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 consistently achieves the highest art sales in Southern California.

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application process opens July 1, 2011
and closes October 31, 2011

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

ZAPP™ Application Increase Fee:
September 1 – October 31
($50)

ZAPP™ Application:
Close October 31, 2011

Jury Notification:
November 18, 2011

Artist Participation Agreement Due
& Standard Booth Fee Due
December 30, 2011
($275)

La Quinta Arts Festival Program Ad Payment Deadline
January 15, 2012

Cancellation Deadline:
January 16, 2012

Booth Assignments
Available Online:
Mid-February 2012

Event Registration:
March 6 & 7, 2012

La Quinta Arts Festival:
March 8-11, 2012, 10am-5pm

Tear Down:
March 11 & 12, 2012

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
$1,000,000 to visual arts college students to date!

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

ZAPP™ Application

All artist applications are handled through ZAPP^TM, an online application process managed by the Western States Arts Federation …Apply Here

Arts Festival Rules

In consideration of being invited to participate at La Quinta Arts Festival 2012 the following rules apply …Learn More

2012 Festival Media Categories

To see all acceptable media categories …Click Here

2012 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! 2012 La Quinta Arts Festival Accommodation list

2012 Festival Accepted Artists Booth Fees

Once accepted into 2012 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

2012 Participating Artist Instruction Guide

This is information you need to know before arriving at La Quinta Arts Festival. 2012 Participating Artist Instruction Guide

Don McCoy - Jeweler, 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 McKee – Drawing & 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 Bjurstrom – Drawing, 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.”