Join us next month for the Fall Festival on Ponce 2017!

Call to Artist Application deadline: September 30, 2017 www.turtlecreekartsfestival.com Event Summary: Turtle Creek Fine Arts Festival kicks off its inaugural event in Reverchon Park, a 43-acre community park. Winding its way through the heart of Dallas, Turtle Creek is charming with its serene shores, manicured parks, walking paths and neighborhood events. Turtle Creek borders the Downtown arts district as well as Highland Park, and the Oaklawn/ Cedar Springs neighborhoods. This Dallas neighborhood is considered to be one of the wealthiest zip codes in metro Dallas and is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities. The Turtle Creek Arts Festival is a two-day fine art outdoor festival, located in one of the most prestigious areas of Dallas, featuring approximately 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, festival foods and beverages. We're often told we have the best "festival foods" around! The 2017 Turtle Creek Arts Festival is organized by the AFFPS, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines, which has a long history of building some of the most notable events in the south with several holding spots in the TOP 100 in the nation. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts and offer participating artists the environment to nurture an appreciation for their skills. Festival Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm General Information IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: Accept applications: July 07, 2017 Application deadline: September 30, 2017 Jury dates: October 01-02, 2017 Notification of acceptance: October 04, 2017 Accept invitation & purchase deadline: October 20, 2017 Wait List Released: October 21, 2017 Apply online at Zapp:https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5297 What: Turtle Creek Arts Festival Where: Reverchon Park - Turtle Creek 3505 Maple Drive, Dallas, TX 75219 2400 Turtle Creek Blvd. TX 75219 When: November 11-12, 2017 Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 5pm NOTEWORTHY: *Juried Art Show AFFPS has the distinction of holding many awards including three shows named in the TOP 100 show nationwide. *Winner of 2016 Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society *Winner of 2015 Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society *Winner of 2014 Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society *Named Best Festival and Event by the Southeast Festival and Event Assc. *Best Media Campaign SFEA *Best Poster Campaign SFEA *Best Social Campaign Media SFEA *Best Local Arts Festival by Best Self Atlanta Magazine AMENITIES: *Snacks and water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday. *Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc. *24-Hour Security/Overnight Security by Dallas Police Department Jury: $25 (ZAPP)/ $35 (mail in) Booth Fees: $225 Regular/$450 Double Corners Upgrade$75 (limited availability) Our Story... The AFFPS is proud to announce the Inaugural Turtle Creek Artist Festival on November 11-12, 2017 in Dallas, TX. We simply had to do it! Not only did we fall in love with Dallas, we fell big time! We will transform the park into an outdoor art gallery, that everyone will enjoy. This two-day event will feature up to 125 fine local and regional artists and artisans along tree lined Turtle Creek Blvd in Park. This is definitely an event that you do not want to miss! The Turtle Creek area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Dallas / Downtown area. Visitors from across downtown, trendy areas, such as Oaklawn and Highlands area expected over the weekend to view the many painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. www.turtlecreekartsfestival.com

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Join us next month for the Fall Festival on Ponce 2017!

2017 Fall Festival on Ponce October 14-15, 2017 PAYMENT DEADLINE REMINDER Congratulations on being accepted to the 2017 Fall Festival on Ponce! You haven't missed out yet, and we know that many of you are working Arts shows this weekend, so this is a quick friendly reminder. We would just like to remind you that the deadline to confirm participation is today and we will be opening the waitlist on Monday, with that we anticipate the remaining spaces going quickly, and we would hate for you to miss out. Each category has three (3) people listed on the waitlist - so we anticipate it filling up quickly. Please read the message below for instructions to accept our invitation to participate. At this time you have either been "INVITED" or "ACCEPTED" and just need to finalize your participation. Both the Fall Festival on Ponce and the Chastain Park Fine Arts Festival are both well-attended shows, that attracts many different buyers as they get ready for the holiday season. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE: Online - If you applied using ZAPP, you can go online to pay your booth fee and any upgrades (as available) before midnight on Friday, September 15th (TODAY). Your status will indicate "Invited" for this event. You need to change it to "Accepted," then pay your fees. By Mail - You may pay your booth fee by check via postal mail to the address below. AFFPS PO Box 422571 Atlanta, GA 30342 Special payment arrangements may be made if needed. We are happy to work with you on this, just let us know by emailing info@affps.com or/ randall@affps.com What are the fees? Booth fee (standard 10x10): $275 (with tons of room to spread out behind your booth) Corner upgrade: $75 Electricity: $75 If you have made other plans and will not be joining, simply let us know by changing your status to "declined", so that we can give someone else the opportunity to join us. Watch for exciting updates such as your booth assignment, advertising, promotions, music, food and sponsor news coming soon. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook! Contact Info: Fall Festival on Ponce 2017 Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces PO Box 422571 Atlanta, GA 30342 info@affps.com 404-873-1222

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Call to Artist Application deadline: September 30, 2017 www.turtlecreekartsfestival.com Event Summary: Turtle Creek Fine Arts Festival kicks off its inaugural event in Reverchon Park, a 43-acre community park. Winding its way through the heart of Dallas, Turtle Creek is charming with its serene shores, manicured parks, walking paths and neighborhood events. Turtle Creek borders the Downtown arts district as well as Highland Park, and the Oaklawn/ Cedar Springs neighborhoods. This Dallas neighborhood is considered to be one of the wealthiest zip codes in metro Dallas and is home to one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities. The Turtle Creek Arts Festival is a two-day fine art outdoor festival, located in one of the most prestigious areas of Dallas, featuring approximately 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, festival foods and beverages. We're often told we have the best "festival foods" around! The 2017 Turtle Creek Arts Festival is organized by the AFFPS, LLC and a board of experts in various artistic disciplines, which has a long history of building some of the most notable events in the south with several holding spots in the TOP 100 in the nation. The festival will uphold the highest standards supporting the arts and offer participating artists the environment to nurture an appreciation for their skills. Festival Hours: Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm General Information IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: Accept applications: July 07, 2017 Application deadline: September 30, 2017 Jury dates: October 01-02, 2017 Notification of acceptance: October 04, 2017 Accept invitation & purchase deadline: October 20, 2017 Wait List Released: October 21, 2017 Apply online at Zapp:https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=5297 What: Turtle Creek Arts Festival Where: Reverchon Park - Turtle Creek 3505 Maple Drive, Dallas, TX 75219 2400 Turtle Creek Blvd. TX 75219 When: November 11-12, 2017 Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 11am - 5pm NOTEWORTHY: *Juried Art Show AFFPS has the distinction of holding many awards including three shows named in the TOP 100 show nationwide. *Winner of 2016 Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society *Winner of 2015 Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society *Winner of 2014 Top 20 Event by Southeast Tourism Society *Named Best Festival and Event by the Southeast Festival and Event Assc. *Best Media Campaign SFEA *Best Poster Campaign SFEA *Best Social Campaign Media SFEA *Best Local Arts Festival by Best Self Atlanta Magazine AMENITIES: *Snacks and water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday. *Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc. *24-Hour Security/Overnight Security by Dallas Police Department Jury: $25 (ZAPP)/ $35 (mail in) Booth Fees: $225 Regular/$450 Double Corners Upgrade$75 (limited availability) Our Story... The AFFPS is proud to announce the Inaugural Turtle Creek Artist Festival on November 11-12, 2017 in Dallas, TX. We simply had to do it! Not only did we fall in love with Dallas, we fell big time! We will transform the park into an outdoor art gallery, that everyone will enjoy. This two-day event will feature up to 125 fine local and regional artists and artisans along tree lined Turtle Creek Blvd in Park. This is definitely an event that you do not want to miss! The Turtle Creek area is rich with one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Dallas / Downtown area. Visitors from across downtown, trendy areas, such as Oaklawn and Highlands area expected over the weekend to view the many painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craft persons, glass blowers, jewelers and more! The Festival will also offer visitors the opportunity to view artist demonstrations, enjoy live entertainment, participate in hands-on art activities, and enjoy festival foods and beverages. www.turtlecreekartsfestival.com

Join us next month for the Fall Festival on Ponce 2017!