FESTIVAL DATES & HOURS

First Weekend April 23, 24, 25, 2010
Second Weekend April 29, 30, May 1, 2, 2010

Hours of Operation 11AM – 7 PM Daily
(There are no substitute rain dates.)

APPLICATION DEADLINE 12/01/09 Midnight CST

The Festival will once again showcase three unique craft areas:

Congo Square African Marketplace:  features unique, handcrafted artwork that reflects cultural influences seen throughout the African Diaspora.  Presentations by artists and vendors resonate with the rich African-Caribbean cultural legacy in Congo Square.

Contemporary Crafts:  presents work by both Louisiana and the nation’s most talented contemporary artists.  It features original, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind designs and accepts applicants from all crafts media and disciplines.

 

Application Process
Applications will be accepted and processed online through ZAPPlication.org™. If you do not already have an account with ZAPPlication, please visit their webpage to establish an account prior to applying to the show, www.zapplication.org.

REQUIREMENTS

Images: 5 (4 of artwork – 1 of booth display)

Application Fee $30.00

NOTE: Please focus on Image Preparation before applying to show http://www.zapplication.org/imaging_tips.phtml

DIGITAL IMAGES

1. Each applicant must submit four (4) digital images that best represent current work along with one (1) digital image of booth display. If a booth image is unavailable, the artist may submit an image taken of a grouping of works representative of the works to be exhibited at the show. Note: this is a blind jury process, do not submit booth images with any identifiable sign, or photo of the artist.

2. If artist intends to exhibit both production and one-of-a-kind work, images must illustrate each type proportionally. No production work or inordinate proportion of work not represented in images is permitted.

3. Images must be in 1920 pixel horizontal x 1920 pixel vertical format, for more information access www.zapplication.org/imaging tips.phtml

2010 CALENDAR

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Applications (received by) deadline.

JANUARY 11

Notifications mailed

FEBRUARY 18

Signed agreements, booth fees, and insurance due

APRIL 22

Set-up Day 1st Weekend

APRIL 23 – 25

Event days 1st Weekend

APRIL 28

Set-up Day 2nd Weekend

APRIL 29, 30, MAY 1 - 2

Event days 2nd Weekend

JURY PROCESS

A panel consisting of peers and art professionals reviews all submissions and selects exhibitors. A new panel is seated each year.

1. A code number is assigned for each application, so that jurying is anonymous.

2. Selection criteria include creativity, uniqueness, concept, and craftsmanship, as well as the need to achieve a balance of media categories.

3. Staff will read Artist Information Statement to jurors. The process, materials, dimensions for each image will also be made available to the jury upon request.

4. Applications not selected by panel will not be further considered.

APPLICATION FEES

Each application must be accompanied by the $30 application fee payment. Applicants may choose to pay online with Visa or Master Card, or pay by MONEY ORDER OR CASHIERS CHECK ONLY made payable to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.