More than 15,000 patrons attend this annual three-day event on Mother’s Day weekend, featuring local food and beverage vendors, hands-on activities for kids, live music and 150 juried artists from across the country exhibiting work in ten media categories: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and
wood.
Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country. Laumeier is an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization that is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks. Laumeier presents 60 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture in a 105-acre park located in St. Louis County. Free and open daily, Laumeier serves 300,000
visitors of all ages each year through sculpture conservation, education programs, temporary exhibitions and public events.
EVENT DATES + TIMES
Friday, May 11 / 6:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 12 / 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 13 / 10:00
a.m.–5:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY
All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design and execution are eligible to apply. Artists may apply in more than one category; however, a separate application and jury fee must be submitted for each category. Artists may not apply
more than once in the same category. Total event participation is limited to 150 artists.
MEDIA CATEGORIES
Ceramics, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography/Digital, Printmaking/Drawing, Sculpture, Wood
JURY FEE SCHEDULE- Early Bird Application Period / November 1–November 26, 2017 / $35
- Regular Application Period / November 27, 2017–January 1, 2018 / $45
- Late Application Period / January 2–January 16, 2018 / $55
AWARDS
Judges award a total of $5,000 in cash and prizes to those artists achieving excellence, regardless of media category.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/16/18 Midnight CST
