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A juried fine arts and crafts show, The Leesburg Art Festival is celebrating its 34th year March 5 and 6, 2011 in Historic Downtown Leesburg, Florida. Some of the country’s most accomplished artists as well as rising stars, vie for the $1,500 Grand Prize Award and additional merit awards.
Only original work may be displayed and offered for sale. The work must be attributable solely to the exhibitor and created after 2008. Artists must be with their exhibits during the entire Festival. Sales agents or business representatives will not be allowed.
The Leesburg Art Festival is a family-oriented event. The work exhibited must be appropriate for viewers of all ages. The Festival Committee shall have sole, exclusive and final authority to determine any work not acceptable for display at the Leesburg Art Festival. Any work determined to be unacceptable will be removed so as not to be viewed by the public during the Leesburg Art Festival.
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Important Dates
December 1, 2010
Postmark deadline for application
December 15, 2010
Notification of acceptance or rejection mailed
March 3, 2011
Kick Off Reception, 5 to 7pm
Leesburg Center for the Arts
March 4, 2011
Check In (after 5pm)
March 5 and 6, 2011
10:00am - 5:00pm
Leesburg Art Festival
Judging and Awards
Two judges will view each artist's work. Prizes are awarded on Saturday at the Artist Dinner. Cash awards totaling up to $5,750 will be awarded.
Grand Prize: $1,500
First Place: $750 2-D
Judge’s Choice: $500
3-D Judge’s Choice: $500
10 Special Awards: $250 (given without regards to category)
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