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Basic fair details
for artists and links to other important information
The New Mexico Arts &
Crafts Fair is a juried exhibit and all artists
must apply every year to be considered for the
annual show. Please be aware that the
fair only accepts artists who reside in New Mexico.
If you have questions or would like be added to the
NMACF mailing list, please contact the NMACF office
at:
or call 505-884-9043.
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New Mexico
Arts & Crafts Fair
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named
Sunshine Artist Magazine
"200
Best of Show List"
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We are the only juried and
judged show in the State devoted exclusively to
the promotion of New Mexico artisans and
craftspeople, thereby supporting economic
development in New Mexico.
The Fair is a 501(c)3
not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to
provide the creative community a venue through
which to present and sell their work. The
prestigious Fair presents over 200 of the most
talented New Mexican artists and craftspeople
and creates a significant economic impact
throughout the state. The Fair ranks among the
largest events in the state and one of the top
shows in the nation with prizes totaling over
$4,500 awarded to artists and youth exhibitors.
The Fair attracts approximately 15,000 prospective
buyers and averages $700,000 in sales to the
artists, making its total impact on the
community about $900,000 per year.
The Fair encourages and
supports youth artisans as well, ensuring future
generations will have a venue to display and
sell their work directly to the public in an
open air gallery setting. The Fair is run by
artists and community volunteers and relies on
active support from the arts and business
community.
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Only New Mexico residents, 18 years of
age and older are eligible. New Mexico I.D. will be
required upon check in.
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Artists may apply in multiple
categories. Separate entry forms, digital images, and
jury fees are required for each category. Each medium
is evaluated separately; only one booth will be
allocated per exhibitor regardless of the number of
categories in which the artist is accepted. If two or
more entrants collaborate in the same medium, they will
be entitled to only one booth.
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NMACF reserves the right to
re-categorize work it feels has been entered in the
wrong category.
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All exhibitors must personally attend
their booth and be present during the entire Fair. No
Representatives or agents may replace the exhibitor.
All collaborators must be present.
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Exhibitors may display work only in the
category(ies) in which accepted. NMACF reserves the
right to remove an exhibitor, without refunding the
booth fee, if an artist exhibits any work that does not
reflect the quality and nature of the work juried, or
which does not meet NMACF standards and guidelines.
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All work exhibited must be original
work, created by the entrant. No buy and sell or mass
reproductions accepted. Signed and numbered offset
limited edition reproductions and Giclee reproductions
of hand-created works will be allowed, but must be
labeled as reproductions and confined to a single bin.
Only original artwork will be allowed on booth walls.
Individually printed and signed Photographs and Digital
Art Prints shall be considered original artwork..
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The entrant must be juried into the show with digital
images of their original artwork.
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Matted prints and greeting/note
cards featuring professionally printed copies of
original images created by the artist are allowed in
free standing racks or bins. They are not to be
displayed on booth walls.
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Photo/photocopies of artwork will
not be allowed.
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Framed mechanical reproductions will
not be allowed in bins or on booth walls.
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No posters will be allowed.
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No commercial, manufactured or kit
work including use of commercial molds, patterns,
blanks or dies will be allowed.
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No commercially manufactured art
tiles or note cards are permitted.
How to Enter
Please consult current NMACF prospectus and emails for
current entry rules.
Fair Prospectus
Adobe PDF Format
MS Word DOC Format
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Each entrant must select 5 different
digital images
of five different pieces for each category to be
submitted and considered.
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A jury fee of $30 for each category to be
submitted and considered must be paid
via www.Zapplication.org when entering the NMACF.
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Applicants not accepted by the jurors
will be notified through
www.Zapplication.org.
We have additional information it the
Application Process section of
this website.
Categories
Ceramics –Decorative: Original clay
and porcelain work other than jewelry that is not intended
for everyday use and that will be used as decoration or
accent pieces. Machine-made works from commercial molds and
mass produced items are not permitted.
Ceramics – Functional: Original clay
and porcelain work other than jewelry that is made for
everyday use. Machine made, works from commercial molds and
mass produced items are not permitted.
Digital Art: Work for which the
original image or the manipulation of other source material
was executed by the artist using a computer. All work must
be signed and numbered editions on archival quality
materials.
Drawings: Works in graphite, pastel,
charcoal, colored pencil, chalk, wax crayon, pen and ink.
Fiber: Work crafted from fiber
including clothing, basketry, weaving, quilting, leather
work, and papermaking. No machined screened patterns, mass
production, or factory produced wearable items.
Glass: Stained, hand-blown, etched,
slumped, fused, etc. No forms of mass production permitted.
Jewelry: All entries to the jewelry
category whether precious or non-precious must be original
design and handmade by the artist. No mass production or
kits will be accepted.
Precious Jewelry: Body ornaments such
as necklaces, pendants, brooches, rings, bracelets,
earrings, etc. must be handmade using precious metals and
precious or semi-precious stones.
Non-Precious Jewelry: Body ornaments
such as necklaces, pendants, brooches, rings, bracelets,
earrings, etc…hand-made of precious/non-precious metals,
gems, stones, beads, clay, wood, glass or other
non-traditional jewelry media.
Metal: Works crafted from metal
including copper, wrought iron, brass, etc. (Non-sculptural,
non-jewelry)
Mixed Media: Any form of art which
does not easily fit into other categories including gourd
art.
Paintings 1: Works in oil, acrylic,
alkyd, casein, watercolor, and tempera.
Paintings 2: Mixed media
Photography: Photographic prints made
from the artist’s original negatives and processed by the
artist or under his/her direct supervision without
manipulation and printed on archival quality materials.
Printmaking: Hand printed multiple,
signed and numbered originals for which the artist’s hand
manipulated the plates, stones or screens.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original
work done in any medium including bronze, wood, steel,
ceramics, etc…
Wood: Non-sculptural works in wood
that are hand-tooled, machine worked, turned or carved
including furniture, bowls, etc.
Be sure to include the following information
on all images submitted via www.Zapplication.org: Image
Number, Title, Size, & Media.
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We have complete information for
artists who would like to participate in the fair.
Below are links to information and instructions,
arranged chronologically, for applying to, preparing
for and
attending the fair.
Application
Guidelines, Procedures and Policies
Entry Text and Image Preparation,
Application Submission
Exhibitor
Packets and Contracts
Booth Regulations and Materials
Fair Checklist
Travel and Accommodations
Parking and
Unloading, Booth Set-Up, Booth Take-Down
Artist Amenities, Booth-Sitters, Silent
Auction
Artist Awards Program, Judging
Exhibitor
Prospectus, Exhibitor Packets, Exhibitor
Contracts
Fair Maps, Booth Layouts, others
November
1,
2011
Fair Applications
become available on
Zapplication™ website.
December 1,
2011
Juror selections and announcement
December
17, 2011 (Saturday - 10am to 12pm)
Workshop:
How to Apply using
Zapplication™
Conducted by:
Margot Geist
Location:
NMACF office...
2501 San Pedro St NE, Suite 110
Albuquerque, NM 87110 /
505-884-9043
January
28, 2012
Complete Artist Applications Due through
Zapplication™
February
28,
2012
All contracts and fees due to the NMACF office...
NMACF
2501 San Pedro Ne, Ste 110
Albuquerque, NM 87110
April
2012 (Exact
time and date to-be-announced)
New
Entrant Workshop, conducted at NMACF office...
2501 San Pedro St NE, Suite 110
Albuquerque, NM 87110 /
505-884-9043
May
1, 2012
Deadline for artwork and
fees for advertising in the
NMACF Show
Program and the Albuquerque Journal
special New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair
section in the Venue
May
7, 2012
Cancellation
Deadline (last day for full refund)
June 21st, 2012
Registration and Set-Up at
EXPO New Mexico - Manuel Lujan Complex
June 22nd,
23rd &
24th, 2012
51st Annual New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair
Friday, June 22nd,
2012 ...
10am to 9pm
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 ... 10am to 5pm
Sunday, June 24th, 2012 ... 10am to 4pm
EXPO New
Mexico (New Mexico State Fairgrounds)
Located at Central and San Pedro NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico
In the
Manuel Lujan Jr. Exhibit Complex
On Heritage Avenue within EXPO New Mexico
Manuel Lujan
Exhibit Complex at Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque
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2012 Booth
Map will be posted after jurying and booth assignment •
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Jurying Fee - Paid through Zapplication™ |
$30 |
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Booth Fees |
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| 10'x10'
Space with Beam (Lujan
B hall, North & South walls) |
$350 |
| 10'x10'
Space |
$400 |
| 10'x10' Garden
Space |
$450 |
| 10'x20' End-Cap
(Includes 2 Corner Fees) |
$875 |
| 10'x20' End-Cap
End-Cap Garden Space
(Includes 2 Corner Fees) |
$975 |
| Corner Booth Fee (Limited Availability
- Separate Check) |
$60 |
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Additional Exhibitor in any booth |
$75 |
Additional details
available on the Application Process and Ready Set
Go pages
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During booth
set-up and take-down, artists and helpers may
park in any unrestricted spaces around the Lujan
Complex. Please do not block the loading area
at the back of the building. Watch for special
parking restrictions when other events are occurring
on the Expo grounds.
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During the
fair, artists are to park behind the Creative
Arts Building which
is on the south side of the Lujan
Complex. Artists with trailers are to remove
their trailers from parking lot #1 during show hours.
Parking for trailers, is available at the southwest
corner of the fairgrounds, as you enter Gate 3, off San
Pedro, at the southwest corner of the fairgrounds.
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Handicap parking
is available
along marked curbs and in a designated lot opposite the
southwest corner of the Lujan Complex.
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Parking Permits
are issued to each artist at check-in. Additional
permits are available for $8.00 each. Permits may be
ordered on the acceptance contract forms.
Albuquerque in late June offers a delightful venue for the
New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair.
For information and restaurant listings, visit the
Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau web page or
visit their Visitor Information Centers located at:
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Albuquerque International Sunport baggage claim lower
level
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Old Town - San Felipe Plaza
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Albuquerque Convention Center - East Complex (seasonal
hours)
Call 800-284-2282 or 505-842-9918 or visit their website at
http://www.itsatrip.org
The New Mexico Arts &
Crafts Fair is the longest continuously running arts
festival in New Mexico and has been a "must-see" summer
event since 1962. Featuring exclusively New Mexico artisans,
this prestigious, juried arts fair showcases over 200 of New
Mexico's most talented artists and craftspeople, many of
whom enjoy national and international reputations. The fair
ranks among the largest events in the state, offering
artists the opportunity to display and sell their work
directly to the public.
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