Artist Information
Bringing together outstanding artists from the Houston metro area with the large and enthusiastic art buying community of the Houston area, Art in the Park will feature the finest painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craftsmen, glass blowers and more!

Artistic Mediums Featured are:

• Clay
  
• Drawing/Graphics/Printmaking
  
• Fiber / Leather
  
• Glass
  
• Graffiti Art
  
• Jewelry
  
• Metal
  
• 2-D Mixed Media
  
• 3-D Mixed Media
  
• Painting (Oil /Acrylic)
  
• Painting (Watercolor/Pastel)
  
• Photography / Digital Art
  
• Street or Sidewalk Art
  
• Wood

Information for Artist

• Application deadline for NEW artists: Friday, March 9, 2012 at 5:00PM
  
• Notifications of acceptance emailed by: Monday, March 15, 2012 by 5:00PM
  
• Invited artists application deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 5:00PM
  
• Set up date: Saturday, April 14, 2010 beginning at 8AM
  
• Booth Fee - $100.00 for a 10x12 space – we do not provide tents, tables or chairs.
  
• A double booth space is $125.00 - 20x24 – two artists of different or the same media may share a booth.

Items of Interest

• Held in historic Elizabeth Baldwin Park – 1700 Elgin @ Chenevert in Midtown, Houston
• Juried show; artists selected by a committee
  
• Limited number of participants to increase sales
  
• Artists retain all proceeds from their sales
  
• Commemorative poster images will be selected from a show participants – If you wish to be considered for selection on the commemorative poster you have your hi-resolution images and booth fee paid prior to February 1, 2012.

Artist Amenities

• Artist hospitality providing snack packs and water throughout the day
• Load-in / load-out near booth space
• Near or on-site parking (parking information will be forthcoming in artist acceptance packet and/or check-in packet)
• Security patrols
• First Aid Station

How to Apply
Midtown Art in the Park will begin accepting applications, via US Post or thru our online application in January 2012 for the April 14, 2012 festival. The deadline for new artist applications is March 9, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. (CST).

The Artist Guidelines and Application can be viewed here but please note that all applications must be submitted electronically or by US Post. Application fees should be mailed to:

Midtown Management District
410 Pierce, Suite 355
Houston, TX 77002.

Thank you for your interest in the 6th Annual Midtown Art in the Park. Contact us if you have any questions contact:

Cynthia Alvarado Cynthiaa@houstonmidtown.com
Managing Director
713.526.7577 ext 106

Midtown Management District
410 Pierce, Ste 355, Houston TX 77002
click here to see a location map

Local arts and cultural organizations have the opportunity to distribute information about their organizations and activities. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about cultural events and organizations in Houston! Stop by and visit with these groups one on one.

If you are interested in having your organization participate in the festival as an Arts Advocate, please email Katherine Mestousis at: kmestousis@houstonmidtown.com