Come celebrate art in Martinsburg with this fab festival! The arts come alive on June 20th, 10 AM-4 PM and June 21, 12 PM-4 PM in historic and artistic downtown Martinsburg. This year’s festival will include 2 stages for music and the performing arts. Check out the art demonstrations, visit with artists selling their wares, there will be a youth area dedicated to youth artists with a "make-it-take-it" activities tent, lots of food and so much more!
This is a free event sponsored by the Tony M. Music & Arts Foundation and Main street Martinsburg.
ARTISTS
In order to be considered for the Martinsburg ARTS Festival you will need the following:
PHOTOS OF WORK: 3-5 photos of each medium. For example, if you make jewelry and pottery, you will need to send 3 photos of each. Please make sure these are good quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen.
Artists will be provided a space ten feet by ten feet (10' x 10'). Each Artist is required to set up a (10'x10') tent. Artist should provide their own tables and tablecloths for booth. The festival does not provide tents or tables. Please note, there is no electric power on site.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Early-bird Application Deadline is April 15 and Final Application Deadline is May 1st. Applicants will be notified by May 20 if they have been accepted.
SHOW FEES: Prices vary. Please note that show fees are paid after you receive your invitation to the show. Your show fee/deposit indicates that you are accepting the invitation and being placed into the show:
By April 15: Saturday only- $50 Sunday only- $40 Weekend - $85
By May 1: Saturday only- $60 Sunday only- $50 Weekend - $95
Once accepted in to the festival, booth fees are due
ARTIST STATEMENTS: We want to know about you and the work you create. Please include an artist statement.
YOUTH ARTISTS
In order to be considered for the Martinsburg ARTS Festival you will need the following:
PHOTOS OF WORK: 3-5 photos of each medium. For example, if you make jewelry and pottery, you will need to send 3 photos of each. Please make sure these are good quality images, as you will be judged on what can be seen.
Artists will be provided a space ten feet by ten feet (10' x 10'). Each Artist is required to set up a (10'x10') tent. Artist should provide their own tables and tablecloths for booth. The festival does not provide tents or tables. Please note, there is no electric power on site.
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Early-bird Application Deadline is April 15 and Final Application Deadline is May 1st. Applicants will be notified by May 20 if they have been accepted.
SHOW FEES: Prices vary. Please note that show fees are paid after you receive your invitation to the show. Your show fee/deposit indicates that you are accepting the invitation and being placed into the show:
By April 15: Saturday only- $15 Sunday only- $10 Weekend - $20
By May 1: Saturday only- $20 Sunday only- $15 Weekend - $25
Once accepted in to the festival, booth fees are due
ARTIST STATEMENTS: We want to know about you and the work you create. Please include an artist statement.
FOOD VENDOR
SHOW FEES: Prices vary. Please note that show fees are paid after you receive your invitation to the show. Your show fee indicates that you are accepting the invitation and being placed into the show:
By May 1: Saturday only- $100
Once accepted in to the festival, booth fees are due
Food Vendor Statement: We want to know about you and the food you will be serving. Please provide a menu or a description of your business.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
FEES: Payment will need to be sent by May 31st. We will notify you by May 20th is you have been accepted.
CONFIRMATIONS: If you are accepted, additional show information such as parking, set-up times, directions, etc. will be included in your confirmation. This will be emailed to you with the receipt of your booth fee. Please review this information carefully as it includes important event details.
CANCELLATIONS/ CREDIT/ REFUNDS: WE WILL NOT ISSUE REFUNDS FOR CANCELLATIONS.
E-MAIL: Please note that show information, confirmations, important updates, and announcements will be sent to you via email. Be sure to check your email account regularly & double check you SPAM file for email from info@TMMAAf.org
CHECKS/PAYMENTS: Digital Invoices will be sent along with acceptance letters in May (credit card payment). Payments must be made by May 31 to be included in all print marketing.
IF you are paying via check, please make it out to Tony M. Music and Arts Foundation on the memo line be sure to include your full name to avoid confusion. Please send to:
TMMAAF
PO Box 1441
Martinsburg, WV 25402
PROCESSING TIME: Please allow at least 2-4 weeks to process your application from the date it is received. Please always try to apply as early as possible to make for a smooth process for our staff and artists.
WAITING LIST: Once shows are closed, applications are still accepted for the waitlist. We will contact you as early as possible IF any spaces become available. Please keep in mind that this may be as late as 10 days before the show. If you cannot work on short notice, the waitlist may not be the best option for you. If we call you from the waitlist to see if you would like to participate in the show, you have the option to turn us down without penalty.
WEATHER: The Martinsburg Arts Festival is held outdoors and go on rain or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued if show is affected by forces of nature beyond our control. Please note, we will not cancel a show unless informed by state, city or local officials that it will be in the best interest of safety for all.
CAREFULLY READ the rules and regulations before submitting. We review all information contained within the pages of this website and mailings and is believed to be accurate and complete. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. If we find one, we will immediately fix as needed. Management has final rights for interpretations and disclosure and reserves the right to change any information as it becomes necessary (show venue, parking locations, additional city licenses, fees, policies, weather or other threats, etc.). Any changes will be disclosed to parties involved as soon as they become apparent. We will make every attempt via e-mail or phone, as we feel best for confirmed parties (within reason). Thank you for following all of our policies. They are in place to ensure a smooth process for ALL. If you have any further questions, please contact us at info@tmmaaf.org.