Art on Main Clayton - GA 2027

The artist statement, artwork images and booth images you submit with your application will be available to the jurors on their computer monitors. Your artist statement should convey the process used to create your work. The booth image should show your booth as it is set up for exhibition at an outdoor show with your work displayed. Images should be clear, in focus, with an uncluttered, neutral background. Images from accepted/invited artists will be retained to promote the festival and to ensure adherence to the rules and regulations.
Tips for Photographing and Submitting Artwork
To ensure the artist's work can be viewed in its best possible light, the images need to be large enough for the details to be apparent. Similarly, proper lighting and exposure can bring out the fine details and highlight contrast and textures. The images should be sharp, crisp, and in focus so that the jury is not straining to make out the artwork. Consistency in look and feel of the images (background, lighting, theme, size) will add to the professionalism of the submission. The jury is looking at each of the submissions for a relatively short period of time, so first impressions are key. Anything over three years old will not be considered.
The Jury's decision is final and based solely on the images and artist statement provided.

Waitlist: A waitlist, by category, will be established based on jury scores.

Category Descriptions:
If you have questions regarding the appropriate category or work in more than one category, please contact us.
Ceramics - either functional or decorative; earthenware, porcelain, clay.
Drawing/Painting, Mixed Media 2D- pencil, crayon, ink, charcoal, pastel; acrylic watercolor, and oil; Mixed media incorporates other media into the painting/drawing.
Fiber - basketry, embroidery, sewing, knitting, quilting, weaving, tapestry, and book/papermaking.
Glass - blown, fused, and stained glass, etc.
Jewelry - Ornaments, such as bracelets, necklaces, or rings, made of precious metals set with gems, semi-precious gems, ceramic, glass, or any other product. Jewelry must always be entered under this category, and not in glass, ceramic, etc., that may be the type of material used – jewelry is always jewelry.
Metal - forging, twisting, and fabricating various metals.
Mosaic
Sculpture, Mixed Media 3D – Sculpture is single medium; mixed media incorporates more than one type of physical material in the production.
Photography
Wearable Art — clothing or leather goods, such as belts or purses, that can be worn.
Wood - functional or decorative, may be hand-tooled or machine-worked
Promotion: All advertising messages and media will be targeted to bring art buyers to you. Our primary goal is to draw in art lovers, experienced and new collectors, year-round residents and those visiting Northeast Georgia during the tourist season.

Our marketing plan combines all types of media: newspaper, magazines, billboards, e-newsletters, and social media posts with paid ads and organic postings. Promotions to target our robust tourist and visitor market include online and print ads across the southeast region, of Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama and Florida.

Art on Main - Clayton, GA is on Facebook and Instagram and focuses on our organic and paid campaigns to best bring more buyers to artists. Social media works best when artists and art festivals work together. We encourage you to send your stories, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and Like, Comment, and Share our posts to amplify reach.

Artist Amenities:

Art on Main -Clayton, GA is an artist-friendly, outdoor Rain-or-Shine, fine art/fine craft festival. Our staff and volunteer committee want your experience with us to be enjoyable and profitable. Our local businesses support us so that we can continue to provide you with the following:
Artists' Hospitality: complimentary continental breakfast (pastries, water and coffee) Saturday and Sunday
Booth sitters as requested
Complimentary bottled water delivered to you throughout the 2-day festival
Check-in either Friday 5-7pm or Saturday 6am
Set-up Saturday 6-10am
Drive up access to booth space for ease in unloading and loading.
Professional overnight security Saturday
Booth spaces with two feet between each booth and storage space located behind
Free trailer parking
GA State/Local tax forms FS-32 will be provided
Great restaurants right on Main Street for breakfast, lunch and dinner; some will offer Grab-and-Go meals
Waitlist Policy - After all booths are filled, artists may be given the option to be added to the wait list.

Accessibility: Art on Main - Clayton, GA is accessible to all artists, including those with disabilities. Physical accessibility include Booths with no physical barrier to entry and same-level storage area; and Accessible bathrooms and on-site artist support volunteers for questions and solutions Indicate in your application any specific accommodations you need. We will do our best to accomodate your needs.

Application Fee: $35.

Artist notification date: 2027-02-01.

Event dates: April 30, 2027 to May 2, 2027.

Location: North Main Street, Clayton (Rabun County), Georgia.

Setting: outdoor.

Minimum 4 images required to apply.