Summer Arts Festival

05/30/2024

The 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival is just a month away and we are putting out a call to our community! 🎉

Want to help make the festival a success AND support our mission to serve our community with year-round arts and culture programming? Consider becoming a Friends of Festival Sponsor!

• What is a Friends of Festival Sponsor?
A Friend of Festival is ANY business, organization, or community member who commits to donating to our festival fundraiser.

•How do I donate and become a Friends of Festival Sponsor?
To become a sponsor, visit our website and click the “Support Festival Now” button: https://uvarts.com/friends-of-festival/

•How much should I donate?
UVA welcomes sponsorships of all sizes to help us achieve our goal of raising $20,000 for this year’s event. Every little bit counts!

•Are there other ways to sponsor and support the festival?
Yes! We still have a call out for volunteers and if a businesses/organizations wants to give more, we encourage them to reach out and ask about becoming a Community Partner Sponsor.

All funds raised during our event goes to support essential operations and arts and culture programming throughout the year, keeping UVA sustainable and thriving for the future. For questions, please reach out to [email protected].

05/15/2024

❗️CALLING ART VENDORS❗️
If you haven't submitted your application to be part of the 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival, be sure to submit your applications before midnight TONIGHT!

After today, all final applicants will be reviewed by our jury and notified of their acceptance as soon as possible. Currently seeking artists in the following categories:
• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Glass
• Leathercraft
• Painting
• Photography
• Metalwork
• Woodworking

If you work in any of the above categories, we encourage you to apply. Don't miss out on your opportunity to showcase your work to thousands of visitors over this three-day summertime event! For any questions, please feel free to call us at (541) 672-2532 or email us at [email protected].

05/08/2024

There is only ONE MORE WEEK left to apply as an Art Vendor for the 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival!

We have been ecstatic over the response of interested Art Vendors who have already applied, but we still have some room for more. If you are an artist whose work falls under the following categories, we invite you to apply:

• Body & Personal Care
• Ceramics
• Drawing
• Glass
• Leathercraft
• Metalwork
• Painting
• Photography
• Woodworking

Application deadline is May 15th. Submit your application soon, or share with an artist you know who might be interested in taking part of this event that has been a summertime favorite for 55 years running!

Vendor Information:https://uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/vendor-information/
Apply Here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11701

Reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

03/28/2024

Exciting news! Summer Art Festival’s Emerging Artist Booth is BACK by popular demand! In 2022, we featured an Emerging Artist Booth for local young artist entrepreneurs to feature and sell their work! This popular festival feature is back and applications are LIVE!

About the Opportunity: Are you a young artist and emerging entrepreneur between the ages of 8 and 18 looking for a chance to market your goods to over 10,000 people at a local festival?
Apply today to be considered as part of a group of emerging artist vendors featured at the Summer Arts Festival! If accepted for this unique opportunity, you will have a chance to sell your artwork at a major summer festival while also connecting with fellow artists and learning more about the business side of the creative process through an included mentorship workshop.

APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/240715401904145

For more information or questions, please email us at [email protected]

03/22/2024

Check out this amazing artist opportunity for the festival! We're bringing back our poster contest to feature unique art on our Summer Arts Festival poster and other marketing.

Read the post below and click the link to learn more and submit!

UVA has an exciting announcement! The Annual Summer Arts Festival poster contest IS BACK!

Design a poster promoting the 55nd Annual Summer Arts Festival that will be distributed all over the county leading up to festival! Poster artwork will be original artwork that the applicant thinks best exemplifies the spirit of the festival and use of aesthetics/colors that are in line with the design elements currently being used for marketing. Submit artwork only--UVA will then design the poster with text and important information. The contest is open media with the exception of video and audio files. GOOD LUCK!

To learn more and/or submit work: https://form.jotform.com/240805773952160

Questions? Email [email protected]

02/27/2024

This is the LAST WEEK to apply to be an Early Bird Art Vendor at the 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival! Apply before March 1st and take advantages of some of the great benefits of applying early.

💫 Early Birds are included in earlier jury rounds, are able to secure their spot in the festival sooner, and are eligible for special booth discounts! Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Southern Oregon’s largest arts and culture festival!

Learn more about the festival, being an Art Vendor, and how to apply here: https://uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/vendor-information/

02/15/2024

Tag your favorite food trucks in the comments!

Calling all Food & Drink Vendors! Summer Arts Festival applications are due APRIL 1st.

APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/232728180966162

MORE INFORMATION:
Our 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival will take place June 28th, 29th, & 30th, 2024 at Umpqua Valley Arts, which has been held annually since 1971 in Roseburg, OR, and is the largest of its kind in Southern Oregon. For 55 years, this favorite summertime event has been a gathering ground for artists, entertainers, vendors, community members and visitors—bringing together over 12,000 people the last weekend of June in Roseburg’s lush Fir Grove Park.

Please contact UVA with any questions [email protected] or call 541-672-2532. Our website is full of current organization and festival information: www.uvarts.com

02/01/2024

📣CALLING ALL EARLY BIRD ART VENDORS!📣

REMINDER for the Summer Arts Festival: Early Bird ART Vendor Applications are due March 1st!

APPLY HERE: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11701

Why be an Early Bird Art Vendor? When you apply early, you get to be included in our earlier jury rounds, secure your spot in the festival sooner, and take advantage of booth discounts.

Learn more about the festival, being an Art Vendor, and the benefits of submitting an Early Bird Application here: https://uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/vendor-information/

The 55th Annual Summer Arts Festival will take place June 28th, 29th, & 30th, 2024 at Umpqua Valley Arts in Roseburg, OR. This festival is the largest of its kind in Southern Oregon and for 55 years it has been a favorite simmer time kick-off event and a gathering ground for artists, entertainers, vendors, community members and visitors. Join us as we celebrate 55 years of this amazing event!

01/13/2024

It’s a new year, which means we are that much closer to our next Summer Arts Festival! Mark your calendars for this summertime event and join us in celebrating 55 amazing summers with the arts!

We currently have an open call for Art Vendors, Food Vendors, and Entertainment to join us in the festivities on June 28th, 29th, and 30th! Now is the time to apply and reserve your spot.
🎨 Art Vendors Apply Here: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=11701
🍔 Food Vendors Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/232728180966162
🎸 Main Stage Entertainment Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/232728106963157

If you have any questions about our event, please click the link below to check out our Vendor Information page or call us at (541) 672-2532!
https://uvarts.com/summer-arts-festival/vendor-information/