Art on the Grand - Revised Dates! - Call for Entries - Deadline: April 15th 2012

"Art on the Grand is one of the most exciting events in our entire area. I can't wait until it comes back this year!" -Art on the Grand patron Art on the Grand Revised Dates!  Call for Entries - Deadline: April 15th 2012 Art on the Grand is a juried, fine arts show located right on Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington, MI. Last year's show attracted over 100 talented artists from around the country.  Despite the current state of the economy, this great fair has experienced an overwhelmingly positive response from participating artists, visitors, and the city governments. Farmington is a beautiful town surrounded by the larger City of Farmington Hills, located in Oakland County, the richest county in Michigan.  This art fair is for you; with one of the nation's highest SEV's, Farmington and Farmington Hills vigorously support the arts, and welcome you to our community! Artist Info - Jury Requirements - How To Apply Art on the Grand is open to all artists and fine craftspeople. All artwork must be hand-made by the applying artist. No kits, molds, or resale of items will be allowed; no mass-produced items. Prints of original work are allowed. Application Process Artists may apply beginning October 31st on ZAPP at www.zapplication.org. There is a $20 non-refundable application fee due with application. We strongly urge you to apply through ZAPP; however, we will accept applications by mail. If applying via mail, please include a $25 check (non-refundable application fee) made payable to Farmington Hills Special Services. Send to: Art on the Grand, Cultural Arts Division, 28600 W 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336.  Jpegs of artwork are also encouraged for mail-in applications rather than slides/photos; send to: ncoumoundouros@fhgov.com.  Application Deadline is: April 15, 2012, midnight. Jurying Process All artists work will be juried. A minimum of three (3) representative photos or jpegs of artwork are required with application. Please include a booth shot if possible. Jurying will take place on April 17, 2012. Artists will be notified of acceptance, waitlist or declined status via phone or email by: April 20, 2012. Detailed instructions, maps, area information, etc., will be mailed to artists upon acceptance. Festival officials have the right to exclude any work failing to match that which was submitted with application, or is deemed unsuitable. Booth Fees Booth fees are $275 for an 11x11 tent site, $300 for a corner site. Final decision on corner booth assignments will be made by the jury; please do not pay for a corner booth unless it has been confirmed! Booth fees for accepted artists are due by May 11, 2012, and may be conveniently paid online through ZAPP or by check to: Farmington Hills Special Services. Display, Setup & Demonstration Artists must provide their own means of displaying items in an 11'x11' (outside dimension) space on pavement. Tents must be held down by weights. Electricity is not available; artists who wish to light their booths are encouraged to bring battery operated lights. Displays must remain during all festival hours, except in the case of extremely inclement weather. Setup begins on Friday evening, June 1st and will resume on Saturday morning. All booths must be set up by 10:00 am on Saturday, June 2.  Public hours are 10 am - 8 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 6 pm on Sunday. Ongoing demonstrations are encouraged. For More Information: http://www.fhgov.com/Services/CulturalArts/ArtOnTheGrand.asp

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