In preparation for the event, the call for artists, authors and street performers is officially out. Bill Westerlind, president of ArtWorks Westfield, which runs ARToberFEST, said artists and authors wishing to participate in the juried show should submit their applications. There are tons of craft shows and vendor shows; we’re trying to distinguish ourselves as fine artists and local authors. “Every year we get responses from a greater number of Westfield artists we didn’t know were out there.” ARToberFEST has the capacity to host 75 to 80 fine artists, fine artisans and authors.