Visual Art applications are now open!
What is the Visual Arts Fringe?
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The Pittsburgh Fringe will host its second Visual Arts Fringe for the 2018 festival! For the duration of the three day festival, artists can have their work presented. If you have an entire exhibit on display in the Northside during the festival, please contact us to be included separately in our brochure. Visual Arts Fringe, is meant for any kind of visual artist who is looking to broadcast their work in the Pittsburgh area. Just like the performances for the Fringe, everything is unjuried, allowing any artist the ability to submit their best pieces and to show the uniqueness of their art work. We will accept work on a first come first served basis this first year. (But, please also be aware, that we are a family friendly Fringe. If artwork is PG-13 and above, it will still be accepted, but will be put in an area for mature audiences.) Work needs to be ready for install. Artists will be asked to help install their work on April 4th or 5th. We will have an opening event on the 5th and the art will be displayed over the festival weekend. After you are accepted, you will be able to electronically sign up for a specific time to install your work. Art may be picked up after the festival weekend, and you will also be able to sign up electronically for pickup times. Artists can submit up to three visual art pieces and will be able to keep 70% of the profits if any art is sold. |
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How does it work?
How many art pieces can I submit?
In order for us to have as many participants as possible, there is a maximum of three pieces per person.
Can it really be anything?
Type of Work: We expect some of your newest and best work. This is a way to show the world your best work.
Rating of Work: While we are unjuried, please also be aware, that we are a family friendly fringe. If artwork is PG-13 and above, it will still be accepted, but will be put in an area for mature audiences. (That area will be smaller, and the "first come, first serve" factor may apply sooner to these pieces.)
Size of Work: We do have size restrictions. Because we have limited space, and we want to allow as many people as possible to show their work, we must set a limit of 3 feet x 3 feet for 2D work, and 3 feet x 3 feet x 2 feet for 3D works. Please list very close to accurate estimates for sizes. If the size ends up larger than stated on the application, we could turn it down during installation without refund.
Ready to install: Work needs to be ready for install. Artists will be asked to help install their work on April 4th or 5th. We will have an opening event on the 5th, and the art will be displayed over the festival weekend. After you are accepted, you will be able to electronically sign up for a specific time to install your work. Art may be picked up the first week of April. You will also be able to sign up electronically for pickup times.
Do you insure the work?
You are required to have your own insurance on your art. We cannot be held liable for any damage to the piece, even if it is done by our staff, venue staff or volunteers. It is up to you to insure your pieces.
How much does it cost to submit?
In order to help cover our costs, prices for submitting your work depends on how many pieces you submit.
One piece: $15
Two pieces: $20 total for both pieces
Three pieces: $25 total for all 3 pieces
What if I sell the work?
70% of the sales you make on your pieces is yours to keep!
Do I need to sign a contract?
After you pay and submit, we will send you a contract. If after reading the terms of the contract, you do decide not to sign it (up to one week after receiving the contract), please notify us and we will refund your money.
What are the dates?
Install dates: April 4th, and 5th (need to sign up in advance)
Opening event: April 5th
Award Ceremony (for performances and visual art awards): April 8 (not required)
Pickup dates: TBA, but the after the festival weekend.
In order for us to have as many participants as possible, there is a maximum of three pieces per person.
Can it really be anything?
Type of Work: We expect some of your newest and best work. This is a way to show the world your best work.
Rating of Work: While we are unjuried, please also be aware, that we are a family friendly fringe. If artwork is PG-13 and above, it will still be accepted, but will be put in an area for mature audiences. (That area will be smaller, and the "first come, first serve" factor may apply sooner to these pieces.)
Size of Work: We do have size restrictions. Because we have limited space, and we want to allow as many people as possible to show their work, we must set a limit of 3 feet x 3 feet for 2D work, and 3 feet x 3 feet x 2 feet for 3D works. Please list very close to accurate estimates for sizes. If the size ends up larger than stated on the application, we could turn it down during installation without refund.
Ready to install: Work needs to be ready for install. Artists will be asked to help install their work on April 4th or 5th. We will have an opening event on the 5th, and the art will be displayed over the festival weekend. After you are accepted, you will be able to electronically sign up for a specific time to install your work. Art may be picked up the first week of April. You will also be able to sign up electronically for pickup times.
Do you insure the work?
You are required to have your own insurance on your art. We cannot be held liable for any damage to the piece, even if it is done by our staff, venue staff or volunteers. It is up to you to insure your pieces.
How much does it cost to submit?
In order to help cover our costs, prices for submitting your work depends on how many pieces you submit.
One piece: $15
Two pieces: $20 total for both pieces
Three pieces: $25 total for all 3 pieces
What if I sell the work?
70% of the sales you make on your pieces is yours to keep!
Do I need to sign a contract?
After you pay and submit, we will send you a contract. If after reading the terms of the contract, you do decide not to sign it (up to one week after receiving the contract), please notify us and we will refund your money.
What are the dates?
Install dates: April 4th, and 5th (need to sign up in advance)
Opening event: April 5th
Award Ceremony (for performances and visual art awards): April 8 (not required)
Pickup dates: TBA, but the after the festival weekend.
Applications are closed for 2018.
What do you need to apply?
You'll need to have all your material ready to apply. It is only one page, so you are welcome to view the application in it's entirety in advance. You will also be asked to pay via paypal at the end of the application. If you need to pay another way, please contact us - and we will give you an seperate invoice, and a coupon to pass the pay process on this form. This application will NOT finalize until payment is made.
1. Your name, email, and phone number are all required.
2. Then we would love your website to link to, and 60 word or less bio of yourself for publicity, and all your social media links for publicity purposes.
3. You can list 1-3 pieces. On the first piece all the elements are required. These elements include: Title of the Piece, Size of the Piece, Medium of the piece, year it was created, and you will be able to upload as many images of the piece as you think in necessary. We may use some photos in publicity, PR and Social media, but some will only be used to anticipate and plan installation.
4. Payment via paypal is required to formally finish the application. Applications are primarily non-refundable, but we will refund if you are not accepted because we have too many pieces.
That's it! You'll receive a link to sign up for an installation time. We'd love it if you helped us with publicity, and liking and linking to our events, but other than publicity - we'll see you in April for your installation time!
