South Texas Arts Fair Extends Application Deadline to May 18

Staff Report

EDINBURG, TX — The inaugural South Texas Arts Fair has extended its application deadline to May 18, giving visual artists additional time to apply for the event scheduled for June 13-14 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture & Events Center, 315 W. McIntyre St.

Artists working in all visual mediums are invited to apply, provided their work is original and handcrafted. Commercial or mass-produced items will not be accepted. Applicants must submit five images of recent work, an artist statement (maximum 200 words), a resume or CV, a headshot, and a medium/technique description (maximum 500 words), along with a $40 non-refundable entry fee.

Key dates include jury notifications on May 26, the invited artist deadline on June 2, artist setup on June 12, a VIP reception on June 13 from 6-9 p.m., and the arts fair on June 14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Selected artists retain 100% of sales and are eligible for cash prizes. Applications can be submitted at edinburgarts.com.

Source — Edinburg Cultural Arts.