The ArtsFaire focuses on a juried arts show wherein the jurors select participants exhibiting only the highest quality arts and crafts. Artists working in any of the listed categories below are eligible:
The jury committee will review the slides or CD’s of each entrant and select the exhibitors. The following criteria will be taken into consideration: quality of work, originality, artistic design and marketability. Categories are limited. Once each category is full, a ranked wait list will be compiled, and those on the wait list will be offered spaces as they become available. Work must be original and executed by the exhibiting artist, who must be present during the show. No imported, kit, or commercial objects will be accepted. No T-shirts or caps with reproductions of art will be allowed. Any items with reproductions of the artist’s work must be submitted in additional slides or CD’s for consideration by the jury.
Click here for Complete Information Brochure.
Click here for Artist application.
Click here for Performing Artist application.
Click here for Mind & Body Artist application.
Awards: Cash awards for outstanding artistry, booth decoration and costume will be presented on Saturday afternoon.
Best of Show $500
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
Best Booth Decoration $200
Best Costume $200
All award winners are also automatically accepted to the following year’s Faire and their jury fee is waived.
Highlights And News
38th Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire Call for Artist Submissions
Renaissance ArtsFaire History
DAAC’s Renaissance ArtsFaire began in 1971 as the Holy Cross CraftFaire, held annually at the Holy Cross Retreat south of Mesilla Park, NM. The Faire was moved to the Las Cruces Downtown Mall in 1980 and DAAC became the organizing entity. Young Park became the Faire’s new home in 1983 and it has been steadily growing and changing ever since. The 35th year (2006) brought a name change – to DAAC’s Renaissance ArtsFaire. This not only connects the Faire to DAAC but also better reflects the nature of the artists’ work – it is not so much a “craft” faire as a juried fine arts show.
Photo Galleries
(Coming Soon)
Peddler’s Market Information
Young artists, age 16 or younger, are invited to the take part in the Peddler’s Market. Bring your own art and sell it at the Faire. All items must be made entirely by the Peddler. Kits, painted greenware and paint-by-number are NOT allowed. Be original! Complete information can be found in a downloadable PDF here.
Volunteers
As with any large event, the key to success is a corps of dedicated volunteers and the RAF is a prime example. The Faire could not run without its volunteer work force and DAAC has a number of opportunities for individuals and organizations to help make the event a success. Since all proceeds go to support arts programs, this is an event worth your time and effort. Set-up and tear-down crews, gatekeepers, booth sitters, trash “trolls” and parking lot attendants are some of the specific needs DAAC has in order to keep the Faire operating every year. Contact the DAAC office at (575) 523-6403 or email us at infodaac@daarts.org for more specific information or to sign up. You may also download a form at our volunteer section.
Renaissance ArtsFaire Contact: Ceci at (575) 523-6403