Think you have the artistic chops to set up your wares in a tent at the New Orleans Fairgrounds to be perused by thousands of discerning music and art lovers? Now’s your chance to find out by submitting an application to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The Festival showcases three unique craft areas:
Congo Square African Marketplace features unique, handcrafted artwork that reflects cultural influences seen throughout the African Diaspora. Presentations by artists and vendors resonate with the rich African-Caribbean cultural legacy in Congo Square.
Contemporary Crafts presents work by both Louisiana and the nation’s most talented contemporary artists. It features original, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind designs and accepts applicants from all crafts media and disciplines.
Louisiana Marketplace introduces Festival-goers to a variety of handcrafted works by only Louisiana artisans and craftspeople. The Marketplace showcases works that express various aspects of the state’s unique cultural heritage.
To apply, head here. There is a $30.00 application fee. The deadline is Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Please specify the craft department(s) needed: Congo, Contemporary, or Louisiana Marketplace Artists may submit an application to more than one craft area, but may exhibit in only on craft area of the Festival. Only Congo Square allows vending of handcrafted imports.
