Chautauqua Arts Foundation, Inc. (CAFI) is joining the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival to produce the inaugural Tomato Fest Art Show on June 24 to raise funds for construction of a new amphitheater at Chautauqua Park.
The new addition to the Crystal Springs Tomato Festival will be at the historic and recently renovated Marion Building, formerly Biggs Pharmacy, located at 101 East Georgetown Street.
Artists are invited to enter whatever inspires them in thirteen categories: Media Categories: Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Wood, Fiber, Ceramic, Mosaic, Metalsmithing, Glass, Sculpture, Photography and Prints. Works must be original and hand-crafted. The regular entry fee is $25 for works in each category and $10 for students up to 18 years old.
The juried show will award $250 for Best of Show, $100 each for two Judge’s Choices, $25 for student Best of Show and first, second and third ribbons in each category.
Artists may show three pieces of work for sale, including non-juried pieces, on festival day. CAFI will charge a ten percent commission up to $50, on each sale. There will also be a Silent Auction, and artist donations will be appreciated.
Download the show guidelines and an entry form at cafi-ms.org. Information is also available at chautauquaeventinfo@gmail.com or 601-927-1533. Pick up forms at the Crystal Springs Chamber of Commerce office, 210 East Railroad Avenue.
The Crystal Springs Tomato Festival is a popular family-oriented event and draws thousands to the Tomatopolis for a day of fellowship, good food, entertainment, shopping, a car show and Tomato Fest 5K Run/Walk. Contact the Chamber of Commerce (telephone: 601-892-2711 or email: crystalspringschamber@gmail.com) for information on renting a vendor space.