The Buckhorn Fine Art Festival is a juried show and has operated using this professional process since its beginning in 1978. Annually we welcome new submissions from ‘fine art’ artists and plan to create a revitalized experience for all participants.

After twenty-seven years the name was changed from the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival & Sale to the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival. Our new name was successfully implemented in 2005, and we look forward to future development and growth. The new name;

1. Reflects the diversity of participating artists.
2. Provides opportunity for the inclusion of non-wildlife artists, ensuring that wildlife was not just added to their art so as to qualify.
3. Promotes expansion and growth.

The definition of fine art by which submissions for the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival are measured is as follows;

• The selective re-creation of reality, to express human perspectives and values, in a highly skilled fashion incorporating creative innovation through the medium of painting, drawing and sculpture.
• In keeping with the ’spirit’ of the qualities of great skill, innovation, etc., the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival also recognizes these qualities in other creative mediums such as pottery, jewelery, photography, wood turning, etc.

Deadline for Application for the 2010 Festival: February 1, 2010

To be considered as an Exhibiting Artist for 2010 each submission must follow the rules specifically, in addition to completing the submission form fully.

2010 Application form »

Applications should be submitted:

Applications are closed for 2009.

Click here for an application for the 2010 Buckhorn Fine Art Festival »

Application Process for Exhibiting Artists

Step #1 Application forms that are received by February 1, 2010 fully complete (see Rules of Application below) will be reviewed by the Jury by February 10th.

Step #2 To ensure fair assessment of all submissions the Jury does on occasion request the original image be provided at the Buckhorn Community Centre for viewing. If your application falls into this category you will be notified by February 15th and will be required to ship/deliver original work to us for further consideration.

Step #3 Notification of acceptance / rejection letter will be mailed by March 15 to the address provided on your application form. Please provide an alternate address as applicable to receive your notification.

Step #4 Artists invited to participate in the 2010 Festival will be required to return their contract, image(s) on disc for inclusion in promotional material and payment by March 31st, 2010.

Festival Requirements

• Artists are required to be on site for all days and hours of operation.
• Artists are required to hang/display a minimum to 25% original work.
• All art that is hung in your booth must be framed.
• Artists are only permitted to include that medium which has been approved by the Jury.
• Quality reproductions are acceptable in your booth, though each image may only be hung in your booth at a time, while additional reproductions can be available from a designated space/box/etc in your booth.
• Artists are required to provide their own insurance, conduct themselves in a professional manner and follow all rules and regulations outlined in the contract and other literature.

Cost of Booths

10′ - $150.00 + 5% GST $7.50 = $157.50
12′ - $180.00 + 5% GST $9.00 = $189.00
16′ - $240.00 + 5% GST $12.00 = $252.00

Rules of application

• For consideration by the Jury the application form must be completed in full.
• A $25 non-refundable fee to be included with completed application form.
• Application fee deducted from Festival fee if accepted for the 2010 Festival.
• Six images on a cd (no DVD’s please) to be included with this application form.
• cd’s to be marked with Artist’s name and # (from above).
• Self-addressed, postage paid envelope (be sure it will hold your cd) with sufficient postage to be included for return of cd, notification of acceptance/rejection letter and applicable other Festival information.

Thank you for applying to the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival.