[DUBUQUE, IA] DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival is now accepting applications for the 37th annual juried fine art fair scheduled for May 17 and 18, 2014 in Dubuque, Iowa. All interested fine artists and fine craft artisans are encouraged to apply. The juried fine art fair features the work of 85 artists & artisans from across the region. $1000 cash prizes are awarded to Best of Show, Second Place, & Third Place during an artist's appreciation reception on Saturday, May 18 at the Dubuque Museum of Art.

Dubuque has made an impact as an arts & culture destination in the Midwest. Through successful arts programming and dedicated city partnerships the DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival grows along with it drawing lovers of fine art and history to the oldest festival in Iowa's first city. Applications are available now through February 2014.

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival is an affiliate of Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, a non profit arts org whose mission is to offer free arts programming to the masses, founded 1976.

May 16-18, 2014

www.dubuquefest.org

Download the application at www.dubuquefest.org. To request one by mail contact

Paula paula@dubuquefest.org or by calling 563.564.5290.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

· Application deadline is February 15, 2014

· Application fee: $110

· Jury fee: $15 (non-refundable)

· Two Emerging Artist Scholarships are available

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