St. Stephen's Art Show & MakersFest 2027

EVENT SUMMARY, HSTORY & HIGHLIGHTS
30+ years of Art across the beautiful tree shaded campus of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Be a featured Fine Artist,with over $10,000 in awards. If you are a MAKER; combining traditional techniques with unconventional hand made items apply to be a MAKER. Musicians contact us on Facebook for center stage line up invitations.  The show entry has been designated FREE by the parishioners and sponsors to encourage art patrons, tourists and residents for generations to continue to come together with all our artists and artisans.The show has 

Begun in the 70’s as a youth group fundraiser making sandwiches for artists at the Coconut Grove Show it evolved into a hot dog stand and scratch cooking stand. Soon the rove was saturated and Artists and vendors approached our leaders and asked if the church would consider opening their campus to help more artists show and sell their works. 

Happy to help creation continue we launched the St. Stephen’'s Art & Craft Show; charging booth fees, beverages and food. Today still true to our roots we are know as “THE PEOPLES SHOW”; funky, friendly and accessible. Highlights include:

• The show has two points of entry and area for safety and flow. 
• An Award winning English Tea Room
• Scratch cooked onion rings and conch fritters at the Heavenly Grill
• Art4Kids and family playground rest area
• Eagle Brands sponsored bars with lower priced beverages, fabulous seating 
• Live, Local, Music from 11am to 5pm daily.

Presented by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, a 100+ year resident of Coconut Grove, the St. Stephen’s Art Show is a not for profit event that helps to fund outreach programs in the Coconut Grove and Miami area. 

APPLICATION PROCESS, FEES & ARTIST AMENITIES
 
Each individual exhibiting Artist or Maker must have completed an online application and have paid their application fee by the deadline. If an artist would like to be considered in more than one medium, a separate application must be completed for each medium. A collaborating team of artists may complete a single application, however, they must submit and exhibit, if accepted, only work that is the result of their collaboration.  Each application must include an application fee and its own set of four (4) images to include one (1) booth photo without any names visible.

DIGITAL IMAGES
Please submit four images, three of individual artwork and the fourth of a REQUIRED outdoor booth display. Please be SURE the digital photographs of your work are high resolution as they are juried on a computer screen.

The images must be an accurate representation of the work to be exhibited and reflect current work by the Artist. None of the images should include the Artists’ name or company name. The quality of the images is vital for the jury process. St. Stephen’s reserves the right to use submitted images for publicity purposes before, during and after the event.
FEES

• Early Bird Application Fee (June 1st - July 31st) is $35
• Late Applications Fee (September Final Month ) is $55
• Corner Booth* *VERY Limited availability* ¬ available until after artist accept and pay for booth. Request in your application. Award will be based on layout and veteran status.

Limited Corner booth and electrical availability is determined by Show Office. Requests can be entered in the comment section and the new booth request system implemented by Zapplication which is used AFTER an artist has paid for their booth.
 
ARTIST AMENITIES 
* Welcome gift bag, church & school youth kids welcome card, snack and water at load in.
* 24-Hour Booth Security
* 2 Private Artist Restrooms
* Listing & Link on Show Social Media
* Listing in Show Digital Brochure
* Warm Friendly Staff and Beautiful Environment
* Advertisement opportunity in show digital brochure for 50% rate
* COMPLIMENTARY & FAMOUS Saturday Artist Cocktail, Family Supper and awards
* Sunday Service on Main stage by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church staff - Art placed on stage is additionally included in our blessings
* Daily complimentary continental breakfast

EXHIBIT SPACE
Artist set-up, including work, display and storage must be contained within a 10 x 10 booth space. All works of Art must be appropriately displayed and priced for sale. Not all booth locations are perfectly level; exhibitors are advised to bring leveling devices for tents and table displays. Assistance from Show volunteers will not be available for booth set-up and tear-down unless previous arrangements have been made and approved by the Show Office. All fire Marshall Rules will be strictly observed at all times especially including droppable awnings requiring seven (7) foot clearance..

 
 

JURY PROCESS, AWARDS & JUDGING, SHOW RULES & CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
The St. Stephen’s Art Show jury panel consists of experienced art professionals, including gallery curators, art educators, industry professionals, media members and working artists. The composition of the jury changes yearly to ensure a fresh perspective among jurors. Decisions by the jurors are based on the quality of the work and professional booth display as presented in the images submitted, which must be representative of the work to be exhibited at the Show. As it is a blind jury process, no artists’ names are given. All jury decisions are final.
 
Each category, including MAKERS category, is reviewed separately, beginning with a quick preview of all the category submissions then viewing each artist’s submissions individually. The four images will first be seen together horizontally on the screen and then reviewed individually in the order selected by the Artist applicant. The artists’ statement will be available for viewing to answer questions as to technique or materials. The booth image is considered in the jury process.
 
The jurors will score the Artists on a point system of 1- 10, with no score of 5 allowed. These scores will be tabulated and used to determine the accepted and waitlisted artists. Artists will be accepted by score per catefgory first round. Jury has subcommittee for Makers. Makers will ONLY be accepted ONE per category, exclusively, no duplication. 
 
All applicants – except previous year award winners – must be juried into the show. In the past, approximately ½ of all accepted artists were new applicants.
 
WAIT LIST
A wait list will be developed based upon jury scores. A limited number of artists will be accepted in each of the categories. The Show Director will call Artists off the wait list as spaces become available and by medium appropriate to the space.
 
AWARDS & JUDGING
A selected panel of judges will choose one Best of Show winner and a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner in the different mediums. In addition, 10 artists will receive awards of merit. A total of $10,000 in monetary awards and ribbons will be given to the winners procured by corporate sponsorships.

SHOW RULES

ARTISTS:
All Artists may only exhibit artwork in the category in which they were accepted. Small table of addiitonal items is possible if cleared with show Director in advance. We are here to help and want you to sell and market your art!
* Artists’ booths must be open and staffed from 9:30 am until 6:00 pm during all three days of the show. No sales agent, family or business representatives may operate the assigned booth. Volunteer booth sitters are availalble for brief breaks.
* Buy/Sell items are strictly prohibited; the Show staff reserves the right to remove any questionable non-approved items from the Show. Makers have strict rules for their items to be considered Craft.
* Objects assembled from kits, pre-carved or pre-molded reproductions, manufactured parts that dominate a Makers Craft, or commercial displays will NOT be permitted.
* Due to the nature of multiple original image making, photos may be displayed in small aesthetically placed browse boxes or one (1) main centered box as well as on the walls of the booth. Excessive use of browse boxes will not be allowed. Note cards and postcards must be limited to one (1) small rack for all categories.
* Signed and numbered limited reproductions of the original works are limited to one (1) medium size bin or one (1) inside wall area, to be hung (limited to 12 pieces) and identified as reproductions.

MAKERS:
MAKERS Must adhere to their ONE Fine Craft exclusive category only or will be asked to leave. 

FOOD:
Makers must adhere to the products approved by committee or will be asked to leave.

ALL PARTICIPANTS:
* If two artists were accepted as a collaboration effort, BOTH artists must be present all three days of the Show.
* Subletting, selling or giving of the space to anyone will result in expulsion from show and any future shows.
* No artwork and/or bins containing artwork may be displayed on the ground, must use profesional tables and bins. 
* No Sale or Discount signs will be allowed. Ribbons or awards from previous shows will NOT be permitted.
* Awnings must have a seven (7) foot clearance and be collapsible to be cleared by Fire Marshall.
* All work must be created, signed and presented by the artist.
* T-shirts & posters are NOT permitted for sale at the Show. The church sells show poster and shirts to raise money for their outreach programs.
* Artists with children have acccess as needed to a mothers area with infant changing station and air conditioning.
* Show participants agree to individually comply with all State of Florida tax regulations.
* All participants and assistants agree to display their work and conduct themselves in a professional manner and comply with all show rules. Alcoholic Beverages, Bikes, Skates, Dogs, or any other Pets or Animals are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN in the booths. Show staff reserves the right to review and approve all booth displays and signage to ensure it is consistent with that of a fine art show.
* All artists are required to check in at the gates upon arrival, in accordance with their load-In schecules, before setting up their booth. A Photo ID is required.
* This is a “Rain or Shine” event. There will be no refunds for cancellations due to weather.
* Any breach of the rules forfeits all rights of the artist, and will results in immediate removal from the show without a refund.
* Sunday of the show Artists works and efforts are blessed and honored in a beautiful worship service  open to all people at 10:30 AM.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS 
MAKER - Makers combine traditional craft techniques with modern off beat and unconventional syles, context and subject matter. MAKERS use the additional 4' space to interact & demonstrate during festival. Featured in distinct area of show called "MakersFest". 

MUSIC MAKER -Original songwriter or unconventional take on cover songs. Featured on stage in 40-minute slot, within distinct area called "Main Makers Stage". NO guaranteed day of the three days for approved MusicMakers.

Ceramics - Original ceramic clay and porcelain work. May not be machine-made or mass produced.
 
Drawing and Printmaking - Original two-dimensional work including pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks and washes. Prints manually created by the artist using plates, stones or screens, which have been signed and numbered.
 
Fiber - Original Work created by the artist from fibers, including baskets, books, paper, quilts, weaving.

Functional Arts - Original work that has a utilitarian or useful nature. Examples of functional art would include, but are not limited to: toys, games, furniture, lamps, fountains, utensils & kaleidoscopes. Drawing and Printmaking
 
Glass - Original work created in glass by the artist. No molds or other forms of mass production are permitted.
 
Graphics and Digital Art - Original works created by using traditional or computer design tools to manipulate original images created by the artist. Multiple image prints must be editions that are signed and numbered.
 
Jewelry - Original jewelry regardless of medium that is created without commercial casts, molds or use of a production studio.
 
Leather - Handmade original work created with leather.
 
Mixed Media - Original work of two or three dimensions in which the primary intent is the union of two or more media or physical materials.
 
Painting (all mediums except watercolor) - Original two-dimensional work created with pigments including oils, acrylics, egg tempera, casein, alkyd or any combination of these pigments.
 
Photography - Signed prints created by the artist from his/her own original negatives or digital files that have been processed by that artist or under the artist’s direct supervision.
 
Sculpture - Original three-dimensional work created in any medium.
 
Watercolor - Original two-dimensional work.
 
Wood - Original hand-tooled, machine-worked, built-up, turned, or carved work in wood..


 

BOOTH INFORMATION, CONTACT  AND SHOW WINNERS
Specific requests for booths should be typed into the comments and THE NEW BOOTH REQUEST  section when you purchase a booth. Juried Artists Booths are 10x10, WITH Double booths available upon request and as available. We do our best to accommodate award winners, then veterans requests first with new artists requests addressed in priority of application date, however; due to the nature of our corridors and patron flow no booth request is guaranteed.

Jury & Booth Placement
We implement a blind jury process for FINE ART, online and juried internationally. Award Winners from the previous year, exempt from jury, are given priority to be placed in same or similar booth and area after they have paid booth fee. When a veteran scores into the accepted range, we prioritize their requests and booth needs as well. New artists requests and needs will be honored whenever possible. 
We appreciate our artists, new and returning and pride ourselves on the A+ rating of our people and services. We strive to keep artists coming back along with our patrons and guests.

Award Winners
St. Stephen’s Art Show Award Winners must apply each year, however; they are automatically juried into the next show if applying in the same category in which they received their award. Artists skip the Jury process but must still complete an online application and pay the application fee then the booth fee to be in show. Booth location will be honored to the best of our ability.

Poster Consideration
The St. Stephen’s Commemorative Poster forms an integral part of the Show’s image for that year. As such is utilized in almost all marketing pieces, including but not limited to posters, t-shirts, brochures, and a promotional television advertisement. During the application process an artist is asked if they have a submission desire and the blind jury notes all candidates. The top two candidates are asked to submit further images then what is in their online application to a small group of locals, artists, parishioners and students for final winner.
 
The poster is unveiled before the event in a heavily publicized reception Sunday before the show. The Poster Artist is invited to attend, present their work and to respond to media inquiries. The original piece chosen for the poster must be available for display purposes at both the unveiling and the show.
 
In compensation for the limited rights to the image, the selected Poster Artist receives on-air to Television coverage priority during show.
 
To be considered for the Show Poster, simply check “Yes” in the appropriate box on the application. The Show Office will contact the Artist if the Jury would like to see originals of an Artists’ work or other examples of the Artists’ work.

Directions & Contact Information:
St. Stephen’s Art Show 
2750 McFarlane Road Coconut Grove, Florida 33133
 
Daisy Holcombe, Director
email daisy@sseds.org 
Text & Mobile 786.7431983
FAX (305) 448-2153

 

REFUND, FEES & INCLUDED AMENITIES
Understand that there are no refunds or rain checks due to inclement weather or other acts of God.
Cancellations prior to December 24th, 50% refunds are offered provided request is PLACED IN ZAPPLICATION by 12 PM prior to campus closing. Emails are not sufficient! Withdrawals MUST be done in Zapplication system to receive partial refund.

ARTIST AMENITIES 

• Welcome gift bag, church & school youth kids welcome card, snack and water at load in.
• 24-Hour Booth Security
• 2 Private Artist Restrooms
• Listing & Link on Show Social Media
• Listing in Show Digital Brochure
• Warm Friendly Staff and Beautiful Environment
• Advertisement opportunity in show digital brochure for 50% rate
• COMPLIMENTART & FAMOUS Saturday Artist Cocktail, Family Supper and awards
• SundayTRADITIONAL Blessing of the ART & Service Art by St. Stephen's Episcopal Church staff
• Daily complimentary continental breakfast