Dear Art on the Lawn Artists,

We are excited to announce the 2024 Art on the Lawn will be held on September 14th, 2024. Thank you to everyone who has participated in the past to help make Art on the Lawn a success.

Art on the Lawn is a juried event offering cash prizes to artists and is rated as one of the best-loved and long-standing outdoor festivals in Danville. Known for the quality of artwork presented, this beloved community event gives local artists a way to show their work and provides an opportunity for patrons to engage directly with artists.

This year is also the Danville Museum of Fine Art and History’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate the museum’s anniversary, we will have special exhibits inside the museum that look back at our 50 years of history and forward to the next 50 years.

We hope to make this year’s Art on the Lawn/50th Anniversary event the best, so please make your reservations for spaces early.

Eligibility:
Artists working in fine arts, photography and crafts are eligible to apply. All work must be original and executed by the applicant. Limited edition prints may only be displayed in bins. All prints must be numbered and signed. Photography is restricted to editions of no more than 500, to be numbered and signed. Work not eligible includes but is not limited to imports, manufactured items, mold ceramics, country crafts, and utilitarian, non-handwoven textiles. Handwoven clothes are eligible. There will be no dealers or representatives. Any craft studio that is involved in volume production is not eligible.

Awards:
Monetary awards will be given to the best artists in various categories.

Displays:

• All display/tent areas are 12 ‘x 12’.
• Artists typically provide their own display stands, tent canopies, shelves, tables, and chairs.
• A limited number of tables, chairs, and tent canopies are available to use free from the museum on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Electricity is not available for individual spaces.

Agreement Between DMFAH and Exhibiting Artist:

• Each exhibitor will be responsible for their property.
• Artwork must be removed from museum grounds by September 14th, 6 p.m.
• The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History and the City of Danville assume no responsibility for theft, loss, or damage to any artwork, display equipment, or personal property.
• Permission to photograph or reproduce any accepted work is granted unless otherwise stated in writing.
• Submissions of the application shall constitute an agreement to comply with all accommodations set forth by DMFAH.
• Submitted fees will not be refunded if artists are unable to attend Art on the Lawn without prior notification or cancellation.

Submission Fees

Regular (Non-Student) Rate

$40 Display Area fee (Artists limited to 2 spaces)
$15 Judging Fee
$55-$95 Total

Note: If you are not interested in being judged, you may waive the judging fee, but the display area fee still applies.

Note: If a display space is shared by more than one artist, each artist must pay a separate judging fee if they wish to participate.

Student Rate

$15 Display/tent space fee

Judging Fee waived for students

$15 Total 

Important Dates and Times to Remember:

• August 15th: Entry forms due
• August 25th: Notifications mailed
• September 14th, 7 a.m.- 10 a.m.: Display set-up time
• All art must be set up by 10 a.m. to be judged
• September 14th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Show hours
• September 14th, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.: Take down
• All art must be removed from museum grounds by 6 p.m.

Entry Requirements:
To be included in the selection process to have your art displayed, sold, and judged at Art on the Lawn 2024 please submit this form and images to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History by August 15, 2024.

By submitting this form, you agree to all the requirements and conditions outlined below. You will be notified by August 25th if you are selected to display, sell, and have your art judged at Art on the Lawn.

Note: Students must submit a copy of their student ID above to receive the student rate.

Note: Previous Art on the Lawn exhibitors are required to submit an entry form and fees but are not required to submit images of artwork unless they are exhibiting in different mediums.