Category Archives: New Artists

Behind the Scenes of our Poster Contest

Thanks to all who entered our 40th Anniversary Corvallis Fall Festival Poster Contest. We received some stunning artwork from 40 artists–60 images in total. It’s too bad we can’t print 60 different versions of our poster. Alas, some decisions had … Continue reading

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Returning Artists: 57

We know you like to discover new artists at the art fair when you come to Central Park each September, but we also know you’d be disappointed to not see a few of your favorites, too. So, we invite back … Continue reading

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Upcycled Art at Fall Festival

Artists are the best recyclers around. Rusty metal, weathered wood, beach glass in jewelry instead of precious stones…reused items turn up everywhere. A new breed of artists is taking it to a new level with “Upcycled Art.” Brian Agee sells … Continue reading

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New Local Artist at Fall Festival

Camille Storch is one of our new artists doing what craftspeople have been doing for many years: salvaging materials from other people’s cast-offs. All the wood for her projects were salvaged from industrial logging operations, backyards, and storm-damaged areas, so … Continue reading

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New Artist Preps for Fall Festival

Some of our new artists are not only new to the festival but new to the art fair world all together. This year Corvallis jewelry artist Prisha Brown readies her work and booth for her first-time showing at an event … Continue reading

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Preachin’ the Arts

Next week we have the opportunity to speak at the Women in Business meeting and it would be great if everyone in attendance left feeling our passion for the arts. Art making is a breath of life for the artist … Continue reading

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How We Pick New and Returning Fall Festival Artists

May 1 is our deadline for artists to apply for our 170 booth art fair. Invites have already gone out to about 62 artists and local art guilds who will be returning. Everyone else is hoping to get one of … Continue reading

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Returning Fall Festival Favorites

As much as we hear how everyone wants to see more new artists at Fall Festival, we also hear how much people will be disappointed not seeing some of their favorites. So…. each year the festival invites back the tops … Continue reading

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Corvallis Fall Festival Workshop

We’re in the business of helping artists succeed and prosper so each year we host a mini-workshop, “Art Fairs 101 — How to get a booth at Fall Festival or any other fair.” This workshop is for you if you … Continue reading

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Calling All Artists and Musicians

We’re ready to accept your applications and get the ball rolling. You have until May 1 to apply for a slot on our Main Stage or for a booth in our Art & Crafts Fair. Musicians…by popular demand you may … Continue reading

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