The Oak Park Arts District is now accepting applications for artists and vendors to participate in the annual What’s Blooming on Harrison street event which takes place May 21-22, 2010. This nine block area on Harrison Street is known for it’s artist’s studios, galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques and restaurants.

What’s Blooming is one of three art walks that are held during the year.   This year is our tenth anniversary celebration and we are very excited about the artists who will be showing their work, many returning from years past.  Adding to the festive atmosphere will be the sound of music.  We have a number of local musicians who will be playing throughout the weekend.   And…as an added bonus,  Rickshaw Rick (and crew) will  provide free rides on Saturday allowing fun and easy travel between Ridgeland and Austin.

Our theme this year is “Emerging Artists.”  We invite all fine artists and craftspeople to participate to show and sell their work on Saturday, the 22nd, as we continue to emerge through all forms of creativity.

The Particulars:

Saturday, May 22nd, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.:  Artist and Exhibitor booths will be set up on the sidewalk in the 9 block area between Ridgeland and Austin.   Each booth will be approximately 16′ wide.

There is a $35.00 non-refundable* participation fee due at the time of registration to hold your place.  This is a rain or shine event. *The registration fee will only be refunded if you are not selected to participate.

The registration form, fee and an image of your artwork (if applicable) needs to be submitted for review by April 9th (extended to April 21st). Artists/vendors will be notified by April 23rd whether they have been accepted into the show.

Please email Colleen@oakparkartsdistrict.com to have an application sent to you.

Use your own table(s) & chair(s) or rent from us  ($15 per 8 ‘ table & $5 per chair).
  Sorry, no tents are allowed.

Publicity:

This event is promoted through flyers, posters, print & internet advertising.
As artists are accepted into the show, their name will be posted on the Oak Park Arts District Facebook page.

Artists/vendors will also be listed on the Oak Park Arts District’s website.