Thank you for your interest in booth space at the 2025 Deaf Visual Arts Festival, which will be held on a Saturday in April 2025. Please carefully read the below expectations and agreement before you submit your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (314) 714-6404 or by email at dvaf@deafinc.org.
About Deaf Visual Arts Festival
The Deaf Visual Arts Festival (DVAF) is a day of recognizing and celebrating deaf artists and their artwork. It will be held at the St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley's Student Union. The festival is expected to feature 20-40 artists and is a space where we welcome and introduce the public to the artists.
DEAF, Inc. is a Missouri nonprofit (tax-exempt) organization. All proceeds will go to supporting the festival and funding other art program activities. DVAF is organized and executed by DEAF, Inc. staff and volunteers.
Selected Artist Amenities
- Organized load-in/load-out on the day of the festival
- Free booth
- Free lunch and beverage
- Featured on the DVAF website, DEAF, Inc. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (great exposure before the art show)
- A volunteer who will monitor the booth during the artist’s presentation (if applicable)
- Artists will keep their own earnings
Important Deadlines
Friday, March 1, 2024: Application due
Festival Hours
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Set-up: 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Festival Opens: 10:00 am
Festival Closes: 4:00 pm
Breakdown: 3:30 - 5:00 pm