NORWICH – One of Chenango County's crowned-jewels – the Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival – is preparing for what organizers are anticipating will be the biggest and most appealing incarnation of the festival's 20-year history.

According to Peg Finnegan, Executive Director of Colorscape Chenango, Applications have been mailed out and all artists and crafters alike are invited to apply to jury selection for the 20th Annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, which will take place in East and West Parks of downtown Norwich on the weekend of Sept. 6 and 7.

“We are planning on having something very special this year on the bandstand to commemorate the 20th year celebration,” said Finnegan.

Entry deadline for juried exhibit is March 7, with notification of the jury’s decision mailed by April 11. Late applications may be accepted into categories where space is available at the discretion of the jury.

Finnegan indicated that only an anticipated maximum of 115 exhibitors will be invited to participate in the 2014 festival of all things artistic, and encourages artists wishing to participate to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Applications are available at various locations throughout the area, including the Chenango County Council of the Arts and Made In Chenango in Norwich; Gallery 3-2-1 in Oxford; and Artware and the Craftsman’s Guild in Oneonta. Prospective applicants can also request an application by calling 336-FEST, or by sending an e-mail request to info@colorscape.org. The application form can also be downloaded from the festival’s web site at www.colorscape.org. There is a non-refundable $15 jury fee.