Artists Information

2012 Online
Call For Entries Here

Entrythingy:
The Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair is now accepting applications for the 2012 Fair via entrythingy. Please click on the link and follow the instructions from there. Artists may visit www.entrythingy.com for a brief video tutorial, or for answers to frequently asked questions. The PDF files of work should be uploaded through the site, but entry fees need to be mailed to:

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair (SOCAF)
Attn: Jury
P.O. Box 5701
Springfield, IL 62705

If necessary, we would able to process a small number of applications by hand, but SOCAF reserves the right to charge a nominal fee for this service. The move to online registration is for the convenience of artists and the Fair, to lessen the impact on the environment, and to make the overall process more efficient and less costly. Thank you for your support and patience as we make this transition.

The deadline for entries is Monday, November 14, 2011. According to the new rotating re-jury, participants in the 2011 Fair do not need to apply unless they fall into the alphabetized category for the new re-jury policy.

Re-jury Policy:
The Fair has adopted a re-jury schedule that will require artists to re-jury every three years. This policy is designed to maintain a fresh perspective of exhibiting artists.

Below is a schedule for re-jury based on the first letter of the artist's last name. Whatever year the last name falls under is the year that artist will be required to re-jury for the Fair.

2011: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H

2012: I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P

2013: Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z

From 2014 on – each artist will be re-juried every three years. If an artist does not participate in the Fair in any given year, the three years begins from the next time the artist exhibits. For example, artists with last names beginning with letters A-H should re-jury this year for the 2011 Fair.

Reproduction Policy:
If original work is copied by digital or photographic means and printed on an offset press, a serigraph press, or through a computer by means of an inkjet or electrostatic printer, this is a reproduction (this definition includes giclees). Reproductions are limited to 20% of booth space and must be kept in a browsing bin. Each piece should be clearly labeled as a reproduction and not as an “offset lithograph” or “print.” Note cards, postcards, calendars, coloring books, posters, etc. are not allowed under this policy.

Ceramics made from commercial molds, commercial fabricated jewelry forms and settings, and items made from hobby store kits are not acceptable.

Display Policy:
Reproductions may not be hung in display space.

SOCAF collects only a booth fee and does not take a percentage of exhibitors' revenues. All exhibitors pay applicable sales tax and a fee for a local vendor's license (currently $25 per booth).

With questions, please call Jennifer Benanti at (217) 416-6476
or email