Artist Application, 2025 Suwanee's Jolly Holly Days!

Suwanee's Jolly Holly Days Festival – 2025 Artist Application Information

We’re excited to announce that Suwanee’s Jolly Holly Days Festival is returning for two days in 2025!

Join us for a festive weekend filled with holiday cheer, shopping, live entertainment, and thousands of visitors.

📍 Event Dates & Times

• Friday, December 5:
  
  

  • Load-in begins at 12:00 PM
    
    

  • City motorized gator assistance is available starting at 2:00 PM
    
    

  • Festival Hours: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    
    

  • Security on-site from 9:00 PM Friday – 9:00 AM Saturday
    
    

• Saturday, December 6:
  
  

  • Festival Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    
    

  • Load-out begins at 5:00 PM
    
    

  • Please note: A 5K begins at 9:00 AM; expect shoppers as early as 9:30 AM
    
    

Estimated attendance:

• Friday: 4,000 attendees
  
  

• Saturday: 5,000+ attendees
  
  

Festival highlights include:

• Live stage entertainment throughout both days
  
  

• Photos with Santa
  
  

• Official City of Suwanee Tree Lighting on Friday evening
  

🎨 Artist Applications

Artists working in all media are encouraged to apply.

Applicants may select up to three media categories:

• 2-D Art (painting, drawing, photography, etc.)
  

• 3-D Art (ceramics, sculpture, glass, woodwork, etc.)
  

• Jewelry

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• All artist submissions will be reviewed and juried. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by October 15, 2025 (or earlier).

Accepted Media Categories

• Painting: Oils, acrylics, watercolors, casein, tempera, etc.
  

• 2-D Mixed Media: Works combining more than one material (e.g., collage, papermaking, encaustic, ink, watercolor, pencil, photography)
  

• Ceramics: Hand-shaped and fired clay or porcelain. No factory or mass-produced items. Each piece must be signed if multiples of a design are presented.

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  Please Note:

• Factory-made, embellished, mass-produced, or machine-made works are strictly prohibited.
  
  

• Production work is not allowed.

Application & Booth Fees

• Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable)
  
  

• Artist Booth (10x10): $200
  
  

• Double Booth (10x20): $400
  
  

• Suwanee Arts Center Members: Receive a $25 discount on booth fees upon verification of current membership.
  
  

All applications must include:

• 3 photos of your work
  
  

• 1 booth setup photo (required; applications without this will be disqualified)
  
  

• Artist Statement or Bio (highly recommended to distinguish your application)
  
  

Deadline for applications: October 15, 2025

 Exhibitor Requirements

• All artwork must be original and handcrafted by the applying artist.
  
  

• No agents, dealers, or mass-produced items are permitted.
  
  

• One artist per booth space.
  
  

• All work must be available for sale.
  
  

• Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Georgia state sales tax on all sales.
  
  

• Booths must fit within a 10’ x 10’ footprint and be self-contained.
  
  

• Artists must provide their own tent, tables, displays, chairs, lighting, etc.
  
  

  • Tent rental is available for an additional fee during the application process.
    
    

  • Tents must NOT be staked; use a minimum of 40 lbs. of weight per corner.
    
    

  • Evening hours require lighting. Electricity is provided, but artists must bring:
    
    

    • Tent lights
      
      

    • One 100-foot, heavy-duty, labeled extension cord
      
      

Important Notes:

• Vehicles are not permitted to drive into the park for set-up. Please bring a dolly or hand truck for transporting your materials.
  
  

• The festival reserves the right to remove work or displays deemed inappropriate, without refund.
  
  

• If accepted, your application is a commitment to participate. No refunds will be issued for artist cancellations after jurying.
  
  

The event is outdoors, rain or shine, with no rain date. No refunds will be given for weather-related cancellations or acts of God.