The 9th Annual Art & Air will be held on June 1 - 3, 2012. This fine arts fair is set in the beautiful, spacious, yet intimate, park setting of the Eden Theological Seminary grounds, in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri (63119), just 10 minutes west of Downtown St. Louis.

According to Sunshine Artists Magazine, Art & Air is “known around the show circuit for its unbelievable artist treatment” which “makes working this festival a delight”.  Art & Air gets high marks for management, advertising, attendance and quality of work.  Art & Air prides itself on focusing the artists and their work, while offering delicious food, top-notch music performances and unique creative activities for the whole family.

Be one of the 100+ artists who will fall in love with Webster Groves charm and hospitality at what is one of the best art fairs in the Midwest.

Application to Participate

Applications must be entered into ZAPP no later than January 31, 2012.  All artists must submit a separate application/agreement unless applying as a collaborative team. Each member of the team must be listed on the application. To apply for Art & Air 2012, visit the Artist Application page. For information on the selection process and awards criteria, visit the Artist Selection Process page.

Location

Grounds of Eden Theological Seminary
475 East Lockwood Avenue (at Bompart Avenue)
Webster Groves, MO 63119

** Note that the above address is not our mailing address. Click here for our mailing address.

Top-Notch Artist Amenities

• Continental breakfast Saturday morning.
• Lunch on Saturday
• Breakfast buffet on Sunday
• Complimentary snacks, drinks, and water delivered frequently to each booth
• Booth sitters available
• Great deal on comfortable accommodations at Eden and Webster University dorms on site
• 24 hour security
• Easy load-in and load-out with volunteer assistance available

Lodging while at Art & Air

While you are free to make your own arrangements, please contact us if you'd like some suggestions.

Awards

The panel of judges will conduct an on-site jury for Art & Air awards on Saturday, June 2. Exhibits will be scored on the above criteria. The judges will select cash award winners in each category and prizes will be announced from the stage before the end of the day on Saturday.  Cash awards will be distributed on Sunday.

2012 Jurors

Sheila Burkett
Board of Directors, Craft Alliance
Sheila Burkett is a founder and partner of Spry Digital, a web solutions company, serving as their CFO, business development leader and organizational strategy consultant. While her background includes project management, strategic planning, IS general controls and infrastructure management, her expertise is primarily software maintenance, design and development. Sheila has a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with an emphasis in MIS. She also received an Executive MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently Craft Alliance board chair, Information Technology Entrepreneur Network mentor, serves on the Openly Disruptive Talent Committee, St. Louis SCCA Club Racing registrar, a St. Louis Panhellenic Alumnae Association delegate and an active member of the Delta Zeta Alumnae. Sheila also serves on the UMSL IS Advisory Board and where she is a part-time faculty member. Sheila and her husband, Steven, reside in Webster Groves. They have three sons.

Patrick Shuck
Art Department, STLCC at Meramec
Coming soon!

Scott Kerr
McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts
A graduate of Indiana University, Scott Kerr has been professionally engaged in the art world for more than 25 years. As the president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, Kerr is involved in the daily valuation and acquisiton of paintings. His gallery specializes in both American and European art with an emphasis on American regional paintings of the 1930s . He is actively involved with his community and has been recognized for his leadership in urban renewal, his work with youth, and his support of community programs. Scott lives in Webster Groves, Missouri with his wife and three children.

Deadlines

Call for Entry/Application: January 31, 2012 CLOSED

Jury notifications: February 25, 2012
Accept invitation/Confirmation (booth fee): March 18, 2012
Refund deadline: March 25, 2012 (Absolutely NO refunds after this date)

Set-up date: June 1, 2012 (Must be set up by 6 p.m. or forfeit space)


Contact Information

To contact the Artist Committee, please contact us by Email or through the Fair Office.

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