ArtReach

GENERAL INFO.

Date: November 2, 2024

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Outreach Center of West Houston, 725 Bateswood Dr., Houston, TX 77079

Who can have a 10x10 booth?: Fine Artists, Craft Artisans, Up & Coming Artists, and Nonprofits

Booth Zones: 

Artists can be found in four zones: 

Fine Artist Zone - These are pro level artists in all medium types.

Up & Coming Artist Zone - These are students or those rather new to the artist scene in all medim types

Artisan Zone -These are artists who craft or make items that are not regularly wall adournments.

Nonprofit Zone - These are organizations who are selling or auctioning off items made by their constituents to help tell the story of their mission.

*If somone is wanting to provide and art activity, that will be in the Kids & Craft Zone.

Fee: Non-refundable $15 Application Fee; Non-refundable $75 Booth Fee if accepted by jury. (Up & Coming Artists do not have booth fees.)

Timeline: 

Application Deadline: October, 2024

Artist Notification of Jury Results: Within a week from deadline. 

Artist Booth Payment Deadline: A week from your approval date.

Art Categories/Definitions: 

Apothecary: soaps, lotions, candles, etc.

Ceramics:  Original clay and porcelain work. Jewelry is not included in this category. Each piece must be signed.

Culinary arts

Digital computer art:  Submissions executed by an artist using a computer, with an original image and/or manipulation of other source material. Work in this category must be in limited editions, signed and numbered on archival quality materials. Traditional photography is not included in this category. Photos taken through a digital media should apply in the photography category. 

Drawing/Pastels:  This category includes submissions in chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush.

Fiber:  Wearable or non-wearable work created from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, leatherwork, tapestry and papermaking.

Glass:  No mass production is permitted.

Jewelry:  Submissions may include work produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials.

Metal: This category includes non-sculptural, non-jewelry submissions crafted from metals.

2D Mixed Media:  Category includes work that incorporates more than one type of physical material in their production, with one or more of the following: Paint, pencil, watercolor, photography, printmaking or drawing.

3D Mixed Media:  Category includes work that incorporates more than one type of physical material in their production, with more than one of the following: clay work, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-D objects.

Painting - Oil/Acrylic: Works created in oil or acrylic. Numbered and signed prints are allowed.

Painting - Watercolor:  Work created in watercolor. Numbered and signed prints are allowed.

Photography:  Photographic prints made from the artist's original image, which have been processed by that artist, or under his or her direct supervision, are included in this category. Photographers are required to disclose both their creative and printing processes on prints which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition.

Printmaking/Graphics:  Hand-pulled prints in which the artist manipulated the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition. Photocopy and/or offset reproductions will be rejected. Printmakers are encouraged to do their own printing which has been processed by the artist, or under his/her direct supervision.  Printmakers are required to disclose both their creative and printmaking processes.

Sculpture:  Three-dimensional works done in any medium.

Wood:  Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved are accepted in this category.

Other: will require description/explanation

RULES/REGULATIONS

Images Required: 4-10 images, unless a nonprofit organization in the nonprofit zone

Payment Requirements: See above

Artist Access: Artists will have designated parking within walking distance. Entry for all guests is free.

Artists Sharing a Booth: Booth sharing is allowed. One application per booth in this case.

Artist Guidelines:

Artist may only present art within the category applied for

Artist statement/description - 100 characters

URL to your work if available must be shared

Link to 4-10 images of your work must be shared, unless a nonprofit organization in the nonprofit zone

No refunds for inclement weather or other causes. This is a rain or shine event. 

Cannot guarantee wi-fi.

Artist/nonprofit must present with their work for the entire time the festival is open

All artists are responsible for collecting and paying State of Texas sales tax, 8.25%

Certificate of insurance stating Outreach Center of West Houston as an additonal insured if entity has insurance. All parties must sign the waiver either way.

Sales: Suggested tax deductible donation, 20% of sales, made to Outreach Center of West Houston would be deeply appreciated, but is not required. Use this link.

Promotions: Accepted artist agrees ArtReach Market (Outreach Center of West Houston) may use submitted jury images for website, promotional, or publicity purposes. 

*Outreach Center of West Houston and their ArtReach committee members reserve the right to determine best placement of festival activities, booth, and all elements of ArtReach Market on November 2, 2024. They also reserve the right to determine if a booth vendor/artist/food truck will need to be removed from the festival due to conduct or not meeting guidelines.

*No nudity, weapons, political, or offensive art will be permitted. All artists will be approved by a jury with the guideline taken into consideration.

BOOTH INFORMATION

Tents, tables, and chairs: All artists are required to bring their own 10x10 tents, tables, and chairs.

Electrical: No electricity provisions will be provided.

Set-up and breakdown: Artists will receive their installation time slot with acceptance notification from jury

Safety: Weights for tents required. 

Festival Layout: Use this link.

JURY DETAILS

Jury is made up of acclaimed visual artists and curators.

How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor

Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by: Random order

Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe

Number of jurors scoring applications:

4

The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories

Am I allowed to observe the jury process? Jury process is closed

Email Natalie Lerner, Outreach Center of West Houston Director of Communications & Events, to inquire about what it would take to be a business vendor or food truck at this year's ArtReach Market. 

natalie@oc-wh.org

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