Market Street Festival

Market Street Festival began in 1996 and over the past 16 years has grown to be the largest special event and festival in Columbus, Mississippi. Market Street Festival is held the first weekend in May each year and encompasses 12 city blocks in historic downtown Columbus. Market Street Festival has been named as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society for thirteen consecutive years and has received many other prestigious awards throughout the years. An estimated crowd of 40,000 gathers each year to enjoy all the two day festival has to offer including over 200 arts, crafts and food vendors and dozens of special events, musical acts and activities through-out the two day festival.

Talented musical acts are the highlight of Market Street Festival and acts range from local talent to nationally known music acts. Each year Market Street Festival continues to highlight Columbus, our many local talents and community spirit. The generous contributions of time, resources and talents of our neighbors are key to the success of Market Street Festival and thus, to our contributions back to our community. Market Street Festival is the largest fundraiser for Main Street Columbus and is essential to our continued downtown revitalization efforts. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at Market Street Festival!

Taken from the Market Street website: http://www.marketstreetfestival.com/

Market Street Exhibiton in the CAC Gallery

Call to artists for our Market Street Festival Juried Exhibition

May 4 & 5, 2012 (CAC Gallery Opening May 3)

Entries must be in by March 23, 2012

The competition is open to all artists over the age of 18 and artists may enter up to three works per medium for a $40.00 fee.

Calendar:

• Entries in the form of .JPG on CD with application and fee must be postmarked by 5 pm on 3/23/2012 (March 23, 2012.)
• CAC Notification card will be sent on 4/10/12 (April 10, 2012)
• Delivery of art is 9 am on 5/3/12 (May 3, 2012)
• Work is picked up by 5 pm on 5/31/2012 (May 31, 2012.)

Awards:

• First in each of 3 categories....$200
• Second in each of 3 categories....$100
• Best in Show ...$500
• People's Choice....$300