Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Application Process
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When is the Deadline?
Absolute deadline is Thursday, November 1, 2021 by 4:00 pm.
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What if I want to submit in 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
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If I applied last year, can 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.
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How many spaces are available?
Every year it 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). These exhibitors have to rejury to regain their exhibitorship status and are not “guaranteed” a spot in the exhibit. The number may fluctuate as qualified exhibitors may request a sabbatical year, or perhaps move out of the qualifying area, become ill, etc. thus making more spaces available. In addition, those exhibitors on sabbatical the previous year automatically return into the exhibitorship, if they so choose, making fewer spaces available.
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What is a collaborative artist?
Collaboration is defined as: between two artists, each using their individual artistic skills to create a single work of art, signed by both artists. (Each individual artist must have his/ her own City of Laguna Beach Business License and State of California Seller’s Permit.)
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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 art works, 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.
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If I am accepted into the Festival, what expenses will I have to be responsible for?
There is a booth fee. Members of the Festival of Arts are required to pay a fee of $400 for their booth. 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.
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Is there an advantage to submitting my application early?
Submissions are shown in the order they are received.
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If I am accepted into the Festival, what is my time commitment?
The more time you spend at your booth, 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.
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What percentage of my sale does the Festival take?
The Festival of Arts does not take any percentage of any artist’s sale.
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Is there a way to sell my work if I am not there?Yes, if you choose you may sign up with the independent contractor in the Fine Art Sales Booth. If you sign up with him, he will sell your work on your behalf. He takes a commission 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.
