2012 will be a 'Transition Year' for Francisco's Farm Arts Festival. As the Planning Committee adjusts from a primarily 'paid-staff directed' to a primarily volunteer-driven event, they have decided to make the 2012 event 'Invitation Only'. Artists who have been accepted to exhibit at Francisco's Farm Arts Festival during previous years will receive, by the end of December 2011, an emailed invitation to participate in the 2012 event. The invitation will require the artist's response prior to January 31, 2012. Final selection of exhibiting artists will be determined by date of response and with a goal of providing a media-balanced art show.