Albany, NY – The 2012 Albany Tulip Festival Committee is seeking visual artists to exhibit at the Fine Arts Show at the 64th Annual Tulip Festival on May 12 & 13, outdoors in Albany’s Washington Park. Annual attendance for the weekend event is approximately 80,000.

Eligibility: Painting (watercolor, acrylic, pastel, oil, etc.), drawing, sculpture, prints, photography, etching, collage and mixed media. No craft, commercial or retail vendors.

All exhibitors must be 18 years or older.

Cost: $70 for 2 days + $10 jury fee

Deadline for submission: February 13, 2012.

Request an application:

Download online: www.albanyevents.org

Via email: phanr@ci.albany.ny.us

Via mail: City of Albany – Special Events
Fine Arts Show Coordinator
City Hall – Room 402
Albany, NY 12207

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