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The dates have been set for the
2012 East Shore Festival of the Arts.
April 1 - deadline for artists submissions
(see submission instructions below)
April 10 - artist will be notified of acceptance
May 1 - 8am to 1pm - artwork drop off
May 2 - 4pm to 7 pm - artwork drop off
May 11 - 6pm to 9pm - Opening Celebration
NEW!!! May 12 - 11am to 4pm - Artist Market & BBQ
July 21 - 10am to 12pm - Closing Celebration
July 24-25 - artists to pick up art work
The Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, with grant support from the Lansing Community Council is proud to sponsor the third anual East Shore Festival of the Arts. This event is free and open to the public.
At this event, artists from around the Finger Lakes region will exhibit and sell their original art work in painting, ceramics, photography, wood, fiber and more.
The festivites start on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm with a grand opening celebration. Please come and immerse yourself in a gala night of family fun and enlightenment. Enjoy fabulous food and wine tasting along with great music provided by local musicians. Meet and talk to the artists.
 
New this year will be the Artists Market where you will be able to view and purchase additional works by the artists in the exhibition. There will also be a chicken BBQ to benefit the Lansing Community Council. This event will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Event Location:
Lansing Town Hall and Lansing Community Library
27-29 Auburn Rd.
Lansing, NY 14882
For additional information email
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Request for Submissions!
The East Shore Festival of the Arts is seeking artists to contribute original art work in various mediums. This is a juried event. Artists must submit application, jury fee and photographs or slides of their submission by the application deadline to be considered for the exhibit.
Application Deadline is April 1, 2012
Artist Requirements:
1) Artist must be at least 16 years old.
2) Each work must be original and the personal design of the artist.
3) Up to 4 works can be submitted to the jury.
4) There is a jury fee of $15 per artist.
5) An additional fee of $10 is required to participate in the artists' market.
6) Only those works approved by the jury will be displayed. Artist may not substitute a different piece for an approved work.
All art to be displayed must be framed and ready to hang. Any work not properly prepared for hanging or display will not be allowed to exhibit.
7) Artwork to be displayed may be delivered to:
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Rd., Lansing, during the following times ONLY:
May 1, 2012 from 8 am to 1 pm
or
May 2, 2012 from 4 pm to 7 pm.
8) All exhibited work must stay on display until the end of the show,
July 20, 2012.
9) Artists must pick up their artwork from the Lansing Town Hall on
July 23, 2012
Be aware that the Lansing Town Hall and The Lansing Library are very public spaces. Artists and curators must respond appropriately to the public nature of these spaces and be conscious that not all images proposed may be deemed appropriate.
Artist are strongly encouraged to insure their own work. Understand that the East Shore Festival of the Arts and their benefactors accept no liability for loss or damage of artwork due to theft, vandalism, fire, water or other calamity. The spaces are not monitored and the building is available to many different groups day and evening.
Application Process:
1) Complete the online application form or download a pdf version to print and mail. (note: pdf version will not be available until Feb. 28, 2012)
2) Email up to 4 digital images (at 72 dpi) of the work you wish to show or sell to
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OR
Mail slides or photographs of the work you wish to show or sell to:
East Shore Festival of the Arts
c/o Robin Shuttenberg
PO Box 186
Lansing, NY 14882
Be aware that festival personnel will make every effort to safe guard your work materials. We will not assume responsibility for lost or damaged slides or photographs.
3) Send a check for jury fee ($15) or jury fee and artist market fee ($25). Checks are to be made payable to "Town of Lansing". Write ESFOTA 2012" in the subject line. Mail checks to:
East Shore Festival of the Arts
c/o Robin Shuttenberg
PO Box 186
Lansing, NY 14882
4) Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. (If your jury materials were submitted via mail, include enough postage to have them returned.)
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