Artists Sought for Inaugural Art Show Vista Optimist Club’s Summerfest
The Vista Optimist Club’s Summerfest 2014 taking place on August
9, 2014 from 5:30-10:30 pm at the Club’s 600 Optimist Way facility will add a
new dimension to its popular fundraiser featuring
music, food, and drink: an Art Show coordinated by ArtBeat on Main Street.
ArtBeat seeks participation in two categories:
1) juried art vendors, $65 for a 10’X10’ booth; and 2) donations of artwork or
services from artists for the silent auction. Full details and an application can
be accessed on the ArtBeat homepage or directly at http://artbeatonmainstreet.com/wpcontent/uploads/2014/06/SummerfestprospectusandappREVISED.pdf. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2014.
ArtBeat owner Kait Matthews says the
partnership meshes well with her co-op gallery’s intent to give back to the
community. “As a Vista business celebrating its second anniversary this month,
I want to do my part, not only for art, but for other businesses and for our
community’s quality of life. The Optimist Club of Vista brings community,
culture and art together, so this event is a perfect fit.” Art vendors are
sure to attract the attention of the more than 750 guests expected to attend
the art show, which will be attractively laid out in a 4,000-square-foot space.
Optimist volunteers will help unload/load artwork. Tables, tablecloths and
easels are provided.
In addition to the
on-site exposure to themselves and their work, artists will enjoy substantial
publicity. They will be highlighted in the event catalogue and on diverse promotional
platforms, including social media. As an
extra bonus, Matthews says, “The works of participating Summerfest artists will
be displayed at a special ArtBeat reception and month-long exhibit in 2015.”
She believes, “With
15% of each sale benefiting the Vista Optimists, the Summerfest Art Show gives
artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their work while furthering the
good works conducted by the upbeat Optimists, whose worldwide mission is to
bring out the best in kids.”
Info on the
Vista Optimists and Summerfest 2014 is at www.vistaoptimist.org/summerfest.html.
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