Hello artists, supporters, and friends,
The call to artists for Sierra Art Trails 2017 has begun!
This is the first year our application process is on-line only. We are working with Online Juried Shows to complete the application process. As a result, the application has changed from past years. Please follow the application instructions carefully.
Artists interested in participating must first create an account on OnlineJuriedShows.com, then fill out the application, submit five images of current work (created in the past 24 months) for jury consideration, and pay the $25.00 jury fee. Artists who are accepted must pay the $125 balance by Thursday, June 1st 2017.
The prospectus can also be downloaded for review at: http://www.sierraarttrails.org/application/application2017.pdf.
Artist's Submission Deadline – Monday, May 1st, 2017
The 15th annual SIERRA ART TRAILS Yosemite Foothills Open Studio Tour will take place Friday, September 29th through Sunday, October 1st, 2017.
Sierra Art Trails is a juried exhibit that takes place in homes, studios, galleries, and businesses in more than a dozen communities in Eastern Madera and Mariposa Counties. The show is the largest and most anticipated arts event in the area, featuring artists and artisans working in a wide range of media including painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, woodcarving, ceramics, glass, and more!
Since our first exhibit in 2003, Sierra Art Trails has built a dedicated audience excited to attend year after year. In addition to visiting with the artists and purchasing works directly from the people who create them, visitors are encouraged to explore our communities, patronize our hotels and restaurants, and learn more about our area.
We are very proud of the support we receive from our advertisers and sponsors, and our communities. We are excited to have the support of Valley PBS, Visit Yosemite Madera County, KJWL radio, Sierra Telephone, The Fresno Philharmonic, the Madera and Mariposa Art Councils, and the many other businesses, organizations, and individuals that offer their support or participate in the event. We believe it is this collaboration that leads to our success.
As an artist, there are many reasons to apply. Participating artists are featured in the tour catalog, included in a month-long Preview Exhibit, and benefit from an extensive advertising campaign. While successful sales are important, the exposure alone is well worth the cost. Networking opportunities, offers to participate in other exhibits, and post show sales often result from participation in Sierra Art Trails.
Please join us for this exciting 15th anniversary event!
Sincerely, Jon Bock, President, Sierra Art Trails
559-658-8844
PO Box 3045, Oakhurst, CA. 93644
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