Call to Artists, Crafters, Food Vendors and Entertainers

Umpqua (OR) Valley Arts Association (UVAA) has announced the dates for its 44th Annual Umpqua Valley Summer Arts Festival, which will be held on June 22-24, 2012, and is currently preparing to accept applications from art vendors, food vendors, and entertainers wishing to participate.

This festival is a major cultural event in the Umpqua Valley, drawing artists and crafters from across the United States for a three day festival with live music, food from local vendors, and lots of art. The festival draws over 16,000 visitors of all ages, and is made possible year after year by massive volunteer support. Proceeds from the festival benefit the UVAA’s arts-in-education programs, bringing art instruction to elementary school children in Douglas County.

The schedule for the 2012 Summer Arts Festival is as follows:
Friday, June 22: 7:00am- Art vendors may begin setting up on the grounds
Saturday, June 23: 10:00am-Sunday June 24: 5pm Festival opens for business

UVAA will post Art Vendor, Food Vendor and Entertainer applications for the Summer Arts Festival on its website, www.uvarts.com, on January 15, 2012. All entries are juried for quality. Save dollars by applying by the Early Bird Dollars Discount Deadline of March 15th! Information about booth rates will be available on the UVAA website when applications are posted. Booth spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not wait! June 1st is the last opportunity to apply, if there are any booth spaces left. Applications can be conveniently completed online or by mail.

Those with questions are encouraged to consult the FAQ document posted on http://uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/, or to contact the UVAA by phone at 541-672-2532.