Eligibility

• Persons are eligible to exhibit by invitation only.
• With the exception of current members of the Mississippi, Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama or Arkansas Craftsmen’s Guilds, who shall be accepted as eligible in their categories, all applicants must send slide or photo examples of their work for the Screening Committee.
• All applications must contain the completed application, a check for the entry fee, and a legal-sized stamped self-addressed envelope for reply. Acceptances will be sent in a timely manner.

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• If accepted, your signed application is considered a commitment to show.
• There will be no refund of entry fees.
• Only original works will be accepted. Everything must be made by the exhibitor.
• Only work in listed categories may be exhibited.
• The Festival Committee reserves the right to limit the number of exhibitors in any category
• A fee of $75.00 reserves a 10' by 12' space and allows for competition pieces in any combination of the listed categories.
• All checks should be made payable to Crosstie Arts Festival.
• Exhibitors who require electrical service must specify their needs in advance on the application form. Electrical service is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
• Exhibitors may report to the Crosstie Festival Booth at either 4:00 P.M on Friday or 6:00 A.M. on Saturday for reserved space assignment. Exhibitors are responsible for any equipment necessary to display their work, which must be in place by the time judging begins at 9:00 A.M.
• There will be no rain location. The Festival will be held on the grounds of the Bolivar County Courthouse rain or shine; exhibitors should be prepared for inclement weather.
• Applications will be screened and accepted as long as space remains available; however, potential exhibitors should apply as soon as possible to ensure acceptance and location.
• Exhibitor & guest will receive invitation to Crosstie Patron's Party on Friday night.

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• One Best-in-Show Purchase Prize        $1,500.00
• Category Prizes:
  • 1^st Place $400.00
  • 2^nd Place $250.00

  • 3^rd Place $100.00
  • Total $5,250
  Categories with fewer than 5 entries will receive awards at the discretion of judges.

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• Paintings (all media)
• Drawings, Graphics, and Photography
• Multi-media and sculpture (2- and 3-dimensional)
• Pottery
• Crafts

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