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This festival invites over 100 juried artists to showcase their work and participate in a three-day celebration in Downtown McKinney, Texas.
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Get matched →Arts in Bloom is produced and sponsored by McKinney Main Street in partnership with the City of McKinney. This event takes place in Downtown McKinney and showcases over 100 juried artists, along with a Local Artist Village. The festivities take place on the tree-lined streets surrounding the newly renovated Courthouse Theater. Downtown McKinney offers a unique, beautiful setting of restored turn-of-the-century buildings that now feature cafes, offices, bars, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. The event brings fine artists, dancers, performance artists, musicians, Texas wineries, and food vendors together for a three-day celebration. There is also a hands-on interactive area for children, the KidsCreate Station. (All information and fees in this application may change without prior notice.)
McKinney's visual arts scene includes artists offering their creations across a wide range of media. McKinney is home to local art guilds and associations that exhibit, mentor, perform, and serve the arts, and they are our partners in this event. We offer our artists: Booth sitting, Free basic electricity (with additional electricity available for a nominal fee), and Volunteers to assist with load-in and load-out. Arts in Bloom also features a Texas wine-tasting experience that expands our audience and appeal, targeting the "art and wine" crowd. Arts in Bloom produces a robust, comprehensive marketing campaign that targets a high-end demographic. McKinney, located just 30 miles north of Dallas, is part of the DFW Metroplex (6 million residents). McKinney was selected as Money Magazine's #1 Best Place to Live in America in 2014.
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The Artist's statement is presented to the jury alongside the images. Please note the processes, philosophy, and materials used.
A non-refundable application fee of $25 is required for each entry form/category submitted.
Electricity will be provided to all artists at no additional charge, but power is limited to 5 amps per exhibitor (200 watts). Exhibitors using electricity should bring at least 20 feet of grounded, outdoor-rated extension cord to reach the Festival-provided outlet. Any electricity used over the minimum is charged at $60 per additional 200 watts.