Artists–Join us at FIRST BLOOM!  Artful Bling & Pleasing Things

Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, 2022

The Founders Society of the Flint Institute of Arts announces a two-day, in-door Fine Crafts Fair featuring women’s jewelry, attire, accessories, and spring-related items of interest to women.  Our inaugural First Bloom! in 2019 at the Flint Farmers’ Market was very well received, however space constraints at the Market severely limited the number of artists who could exhibit.  First Bloom! in 2020 and 2021 was cancelled due to the pandemic.  In 2022 the fair will be held inside the amazing new Flint Cultural Center Academy (FCCA).  We are excited about the opportunity to hold First Bloom! in this remarkable facility.  We expect to have a memorable show for the artists and the community.

Indoor space for up to 50 artists expected to be available.
All artists will be juried. Judging criteria based upon artistic quality and uniqueness of design.

(No antiques or mass-produced items.  All items must be hand-made by the artist.)

10’ x 10’ Booth Floor-space: Early Registration/extended to (Jan25/Feb 1): $ 225

Regular Registration/Jurying (Feb 15/Mar 1): $275; Note: Genesee County Artists may receive additional booth fee discounts.

Artist Set-up: , April 1,     10a – 6 p
Event Time:    , April 2,    10a – 5 p

Sun., April 3,    11a – 4 p

APPLICATION PROCESS

Artist Application forms  may be obtained through the Founders Society. Email your request to FIAFoundersSociety@gmail.com. Form will be emailed back as a printable PDF file or mailed separately if printing is unavailable to you.
Hard copy applications must be returned to address on the Artist Application by US Mail.
Images representative of the artist’s work and typical booth display MUST be provided as photos, supplementary email attachments, jpeg CD, or a suitable website address.

Booth payment must accompany the application.
For further event information or assistance email FIAFoundersSociety@gmail.com