Deadline February 15, 2010

As winter settles over the region, artists are readying for spring’s thaw and the many art festivals that it brings. The first and foremost in Southeast Michigan, artBirmingham, is calling all artists to apply January 1 through February 15 for the 2010 event.

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and The Guild of Artists & Artisans are seeking professional artists for the 29th annual artBirmingham in its new location on South Woodward Avenue- the gateway to Birmingham on May 15 and 16, 2010.

The Festival is presented by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in association with The Guild. The event is recognized by Sunshine Artist magazine as a Top 100 Art Fair. Admission is free and open to the public.

Artist’s applications are submitted electronically through the world’s first and most advanced Digital Jurying TM and application system stating January 1 and are due February 15, 2010. To apply, artists are asked to visit www.JuriedArtsServices.com.

Ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, and sculpture, are among the media on display. The individual artist is the focus and no commercially manufactured artwork is offered.

About the Guild

The Guild of Artists & Artisans is a non-profit, membership organization of professional artists. Guild members can be found throughout North America and Europe. The Guild’s mission is to promote community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and to maintain a support network for artists, which provides educational, mentoring and marketing opportunities.

Best known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, The Guild is recognized and valued for its ability to bring the fine art and fine craft directly to the individual via its art fairs and festivals. It is committed to the preservation and enhancement of arts and culture in the community.

About the BBAC

The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, providing “art for all” since 1957, is a regional non-profit art center committed to promoting the visual arts with classes for all skill levels. Each year more than 500 classes are offered for 4,000+ students from Pre-K to seniors. The BBAC campus features nine classroom studios, four galleries with free exhibits open to the public, art camps, and a retail gallery shop as well as a dynamic, growing outreach program. For further information about BBAC programs and events, visit BBArtCenter.org or phone 248.644.0866.