ARTIST ENTRY INFORMATION
Creative Art Society Presents
2024 Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Exhibit, Non-Juried Show and Sale
ARTIST PAGE
ART CALL INFO
FALL FESTIVAL EXHIBIT, SHOW AND SALE
2024
CAS Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Fine Art Exhibit,
Non-Juried Show and Sale
Location: Downriver Council for the Arts,
81 Chestnut Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
(MAP)
Art Entry Application Due - Saturday, September 21, 2024
Art Take In Day - Saturday, September 28, 2024
Delivery of Artwork 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pickup of work not accepted 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Installation of artwork - Wed/Thu, Oct 2-3, 2024
NEW DAY!!
Opening Reception - Sunday, Oct 6 Noon-5pm
Demonstrating Artists - Saturdays, Oct 12 and Oct 19 Noon - 3 pm
Show Closes - Thursday, Oct 24, 2024
Artist Pick Up at DCA - Saturday, Oct 26, 2024
Exhibition Show & Sale October 6 - October 24 2024
The 2024 CAS Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Fine Art Exhibit, Non-juried Show and Sale
The Creative Art Society 2024 Fall Festival of the Arts Fine Art Exhibit, Show and Sale is a community effort in “Keeping Local Arts Alive”. This event provides an opportunity for members of our nonprofit group and artistic-minded residents of our community to compete in and attend an enjoyable art exhibit, show, and sale.
Every visual medium is represented – Sculpture, ceramics, painting, photography, collage, mixed media, jewelry, and glass. There are Fine Art art entries and extra bonus of Unframed Matted and 2-D/3-D Artwork divisions. Each artist has the opportunity to enter up to 13 pieces. The event to offer art from over 60+ Michigan artists. CAS offers to produce and host this event to offer art for display and for sale.
All are invited to share in the “Artists' World” at this year’s Creative Art Society’s Fall Festival of the Arts. This year celebrates more than 20 years of successful shows offering artists like you the opportunity to compete in the Fine Art show, as well as share your work, and enjoy viewing all types of art and crafts.
You may download forms or purchase and submit your Fall Festival Art Entry
CLICK HERE or Scroll below to see the Quick Links below for more info
FALL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Art Entry Info and Downloads
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Fall Festival Application
Download a Fall Festival Art Entry Application for you to print or fill out electronically.
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ARTIST INFO to Enter 2024 Fall Festival of the Arts
Take a look at the info about the 2024 Fall Festival of the Arts Juried Fine Art Exhibit, Show and Sale.
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Submit Art Entry Application
SUBMIT your Fall Festival application as an email attachment file.
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HOW TO Easy pay online
Step by Step Easy Art Entry and Payment Online information. We hope this helps anyone who might need it.
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Fall Festival Artwork Labels
Download Fall Festival Art Entry Labels to print and affix to your artwork.
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Get In Touch with CAS
Please contact us if you have questions or concerns.
Art Entry Payments and Inquiries
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PAY CAS Member Art Entry Fee $25
Apply a $10 discount to your art exhibit entry fee. As an up-to-date 2024-25 CAS MEMBER, your art entry fee is only $25 (+ $3*) to enter the exhibit.
Please pay your annual dues to apply this discount. Annual dues cover your membership from September through June.
*Fee applies to online purchases only
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PAY Membership and Entry Fee $55
Annual dues cover your membership from September through June.
Do you need to renew or become a CAS member and PAY your Fall Festival of the Arts ART ENTRY fee? Sign up for both below!
$55 (+ $3)
*Applied to online purchases only
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PAY Non-Member Entry Fee $35
Not a CAS member? You don’t have to be be a member to enter Fall Festival of the Arts.
$35 (+ $3)*
*Applied to online purchases only
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PAY Mail Check or Money Order
Pay your ART ENTRY Fee by mail. You may submit your entry application and payment by postal mail.* Use the button below to contact Jackie.
*NO online service fee applied
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Become an Individual CAS Member
Pay your $30 Individual CAS Membership fee* Membership
Valid Sept - June
*Applied to online purchases only
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Not Sure if Your a Member or PAY Art Entry Fee in Person
Not sure if you are a Current CAS Member? Or you wish to pay for membership and/or art entry fees in-person? Contact Maureen for details.
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Quick Link Topics
Information for Artists
Scroll down for Entry Rules and Regulations
Or Click on a Quick Link Topic Below
Identifying Your Artwork
Artwork Categories and Entries
Payment
ARTISTS!! PAY your Art Entry Fee
Easy-Pay Cash, Check or Money Order- Step by Step
Easy-Pay Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay- Step by Step
Please NOTE:
A $3 Online service charge applies to all Credit Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay ART ENTRY purchases for this event.
Any special handling is the responsibility of the artist. The Fall Festival of the Arts Entry fee is non-refundable.
2024 Fall Festival of The Arts Info for Artists
The 2024 CAS Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Fine Arts Exhibit, Non-juried Show and Sale
The Creative Art Society Fall Festival of the Arts Exhibit, Show and Sale is a community effort in “Keeping Local Arts Alive”. This event provides an opportunity for members of our nonprofit group and artistic-minded residents of our community to compete in and attend an enjoyable art exhibit, show, and sale.
Every visual medium is represented – Sculpture, ceramics, painting, photography, collage, mixed media, jewelry, and glass. There are Fine Art art entries, an extra bonus of Unframed Matted and 2-D/3-D Artwork divisions. Each artist has the opportunity to enter up to 13 pieces. The event features art from over 60+ Michigan artists. CAS produces and hosts this art event to focus on art for display and available for sale from many talented artists within our community.
All residents and guests are invited to share in the “Artists' World” at this year’s Creative Art Society’s Fall Festival of the Arts. This year marks 20 years of successful shows offering artists like you the opportunity to compete in the Fine Art show, as well as share your work, and enjoy viewing all types of art and crafts.
The 2024 Fall Festival of the Arts Juried Exhibit, Non-Juried Show, and Sale happens this year from October 6th through October 24th, 2024. Art viewing and sales hours are available beginning October 6th through October 24th, 2024 at Downriver Council for the Arts, Wyandotte (map).
Show information and reference available below
Hopefully, all your questions will be addressed from application and art call entry details to art drop-off and pick-up dates and sales. Of course, all rules/regulations may be subject to change for this and future CAS Exhibits, Shows, and Sales. Feel free to contact us if you have questions.
Art Entry Dates - Applications DUE
Applications and Entry fees are accepted until Saturday, September 21, 2024, at midnight. The entry deadline date may be extended so check back with us.
Please send in your application ASAP. Please email your application. You may pay for your entry fee and/or membership fee online with credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay. If you would like to pay in person or over the phone please reach out to use by email.
Please NOTE:
A $3 Online service charge applies to all Credit Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay ART ENTRY purchases for this event.
Any special handling is the responsibility of the artist. The Fall Festival of the Arts Entry fee is non-refundable.
Number of Entries:
Three (3) entries for the Juried Fine Art Exhibition
Five (5) entries for the Unframed Matted Art Show
Five (5) entries for the Non-Juried Art Show
Art Divisions
There are three divisions in Fall Festival of the Arts
Juried Fine Art Exhibition - Framed Artwork
All work must be prepared for proper display. Outside dimensions of all 2-D and 3-D work must not exceed 160 inches in total circumference and must weigh less than 50 pounds. No glass on artwork larger than 72 inches in circumference. Plexiglass only on larger work - except pastels. Diptychs/ triptychs are not acceptable.
No copies or prints of Fine Art entries. Framed artwork must have appropriate hangers, screw eyes, d-rings, or other appropriate methods from which to attach wire for hanging. No saw-tooth hangers - no exceptions.
The only exception: Plexiglas is required for pieces selected for the Fall Festival of the Arts Show (glass is required only on pastels for CAS exhibits).
Unframed Matted Artwork
All Unframed Matted Artwork is not to exceed 72inches in circumference (16 x 20) and must be in plastic sleeves. Art will be displayed in bins. No copies or prints of Fine Art entries.
Non-Juried 2-D, and 3-D ArtWork
2-D and 3-D Artwork is not to exceed 36 inches in total Including the frame and must be prepared for proper display. Original work only - no commercial molds, patterns, or kits. Jewelry pieces must be secured appropriately and mounted to be hung like a painting or on an appropriate display device such as a neckpiece. Small items (i.e., jewelry), sculpture, 2-D, and 3-D work must be prepared for display. Sculpture, 2-D, and 3-D artwork are not to exceed 36 inches in total including the frame.
PLEASE NOTE:
Any special handling is the responsibility of the artist.
The Fall Festival of the Arts Entry fee is non-refundable
Entry Fee
The entry fee covers all three Fall Festival divisions: Fine Art, Unmatted Framed and 2D/3D Artworks
$25* for Current up-to-date CAS Members Not sure if you’re a CAS member Contact Maureen
$55* to update CAS membership and pay your ART Entry Fee
$35* non-member ART Entry Fee
*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
*A $3 Online service charge applies to all Credit Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay purchases for this event
The Fall Festival of the Arts Entry fee is non-refundable
For your convenience
Step-By-Step Info
Application and Cash, Check, Money Order Art Entry INFO
CLICK HERE
Step-By-Step Info
Application and Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay Art Entry INFO
CLICK HERE
Take-In Day
The Delivery of Your Artwork is required on September 28th from 10am to noon at Downriver Council for the Arts (map). Please be sure you have entry labels filled out and placed on the reverse or underside of your artwork. Entry labels are available CLICK HERE.
The juror reviews art after 12:30. The jury process usually takes 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours.
If any of your artwork pieces were not chosen by the juror, we will contact you at the phone number you provided to us with your registration. You will need to pick up your artwork once contacted. If your artwork has been declined by this year’s Juror, picking up your art piece is required between 1:00-2:00 pm.
Artwork must be original works in drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery/clay, sculpture, textiles, blown glass, and jewelry are acceptable in all shows. No copies from other artists or published material will be allowed. No commercial molds, patterns, or kits.
Please Note:
Any special handling is the responsibility of the artist.
The Fall Festival of the Arts Entry fee is non-refundable
Take Down of Show
Artists are required to pick up their art at the end of the Fall Festival Event if it has not sold.
The Pick Up Date is Saturday, October 26th . Each artist is responsible for picking up pieces at the designated times only at Downriver Council for the Arts (map). No work may be removed from the show until the specified pickup time.
Artwork that is not picked up after 10 days will be considered the property of CAS Fall Festival of the Arts and Creative Art Society unless specific arrangements are coordinated with Creative Art Society representatives.
Opening Reception and Awards Program
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
Our 2024 Fall Festival begins with a lovely Afternoon Opening Reception
Fine Art Exhibit Awards will be presented to the winners
Light Refreshments will be available
Music Provided by:
Wyandotte resident, Steve Washburn entertains you with enjoyable music. Steve plays acoustic guitar focusing his talents on the music legends of country, pop, and rock.
Many of the visual artists featured at this year’s show and sale will be available for you to discuss their artwork with you during the Opening Reception. Take a stroll and enjoy viewing the show with a pleasing live acoustic background as your soundtrack. The CAS Fall Festival Awards Presentation takes place during the Opening Reception which is located upstairs in the theater at the Downriver Council for the Arts building.
Awards and Prizes
Juried Art Show Exhibitors are eligible to receive the top prizes in this year’s exhibition as chosen by a designated juror. The prizes are as follows:
First Place ($300)
Second Place ($200)
Third Place ($100)
Three (3) Honorable Mention Awards ($30)
Artists’ Choice Award ($100)
Sales
All work must be available for sale. Please set your own price for your artwork. A twenty-five percent (25%) commission is applied to all sales to benefit Fall Festival of the Arts.
Submission
All work must have been completed within the last two years. Work previously accepted in a Fall Festival Fine Art Exhibition cannot be submitted again. Please note CAS keeps a photographic record of all juried artworks
Works created from photographs you have taken, or non-copyrighted or you’ve been given permission by the photographer to use are acceptable.
Artwork completed or started at a workshop will be allowed, as long as the artist completed all of the artwork, and the classwork was not an “all participants class” completing the same art project. Source material must be available upon request.
According to the current copyright law, a copyrighted work is considered infringed by reproducing it in whole or in any substantial part, and by duplicating it exactly or by imitation or simulation. Considerable variations from the copyrighted work are still considered an infringement if the author’s “expression” rather than the author’s “idea” are taken. Except as otherwise noted here, anyone infringing upon copyright is liable for either the copyright owner’s legal damages as well as, any additional profits or statutory damages.
The CAS committee reserves the right to reject unprepared entries or questionable work. Artists are encouraged to maintain their own insurance and are responsible for all sales tax.
Overall Presentation
No glass on artwork larger than 72 inches in circumference (16 x 20) - only plexiglass allowed, except for pastel artworks.
Framed dry media (i.e, colored pencil, graphite, pastels, photos, and collage) must have glass on them for CAS shows.
Either plexiglass or glass may be used on framed watercolors or similar water media to protect the surface from inadvertent damage.
All hanging artwork is required to be wired from each side, and ready for hanging. Top center hooks or saw tooth hangers are not acceptable.
Work must be dry and in good repair and appropriate to the venue in which it is displayed. No prints allowed.
Gallery-wrapped Canvas
Gallery-wrapped canvas is acceptable without a frame but the canvas must be painted around the sides and edges. No staples can show on the sides. These canvases also require proper hanging devices in a finished manner. Top center hooks or saw tooth hangers are not acceptable - standing pieces must include a pedestal for display, draped if necessary, proportionate to the size of the piece.
Labeling Your Artwork
All work must be labeled on the reverse side of your art piece. On a 3x5 size card, please include whether the art piece is for the juried exhibition, unframed matted, or the non-juried show. Each piece of artwork must be labeled correctly!
For your convenience, we offer a download of two (2) 3x5 sized Entry Cards. Click on the image below to download the PDF and print as many times as you like. Instructions are available on the PDF.
Or you can use your own cards and include the information above. Either way, an Entry Form with the information listed above must be attached on the reverse side or bottom of your art piece.
Important: All Artwork Must be Labeled Correctly
EXHIBIT LABELS FOR YOUR ARTWORK
These 3x5 card size entry forms are required. Either make your own or download.
Click on Label below to download
Damage
The Creative Art Society, board members, and any CAS members; the venue, and Downriver Council for the Arts organization are not responsible for any damages caused to framed pieces without glass, poorly constructed frames, or hanging devices.
Juror and Juror’s Decision
This year’s Festival of the Arts Juror will be determined soon.
As a Fall Festival exhibiting artist, please know our CAS Jurors are given guidelines and rules of the show. Jurors have the right to reject work that does not meet the standards of the show. The juror’s decisions are final.
Honorary Chairman
This year’s Festival of the Arts Honorary Chairman will be announced soon
Step by Step
Easy CAS Art Entry and Payment Online
Easy-Pay Credit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Download the Application PDF HERE
Open the PDF on your computer. You may want to save it on your computer to e-sign the application. Print it if you prefer to hand write the application.
Review the Fall Festival application. Fill out the application on the computer or by hand. Hand sign or e-sign it. Your signature is required.
Go to the “Art Entry Payments and Inquiries” section on this page. HERE Choose your desired payment by credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Then make your payment online.
Send your e-signed* application PDF, as an email attachment or take a photo of it and send it to Jackie.
Invitation for Artists: We will be featuring some of the art pieces for sale at the Fall Festival event on the CAS website. The images may be displayed on the website throughout the Fall Festival sale. Please send us images of some of your artworks in this year’s Fall Festival event. Each image should not exceed 10 MB. You may submit up to 3 items. All artwork chosen to be posted to the CAS website is at the discretion of CAS board members. There is no fee required. However we cannot guarantee your artwork will be posted and displayed.
How to send pictures: Take good-quality and clear images of your art (no more than 3 items can be submitted)using you camera phone. Attach your files (application and images of your artwork) to an email. Send the jpg files as email attachments to Jackie. Send email to Jackie Walock HERE.
Note: A $3 Online service charge applies to all Credit Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay ART ENTRY purchases for this event.The Fall Festival of the Arts Entry fee is non-refundable.
Important: Your signature is required. We can not process your application without your signature.
Step by Step Easy Pay By Mail or In-Person
Easy-Pay Cash, Check or Money Order
Download the CAS Fall Festival of the Arts Application PDF HERE
Open the PDF on your computer. You may want to save it on your computer as a PDF so you have a copy of it. Or - you may print it.
Review the Fall Festival application. Fill in the information required, then sign it. Your signature is required.
You may decide to return your application by email and then mail us your entry payment. To do this, take a picture(s) of your completed application using the camera on your phone or another camera. Send the jpg files as email attachments to Jackie. Be sure to submit only clear pictures of the completed and signed application.
Invitation for Artists: We will be featuring some of the art pieces for sale at the event on the CAS website. The images may be displayed on the website throughout the Fall Festival event. Please send us images of some of your artworks available for sale in this year’s Fall Festival event. Each image should not exceed 10 MB. You may submit up to 3 items. All artwork chosen to be posted to the CAS website is at the discretion of CAS board members. There is no fee required. However we cannot guarantee your artwork will be posted and displayed.
How to send pictures: Take good-quality and clear images of your art (no more than 3 items can be submitted)using you camera phone. Attach your files (application and images of your artwork) to an email. Send the jpg files as email attachments to Jackie. Send email to Jackie Walock HERE.
Please let Kris Stanek know in the email how you will be submitting your art entry payment (Mail, in-person, cash, check, money order).
Mail a check or money order by mail to:
Kris Stanek
13396 Pullman
Southgate, MI 48195Or make CASH or Credit Card art entry and/or membership payments in person at a CAS meetings, events, etc.
Important: Without a signature, we can not process your application