note that their pieces must be either entirely made by them or incorporate elements that are hand-crafted by them. See category definitions for jewelers below.

Exhibitor Space Assignments: We will be supplying one 6ft table and 2 chairs. You may bring your own tent. Exhibitors may not relocate or move their assigned space without the permission of the Show Committee.

Exhibitors are solely responsible for their art and display. Juneteenth Coalition, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, nor any of their agents assumes responsibility for loss or damage to any artwork, display, or personal injury.

Displays must be sturdy and anchored to withstand crowds, wind, and weather conditions - the show goes on, rain or shine.

Exhibitors are required to bring a cover for table(s) for uniformity.

Electricity is not available at the show site.

Please be a good neighbor and keep your space clean and tidy.

Do not bring pets to the show.

Generators are not allowed.

Categories:
Oil: Paintings in oils, alkyds, or oil sticks.

Acrylic: Paintings in acrylic paint and/or gouache.

Watercolor: Paintings in watercolor paint.

Pastel: Works created with soft or oil pastels.

Drawing: Works in pen/ink, charcoal, conte, colored pencil, etc.

Mixed Media Art: 2-D works combining art media, including collage.

Sculpture: 3-D non-functional works, carved wood, formed or cast metal.
Prints: Includes etchings, silkscreens, monoprints, etc. (excludes giclées).

Photography: Includes hand-made photographic prints via the darkroom or digital printing means; excludes photographic prints by third parties.

Graphics: Computer-generated imagery created solely by the artist via digital means.

Ceramics: Hand-made clay or porcelain; excludes molds or greenware.

Fiber: Hand-woven, hand-made, and decorated items; excludes ready-mades.

Textile: Cloth/woven fabric, uniquely dyed, fabricated and/or embellished using artisan craftsmanship.

Wood: Hand-tooled, carved items in which the primary material is wood.

Metal: Hand-tooled, formed items in which the primary material is metal.

Glass: Includes hand-blown and formed glass, lampwork, eglomise, verre eglomise, and original works in which the primary material is glass.

Mixed Media Items: Includes hand-painted items (such as home furnishings) painted and decorated over most of their surfaces, and items created in some other medium such as concrete. This category excludes the arrangement of florals and found objects.

Jewelry: Includes works created with metals, precious and semi-precious stones, sea glass, enamel, clay, woven gold/silver wire, or precious metal clay. Strung necklaces and bracelets must include some elements that are hand-crafted by the artist, whether it is cut and polished stones, lampwork beads, pendants, findings, chains, wire wrap/braid, or creative construction techniques such as peyote or crocheted wire. This category excludes the assemblage of mass-produced items from third parties.


SALES TAX: Exhibitors are responsible for Sales Tax