May-retta Daze

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May-retta Daze is an annual, two-day arts and crafts festival held the first weekend in May. The festival draws artists and craftspeople from many Southern states, as well as local Georgia artists. In addition to a wide variety of arts and crafts items, the festival also includes children's activities and free entertainment on the stage.

2013 event information

The show setting is at Glover Park in the historic Marietta Square. The Square is the home of many antique and specialty stores, excellent restaurants and interesting things to do.

Participant information

Other attractions near the Marietta Square:

Our local history is recounted at the Marietta History Museum just off the Square in the historic Kennesaw House.
The Marietta Fire Museum is located just two blocks from the Square on Haynes Street. The museum houses historical fire equipment and several older vehicles including the 1879 steam powered engine, the Aurora.
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is also located just off the Square. The museum has an excellent permanent collection and hosts traveling exhibitions. An exciting new addition to the square is the Gone With the Wind Museum, Scarlett on the Square and a gift shop. The museum is home to a wonderful collection of movie memorabilia.
Marietta is conveniently located about 25 miles north of Atlanta on I-75. Take exit 263 to the 120 South Loop. Turn right on Atlanta Street and the Square is four blocks on the left.

General participant information

All work must be made and displayed by the artist . No preformed ceramics, imports, or wholesale items for resale will be allowed.
Accepted entrant's fees are non-refundable. Jury fee and four photos (including one overview of the display and one of the artist and their workshop) must accompany application. All previous participants are required to send photos as well.
Participants must provide their own tables, tents, etc. for their booth set up.
Booths must be weighted to minimize the possibility of damage during inclement weather.
All applicants will be notified of the jury's decision approximately two weeks after the deadline.
Accepted applicants will receive their booth number and layout of the festival two weeks prior to the show.
All displays must be set up and all cars removed from the festival area by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Vehicles may not be brought into the festival area until the end of the show. This is for the safety of shoppers and exhibitors. Anyone not following these instructions will not be allowed in the show again.
Set-up can be either on Friday night between 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Saturday morning from 6-9 a.m.
Specific set up times will be provided in your booth space letter. Booth space letters will be sent to exhibitors at least two weeks before the show.
The exhibitors are responsible for collecting and paying for Georgia taxes and any other taxes.
Security will be provided Friday and Saturday night, but the city of Marietta will not assume any liability for losses or damages.
Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to reject or remove from the show any work it considers unsuitable.
Collecting names for a mailing list is permitted.
All photos become the property of Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities.
A signed application constitutes a commitment by the exhibitor to participate and follow all festival rules.

Application procedures and fees

Complete and sign the application form.
Do not write in the "for office use" section.
Choose the category that you wish to enter and your booth space size. Please understand that once your application has been submitted and the show layout started, it may not be possible to change your booth size or location.
Please submit four photos, no slides. Digital computer copies are acceptable. Photos should show one overview of the display, one showing you at work and your studio/work area and two of your art/craft.
Enclose your check made payable to the city of Marietta or provide eligible credit card information. A charge will show up on your statement as a charge to Marietta Board of Lights and Water. Fees will be processed and deposited as received. A deposited check does not mean that your entry has been accepted.
Withdrawals should be made in writing and must be received by April 1 to be eligible for a refund.
Application deadline is March 2. Applications may be taken after this date if space is still available.

Jury information

The jury will be made up of members of the arts community, show organizers and representatives of the Marietta Business Association. The jury committee will meet on or around March 7. Selected artists and craftspeople will be notified of the jury's decision by March 19.
Acceptances, non-acceptances will not be discussed on the telephone. All correspondence on this matter must be in writing.
Jury decisions are based on your application information and photos.
Please format/cut your pictures to fit in the appropriate spaces on the application.

Exhibitor categories

Arts and crafts subcategories

Wood, finished, painted, stained, lawn/garden, household, sculpture, sports, toys carving
Wood, unfinished, lawn/garden, household, sculpture, sports, toys carving
Games, toys
Glass, blown, cut, fused, mosaic, sculpture, stained
Herbal, soaps, potpourri, oils
Jewelry, beads, clay, fabric, fiber, glass, leather, metals, paper, wood
Leather, accessories, bags, clothing, belts
Metal, cast, embossed, forged, punched, sculpture; aluminum, brass, copper, gold, iron, pewter, silver, tin, etc.
Miscellaneous, acrylic, bread dough, egg art. Fimo, clay, rubber, shells, etc.
Musical, instruments, music boxes
Paper, calligraphy, cast, cutting, maps, paper mache, quilling, scherenschnitte
Photography, unlimited prints
Plants, live, bonsai, bromeliads, dish gardens, herbs, etc.

Fine arts subcategories

Painting, oils, watercolors, acrylics
Drawings, pencil, pen& ink, charcoal
Jewelry, gold, silver, semi-precious stones
Sculpture, clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, wood
Photography, originals, limited reproduction
Mixed media, combination of various media