Emerson seeks exhibitors, ART for two of its biggest events
http://www.theemerson.org/call-for-art The Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture is now accepting applications for its 17th Annual Holiday Bazaar, set this year for Thursday through Saturday, November 15th–17th in the Emerson Ballroom. Extended from one to three days in 2018, the event will be held from 4–8pm Thursday and Friday, in addition to the usual Saturday from 9am–4pm. The Bazaar is a celebration of local and regional artists. The show is a fundraiser for the historical Emerson Center in Downtown Bozeman. Exhibitors will display original fine art and distinctive crafts. Think sculptures, photography, jewelry, decorative items, and much much more!
Held in conjunction with Broad Comedy in the Crawford Theater, the addition of Thursday and Friday will give the community a unique shopping opportunity before the start of each night’s show. Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Some of the application details: ALL work must be original and handcrafted by the exhibitor. A juried panel will be looking for originality, quality, individuality, creativity, and craftsmanship. An approximate 8’ x 8’ space will be assigned to each selected vendor. Exhibitors are responsible for furnishing their own tables. Artists MUST be available for all three days. There is a non-refundable $30 application fee, and booth cost is $150 (minus the application fee). Application deadline is October 12th.
Then, the annual Celebration of the Arts is the Emerson’s biggest fundraiser of the year. This event celebrates art and culture with an evening full of quick-draw artists, live and silent auctions, fine dining, drinks, dancing and merriment! This year’s Celebration will be held January 25th, 2019.
The Emerson is soliciting original art donations for this year’s auctions. Artists who support the Emerson will be acknowledged with a special exhibition in the Jessie Wilber Gallery prior to the event. This will give the community a preview of the work available for live and silent auction, in addition to some much deserved recognition for the artists.
The exhibit will be comprised of selected works from submissions received. Chosen artists will be celebrated with an opening reception held during the Winter Art Walk on Dec. 14th. The exhibit will run through Jan. 25th. All proceeds from the live and silent auctions will benefit Emerson art education, exhibits, and restoration projects. Application deadline is November 2nd.
Find applications for the Holiday Bazaar and Celebration of the Arts, in addition to further event information, at www.theemerson.org/call-for-art. Located at 111 S Grand Ave., the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture serves as a primary resource for the arts, arts education, and cultural activities in Southwest Montana. •
