Octagon Art Festival

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Mark your calendar for the 53rd Annual Octagon Art Festival!

Sunday, September 22, 2024 in downtown Ames, Iowa.

 

Applications for the festival are OPEN!

Octagon Art Festival:
The Octagon Art Festival takes place the fourth Sunday of September along Main Street in downtown Ames, IA. The festival is held outdoors on pavement, RAIN OR SHINE. Visual arts, children’s art area, food vendors and performing arts form the foundation of the Octagon Art Festival. Approximately 10,000 people attend the festival.

Maximum # of Artists: 100

Artist comments:
“You have the best service of any show I have ever participated in!” Jane Foreman Designs, Jewelry
“Easy to unload/set up. Check-in station nice, customer booklet great. Nice mix of quality artwork.”
Gary Hoard, Photography
“This was my first year at your Festival and my one day total was more than I have ever had. I felt the Festival was very well organized. I felt the Staff were VERY attentive. I definitely plan to be back.” Carol Moliterno, Kansas City

Data from Artists evaluations:
• Nearly $125,840 of artwork was sold by 95 artists
• 86.5% of artists ranked Octagon festival as Excellent for facilities & sales
• 18% of artists listed $2,500+ in sales

ARTIST AMENITIES:
• 12 x 12 booths
• 4 feet open buffer space between booths
• 2 feet storage space behind booth
• Curbside loading and unloading
• Free parking
• Complimentary breakfast and coffee/tea
• Booth sitters and friendly volunteers
• Artist’s lounge at the Octagon Center for the Arts with indoor restrooms
• Complimentary water and snacks delivered to your booth
• 4 cash purchase awards (1 Best of Show and 3 Honorable Mentions)

CALENDAR & DEADLINES
Artist deadline for jury submission………………..……………May 1
Jury Results emailed to artists…………………..………………June 1
Payment collected online from artists…………………..…July 1 – 31
Artist booth location & info emailed to artists…………August 1
Cancellation deadline, refunds denied………………..August 15
53rd Octagon Art Festival………………….…………………….Sunday, September 22, 2024   10am – 4 pm

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