**THE 50th ANNUAL MANDARIN ART FESTIVAL ARTIST APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE**
FESTIVAL DATES:  MARCH 31 - APRIL 1, 2018

Welcome Artists

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Mandarin Art Festival!  The Mandarin Art Festival, a high-quality juried fine art event, enjoys thousands of visitors who return year after year for their favorite artist or to see the array of creations by artists new to the festival.

The local non profit Mandarin Community Club hosts the annual Mandarin Art Festival held every Easter weekend since 1968.  Founded by Judge Westberry and a group of local artists, it's the longest running event of its kind in northeast Florida.

Below is information for artist exhibitors regarding the Mandarin Art Festival.  Detailed information is also on the Artist Application.

A Letter from 5oth Annual MAF Committee

Problems viewing letter?  Click here to view / download.

Accepted Artists

The 2018 Accepted Artist List will be posted here a few weeks prior to the show.
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Artist Application

Click HERE to fill out and print the 2018 application.

MAIL completed application, fees and images of artwork & booth images to:
Mandarin Community Club, Inc.
12447 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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Artist Amenities

• Welcome Snacks & Beverages
• Lunch service during Friday set-up
• Morning Coffee, Donuts, and Fruit
• Free waters to artist exhibitors
• Multiple Corner Booth Locations
• Easy drive in/out loading & unloading
• Overnight grounds security
• Prize money in six categories

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Categories

Prize Categories below.  Select one for judging:

• Painting:  Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel
• Mixed Media, Print Making, Drawing, Graphics
• Functional Fine Crafts:  Fiber, Metal, Wood, Pottery, Leather
• Photography
• Jewelry
• Sculpture, Glass

Entry Requirements

• Creations must be deemed Fine Art or Fine Craft (defined as difficult to learn, produces work that is complex, and is completely designed and produced from scratch by the maker as reflected by the price).
• Artists must be at least 18 years old.
  
• Include a brief description of your work, a résumé/biographical history, artist statement with three (3) AUTHENTIC examples of work done within the last 3 years and one (1) outdoor view of booth with work displayed.
• Enclose $195 entry fee per space ($220 after March 1, 2018) and separate $25 nonrefundable jury fee (waived if 2017 exhibitor) with the application. Entry fee must be submitted with application. No Walk Up entries accepted.
  
• No refunds after March 1, 2018. Absolutely no holding application fees.
  
• A returned check fee of $30 will be assessed for any returned item. A money order will be required for Festival fees and payment must be received 2 weeks prior to the show.

Jury Information

• Deadline to apply at the discounted entry fee rate is February 28, 2018 unless maximum number of artists is accepted prior to that date. There will be a wait list if needed. Entries will be juried as soon as possible after receipt and acceptance notices will be sent as juried. Work exhibited must be consistent with images submitted.

Site Information

• Booth spaces measure approximately 10' x 10' text, with limited adjacent storage space.  Artists are limited to two (2) paid spaces within their accepted category. Only 30% reproductions allowed in browse bins.
• NOTE:  No utilities at the booth sites. No extension cords allowed. Quiet generator use ONLY.
• NO PARKING ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS.  Offsite parking info provided at check in.
• Exhibitors will provide their own displays; must be sturdy and weighted to withstand wind and rain.

Festival Regulations

• All artwork must be original work and presented by the artist.  No kits, buy-sell, mass produced, manufactured goods, ceramics cast from commercial molds, decals or patterns permitted.  This rule will be strictly enforced.
• Work may be shown only in the category submitted for entry/judging.  Judging will be done on the entire body of work, not just one piece.
• Exhibiting Artists must be on site (NO PROXY) and man their booth for the entire show hours. The artist agrees to accept full responsibility for the care and protection of his/her exhibit at all times.
  
• All booths must have a booth card prominently displayed.
  
• Exhibits may not be removed before closing of the show, except for sales.  All visitors MUST be off the grounds prior to breaking down and exiting the show. NO vehicles/trailers allowed on property on Sunday until ALL guests depart.
• NO PETS! Due to insurance liability, pets are not allowed on the premises. Service animals only with ID & leash.
• This is an outdoor venue. Rain or shine policy: Cancellation due to hazardous weather conditions or acts of God is at the discretion of the Mandarin Art Festival Committee; no refunds or credits given.
• The artist accepts full responsibility for collecting the sales tax (Duval County 7%).
• Limited handicap parking is available at the Club with current, valid and legal handicap parking permit only!
  
• The Mandarin Art Festival Committee shall have the final decision in all matters and reserves the right to remove participants for improper conduct, disruptive or fraudulent exhibitors.
  

Violation of these rules will result in removal of display and ineligibility to participate a future Mandarin Art Festivals.

Click to download 50th Annual MAF Artist Application

50th Annual MAF
Dates & Deadlines

2017 mid October
Artist application available on website.

2018 February 28th
*Deadline to apply at the discounted entry fee rate
*Unless maximum number of artists is accepted prior to that date. There will be a wait list if needed. Entries will be juried as soon as possible after receipt and acceptance notices will be sent as juried. Work exhibited must be consistent with images submitted.

2018 March 1st
No refunds after March 1st, 2018 due to artist cancellation.  ABSOLUTELY NO HOLDING APPLICATION FEES

2018 March 30th (Friday)
Check-in and Booth Setup
10 am - 7 pm
Offsite parking information provided at check-in.
Absolutely no walk-ups.  Vacancies will be filled from the wait list.  Acceptance packet has complete information.

2018 March 31st (Saturday)
50th Annual Mandarin Art Festival begins
10AM - 5PM
Artists are allowed to do additional setup on Saturday morning; all vehicles must be off art festival grounds no later than 9 a.m.

2018 April 1st (Sunday)
Last day of 50th Annual Mandarin Art Festival
10AM - 4PM
All visitors MUST be off the grounds prior to breaking down and exiting the show Sunday.  NO vehicles or trailers allowed on property until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Directions

12447 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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There is NO parking on the grounds; parking information will be provided at check-in

Contact

Mailing & Physical address:
Mandarin Community Club, Inc.
12447 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223

Phone:
(904) 268-1622

E-mail:
MandarinArtFestival@gmail.com

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