Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation calls for artist applications and poster art artists
Artist applications and poster competition entries are now being accepted for the 29th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s Festival of the Arts.
MKAF’s Festival of the Arts will showcase more than 100 artists from across the United States. The festival is a celebration of art, music, food, and family fun and features a live music lineup, Cuisine on the Green, a wine and beer garden, art activities for kids, merchandise, and more.
The 29th annual Festival will be held on Oct. 26-27 in the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin off Commons Drive.
This is a juried show that includes artists in the categories of acrylic, clay, pen & ink, mosaic, watercolor, metal, jewelry, sculpture, photography, collage, printmaking, fiber, glass, wood, mixed media, pottery, resin, pastels, ceramics, pencil, oil, and original digital art.
At the festival, artists display their pieces and compete for $12,100 in cash award prizes for: Best in Show, People's Choice Award, Awards of Excellence, Awards of Merit, and Judge's Recognition Awards.
Participating artists must pay a $30 non-refundable jury fee. Booth fees are from $350.
The winning design for the official poster competition will become the signature artwork for festival T-shirts, posters, marketing collateral, and merchandise and will be displayed on the festival guide's cover. The winning artist will also receive a $750 cash prize.
"Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is a champion for arts and culture and the Festival of the Arts helps to build that creative community. This festival attracts artists from across the country and has become a popular annual fall event with locals and visitors alike,” said Deb Nissley, director of operations for Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.
Application deadline for both artist exhibition and poster art are June 30.
Visit www.mkaf.org for Artist Application, Rules of Participation, and Poster Art entry forms. Call 850-650-2226 or email mkaf.org for more information.