THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE MANDARIN ART FESTIVAL!

A high-quality juried fine art event, the Mandarin Art Festival 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 event, 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ARTIST APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements:
  • Artists must be at least 18 years of age. 
  • 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). 
  • All artwork must be original. No kits, buy-sell, mass-produced, manufactured goods, ceramics cast from commercial molds, decals or patterns permitted. 
  • This is a juried show. Judging will be done on the entire body of work, not just one piece. Prize money is offered in six (6) categories: Painting (Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel); Photography; Mixed Media/Print Making/Drawing/Graphics; Jewelry; Functional Fine Craft (Fiber, Metal, Wood, Pottery, Leather), and Sculpture/Glass.
  • A limited number of exhibitors will be accepted in each of the above categories. Please apply early, as space is not guaranteed.
  • Collaborating artists (limited to 2) MUST have both names on the application. No conglomerate, co-op, group workshop, or apprentice created work is allowed.
 
Site Information:
  • Booth spaces are appropriate for a 10’ x 10’ tent, with limited adjacent storage space. Artists are limited to two (2) paid spaces. 
  • Exhibitors will provide their own equipment for displays; must be sturdy and weighted to withstand wind and rain. 
  • All set-up must be conducted and completed on Friday, April 10, 2020. Exhibitors may NOT begin set-up on Saturday morning under any circumstances.
  • No utilities are available at booth sites nor are extension cords allowed. Only quiet generator use is permitted.
  • NO PARKING IS ALLOWED ON THE GROUNDS. Offsite parking info is provided at check-in. Limited handicap parking is available at the Club with a current, valid and legal handicap parking permit only.
 
Festival Regulations:
  • Exhibiting Artists must be on site (NO PROXY) and man their booth for the entirety of show hours. The exhibitor agrees to accept full responsibility for the care and protection of his/her exhibit at all times. 
  • Work may be shown only in the category selected on your application.
  • Exhibits may not be removed before closing of the show, except for sales. All visitors MUST be off the grounds prior to breaking down & exiting the show. NO vehicles/trailers allowed on property on Sunday until ALL guests depart.
  • NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES. Service animals must have ID and be leashed at all times.
  • 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.
  • Entry Fee payment must be made, and will be processed, at time of application. There is absolutely no holding of Entry Fees and no walk-up entries will be accepted.
  • Refunds for cancellations are at the discretion of Festival management. Absolutely no refunds will be processed after March 20, 2020. 
  • A returned check fee of $30 will be assessed for any returned item. In the event of a returned check, cash or money order will be required and payment must be received at least two (2) weeks prior to the show.
  • The exhibitor accepts full responsibility for collecting and paying any applicable sales tax (Duval County is 7%).
  • 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 from the show and ineligibility to participate in future Mandarin Art Festivals. Additional guidelines related to the event’s on-site procedures will be provided upon notification of acceptance.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

​Please review thoroughly to ensure a complete application submission for timely review and notification.
 
 
ALL APPLICANTS                                                               Attn: Krysten Bennett
                                                              12447 Mandarin Road 
                                                              Jacksonville, FL 32223
  • Include Entry Fee of $195 per space requested (through March 10, 2020) or $220 per space requested (on or after March 11, 2020). Make checks payable to Mandarin Community Club or use credit card option on Application Form.
 
 
POTENTIAL EXHIBITORS WHO HAVE NOT PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST (NEW)
OR
PAST EXHIBITORS WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE 2019 FESTIVAL
  • Submit Application Form and Entry Fee, as outlined above.
  • Include non-refundable $25 Jury Fee (please submit separate checks for Entry and Jury Fees).
  • Include an Artist Statement with a brief description of your work and process and a résumé or appropriate biographical history. 
  • Include three (3) or more photographs of AUTHENTIC examples of work created within the last 3 years. Work exhibited must be consistent with images submitted. Please limit total email size to one (1) MB or less if at all possible. Multiple emails or links to Dropbox, Google Docs, or other file sharing software are acceptable for large file transmission.
  • Include a photograph of an outdoor view of your booth set-up with work displayed. 
 
 
EXHIBITORS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2019 FESTIVAL
  • Submit Application Form and Entry Fee only. Jury Fee, Artist Statement and Photographs are not required.
 
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All applicants will receive an email notification when their application is received. If you do not receive said email in a timely manner, please feel free to reach out for receipt confirmation.
 
All COMPLETE applications will be processed as they are received. This process may take up to three (3) weeks. Please apply early and demonstrate patience as our volunteers review numerous submissions. 
 
Notification of acceptance or denial will be sent via email. 

ACCEPTED ARTISTS

For a list of 2020 participating artists to date, click here.

This list will be periodically updated as the 2020 event approaches.​

CONTACT

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

Phone:
(904) 268-1622

E-mail:
MandarinArtFestival@gmail.com

DIRECTIONS

12447 Mandarin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32223
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