ELIGIBILITY:
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Only artists who have resided in Orange County for at least one year prior to the 2024 deadline date – October 31, 2023.
- At the time of acceptance, proof of residency will be required such as a copy of property tax bill or rental/lease agreement. Note: Studio or Gallery location does not qualify as residence.
- No reproductions – only original artwork is accepted and exhibited.
- All work must be of original design and solely the work of the artist. The work exhibited must match the quality and style of work as represented in the submitted images. Only original artwork is accepted, no reproductions.
JURY PROCESS
- The jurying process is in two phases. During the first phase, jurors will review the five digital images per media submitted by applicants. The images will be scored on a Yes-No System. Additional media would require a separate submission. The second phase requires artists to bring in three pieces of artwork for physical jurying.
- The jurors will score the submitted artwork, based on creativity and originality, excellence of craftmanship; excellence in the use of design elements (color, line, shape, form, texture, space); and professional presentation.
- Jurying fees are $50 per medium submitted.
2024 EXHIBIT JURORS
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Kim Irvine: Executive Creative Director of Disneyland Resort
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Jesse Colin Jackson: Canadian Artist and Associate Professor of Electronic Art & Design
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Bradford J. Salamon: Artist, Filmmaker, and Museum Curator
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John Spiak: Director/Chief Curator of Grand Central Art Center
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Victor Hugo Zayas: Los Angeles Paint and Sculpture Artist
Click here to learn more about the 2024 jurors.
The deadline to apply for the 2024 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show has passed. Applications for the 2025 exhibit will be available in September 2024.
2024 Exhibit Applications Available
September 28, 2023 at 4pm
Artist Application Seminar at Saddleback College
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October 8, 2023 at 2pm
Artist Application Seminar at Festival of Arts Forum Theater
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October 31, 2023 at 4pm. No exceptions.
Application Deadline
July 2 – August 30, 2024
2024 Festival of Arts Summer Exhibit
May I drop off my application?
- All applicants must apply through the digital form on the website.
Why do you require an email?
- All communication regarding acceptance/non-acceptance, dates, etc. is done by email. This saves both time and resources and gets the information to you in the most efficient and timely manner.
What is the application fee?
- A non-refundable jury fee of $50 per medium is required with each submission.
Do you accept cash payment for the application fee?
- All payments must be made via debit or credit card on the website.
What if I don’t see my medium in the dropdown?
- Please click here for a list of mediums and definitions.
What if I want to submit more than one medium?
- Each medium would require its own, separate application. Each would also require a separate application fee. You may enter in as many media as you like. Please note: Photography is one medium. Color photography, black and white photography, landscape photography, etc. is all considered one medium: photography.
If I applied last year, may I submit the same images this year?
- Yes you can. Every year there is a new jury so last year’s images will be new to this year’s jury. Always submit your best work.
How many spaces are available?
- Every year is different. A total of 30% of the previous year’s exhibitors are juried out at the end of each season (30% of 120 = 36).
Do you have a specific number of photographers or painters or sculptors accepted each year?
- No, we do not have any quotas.
If I am accepted to the physical jurying, do I have to bring the exact items that were in my digital submission?
- No, but it is preferred as the jury selected that work for a reason. You may bring other artworks, but they must be of the same quality/type as what was originally submitted. All artwork submitted at physical jurying should be framed and ready as if to present in exhibit.
If I am accepted into the Festival, what expenses will I have to be responsible for?
- There is a booth fee. In addition, you are responsible to provide a current City of Laguna Beach business license (requires a fee payment) and a current State of California Board of Equalization Seller’s Permit. You are also responsible for construction of your booth and for the lights/lighting. The cost of booth construction will depend on who constructs and what is constructed. In addition, every exhibitor is required to provide 10 hours of volunteer time.
Is there an advantage to submitting my application early?
- Submissions are shown to the jury in the order they are received.
If I am accepted into the Festival, what is my time commitment?
- The more time you spend at your booth in the summer, the better your experience will be. Patrons love to meet the artists. Each artist is also required to complete 10 hours of volunteer time at the Festival.
What percentage of my sale does the Festival take?
- The Festival of Arts does not take any percentage of any artists’ sale.
Is there a way to sell my work if I am not there?
- Yes, if you choose you may sign up with the the Fine Art Sales Booth. If you sign up, your work will be sold on your behalf for a service charge of 20%. Another method would be to have an employee, family member or someone familiar with your work “booth sit” when you cannot be here. This person(s) would have your authority to sell your work on your behalf in your absence. No commission is paid to the Festival. All “booth sitters” must be registered with the Security office and have proper identification.