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Pioneer Valley Art Festival

Presented by the Agawam Community Artists and Artisans (ACAA)

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Artist & Artisan Information:​

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Participation Requirements

  • Artists and artisans must be present both days of the Festival.

  • Students may participate for free, but must provide their own tent and booth setup.

  • Artists are responsible for returning any provided tables and chairs to the Hall at the close of the Festival.

 

Categories

We welcome original work in the following categories:

  • Acrylic

  • Watercolor

  • Oil

  • Mixed Media

  • Sculpture

  • Metal Art

  • Photography

  • Clay & Pottery

  • Fiber Arts

  • Jewelry

  • Furniture

  • Woodworking

  • Glass

  • Authors/Writers

  • Fashion

Artisan work must be:

  • Original and handmade by the artisan

  • Of professional quality

Not permitted:

  • Kits

  • Food items

  • Soap

  • Candles

  • AI-generated artwork

Accepted: Prints and giclée's of original artwork.

 

Artist Demonstrations

This year we will feature a dedicated demonstration area for artists and artisans who wish to demonstrate their creative process. The demonstration area will be located on the Pavilion in front of the Mosaic. If you are interested in demonstrating your work, please indicate this on the registration form. Demonstrations are a great opportunity to attract visitors and showcase your techniques.

 

Registration:

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Submit Registration Forms

Submit Online or

Mail your registration form to:

ACAA
75 Simpson Circle
Agawam, MA 01001

or email to: tocarefree2@hotmail.com

 

 

Payment Options

Payment may be made:

  ACAA
  75 Simpson Circle
  Agawam, MA 01001

 

 

New Applicants

All new applicants will go through a juried review process.

  • Notification of acceptance will be sent within five business days after your registration form is received.

  • Once accepted, payment may be made by check or online through our website.The Festival reserves the right to limit your display to the artwork that was juried and accepted.

 

Returning Artists (2025 Participants)

Artists and artisans who participated in the 2025 Festival may simply submit their registration form:

Mail to:
ACAA
75 Simpson Circle
Agawam, MA 01001

or email to: tocarefree2@hotmail.com

Payment can be made through the website or by mailing a check.

 

Cancellations

  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations or no-shows.

  • The Festival will not cancel due to rain, and there is no alternate date.

 

Festival Setup:

Friday – August 21

  • Setup begins: 10:00 AM

  • Festival hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Saturday – August 22

  • No booth breakdowns before 4:00 PM

Each exhibitor space will have a numbered sign corresponding with the Festival booklet.

 

Display Requirements

To maintain a consistent appearance:

Artists located in the middle aisle of the Hall and the middle aisle of the Pavilion are asked to use black table coverings (cloth or black plastic).

 

Security & Booth Sitting

  • Security will be present Friday night.

  • Booth sitters will be available during the Festival.

Please see Festival volunteers at the Information Booth if assistance is needed.

 

 

Parking:

 

Loading & Unloading

  • Easy loading and unloading is available.

  • Artists in the Hall may use the two rear doors for convenient access.After unloading, please move your vehicle so parking near the Festival buildings remains available for guests.

Parking is available:

  • In the rear parking areas

  • Near the main entrance of the lot

 

Handicap Parking

Several handicapped parking spaces are located near the Pavilion.

Please leave these spaces available for guests who need them.

 

Parking on the Grass Area

Artists displaying near the logs in the parking lot area must move vehicles to the main parking lot after unloading for the safety of visitors and the Historical area.

 

 

ATM

An ATM is available at the entrance of the Hall for Festival guests.

 

 

Photography

Photos will be taken during the Festival for future promotional use.

 

 

Advertising & Promotion

The Pioneer Valley Art Festival is widely promoted through:

  • Local television appearances

  • Social media

  • Agawam Media Channels 15 and 1074 (HD)

  • The Agawam Cultural Council website

  • Area newspapers

  • Local town forums

  • Mailchimp newsletters

  • The ACAA website

  • The ACAA Facebook page

Over 23 street signs will be placed around Agawam and Feeding Hills the weekend before the Festival.

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Contact

Festival Coordinator: Ceil Rossi

Email:  tocarefree2@hotmail.com

Website: www.agawamarts.com

 

Support

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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