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Artists are asked to submit original fine art and fine craft works for the 38th Annual Cool Art Show by PAVA.
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Get matched →The 38th Annual Cool Art Show by PAVA is a juried fine art and fine craft show presented by The Professional Association of Visual Artists. The show is held indoors in the St. Petersburg Coliseum, an air-conditioned, 100+ year old theater and performance hall venue. The space accommodates 66 artist booth spaces, in addition to in-house concessions and artist led Interactive Arts Area for visitors.
All fine art / fine craft artists may apply to the show. A PAVA 1 year membership (new or renewal) will be included in the booth fee. Members may apply to participate in additional PAVA exhibits for 1 year. PAVA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization.
Qualified professional artists who are not included in the initial invitations to the show will be placed on the wait list. In the event an invited artist is unable to accept or must withdraw, wait list artists will be invited to take the vacate spot. Wait list invitations are at the discretion of PAVA and the Cool Art Show 2027. Wait list invitees will receive an invitation through ZAPP and ZAPP email, that includes a deadline to accept and pay. The deadline will be 5 days or less depending on proximity to the show dates. Please check your email and spam folders regularly.
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This is an indoor, climate controlled venue. Exhibitors must provide their own displays; there are no rentals. Displays must be sturdy and stable. The floor is a polished wood floor. Pets are not permitted (service animals only). Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the building or on the surrounding property. No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the show by artists. No open flames of any kind are permitted. No painting, pastels, assembling or framing or other art activities during the show. The building is locked and secured during non-show hours. Uniformed security will be on site both Saturday and Sunday morning during additional setup hours of 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Badges are required to enter before 10 a.m. PAVA and the Cool Art Show are not responsible for the safety and security of your display, artwork or personal belongings.
Incomplete or incorrectly filled out applications and applications that do not meet the art, booth and image requirements stated in this application will not be considered for the jury process. PAVA and the Cool Art Show 2027 reserve the right to refuse any application. Submitting the application and fee indicates acceptance of the policies of PAVA and the Cool Art Show 2027. Applications must be submitted through Zapplications on or before Sunday, March 14th. Late applications will not be accepted. Invited / Not Invited / Wait List notifications to artists will be communicated via ZAPP email and on the Zapplication website. Artists must Accept or Decline and Pay through ZAPP using a credit or debit card or PayPal. No checks or other forms of payment are accepted. No telephone or personal email notifications. Booth numbers will be posted on ZAPP on or before July 9th. All decisions of the jury and the show management are final.
Only artists who have juried in the Jewelry category are permitted to exhibit jewelry in their booth. Artists working in ceramics, glass, metal, wood may exhibit up to 4 jewelry items created by their own hands in their primary media, without filing a separate application. One application image MUST be of this jewelry.
Artists who work together throughout the artistic process, from design through completed product, may apply via a single application. Both artists will be listed on the booth sign and in promotional materials. Both artists must be present at all times during show hours.
Booths may be shared by non-collaborative artist partners who have similar or complimentary media types. Maximum 2 artists per booth. Each artist must submit a separate application for his or her work. One person may be accepted by the jury and one not.
Artwork exhibited in the booth must be original fine art / fine craft works created by the artist's own hands or under the artist's direct supervision.
Up to 20% of your wall exhibit may be professional quality reproductions. This means 2 reproductions allowed in every 10 pieces hung. NO REPRODUCTIONS if hanging less than 10 pieces. Reproductions must be part of a numbered series. A sign or label that is at least 3 inches square, that includes the word "REPRODUCTION" in letters that are at least 1/4 inch high, must be placed beside wall displayed reproduction. All reproductions, including those in browse bins, should be clearly labeled.