30th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival (VA)
May 14-16, 2021
Application Deadline 12/27/20
Call to Artists
WHAT: 30th Annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival
WHERE: Reston, VA
WHEN: May 14-16, 2021 | 10am to 5pm Daily
NOTEWORTHY:
  • Prior day set-up (Thursday, May 14)
  • Convenient load-in and load-out
  • FREE parking Thursday - Sunday in on-site garages for passenger vehicles
  • Reduced hotel room rate for the Hyatt Regency Hotel on-site and Sheraton Reston off-site
  • 24/7 site security (artists are responsible for securing their own booths)
  • Complimentary bottled water and portable snack options available daily
  • Ample artist support with modified booth-sitting options
  • Convenient and profitable selling hours for the Festival period
  • $5,000 in cash awards
  • Complimentary tickets to the Festival Party for artists and a guest, which includes complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
  • Electronic program with accompanying artwork images and artist booth numbers, email contact, and website hotlinks.
  • Year-round artist promotion on the GRACE website including accompanying images, booth numbers, email contact and website hotlinks. 
  • Jury Fee $55 until December 27th | $60 (Dec. 28 - Jan. 3)
  • Booth Fees:
  • 10' x 10' in line = $525
  • 10' x10' end cap (standard space with 5 additional feet of display area on one exterior side) = $775
  • 10’ x 20’ in line = $1,050
  • 10’ x 20’ with one end cap (standard space with 5 additional feet of display area on one exterior side) = $1,350
  • 10’ x 20’ with two end caps (includes 5 additional feet of display area on both exterior sides) = $1,550

Refund policy: The last day for artists to request a refund in writing is April 7, 2021 and GRACE will retain a $50 administrative fee for any cancelation. Applications are non-refundable.

COVID related refunds: Given uncertainties surrounding the current pandemic, it is possible that GRACE will have to reduce the Festival footprint after it has sent out acceptances. If at any time an accepted artist who has paid booth fees is subsequently told by GRACE that they will not be able to participate due to a reduction in the Festival footprint, the booth fees for any such artist will be refunded 100% with no processing charges incurred.
Now in its 30th year, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival has a long-standing reputation for showcasing high quality, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind artwork in the dynamic, open-air setting of the Reston Town Center. It attracts affluent patrons and knowledgeable collectors from the Washington, DC metropolitan region and beyond. The elevated profile of the Festival reaches new audiences, area businesses, and partners with cultural institutions to provide a content-rich, arts-focused experience.

The Festival has received acclaim from many media outlets including The Washington Post. This year, the beloved, open-air event will implement new health and safety adaptations for the care and consideration all.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP
Regular Application Deadline: December 27, 2020
Late Applicaiton Deadline ($60): January 3, 2021
Artist Notification: February 10, 2021
Booth Fee Due: March 31, 2021
Refund Request Final Day: April 7, 2021
 
If you have any questions, please contact Erica Harrison at ericaharrison@restonarts.org or call 703-471-9242x8781

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