Art Culture Life

La Quinta Arts Festival Participation

La Quinta Arts Foundation has earned respect and accolades for our ability to connect the “right buyer” with the artist. An extensive marketing campaign assures a large presence of knowledgeable, serious art patrons.  

The La Quinta Arts Festival  is ranked #1 Fine Art Festival in the Nation (Art Fair SourceBook 2013) and consistently achieves $2 million in art sales with average sales per artist exceeding $10,000. Sunshine Artist Fast Audit, June 2012 stated “Although sales often determine how artists rate a show; exhibitors universally lauded this one.  They gave perfect scores to prestige of the show”,  stating “Patrons are well aware of the show’s high reputation for quality art.  They fly in for this show.”   

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application process opens June 1, 2013
and closes September 30, 2013

ZAPP™ Application Fee
June 1 – August 31
($35)

 

ZAPP™ Application Increase Fee
September 1 – September 30
($50)

 

ZAPP™ Application Closes
September 30, 2013
 

Jury Notification
October 31, 2013
 

Artist Participation Agreement
& Standard Booth Fee Due

December 1, 2013
($275)

 
Cancellation Deadline

January 1, 2014

La Quinta Arts Festival Program
Ad Payment Deadline

January 10, 2014  
 

Booth Assignments
Available Online

Early February 2014
 

Event Registration
March 4 & 5, 2014
 

La Quinta Arts Festival
March 6-9, 2014, 10am-5pm
 

Tear Down
March 9 & 10, 2014

La Quinta Arts Festival requires artists pay a 20% show fee for all art sales made at, or as a result of participating in La Quinta Arts Festival.

A low booth fee of $275 for a 12×12 space means minimal up-front investment to participate, and allows LQAF to be successful only when artists are successful.

Steered by its non-profit mission of “Promoting and Cultivating the Arts” since 1982, La Quinta Arts Foundation uses proceeds from La Quinta Arts Festival for programs and activities that support artists, educate art students, and for cultural enrichment programs for all segments of the community.

LQAF has provided scholarship funding of over $1,040,000 to visual arts college students!

For assistance: Contact our helpline by email or call (760) 564-1244 x112

SEE THE 2013 ARTIST BOOTH ASSIGNMENT MAP HERE! 

 
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    Click on the pdf. or link to see the map!

 

Arts Festival Rules

In consideration of being invited to participate at La Quinta Arts Festival 2013 the following rules apply …Learn More

2014 Festival Media Categories

To see all acceptable media categories …Click Here

2013 Festival Artist Accommodation List

LQAF makes every effort to negotiate favorable rates on behalf of all Festival Artists.  We have approached properties in a broad range from upscale hotels to campgrounds in the Coachella Valley.  March is the most popular month of the year and we encourage all Artists to make their hotel bookings early!   2013 La Quinta Arts Festival accommodation list

2013 Festival Accepted Artists Booth Fees

Once accepted into 2013 La Quinta Arts Festival artists may pay the balance due based on the size of their booth, use of electricity and boxed lunch orders.  LQAF will send accepted artists the direct payment link.

LQAF partners with Authorize.Net to assure you of secure payment.

  • The Standard Booth Fee – $275
  • The Large Booth Fee – $575
  • The X-Large Booth Fee – $775
  • The Booth Electric Fee – $150
  • Artist Boxed Lunch Orders – $11 each

2013 Participating Artist Instruction Guide

This is information you need to know before arriving at La Quinta Arts Festival.   Artist Information Guide 2013

2013 Artist Advisory Board

LQAF thanks the Artist Advisory Board for their support!

 

Don McCoyJeweler, Colorado
“Incredible location, exceptional crowd of QUALIFIED, ENGAGED ART BUYERS – High End Works sells WELL here!! Show staff works tirelessly to help artists succeed.”


Jim Budish
Sculptor, Illinois
“The La Quinta Arts Festival is the world’s most beautiful venue, backed by the most savvy and artist empathetic festival direction, supported by the most welcoming community, and base of volunteers that an artist could wish for.”

 
Michael McKeeDrawing & Pastel, Illinois
“I’ve been fortunate to have participated in La Quinta Arts Festival for 3 years now, and I have to say that there is no more professionally run festival in the country. The rewards have been both financial and personal, with a special nod to the organizers. La Quinta is a great place to be in March, and I hope to come back as long as they will have me.”

 
Jason Napier
Sculptor, Washington
“There are many reasons why this is my favorite show…The staff is absolutely amazing! The setting is drop dead gorgeous! The artists at this show are of the highest caliber! But most of all, the success of this show comes from working as a “Team”. A team comprised of show staff, artists, volunteers, and sponsors. The dedicated show staff seek valuable feedback from these partners and every year they implement, strengthen and fine tune a multitude of particulars that go into making this show what it is today.
The commission aspect I regard as an investment into this show and the community. Large scale advertising campaigns are targeted to getting the right crowd to enter the gates. I see the return when these patrons stroll into my booth; they are practically “handpicked”. They are qualified art collectors and whether it is their first time or return every year, they are here to support la Quinta Arts Foundation and the artists. Relationships created at this show will last a lifetime!”

David BjurstromDrawing, Texas
“I would (and DO) drive over 1200 miles each way just for La Quinta Arts Festival because it is a dependably high sales show for me and I’ve never been disappointed. From the art-savvy crowd ready to buy, the gorgeous setting, to the staff and incredible volunteers; this is the show I look forward to more than any other all year long.”