**THE 49th ANNUAL MANDARIN ART FESTIVAL ARTIST APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE***

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 49th Annual MAF Committee

Problems viewing letter?  Click here to view / download.

Accepted Artists

The 2017 Accepted Artist List will be posted here a few weeks prior to the show.
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Artist Application

Click HERE to download and print the 2017 application.

Artist Amenities

• Welcome Snacks & Beverages
• Morning Coffee, Donuts, and Fruit
• Overnight Grounds Security
• Multiple Corner Booth Locations
• Booth Sitters Available
  
• Free off-site Exhibitor, RV, and Van Parking
• EASY Drive on loading/unloading
• Prize Money in 6 categories
• FREE bottled waters to Artist Exhibitors
  
• Increased advertising (internet and traditional)

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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.  Both are defined in the Festival Regulations & Judging section below and artist application.
• Include a brief description of your work, as well as resume, biographical history, artist statement, etc., with three (3) examples of work done within the last 3 years and one (1) view of booth with work displayed (required).  A description of your process is required to accompany the application.
• Enclose $175 entry fee per space ($200 after February 15, 2017) and separate $25 non-refundable jury fee (waived if 2016 exhibitor).  All fees must accompany the application.  Non-payment results in exclusion.  No entrees will be accepted the day of the show.
• Materials may be returned at check-in.

Site Information

• Booth spaces measure approximately 10' x 13' or 12' x 14'.  Artists are limited to two (2) paid spaces with unlimited exhibits within their accepted category.
• Note:  No utilities are provided by the Mandarin Community Club to the booth sites.  No extension cords allowed.  Quiet generator use ONLY.
• NO PARKING ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS.  Offsite parking info provided at check in.
• Deadline is February 15, 2017 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 or as received and participation/acceptance notices will be sent as juried.
• Exhibitors will provide their own display material.  Booths should be sturdy and with weighted canopies to withstand wind and rain.

Festival Regulations & Judging

1. 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.
2. Fine Art is painting, drawing, and sculpture.  Fine Craft is difficult to learn, produces work that is complex, and is completely designed and produced from scratch by the maker as reflected by the price.  All applications will be juried and all exhibits will be reviewed.  Work may be shown only in the categories submitted for jurying.  Judging will be done on the entire body of work, not just one piece.
3. Festival reserves the right to limit applications in categories that receive too many entries.
4. Exhibiting Artists must be on site and man their booth for the entire show.  All booths must have a booth card prominently displayed.  Exhibits will not be removed before closing of each show day, except for sales.  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.
5. The artist agrees to accept full responsibility for the care and protection of his/her exhibit at all times.
6. NO PETS!  Due to insurance liability, pets are not allowed on the premises.
7. This is an outdoor venue.  Rain or shine policy:  Cancellation due to hazardous weather conditions is at the discretion of the Mandarin Art Festival Committee; no refunds or credits will be issued.
8. No refunds after March 1, 2017 due to artist cancellation.  Absolutely no holding application fees.
9. A returned check fee of $25 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.
10. The artist accepts full responsibility for collecting the State sales tax.  In Duval County 7%.
11. Absolutely no walk-ups.  Vacancies will be filled from the wait list.
12. Handicap parking is available at the Club with current, valid, and legal handicap parking permit only!
13. 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 49th Annual MAF Artist Application

49th Annual MAF
Dates & Deadlines

2016 mid October
Artist application available on website.

2016 December 1st
**Deadline for early application submission**
Apply prior to December 1st to be considered for selection as the official 2017 POSTER ARTIST​.

2017 February 15th
**Deadline for application**
*Unless maximum number of artists is accepted prior to that date.  There will be a wait list if needed.

2017 March 1st
No refunds after March 1st, 2017 due to artist cancellation.  Absolutely no holding application fees​.


2017 April 14th (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.

2017 April 15th (Saturday)
49th 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.

2017 April 16th (Sunday)
Last day of 49th 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 Art Festival
12447 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223

Phone:
(904) 268-1622

E-mail:
MandarinArtFestival@gmail.com

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