Click Here for Online Application

By applying online, you can maintain your artist profile, upload and manage images, and apply easily to our shows. Your information is stored in your profile so you can fill out multiple applications without having to add your information every time.

You can also save applications before you submit them in case you need time to review or edit them at a later date.

How It Works:

My Profile: Enter and maintain your profile information.

My Images: Upload, edit, and delete images in your profile. Images must be uploaded before submitting an application. You can upload Hi-Res jpeg images up to 3MB in size. Uploading Hi-Res images will increase the chances that your artwork will be used in our promotional materials.

My Applications: Manage your saved applications and view your submitted applications.

Apply Now: See show calendar with the current call to entries as well as our upcoming shows.

Here are some materials you should have ready before you begin your application:

  • Professional quality images (4 images of your work, 1 of your booth)
  • Credit Card and billing information
  • There is a application fee of $25. $100 booth fee deposit will be charged only upon acceptance.
  • We will notify you within two weeks concerning your acceptance.

Mail-In Application

Click Here to Download Mail-In Application Form (PDF)

The application is in PDF format. This may either open in a new browser window, OR download as a file, depending on your system preferences. Either way you can easily print the application.
If you are having problems viewing the document, please make sure you have Adobe Reader or another acceptable PDF viewing application. You can download Adobe Reader for free here.

View Application Policies & Procedures

Important Deadlines

Application Deadline: ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL FILLED

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Exhibitors are selected by Richard & Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries located in NYC, Stockbridge, MA and Savannah, Georgia. The galleries which opened in Manhattan in 1983 have been a Top 10 Niche Award winner numerous times. They are the producers of the 8th Berkshires Arts Festival. Past successes are the Westfield Artist Market (1983-1997), the Arts Festival at Rockefeller Center (2003-2005) and the first alternative wholesale market in Rhinebeck, NY and West Springfield, MA (1980-1993). Richard has exhibited his woodworking (Boxology.com) in over 400 art events since 1978.

STANDARDS AND RULES

  • An application is a commitment to participate. Refunds will be made according to specific guidelines found under deposits & refunds.
  • Artists may only exhibit in the category for which they were accepted. If you wish to apply in more than one category you must submit a second set of slides, a separate application an additional SASE, and a separate application fee MUST be submitted for each additional category.
  • Booth Sharing is not permitted.
  • Work from molds, kits, imports, manufactured goods or ready made products which have been embellished, painted or decorated, dyed or batiked will not be accepted.
  • Jewelry may only be shown if the artist has been accepted in the jewelry category
  • No sale signs are permitted. All signs must have a professional look. No hand written signs are permitted.
  • Any willful violation or misrepresentation regarding the work as defined in our rules will result in the forfeiture of space immediately.
  • All booths must be enclosed on three sides (except corners). Minimum height is 6 ft. This is a requirement. No exceptions.

SLIDES & CDS (ARTIST APPLICATION ONLY)

  • Four slides or Digital Images on CD are required for each category entered, plus a booth slide, photo or sketch. Digital images must be submitted in a JPEG or TIF format with a resolution of 300 dpi or higher.
  • Slides should be labeled with the artist's name, a number (corresponding to the slide descriptions), and the medium. Digital images should be similarly labeled.

FEES & PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Two separate, currently dated checks are required with your application as follows:

  • A non-refundable application fee of must accompany each application with the exception of invited artists.
  • A separate, currently dated commitment check must also accompany each application.
    This check will be deposited only if you are accepted.
  • The balance of your booth fee must be returned with your invoice and signed contract by the due date in order to finalize your acceptance.
  • A $35 handling fee will be charged for all returned checks.

DEPOSITS & REFUNDS

All cancellations must be made in writing. Your $100 commitment check secures your booth and is your commitment to exhibit. This deposit is not refundable.

BOOTH FEE REFUND SCHEDULE

Until Sept. 20: 50%
Sept. 21 - Oct. 15: 25%
After Oct. 15 no refunds
A $35 handling fee will be charged for all returned checks

QUESTIONS?

Call 800 834 9437
Fax 845 355 2444
Email hello@americanartmarketing.com
Write American Art Marketing PO Box 480, Slate Hill, NY 10973

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