Fairs/Festivals
Circle of Art 2027
Contact Information
Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs
Contact Email: bssoroptimist@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 619-985-7167
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 5
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
Showcase and Sell your Fine Art at Soroptimist International's Circle of Art, all while surrounded by the beauty of Southern California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park! This singular opportunity to enjoy the mountains, blue sky and springtime beauty of the Anza-Borrego Desert is also a chance to contribute to the empowerment of young women and girls through education via scholarships and other support.
Since 1989, every year in March, Borrego Springs is host to the Circle of Art at Christmas Circle Park in the heart of the village. This juried fine arts show and sale is free to the public and features over sixty exhibitors; the chosen artists exhibit quality paintings and artworks representing a variety of media including oil and watercolors, photography, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, weaving and jewelry.
Circle of Art is also the community's oldest non-profit fundraiser. Circle of Art 2026 is sponsored by Soroptimist Int'l of Borrego Springs' (SI Borrego Springs) and all proceeds will go to its mission to transform the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities. Locally they provide educational programs and scholarships especially for women residents of the greater Borrego Springs Community. More information about SI Borrego Springs mission and programs can be found on our website.
Since 1989, every year in March, Borrego Springs is host to the Circle of Art at Christmas Circle Park in the heart of the village. This juried fine arts show and sale is free to the public and features over sixty exhibitors; the chosen artists exhibit quality paintings and artworks representing a variety of media including oil and watercolors, photography, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, weaving and jewelry.
Circle of Art is also the community's oldest non-profit fundraiser. Circle of Art 2026 is sponsored by Soroptimist Int'l of Borrego Springs' (SI Borrego Springs) and all proceeds will go to its mission to transform the lives of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities. Locally they provide educational programs and scholarships especially for women residents of the greater Borrego Springs Community. More information about SI Borrego Springs mission and programs can be found on our website.
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General Information
ARTIST FEES:
Application/Jury Fee (non-refundable): $25.00
Booth Fees:
One Standard Booth Space is 12 ' x 12 ' for a fee of $150
2 Booths: $300
3 Booths: $450
Mandatory Commission:
A 12% commission of all sales.
Application/Jury Fee (non-refundable): $25.00
Booth Fees:
One Standard Booth Space is 12 ' x 12 ' for a fee of $150
2 Booths: $300
3 Booths: $450
Mandatory Commission:
A 12% commission of all sales.
Application Requirements
- The completed application form must include uploading three (3) color images of your work, plus one (1) of your display booth.
- Exhibitors must have a valid California Seller's Permit (Sales Tax Certificate of Registration/State Resale Certificate) from the State Board of Equalization (SBE). Out of state artists can obtain a CA SBE Permit at CDTFA . Permits must be displayed on site.
- Fine arts and selected fine quality crafts are accepted. Work must be designed and executed by the artist. Displaying artwork other than as represented in the submitted images may result in removal from the show. Original work is encouraged; copies of original works are accepted.
- Acceptance into the show as an exhibitor is non-transferable. Displaying artwork by artists other than the accepted exhibitor will result in removal from the show.
- Artists applying in more than one category must submit a separate application for each category.
- Accepted exhibitors are required to be present with their work during show hours on both Saturday (9:00am-4:00pm) and Sunday (9:00am-3:00pm). On-the-spot demonstrations of work and methods are welcome.
- All artwork sales are to be handled by the exhibitor with a 12% sales commission due to Soroptimists International of Borrego Springs immediately at the end of the event; any discrepancies regarding sales totals and commission due are to be settled before leaving Christmas Circle.
- Exhibitors are required to issue a receipt for each and every purchase. Those who intentionally fail to record the true amount of a sale on a receipt will be noted as being in breach of their agreement with the Circle of Art and may be asked to leave. We strongly recommend that artists who feel unable to meet these requirements do not apply to this show.
- Exhibitors should be aware that Borrego Springs is a remote community, and although there is cellular coverage from the 3 main providers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon), internet access for sales can be slow if there is a lot of activity in the town. A password-protected wifi hotspot can be made available for sales; exhibitors (ab)using this service for other than sales processing (i.e. streaming, etc.) will be in breach of their agreement with the Circle of Art and may be asked to leave.
- For the safety of artists, attendees and artwork, exhibitor booths must be well-staked down (for example, with rebar and sand bags, or the equivalent); the Borrego Springs area can be subject to very strong, destructive winds that can cause damage to booths and injury to people. The Circle of Art Chair reserves the right to determine if your booth meets this standard
- Exhibitors should be prepared to display in inclement weather (e.g. rain, strong winds); no refunds will be given. The Circle of Art chair will announce any changes, including closing the show, should the weather or other external factors warrant it.
- No booth fee refunds will be given after February 21, 2027.
- Please read the legal agreement below regarding Soroptimist International's Circle of Art use of images in promotional materials.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
70
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
60
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
10
Booth Information
- A standard 12 ' x 12 ' space houses one booth structure.
- Exhibitors must remain within their allotted spaces.
- Exhibitors are responsible for providing their own structures, racks, tables, chairs, displays, and fixtures.
- For the safety of artists, attendees and artwork, exhibitor booths must be well-staked down (e.g. with rebar and sand bags or equivalent).
- Booth space assignments are at the sole discretion of the Circle of Art organizers and are not interchangeable. Organizers will attempt to honor special requests but cannot make guarantees.
- Overnight security will be provided Friday and Saturday night for event space, but SI Borrego Springs Circle of Art accepts no liability.
- Vehicles are prohibited from driving on the Christmas Circle grass. Unloading and set up must be done from curbside only. This is the Christmas Circle Community Park rule and will be enforced by the Circle of Art sponsors.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given after February 21, 2027. No exceptions.
Additional Fees
Triple Booth Fee: $450
Double Booth Fee: $300
Single Booth Fee: $150