Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly
Chantilly, Virginia, USA
Early DecemberDescription
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals, one of the nation’s most prominent and popular juried shows of fine art and crafts, is now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople in all media for its Fall 2012 shows. Exhibition space is available at every show in all categories, including fiber and fashion, photography, fine art, furniture, ceramics and pottery, blown and leaded glass, jewelry, metal, leather, and functional and decorative wood. Jurying for the Fall 2012 shows begins in January 2012. Now in its 37th year, attendance at Sugarloaf’s 11 shows increased by 6% in the past year, and at some shows by as much as 20%. Artist sales increased by an average of 3% from the previous year, with artists selling over $14.6 million in handmade items to more than 165,000 customers. In 2011, nine of Sugarloaf’s shows were ranked in the “100 Best Classic and Contemporary Craft Shows” nationally by Sunshine Artist Magazine. Craft industry publications regularly rank Sugarloaf Craft Festivals among the top fine arts and crafts festivals in the country. Sugarloaf’s jury-selected artists are represented in the nation’s finest galleries, private collections, and museums. Work must be original design, artist must be present all three days at show to sell their work in person. 4 slides of work, 1 of booth.
Venue
Dulles Expo Center
Directions
From Leesburg / Ashburn, VA: Take Route 7 East to Route 28 South. Stay on Route 28 South for approximately 8 miles. Take the Willard Road interchange exit. At the top of the ramp turn left onto Willard Road. Take the first or second left off of Willard Road into the Chantilly Shopping Center Follow signs to Dulles Expo Center. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is in the SOUTH HALL. From Tyson’s Corner / Reston, VA: Take the Dulles Toll Road, Route 267 West. Take Exit 9A, Route 28 South (Sully Road). Continue on Route 28 South for approximately 6 miles. Take the Willard Road interchange exit. At the top of the ramp turn left onto Willard Road. Take the first or second left off of Willard Road into the Chantilly Shopping Center Follow signs to Dulles Expo Center. Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is in the SOUTH HALL. From Washington, DC / Arlington / Fairfax, VA: Take I-66 West to exit 53B, Route 28 North (Dulles Airport). Drive 3 miles North on Route 28. Take the Willard Road i
Times
Fri, Sat, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sun, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking
$10 at the door, kids under 12 admitted free. Free parking on site
Website
http://sugarloafcrafts.com/becomeex.html
Infophone
800--210-9900
Email
apply@sugarloaffest.com