Morris Arts Fest – Call For Artists

An Outdoor Art Exhibit & Sale at Lewis Morris Park

Morris Arts presents Morris Arts Fest, an outdoor art exhibit and sale featuring Morris County area visual artists and live music. We are looking for visual artists to participate in this fun and family-friendly afternoon of the arts! 

When: Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm 
(Rain date: Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm) 

Where: Lewis Morris Park (Sugarloaf Area) at 270 Mendham Rd, Morristown, NJ

Deadline to Apply: Monday, August 31, 2020 

Participant Guidelines:
•    All art mediums are eligible to apply. 
•    The registration fee to participate is $25. 
•    The registration fees is non-refundable and due at the time of application approval.  
•    Exhibitors are encouraged to bring a small tent and water to keep cool. 
•    Exhibitors must stay with their artwork for the duration of the event. 
•    Exhibitors are not permitted to sell food or beverages on site.
•    All current social distancing guidelines are mandatory. 
•    All artists must wear a face mask for the duration of the event. 
•    Morris Arts will not take a sales commission for any artwork sold. 
•    Electrical hook-up will not be available for exhibitors. 
•    Pets are not permitted.  

Set-up and break-down:
•    Set-up begins no earlier than 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2020 (or on the rain date of Sunday, September 13th). 
•    All set-up items (such as personal tents, tables, chairs, etc.) are the artists’ responsibility. 
•    All set-up and break-down is solely the responsibility of the artist. 
•    Break-down may not occur before 7:00 pm and must be completed by 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 12th (or on the rain date of Sunday, September 13th)
•    Exhibit space must be left trash free. 
 
How to Apply:
To begin the application process, please email the following information to Kaity De Laura at kdelaura@morrisarts.org:
1. Artist name
2. Brief bio or summary of artwork 
3. Photo examples of the artwork you wish to bring to the event 
4. Artist website (if applicable) 

You will receive a response no later than 48 hours after submission. If approved, you will be emailed the registration link to confirm your registration. We will send you your set-up location and map one week prior to event. The registration fee is $25 and is non-refundable. 

Please note: The Sugarloaf area at Lewis Morris Park will have restrooms and parking. You will be setting up in the open field which is why personal tents are encouraged. 

For more information on Lewis Morris Park visit: https://www.morrisparks.net/

Click here for a map of the Sugarloaf Area at Lewis Morris Park. 

Questions? Please contact Kaity De Laura at kdelaura@morrisarts.org or (973) 285-5115 ext. 14.