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Artisan’s Application Submission – Deadline is February 10, 2012 – application link below

Each year the Filberg Festival features more than 120 of the best artisans from across Canada. Booths nestled amongst the towering trees of the Filberg Park are full of hidden treasures and one-of-a-kind items, making the Festival a shopper's dream!

NEW for the 2012 Filberg Festival is the application submission from artisans will be online this year. Deadline for submission is Friday February 10, 2012. Jurying take place in February and all applicants will be contacted via email by March 23, 2012 on the status of their submissions.

Each category submission gets an opportunity to explain their process in writing and to send in photos to show the range and variety of their work. Competition varies within categories, with jewellery being the most competitive. There are no guaranteed spots year to year, and the mix of artisans changes annually. We are happy to say we have been successful in attracting artisans from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, North West Territories, and the Yukon over the years.

Criteria

• You must be the designer, creator or producer of your art or craft
• You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• Your craft must be produced in Canada within the last year and not previously submitted
• With the exception of furniture, all work must be for sale. Custom furniture orders may be taken and samples displayed
• Food, beauty, body and scented items must provide four samples and a complete product price list. Preference will given to products that are mostly handmade not items that are simply bought and in bulk and repackaged.

The Jury Process

The Festival uses an anonymous jury process, meaning that jury members will not know the name of the artist submitting the work for consideration. All works will be judged for quality, originality and overall craftsmanship. Consideration will be given to the overall balance of craft categories at the Festival, and in some categories limits will be set.

The jury is made up of 10 people - experts in ceramics, glass, jewellery, soaps & lotions; textiles, wood and visual arts. For several years, the Craft Association of BC has provided most of our Jurors - all are experts in their field, teachers, and/or working professionals. The specialty food items have a separate process where the four submissions are divided and tasted/sampled by at least four separate people.

Thank you for giving the Filberg Festival the privilege of seeing your work. The creative brilliance of the dedicated Canadian artisans and craftspeople is the heart of our event.

Deadline for submission is Friday February 10, 2012.

2012 Artisan application: http://www.proreg.ca/sort.php?e=273-a

2012 Guest Artist is Mary Fox: Mary Fox Pottery http://www.maryfoxpottery.ca 
2011 Invited Artisans and Makers of Fine Craft
Previous Guest Artists