Artists may apply in multiple categories but must submit a separate application form, jury fee, and images for each medium. The booth image may be repeated across applications. If accepted in only one category, artists are permitted to exhibit work exclusively in that medium.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Comer
Art by …
Photo courtesy of Brenda Comer
Art by Janet Moses
GUIDELINES
BOOTHS
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Booth Information
Artists will be provided a 10×10 exhibit space along with a 4 ft. perimeter at the rear of the space. All work must be limited to this space. Artist is responsible for providing tent, preferably white, and any other items required for displaying their work.
Rules & Regulations
- An accepted application is a commitment to the show. No refunds will be made for cancellation, inclement weather, illness, or any other reason. NO EXCEPTIONS.– Only one artist may show per booth
- All artists must show for the full two days of the festival. Artists are required to staff their exhibits during festival hours.
- Our primary concern is the creative vision of the applicant and the quality of the work. Although Art in the Pass discourages reproductions artists may sell them as long as those reproductions are matted, signed and numbered works of limited editions of 250 or less. Unframed, matted works may only be shown in a flip bin and the bin must be clearly marked “Reproductions”.
- Original paintings must represent at least 50% percent of the total dollar ($) value of items for sale in the artist’s booth.
- Reproductions may occupy no more than 50% percent of the total dollar value of items for sale in the artist’s booth.
- Digital Artists and Photographers may only sell signed and numbered works of limited editions of 250 or less
- Only original, framed artwork may be hung on the walls of the artist’s booth. Excludes artwork such as galley wrapped canvases or artwork not requiring a frame.
- All original two dimensional work (e.g., photography, painting, watercolors, graphics, pastels, prints and drawings) must be appropriately framed or glazed.
- Absolutely no buy-sell merchandise will be allowed to include coffee cups, T-shirts, or other items mass produced from an original piece of artwork, including an artist’s original design that has been transferred to such merchandise.
- All items must be hand-crafted by the applicant. No mass reproduction in combination with original hand-crafted work is permitted. All items must be made by the artist. Commercially manufactured items, commercial molds, patterns, kits are not acceptable.
- The Art in the Pass Committee reserves the right to review and approve all works exhibited.
- Images submitted for jurying by the accepted artists will remain the property of Art in the Pass and may be used for publicity and affirmation purposes during and after the festival.
Festival Details
CASH AWARDS
Art in the Pass is awarding cash prizes this year to categories with 10 or more artists exhibiting and Best in Show. The categories awarded typically include Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Other and Best in Show.
The awards are as follows:
$500 Best in Show
$200 Best in each Category
SILENT AUCTION
This year we will not hold a Silent Auction.
STUDENT ART SHOW
The annual Art in the Pass Student Art Show will be held on the Sunday, of the Festival i.e. 7th April 2024. Students from 14 area high schools and the home schooled will show their works and compete for cash prizes and ribbons. Instructions are mailed to area art teachers in January.
FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS
T-shirts will be sold in the Silent Auction tent. T-shirts are $20 for S,M,L and X sizes and $25 for XXL. Each artist will receive one (1) free T-shirt. Extra T-shirt’s may be purchased at the festival. Hats, visors, and long-sleeved T-shirts are also available.
CELEBRATE THE GULF
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will host ‘Celebrate the Gulf’ in the park on the Saturday of Art in the Pass.
ARTIST HOSPITALITY
Artists may visit the Registration Tent on Friday from 1 – 5 pm for water and the Coca-Cola Trailer on Saturday and Sunday from 7–9 am for water. Roving golf carts will bring coffee and muffins to artists on Saturday and Sunday mornings