Call for More Artists with Moxie


  • April 04, 2019

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LISBON— This year, the 37th Moxie Festival “Goes Artsy” and will once again be hosting a juried art show.  The art show returns after a successful first year in 2018.  New this year will be a first-ever Chalk Walk.  Both events will take place on Saturday, July 13th from 8:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.

Lisbon artist and Moxie Festival committee member Marcea Crawford has issued a “Call for Artists” to participate in the Art Show that.  Set along the traditional parade route, this is a wonderful opportunity for local artists to show off their talents, gain exposure, and offer their art for sale.

All work must be handcrafted and original by the vendor. Works of art may include items such as paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures.

For comprehensive information and to register, please download the application form that is available at http://moxiefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Art-Vendor-Application-1.pdf.

The registration fee is $50 with a $15 discount (total of $35) for those who register by April 12th. The final deadline for registration is May 12th.  Entrants will be notified of their acceptance in the show by May 24th. For more information and questions about the art show, please e-mail Crawford at marcead2@gmail.com.

Festival organizers also wish to invite chalk artists to participate in the festival’s  street painting event that will carry out the “Moxie Goes Artsy” theme. Hosted by street painter and committee member Kirsten Eubank, there is no cost to register for this event where artists can create a pre-approved temporary image in a 6x6-foot space. There are larger spaces available for school groups.

Complete information and registration forms for both adult and student categories are available at http://moxiefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Street-Painter-Application.pdfand http://moxiefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-Street-Painter-Application-Student.pdf.  A date and time will be set in the near future for a brief street painting seminar with helpful instructions.

The deadline for Chalk Walk applications and proposed images is May 31st . Entrants will be notified of their acceptance for the event by June 21st.

For more information about this event and its theme, contact Eubank atdundersheet@gmail.com or 541-613-7472.

The Moxie Festival, celebrating Maine’s official soft drink, is always the second weekend in July.  Mark your calendars for the 2019 Moxie Festival, July 12 – 14, 2019. For complete information about all aspects of this iconic Maine event, visit www.moxiefestival.com.

 

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