WheatonArts is an internationally acclaimed arts community dedicated to nurturing the creative spirit in us all. The Festival of Fine Craft, now in its 13th year, is our premier annual event and one of the most highly rated shows in the Mid-Atlantic region. It was named to American Style Magazine's Top 10 Fairs and Festivals for 2011.

Approximately 125 artists and craftsmen are carefully selected by a jury of WheatonArts professionals, including experienced staff artists. We take pride in maintaining an artist-friendly show with a high standard of quality, and are continually working toward a balance of mediums and styles.

Our comprehensive marketing plan includes extensive print and electronic media campaigns, full color publicity and year-long promotion through our other events and outreach programs.

WheatonArts provides convenient set up and breakdown, overnight security, booth sitters, and unequaled hospitality throughout the show. Lodging at reduced rates is offered to exhibitors at the Country Inn adjacent to the show grounds, and at other nearby hotels.

Open Studios, craft demonstrations and a variety of interactive children’s activities add to the excitement, making the festival both entertaining and educational.

New Jersey Sales Tax
All exhibitors are responsible for collecting and reporting New Jersey Sales Tax of 7%.

Show Guidelines
•    The Festival of Fine Craft is open to artists working in all mediums who design and produce their own work.  Exhibiting artists must be present.
•    No commercially mass produced items will be accepted. No imports, items made from kits, or items using commercial patterns or molds may be displayed or sold.
•    Artists may apply in more than one category, but may sell work only in the category in which they have been accepted.
•    Exhibiting artists may choose from locations inside the WheatonArts Event Center, under a large tent or outdoors on the extensive grounds.
•    The festival provides space only. Artists are required to furnish and install booth walls, booth lighting and display units. Basic electrical access is provided at a nominal charge of $25.00 and must be pre-arranged.
•    Application must include 4 images of your newest work and 1 image of your current booth layout. Images must represent the work to be shown at the festival. No photographs or prints will be accepted for jurying.
•    Digital Images should be saved on a CD in JPG  format and each titled with Artist’s Last Name and numbered 1 through 5 to correspond with the entry form. Images should be 300 dpi, 4 X 6 in. Please do not E-mail  files.
•    Slides must be numbered 1 through 5 to correspond with the entry form.
•    Application Deadline:    May 15, 2012
•    Jury Notification: June 6, 2012 (If not accepted, deposit will be refunded)
•    Final Payment Due: September 1, 2012
•    Cancellation Refunds: 50% until September 1
•    No refunds will be issued after September 1