2008 Calendar
Montana Wildlife & Western Arts Show May 10-11, 2008 Missoula, MT Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park Held the same weekend as the International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula. That event draws 10,000 visitors to town. Strictly an indoor show at the Holiday Inn Downtown, exhibitors may use a 10 x 10 or 10 x 20 booth space. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 10 between 5:00-7:00 PM. During the reception artists are asked to donate 20% of proceeds from sales to the IWFF. Deadline to apply: April 15
International Wildlife Film Festival: www.wildlifefilms.org
This year's participants include: Marion Mathis, Cynthie Fisher, Pat Schermerhorn, Melissa Fuller, Ian Sexton, John Peterson , Cindy Weitzel, Loren Pinski, Gorgia Tongel, Christy Daniels, Mary Bolen, Michelle Kapor, Eric Slocum, J.R. Eason, Ronald Lowery, Diane Greenwood, Margaret Graziano and more.
Pacific Northwest Wildlife & Western Arts Show June 14-15, 2008 Enumclaw, WA Enumclaw Exhibition Center Located within a thirty minute drive of the Seattle-Tacoma Metropolitan area the spacious exhibition center has room for one hundred 10 x 10 exhibitor booths. There is free parking for exhibitors, visitors, electric and water hook up for 28 RV's. Hotels and restaurants are across the street from the Expo grounds. This highly selective, juried wildlife and western arts show will also feature, nature, maritime and native American artworks. The Pacific Northwest Wildlife & Western Arts Show will be the premier event in this region. Friday setup will be permitted on June 13. Discount hotel rooms will be available for exhibitors.
Deadline to apply: May 25
Participants include: Susan Le Bow, Robert Walton, Sally Zydek, Melissa Fuller, Paul Langston, Joel Graves, Pam Stoehsler, Mark Butler, Jason Mc Kissack, Susan Swapp, Julie Thompson, Georgia Tongel, Robert Raymond and more.
The Outer Banks Wildlife Arts Show
July 12-13, 2008
Nags Head, NC
Nags Head Elementary School
Indoor and outdoor show held at the Elementary school located directly on Route 12 which gives signage maximum exposure. Exhibitors may use indoor 8 x 3 table, 8 x 10 booth or an outdoor 10 x 10 tent.
Deadline to apply: May 10
Santa Fe Wildlife & Western Arts Show
August 23-24, 2008
Santa Fe, NM
Scottish Rite Center
Indoor wildlife and western arts show in the center. Held the same weekend as the Santa Fe Indian Art Market, which draws over 150,000 visitors into town for the weekend. This high profile event attracts collectors with strong buying power from across North America. Exhibitors may use a 10x 10 or 10 x 20 booth space.
Deadline to apply: June 1
Grand Teton Wildlife & Western Arts Show
September 6-7, 2008
Jackson Hole, WY
Snow King Resort
Held the same weekend as the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival which draws thousands of visitors daily. Exhibitors may use an 8x3 table or 10x10 booth space for this indoor event. Discounted rooms rates available for show participants. Hotel rooms are limited. Exhibitors are advised to contact the resort and reserve a room ASAP.
Deadline to apply: June 1
Snow King Resort
Reservations: 1-800-522-5464
www.snowking.com
Pacific Rim Wildlife & Western Arts Show
October 4-5, 2008
Portland, OR
Portland Expo Center
Indoor venue located in downtown Portland just off Interstate 5. Easy accessibility for artists and consumers traveling from any location along the western seaboard. The Portland Expo Center is a beautiful, modern and vendor friendly facility with easy load in and out access. Friday afternoon set up permitted on October 3. In addition to wildlife and western art; maritime, native American, landscape and nature art is encouraged to participate. Exhibitors may select 10 x 10, 10 x 20 or large space if desired. Local, state wide conservation and wildlife groups will be invited to participate in the show.
Deadline to apply: August 5
South Carolina Wildlife Arts Show October 18-19, 2008 Charleston, SC Charleston Convention Center Indoor venue centrally located off I-26 in the heart of the metropolitan area. Exhibitors may select an 10 x 10 or 10 x 20 booth space. South Carolina environmental and conservation organizations will participate and assist in drawing visitors. Deadline to apply: July 18
Cape Cod Wildlife & Western Arts Show
November 1-2, 2008
Hyannis, MA
Four Points Sheraton Convention Center
Indoor event strictly limited to 85 exhibitors in the convention center. High profile location and affluent community on the Cape. November has both fall tourists and local population, each with strong buying power. Discount rooms availble to exhibitors and collectors. 10 x 10 booth space available, larger if requested.
Deadline to apply: July 10, 2008
Golden Gate Wildlife & Western Arts Show
November 8-9, 2008
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo Event Center
Wildlife and Western arts show limited to 85 exhibitors. San Mateo Event Center is located just off Route 101, situated between San Francisco and San Jose. Excellent location in the Bay metropolitan area. Friday set up and discount hotel rooms for exhbitors.
Deadline to apply: July 15, 2008
2009 Calendar Pasadena Wildlife & Western Arts Show
January 31-February 1 Pasadena, CA Pasadena Convention Center Information: TBA Deadline to apply: November 5, 2008 Florida Wildlife & Western Arts Show
March 7-8 Palmetto, FL Manatee Convention Center Information: TBA Deadline to apply: January 5, 2009 Scottsdale Wildlife & Western Arts ShowMarch 28-29 Scottsdale, AZ WestWorld Information: TBA Deadline to apply: December 15
Georgia Wildlife & Western Arts Show
April 18-19 Norcross, GA North Atlanta Trade Center Information: TBA Deadline to apply: January 20
Montana Wildlife & Western Arts ShowMay 9-10 Missoula, MT Holiday Inn at the Park Same weekend as the International Wildlife Film Festival Deadline to apply: February 10
Pacific Northwest Wildlife & Western Arts ShowJune 13-14 Enumclaw, WA Enumclaw Expo Center Information: TBA Deadline to apply: March 10
British Columbia Wildlife & Western Arts ShowAugust 1-2 Abbotsford, British Columbia TradEx Convention Center Information: TBA Deadline to apply: April 25
New Mexico Wildlife & Western Arts ShowAugust 22-23 Sante Fe, NM Convention Center Same weekend as the annual Indian Art Market that draws 175, 000 visitors to Santa Fe. Deadline to apply: May 15
Lone Star Wildlife & Western Arts Show
September 12-13 Arlington, TX Arlington Museum of Art Information: TBA Deadline to apply: June 10
 
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