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The Art of Making Sales

An art festival was open barely an hour when I arrived to see a packed parking lot and numerous attendees already leaving with bags of purchased artwork. When I walked into the venue, I was immediately drawn to the work of one artist.

And I was not the only one. The ceramicist’s booth was busy. Two women, who arrived there at the same time as me, also visited this artist’s booth that was full of functional pottery.

One piece caught my attention. I noticed the artist had placed kitchen utensils in one of these pieces and a bottle of wine in another one. Great sales technique — show potential customers how they can use your work.

I was thinking about getting a crock for my kitchen counter. I pulled the color chips out of my purse and found the two for my great room. My husband and I are in our new home 3 ½ years, and I still carry those color chips for purposes like this!

The artist was tending to a customer. An attendee watched me compare pieces to my color chips. My eyes kept returning to one of them. “That’s the best one,” she said.

I left the festival with that crock, as well as with a beautiful handmade tile made by an artist whose work I admire. She let me take my time looking at her tiles. After I made my decision, she signed the back of it. I smile every time I look at it!

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A Trade Show for Makers

By Scott Obernberger

Summer is approaching, and most of us are getting ready for our standard bevy of shows. We are making sure the tent is in good repair, displays look decent, and — most importantly — that we have a supply of our bestselling handwork! There is always more to say about getting ready for our traditional outdoor shows. But in this issue, I am writing about something a bit different.

Many of us who find the physical and time commitment demands of being on the road increasingly difficult eventually reach a crossroads (no pun). We love our art and what we do but just cannot keep up the pace anymore. Does that mean we have to quit our profession? Or does it mean we need to find a new way of doing it?

A couple of years ago, I realized age was catching up with me and continuing

Artist Shares

Experience at New Wholesale Show

a show schedule that required me to be on the road 30 weekends a year was no longer feasible. I started to explore and reshape my business to focus on selling wholesale work to stores around the country. My double-hernia surgery last year confirmed it was the right decision. This article is for those considering a transition to selling their art to stores, with a focus on how to prepare for doing a wholesale trade show. Preparing to do

Susan Rodgers Designs was a vendor at MADE – Our Show.

Photos courtesy of MADE – Our Show

a trade show has some similarities to our traditional shows but is a different creature in most respects.

Takin’ Care of Business

A trade show is a closed show. It is not open to the public, there are no direct sales, and the attendees are only registered buyers for stores and companies.

Some shows are regional, while others are national. Among the larger shows are Atlanta Market, NY NOW, and Shoppe Object. There are also specialized trade shows, and the best example I have found for our crowd is MADE – Our Show.

As a fellow maker, I encourage you to focus on a show like MADE. Not only are all the vendors artists and makers, but the buyers know this and understand our price point will be higher than traditional buy/sell vendors.

In fact, these buyers are specifically looking for sellers like us and want handmade items for their shops. Some of the larger shows may get more traffic, but most buyers do not understand

the handmade (and Made in America) market and are unwilling to pay our prices.

Since only store buyers attend a trade show, the number of people is fewer than what we see at a traditional art show. However, remember that an art show customer buys a mug, while a trade show customer orders hundreds and often thousands of dollars’ worth of items at a time. The volume of your sales can be much higher even though the number of customers is far fewer.

Since you are selling directly to stores, you must alter your display and approach. You must appeal to people who are there not just because they love your work but because they think other people will love your work and be willing to buy it from them.

Since these shows tend to be in convention centers or pleasant hotels, the cost for a booth can be high, especially in comparison to a traditional art show. Do not panic — if you have a product that appeals to many, your sales can often be 10 to 20 times what you sell at an art show.

THE GUILD OF THE

The price for the show assumes the buyers have been well curated and screened by the show’s organizers. This is of excellent value to you as an artist and businessperson.

These are serious buyers who are not there just for a fun day out. They have often traveled significant distances and incurred expenses to attend the show to stock their store for the coming season.

Also, the cost of displaying at a trade show considers you are not just making a one-time sale. If you work hard, provide good customer service, and have items that sell well for your customer, they will order from you again. The value of both the exposure and the connection can have long-term benefits for you and your business.

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One of the first things you must figure out is how to interact with store buyers. You are not dealing directly with customers like you do at an art show. Or are you?

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Store buyers have an idea of what they are looking for when they walk into a trade show. Each store has a particular aesthetic, color palette, theme (nautical, nature, modern steampunk, etc.), and budget.

Many want to order a variety of products, so they have a well-curated mix of items that appeals to many potential customers. Figuring out how to appeal to buyers, discuss your work, and make the sales pitch can seem intimidating at first. I was nervous about it for my first trade show. But then I realized that what appeals to my retail customers will often appeal to store buyers as well.

Talk about your work, what it symbolizes, what it does, how you made it — the same things your retail customers want to hear. By talking about your work, you help a store buyer see how your things appeal to a broader audience. You are showing them how they can sell your things, too.

One concern I had (and some told me it would be a problem) was how store buyers would react to the fact I have my own shop, website (priced to not undercut stores around the country), and still do some shows. Would they turn away from buying my product, feeling I am in competition with them?

Turn that concern into an advantage for your buyers. Since I have been involved in directly selling my work to thousands of people over the years, all the things I make have been market tested. I only sell what sells well.

Consequently, I can guide my store buyers toward the bestselling items and colors to help improve their odds of

selling my work. Remember, every sword cuts two ways; use it to your advantage.

Store buyers are, in many respects, approachable in the same way your retail customers are. They want to know your story and understand the value of what you are offering them.

The primary difference is you need to demonstrate that your product can help them reach their goal of having successful sales. The better luck they have selling your items, the more likely you are to have a repeat customer who places additional orders.

The Greatest Show

So, you are past the sticker shock and have your sales pitch. It is now time to focus on your display. This is not like an art show. It is not cash and carry.

Your display should show off your work in the best possible light — like a store display as much as possible. Let your buyers see your work as if it were in their stores. Use furniture and props in a way that focuses the eye on your work, its beauty, uniqueness, functionality, etc.

Lighting is critical. Do not assume the lights in the convention hall will be sufficient. In fact, they are not.

Design your display so you can add additional lighting to highlight your work and draw attention to your booth. Track lighting is usually the best route and can be attached to a crossbar above the entrance to your booth. This provides the necessary light for your booth and work to stand out.

Most shows charge for electricity (some include it in the booth price). Occasionally, you can provide your own

electrical source. I often use large battery generators that take care of my electrical needs, although you must first confirm it is allowed by the show/convention hall.

While frustrating to think you must pay an exorbitant additional fee for electricity, it is a necessary part of the investment to have a successful show. Bite the bullet.

In addition to a new display setup, you need to invest in printed materials to distribute to customers and potential customers. Some artists prepare line sheets. These are like a catalog in that they show your items available for order, the options available, and the pricing.

I hand out printed, multi-color catalogs, with a price sheet insert. I use my catalog to not just show the items and color options but also to educate the buyer about my business and what I do. Lastly, prepare an efficient method for taking orders from your new customers. Make it as easy as possible for them to write an order and work directly with them as they do it.

Offer suggestions as you see what they are drawn to. Tell them what colors sell best, and which items are your quick movers. I bring my laptop to the show and set up a small workstation, so I can immediately type up their order and email it to them the same day.

The more professional your materials, display, and service, the easier it is to build trust and confidence with store buyers. They are businesspeople and want to know if you understand what it means to be in business. Show them not just with your artwork but with your

Carolyn Zakarija Jewelry was among the vendors at this year’s first Made – Our Show, in Baltimore.

Hardwear by Renee’s bags attracted these buyers at February’s MADE – Our Show.

display, printed materials, and expertise as well.

You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Making the decision to do a trade show and move your business into the wholesale world can initially be a bit scary. You will need to learn a new language, new pricing, economies of scale, and production deadlines.

You will need to be outgoing and interactive with your buyers. There are no shrinking violets allowed when you decide to become a wholesale artist. But you are not alone.

Most artists who do wholesale are excited to help you. We share ideas and tips about sales opportunities that might be out there. Many are willing to provide feedback about displays and ways to improve them.

CRAFT and other organizations are there to help with how to become an effective wholesale artist. Facebook has dedicated pages for artists working to build a wholesale business. Artists Who Wholesale (facebook.com/ groups/356940751127925/) is one of them.

As far as trade shows go, I am a huge believer in the new MADE – Our Show. Run by jewelry artist Laura Hutchcroft, its first show was this past February in Baltimore, and in my opinion, a tremendous success.

There were approximately 70 vendors, with a wide variety of types of work (glass, jewelry, clay, leatherwork, wearable art, and candles to name just a few). Buyer turnout was excellent.

Most vendors I spoke with were incredibly pleased with the results. I

wrote more than six times the booth fee in orders!

This show has enormous potential for growth. Given that there are no other trade shows focusing exclusively on handmade in America, I see it as the best trade show sales opportunity for artists who wholesale.

The price for this show is lower than the cost of some of the larger shows (about one-third the price). That makes it a cost-effective option, especially for artists new to the wholesale market. And since all the vendors are artists, there is a great deal of camaraderie and a willingness to provide advice, feedback, and help.

Hutchcroft stepped up to create, organize, and host the new show, and she has a clear vision for the future of wholesale artistry. “Made – Our Show connects quality handcrafted artists with retailers who understand the importance of handcrafted work in the marketplace,” she said. “The slower pace of a trade show allows time to strengthen existing business relationships and set a solid foundation for new ones. When we all work together, we can help cultivate more mindful shoppers, which leads to greater success for everyone.”

Her goal was also to help build camaraderie among the artists. “We need each other. Business is not for the faint of heart, and when we as artists help lift each other up, it works to preserve the very thing that so many of us have worked for — a society that recognizes and appreciates art and the artists who make it,” Hutchcroft said. “Each of us brings our own unique gifts and talents

to the table; by working together, we can build a community of artists who look out for one another, who celebrate each other’s successes, and provide comfort in times of trouble. Ultimately, isn’t that what it’s all about?”

I am excited to be a part of the community she is working to build. Next year’s show is scheduled for Feb. 17-19, in Baltimore. It is being held just prior to American Craft Council’s annual show in Baltimore, so those who want to attend both events can do so. Applications for next year’s show are open at www.madeourshow.com .

We Are Family

As you contemplate the direction of your business, especially during rocky times, do not be afraid to reach out to others. Most people want to help. I believe it is part of the human condition. None of us are in this alone, so reach out to someone who might be struggling, and do not be afraid to reach back. Take care and have a wonderful summer season! 

Scott Obernberger runs Twice Baked Pottery in Jefferson, Wisconsin. The former attorney discusses his creative journey and the lessons he learns along the way in this column for Sunshine Artist. Learn more about Scott and his business at www.twicebakedpottery.com

Collections from Oak & Vale are on display during MADE – Our Show.

Susan Forker of joeyfivecents talks to buyers about her jewelry at MADE – Our Show.

Hudson Glass interacts with a buyer during MADE – Our Show.

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By Brenda Flynn

Keeping track of your inventory is not an easy task. Artists say it is time-consuming. Many simply do not do it.

I researched inventory management programs online, trying to find an easy one for recording inventory. I found some that are free and others with costs — and none perfect for an artist with a lot of personalized art inventory.

Artists who keep an inventory document each piece with details, such as the date the piece was created, the artwork’s dimensions, the title, and the medium by which the piece was created. They can record each individual piece online or by hand to maintain a complete record of its availability or when it was sold and to whom (for those who maintain a buyer record). Not only does this keep their inventory hand organized but it also helps if they decide to exhibit in a gallery. Some online programs issue unique inventory numbers as you record your pieces. If you create series artwork (for example, scenes of a Kansas landscape, one of three), this helps if you decide to sell one piece and not all three. It is even more helpful if you are a photographer, as at any given time you have 50 to75

pieces on a gallery or art show wall, and even more in print bins, and in varying sizes.

ARTBUTLER (artbutler.com/en/), does all the above; while also helping you effectively name your pieces, such as O-123 for an original oil or PH-123 for a photo. Originally conceived as a management project for galleries, the designers realized the same software could also help artists keep their inventory straight.

It allows artists to manage their artwork by creating an overview of all their works on hand and PDFs for buyers who want to know more about each piece, or the medium used to create it. Artists can build an entire website through this software, receive purchase requests, and offer online payment.

The company is based overseas. When I wrote this article, the cost for uploading unlimited artwork was about $50 a month. However, many other add-ons will drive that price up. I think this option might be useful for those juggling galleries, shows, and private investors.

Barcode Scanners

Another way to manage inventory is by investing in barcode scanners and barcode generation software. You can

generate a barcode specifically for let’s say 4 x 4 Orange Crabs and receive a unique barcode with a stock keeping unit (SKU) for that artwork and assign it (by labeling the piece) to all your 4 x 4 Orange Crabs.

When someone purchases one, you simply scan the barcode. It pulls it into your Square application (usable on a Square Stand, Square Register, and selected Android/Apple devices) and shows the product and price. They are Bluetooth scanners, which makes it incredibly easy to scan.

Artists can add a specific tax for each show, credit card processing fees, and apply discounts. It allows you to generate an inventory list of sold art. This type of system streamlines your point of sales and your inventory management.

The prices can be a bit daunting, with scanners and SKU/barcode printers upwards of $2,500 each and additional costs for the use of Square for Retail software. You can find SKU generators online for a lower cost — and sometimes free— but it may not work with your Square systems (squareup.com/us/en).

If you have a moderate amount of inventory (200 pieces or less), the initial cost of purchasing the necessary

equipment may not be worth it, especially if you do not sell your work at multiple outlets. It also requires constant maintenance of products via inks and labeling paper.

What Other Artists Do

Some artists who produce large oils and acrylics say they bypass the inventory system. But what about the prints?

When you have signed and numbered prints, you can keep track that way, correct? No, unfortunately.

If you have signed and numbered prints, for example 1-25, chances are that in a print bin, they get sorted through and completely out of numerical order. You may limit your prints at a show to 50 of each painting. At the end of a show, you can put them back in order, counting them quickly and recording your stock.

The purpose is to either reprint (if you have an open-ended number of prints from one original) or restock, as necessary. That is the system used by almost every photographer or painter I interviewed.

“Honestly, I just don’t have time to write down everything I’ve got on hand to sell. It varies with each show. And if I have 20 or so small prints, I just pull from my stock that I keep in boxes and go from there,” said one seasoned acrylic painter. “I have to keep my life simple.”

Recording inventory of pottery can also be a headache, even if you choose separate bins to keep your pieces in order, such as mugs, plates, teapots, and other fine art pottery. “When I’m packing up for a show, I just wrap everything and keep it in bins by color. I have a limited number of pieces I do, which is functional pottery. I have just so many mugs and brie bakers and honey pots for each show. I might have a few more in the vehicle to restock with, but that’s pretty much all. And they all sell for set amounts, so I write each piece down in a notebook by my Square as I sell them. That’s the extent of my inventory. I go home and make more of the pieces I sold,” a potter told me at a recent show I attended.

Sherry Peckens shared how she and her husband, Levi, maintain the

bulk inventory for their company, TrippinSeed Tie Dye. They have extensive product, mainly handmade tie-dyed shirts for men and women, which they sell retail and wholesale.

“It almost makes my head hurt to think about itemizing each and every one of my paintings, big or small, and keeping track of sales.”

LISA ROGERS

“We do an inventory of everything we have (in our shows) twice a year, the beginning of spring and again at fall,” Peckens said. “We also use Square Online to maintain an online store (free included website) and have a separate inventory for that, maintained by Square as well.”

She said, “Our wholesale inventory (local businesses) is a separate set of boxes that we can pull from with a tally sheet, so that we know what we have on hand (to take items to a store).”

Peckens said while one partner makes the product — usually in bulk during the summer when the dye is set by the heat and sunshine — the other checks inventory and handles the books.

They keep notebooks of sales, tally them up after each show, and then update the product on hand. While time-intensive, it works for them.

Due to their substantial number of designs and sizes, this makes it easier to find a specific request from a customer. The only downfall of this method is lots of manual labor.

Lisa Rogers creates 2D painted artwork on canvas of all sizes. “It almost makes my head hurt to think about itemizing each and every one of my paintings, big or small, and keeping track of sales,” she said.

She has a huge inventory, as she tries to paint daily while juggling other jobs. Rogers takes photos of her paintings as she sells them, so she knows what sold.

“A regimented inventory method just sounds like too much work, actually,” she said. “It’s not the way my mind works, right or wrong.”

Rogers uses Square for her credit card processing but does not take advantage of sales tracking from Square or any other online system. “I fly by the seat of my pants,” she said.

Some other artists I spoke to do the same thing. They do not keep an inventory system, primarily due to its cost — both in time and money.

An artist who specializes in making wooden keepsake art out of old post office boxes uses a colored dot method to track his sales. “For really antique boxes, I use a green dot. For other smaller ones, I use a red dot. For boxes that are unique in other ways, I use a yellow dot. It’s easy because I can use a tally system and just count the number of each of the colored dots. Works for me,” he said.

My own method is to add pieces to a Word document by size and name of art. That is my inventory base.

As they sell, I make a list in my phone. At the end of the show — usually on Monday — I review my list and delete the sold pieces from the inventory base.

This also allows me to add a list I call “Sold Inventory” by show (copied and pasted), so I can recall that list and see what my bestsellers were the previous year. It helps reinforce what buyers looked for at each show.

Every inventory tracking method has its pros and cons. What works for one artist may not work for others. The best thing to do is to come up with a way to stay organized and finetune it as you go along. 

Brenda Flynn has been working in the art industry for more than 32 years, practically non-stop. In her down time, she enjoys everything one might say in a dating profile.

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By Angie Landsverk

PFinding Inspiration in Natural Landscapes

ainting has always been a part of Camille Kouyoumdjian’s life. But it stayed in the background for a long time.

“I’d paint when I needed to recharge or reconnect — with myself, with nature, with quiet. For the most part, I’m self-taught, though over the years I’ve taken workshops here and there to develop specific skills,” she said.

Camille Kouyoumdjian is pictured working in the studio of her former home.

Photo courtesy of Arielle Kouyoumdjian.

“I’ve also had informal mentors — other artists I admire and friends who’ve encouraged me to keep going.”

Camille grew up exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Eastern Seaboard. She said it was the summers spent hiking, cycling, and kayaking in Acadia that truly shaped her. “These landscapes have long inspired my work and rooted me in a deep sense of connection to the natural world,” she said. Drawn to storytelling and language, Camille studied English literature in college. “But I also felt a strong need to be practical, so I added a second major in international studies and economics,” she said.

Camille said, “I was always creative — writing, painting, even dabbling in landscape design — but I worried about how I’d support myself with those interests alone. That fear pushed me toward a master’s in international development and public health, and I spent years working in that space, often traveling, collaborating with people from all kinds of backgrounds and cultures. Looking back, that work taught me how to listen deeply, to notice nuance, and to communicate across divides — skills that have translated directly into my art.”

She worked in international development and public health for 15 years. Camille worked for both federal contractors and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, primarily focusing on public health policy, research, and program implementation.

Due to creativity being part of her life — whether through writing, designing spaces, or observing the natural world — she said painting felt like a natural extension of that. “Especially when I worked in international development, I found myself turning to the outdoors and to art to process everything I was witnessing — the beauty, the injustice, the complexity. Over time, painting stopped being just a side thing I did to recharge and started becoming the primary way I made sense of the world,” Camille said.

Her subject matter has remained constant, with Camille continually inspired by the wilderness — especially national parks and international hiking routes. She said her work reflects the textures, colors, and emotions that are evoked by those types of immersive, natural experiences.

“Over time, I’ve experimented with acrylics, watercolor, collage, and now oil and cold wax. I prefer lightfast media

and avoid anything that requires framing behind glass or the use of fixatives,” she said. “I often travel with Derwent Inktense blocks, and I frequently incorporate texture pastes and gels. Today, I work primarily in mixed media, blending techniques I’ve developed across all of those mediums.”

Shifting to Full Time

Camille described her move to creating art full time as a slow shift rather than one big leap. She said the gradual shift began about 18 years ago, after her daughter was born.

“Creating art became a vital source of solace and flexibility as I balanced motherhood and professional life,” Camille said. “Over time, as I began receiving recognition and realized I wanted more freedom and connection in my work life, I transitioned to full-time artmaking.”

She also said, “But there was definitely a moment when I realized: I need to give this a real shot. I had gathered enough courage and clarity to say, ‘This is the work I want to be doing.’ That moment came from years of paying attention to what drew me in and what left me feeling whole. Once I made that decision, I built a dedicated workspace, started showing

Wild Thing by Camille Kouyoumdjian. Photos courtesy of Camille Kouyoumdjian

Summer Haze by Camille Kouyoumdjian.

my work, and began learning everything I could about the business side of being an artist.” Camille explained how she made her decision a viable one. “I started small. I created a space in my home where I could work without interruption. I learned how to photograph my work, build a website, and show up consistently on social media,” she said. “I also began applying to local art shows and festivals to get my work in front of people. I experimented with different formats — prints, originals, commissions — to see what resonated. Over time, I built relationships with collectors, galleries, and fellow artists. Each step built on the last.”

Regarding her studio’s name — Wild Horizon Fine Art — Camille said it reflects both her love for the wilderness and the expansive sense of possibility offered by creating art. “Wild Horizon evokes both the natural landscapes that inspire me and the imaginative space where creative exploration happens,” she said.

Camille started participating in art festivals about five years ago, when she felt confident enough to share her work publicly. She noted that after the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, she

especially appreciated opportunities to connect with other artists and art lovers in person.

“I look for festivals that are well organized, have a strong community vibe, and attract people who care about art and the environment,” she said. On average, Camille does six to eight shows a year.

That number may shift, depending on what else she is working on at the time. “When I first started, I did fewer — mostly local ones — but now I feel more comfortable traveling for the right opportunities,” Camille said.

When asked about her other revenue streams, Camille said she tries to diversify. “In addition to festivals, I sell work through galleries and curated gift shops that align with my values. I also take on commissions, which I really enjoy — it’s a chance to collaborate and bring someone else’s story or space to life,” she said. “I’ve done exhibits, and I’m exploring prints and licensing opportunities as well. I’m always thinking about how to create sustainable income without compromising the integrity of the work.”

Regarding commissions, they come to her through various channels, including

art festivals, galleries, arts organization memberships, and word of mouth from students and collectors. “Each experience is unique and personal,” Camille said.

She has had plenty of challenges as an artist. “Self-doubt, financial uncertainty, burnout — they’re all real. One of the biggest challenges was shifting from a ‘safe’ career path to a creative one and trusting that it would be enough,” Camille said.

How has she subdued those challenges? “I’ve overcome those doubts (or at least quieted them) by building community, staying grounded in purpose, and treating the business side of art as just another creative challenge to figure out,” she said. “Having a support system — friends, other artists, mentors — has been key.”

When it comes to her work, Camille said, “Everything I’ve done before — traveling, working in development, studying literature — shapes the way I see and express the world. My experiences have given me a deep respect for difference and a reverence for nature. I’m constantly inspired by the interconnectedness of things, by the way human stories and natural systems overlap. That’s what I try to capture in my work

When You Reach Me by Camille Kouyoumdjian.

Morning’s Promise by Camille Kouyoumdjian.

Morning Muse by Camille Kouyoumdjian.

— a sense of awe, and also a quiet call to responsibility.”

And after spending most of her life in the Washington, D.C., area she has just started a new chapter on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Camille says she is “ready for a more peaceful life, one that offers distance from the relentless pace of city living and the constant buzz of politics, and closer to the rhythms of the tide, the stillness of the forest, and the quiet strength of the mountains.”

Her new home has a dedicated studio that overlooks the water. She said it is an ideal creative space and setting it up was a top priority when choosing a property.

The move means she has new shows to consider applying to. “Maine has a vibrant arts community and many wonderful opportunities. I’ve already juried into the Coastal Fine Art Alliance Festival in Southwest Harbor and am looking forward to exploring more local shows,” she said.

And Camille has already joined several regional arts organizations, including UMVA, ArtWaves MDI, Creative Ground New England, and the Union of Maine Contemporary Artists.

She has also been actively networking with galleries, has solo shows lined up for the summer, and has started booking appointments to show her new work to gallery owners.

Camille gets the word out about her work and schedule in numerous ways. “I maintain an email list and regularly send out newsletters and blog posts. I’m active on Instagram and Facebook, and my website is an essential part of staying connected with collectors and students. It hosts new work, blog updates, and announcements about upcoming shows and classes. I also offer holiday specials and seasonal promotions, and I often find that teaching helps spread the word organically through my students,” she said.

What Camille loves most about what she does is the freedom to follow ideas wherever they may lead. “I love being in conversation with nature and translating those observations into visual stories. And I love that my work can speak to people across backgrounds — because ultimately, we all understand beauty, loss, and wonder, even if we speak different languages.” 

Advice From Camille

SA: What advice do you have for artists who are starting out?

CK: For anyone starting out, I’d say: let yourself evolve. Don’t worry about having it all figured out at the beginning. Follow your curiosity and let that be enough. And carve out space in your life to make art regularly, even if it’s messy or uncertain at first.

SA: How can other artists grow/expand their business?

CK: Start by knowing your “why.” Let that guide your choices. Then get curious about the business side — learn how to price your work, promote it, and connect with your audience. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different revenue streams until you find what works for you. And always, always keep making the work that feels honest and alive.

SA: Is there anything else you would like to share?

CK: Just that this path is rarely linear. If you feel like you’re circling around your creative calling before committing fully, that’s OK. Every detour adds depth. And the world needs more art that helps us see each other — and the planet — with empathy and wonder.

Camille Kouyoumdjian finds inspiration for her work in natural landscapes.

Photo courtesy of Arielle Kouyoumdjian

Juelerye, a gallery in Mooresville, North Carolina, recently celebrated Elijah Kell’s 10th anniversary with a two-day celebration.

Pictured is a portion of his work in that show.

Who Wants More Customers?

By Diane Sulg

That will be almost every maker who wholesales their handmade goods! New customers are a critical factor in your business success for several reasons. First, that is how you grow your business and increase your income. In addition, you will always need to replace customers who close their business or change their inventory choices.

In this column, I am going to look at some specific ways you can grow your customer base.

However, before looking at specific strategies, it is critical that you do an internal examination of your current inventory, pricing, and marketing. Looking at your inventory, are there items you think should be altered or even eliminated?

And your pricing — are there some items that are unprofitable for you? Or are there some items you think your customers are avoiding because of the high price?

Finally, do you have a concrete, in-writing marketing plan you regularly follow? Are your marketing materials up-to-date and attractive?

If you have a few critical issues with any of these, now is the time to fix them. Paying close attention to your inventory,

pricing, and marketing is a key component to winning new customers. So, put on your customer thinking cap and see what changes you need to make internally to increase your sales.

Taking a close look at your website is an excellent first step. Is it up-to-date and complete? Does the retailer know you want and welcome wholesale orders? Make this invitation obvious and easy to access. You can have a separate password-protected wholesale area complete with an order and payment system.

If your products are on a wholesale platform like Faire or IndieMe, make sure you have an obvious link to take retailers directly to your on-site store. Wherever you mention wholesale on your site, put a clear call to action. “We have a great introductory package.” “Our NEW bracelet collection is a bestseller!”

Make your information sound enticing and worth their time to evaluate it. Most importantly, have an obvious “click here” that takes them to a great visual and succinct copy that makes it easy to order.

One final recommendation for your website is to include a list of your current retailers. This gives you two advantages. First it might help a customer who wants to see your work in person. When they find it in a shop,

it is making a sale for you and encouraging that retailer to keep your work in stock.

Also, a great number of store owners and buyers will regularly cruise other retailers’ sites. When your company is on the artist list, they might be so impressed they will want to become a retailer who stocks your products on their shelves.

When you did your inventory analysis, did you discover an item whose popularity was waning? If so, this might be a suitable time to revise or replace it.

To clear this inventory, it is a good time to send an email to every customer with a “last chance” price

Glass artist Elijah Kell is a splendid example of how to build an exceptional relationship with a local gallery.

Photo courtesy of Elijah Kell

Photo courtesy of Diane Sulg

reduction offer. Oh, and at the same time, be working on its newer, more exciting version with size, color, and design changes. That will provide a new product for you to ballyhoo in the coming months.

There is no word in the retailer’s dictionary more important than “new!” Believe me, I was a retailer who had regular customers ask, “What’s new?” as they walked in the front door.

More than once, we sold items right out of their shipping boxes! So, never stop making new and making a big deal of it!

One last point is to use new to your advantage. If you have some products where price seems to be the issue, see if you can retire them and then reconfigure a similar product that uses less material, fewer colors, higher design, easier packaging — in other words, a new product you can offer at a slightly lower price but at a higher margin for your bottom line.

While I seldom advise a maker to consider consigning their goods, there are a couple of exceptions. The first is to visit a local retail establishment that has a great reputation and where you believe your product would be a good fit.

In most cases, make an appointment. Take along a few pieces of your line. Be friendly, brief, and thankful for the opportunity. If you are successful, this gives you some bragging rights to be in such a fine store.

The second consignment idea might be with a retailer who already carries your work. If they are consistently ordering your moderately priced pieces, you might offer to give them one grander item on consignment.

We did that with a high-end glass blower. When we placed a substantial order with payment, he shipped us one large piece retailing close to $2,000.

As soon as we sold it, we paid him, and he sent us another piece, usually in a different color. This worked well for both of us. We saved the up-front cash and over time, he sold a lot of those gorgeous pieces to our customers.

Of course, the easiest way to meet hundreds of interested customers is by participating in a trade show. You are renting a small space, displaying your

products over several days, and meeting store owners and buyers you want to stock your inventory.

I have written columns with endless details and suggestions, but the most basic is checking out which show is a good fit for your product. If possible, walk some shows and talk to the exhibitors there.

If it is a large show, check out the sections that best fit both your product and your budget. Analyze all the expenses, because in addition to the booth fee, there is transportation, housing, meals, parking, and display and marketing materials. Also, keep in mind you need to do a show repeatedly to grow your following and provide significant income.

Some final trade show advice: stay in your booth and off your phone. Smile and say hi to people walking by. If they come into your booth, have a quick and easy opening line such as, “All my jewelry is sterling silver and handmade in my studio in Topeka.”

Have a line sheet, a minimum order, and get some information about their business. Whether or not they place an order, get their business card. Just that they stopped and looked means they were interested in your product, and you should add them to your marketing list.

Which brings us to your marketing. It is imperative that you stay in touch with your customers through regular emails and frequent social media posts.

Ensure your efforts are noticed with great photos. Make your caption and copy short and compelling. When possible, put a link in your post that takes your customer to the right place.

Even if you have been taking good photographs of your products, consider having a professional take a few glamour shots of your favorite items. You can use these in so many ways — in your marketing materials, artist cards, and booth displays at shows. Most importantly, you have something that might generate interest in local and national media.

Public relations are often overlooked by busy artists. However, you have opportunities in local, statewide, and even national media to get placement in gift guides, tourist publications, and design issues.

Keep in mind that many publications work months in advance. So, if you are looking for a mention in a Christmas Gift Guide, the time to get that message out is July. Use that wonderful professional photo, with all your contact info and a simple, compelling message.

Do not begin your public relations efforts with the goal of immediately becoming one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things.” But that could happen as you grow more confident and successful reaching out to local and regional publications.

Keep in mind the suggestions made earlier. Develop new and exciting products, have great photos of them, and implement an aggressive marketing plan.

Elevate your website to be a hardworking sales tool and use frequent emails and social media posts to excite your customers. This includes all your customers — the ones you have not heard from recently, your frequent retailers, and all those new folks you just met at your latest trade show. 

Diane Sulg is executive director of CRAFT and founder & co-chair of American Craft Week (ACW). She is a handmade advocate who provides valuable information in her one-day seminars at wholesale shows throughout the United States. She can be reached at dianesulg@gmail.com.

Participating in a trade show is a way to meet store owners and buyers.

Photo courtesy of Diane Sulg

Let’s Talk About

Sales Techniques

Artists Share How They Attract, Engage Customers

As you head into the busy summer show season, learn which sales methods work best for some of your fellow artists and consider adding a few of their tips to your own arsenal.

April Sepich

Mixed/Reclaimed

How long have you been doing shows?

Thirteen years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

I leave myself a doorway in the rear of my booth and sit just outside my tent. That encourages potential buyers to come in and look more closely at my work. It’s far less intimidating than sitting in my booth. My booth also doesn’t look like other artists’ booths. I don’t do pro panels. I don’t do mesh walls. My work is created from reclaimed vintage architectural ceiling tiles, so the style is rustic elegant, and I emphasize this with a vintage table, an upholstered bench, and an antique chandelier to soften the look of my spotlights and to give the appearance of an elegant art salon. Despite my signage, people don’t immediately recognize what my work is created from, so there is an air of mystery that my work creates, drawing them in to have a closer look. I never pounce on people as they enter. I just say hello and if they have questions, to let me know. I also encourage people to touch my work, although most people do it without my encouragement, since it is so tactile. I busy myself doing something that still allows me to observe them but not intrude. Each of my pieces has a tag that not only gives the price but the history of each piece as I know it: what town, building, business, and approximate year that the pieces date to and if it was reclaimed by us. Most

people who begin reading the piece’s history will spend time going from piece to piece to read the stories. After they’ve engaged with several, I will meander over and ask which one is speaking to them. I then go into more detail about the reclamation, the story of the business/ building they came from, the style of the tile or tiles, and my glazing process that takes them from twisted, rusty relics to elegant pieces of history that, through my unique glazing process, gives them the look of high-fired ceramic.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I tell my story by talking to people! I have noticed that when I frequently begin the story of a particular piece, recounting the adventure of the reclamation, I will draw more people in to listen to what I call my Tin Stories. I will frequently end up with a booth full of people asking questions. I love this! It allows me to transfer the excitement I have in creating my work directly to them! I do give out cards, which have all my info and social media links, but I do prefer selling in person, hence the reason I do not sell on my website. The building of value is a gentle necessity; the aura of being surrounded by pieces of beautiful history brought back to life is something a buyer can’t get with a website. I need to tell their stories.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

I have many, many images of my work in people’s homes that I use as sales tools. I usually run a slide show of these images on my iPad during a show. I also let my work sell itself, by sending pieces home with potential buyers overnight or for an hour or so during the day. This almost always results in a sale and sometimes multiple pieces. I will also go after a

show on a Saturday and take a piece or two if the potential buyers can’t fit them in their car, boat, bike, motorcycle, or kayak! If they want to try two pieces, I’ll bring four. Who knows, they may have spots they haven’t even considered for my work! When they can see it in

their home, it’s usually a game changer. I usually also take my hanging kit, and once they’re ready to buy or even just on the edge, I’ll offer to hang it for them if it’s not too dicey a spot. Delivery and hanging frequently seal the deal! If for some reason the piece isn’t the right size or color, being right there allows me to discuss and finalize an alternative commissioned piece.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

Depends on the show. I do shows where I sell all small to medium pieces and shows where I sell nothing but large works. I have yet to learn how to predict this! As for deals, I will work with those buyers who want multiple pieces. I frequently gift a smaller piece if it helps close the sale, or if they are looking at multiple large pieces, I will do a bundle deal. I also have many repeat buyers, and I always give them a perk for being repeat buyers!

April Sepich uses images of her work in people’s homes as a sales tool.

Photo courtesy of April Sepich

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I do offer custom pieces and commissioned pieces. I normally request half down and balance due in full upon delivery. If it’s a repeat buyer, they can pay in full upon delivery.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

Selling is an art and a game all rolled into one. It’s fun! I talk a little and I sell a little — enjoying the banter along the way and the ultimate sharing of my passion with others who appreciate it!

Mary Jo Schmith

Functional Clay

How long have you been doing shows?

Twenty-five years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

At the front of my booth for two reasons: I can greet all patrons, even those who don’t step in to the booth. Also, as a potter selling lower priced art (along with larger, more pricey pieces) a checkout line can often form during busy times. The line can be outside the booth rather than inside or at the back, where new entering patrons would be prevented from entering. Attracting attendees: I position my best pieces and sets, along with tall upright pieces, at the front of my booth. My work is full of varied decorative motifs; I choose the ones that best interest the community’s location.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

Artist statement front and center! I address each patron, thanking them for supporting the show and telling them where I’m from and that all work is food safe and meant to be used!

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

As a potter I exhibit work in sets — for example, a large appetizer platter with

several small appetizer plates. I also set up descriptive price tags that stand upright, a descriptive item name, like “sushi tray,” and price.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

Lots of $12 to $25 dishes, followed by $45 to $135. No discounts.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

Yes, commissions make up a large part of my sales. I email customers before a show to see if there’s anything I can make and bring to the show for them. I offer, in the booth, to make and ship items if a patron can’t find what they’re looking for. Twenty-five percent down.

Dave Grabarczyk

Wood

How long have you been doing shows? Thirty-plus years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth?

My booth is tight, so I must remain toward the rear. If a person is taking a little more time rather than a casual look at my items, then I approach them and ask them if they would need any questions answered about my work.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I have a large banner attached to my display table, with pictures of two of my items. It also has a comment that “no two are ever alike,” letting people know that what they are buying is unique. I also have an artist statement explaining my process.

Do you demonstrate your craft?

I don’t do demonstrations, but I always mention and show people where the hidden drawers in my jewelry boxes are at.

What price points tend to sell best at shows?

It seems like right now, in the $50 to $125 range is selling well.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

Yes, I do custom orders. If it is something that I generally carry, then I do not ask for a deposit. If it is something different, then I do ask for a deposit.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

It is always nice to hear from the customer that you do great work!

Edward Kibbee

Metal

How long have you been doing shows? Eighteen years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth? No matter what you’re selling, being behind a table or counter creates a separation between you and the customer. I prefer to stand in front of my table, to the side. It reduces customer tension and anxiety. When they become curious, I will join them in shopping, not selling.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I perceive an interest or curious behavior or comments from the prospect. My story begins then. My story has several facets and is flexible enough to engage anyone at their interest level.

Do you demonstrate your craft?

Flexibility and offering options for my product are essential. I may demonstrate a different color bulb, shade, or base. Engagement through demonstration. Eliminate as many reasons not to buy as you can.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to

Dave Grabarczyk always shows people the hidden drawers in his jewelry boxes.

Photo courtesy of Dave Grabarczyk

help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

Yes. I create a vision for the prospective buyer. This would be perfect in a lowlight dinner setting. Or can you imagine this near a fireplace or on a nightstand? Show pictures … worth a thousand words.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

Price points are set by the buyer, and each show is different. Some are willing to buy, but I’m not willing to sell at a low margin. I never sell or price my product based on what’s in my own wallet. I do not offer bundle pricing. It gives the impression that I overcharge for buying one. I’m an artist, not a retail store.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit? I do consignment or commission work often. I do not take a deposit. When asked why, my answer is simply, someone else will buy it if you don’t. Customers like that, and it builds value in your product.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

Consultative sales are essential. Sell the entire experience … build a picture your prospect can see.

Mark Miller

Photography

How long have you been doing shows? Eight years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

I am usually standing in my booth or just outside of it. Indoor booths — it’s all about lighting. I print on metal and the more lighting the better. The colors just pop, giving my booth that wow factor. At outdoor shows, I can get away with natural lighting. A greeting to all that stroll by gets the attendees to look my way to respond. Some will come into my booth; all will at least look at it.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I specialize in European travel landscape photography. I am very old school and very hands on, so there is very little social media presence. I do not have an artist statement posted. I want the customer to engage. Giving them an artist’s statement to read gives them the excuse to walk out after they read it. I also do not post any information about where my photos were taken. All will guess and about 85% will ask. This is where I engage the customer about my work and travels. Every photo has a story, and I always ask about their travel adventures.

Do you demonstrate your craft? If yes, do you find it increases sales or just engagement?

I show the potential customer the advantages of metal prints by handing them one. If metal is too pricey, I can take them to a stretched canvas or an archival matted print. I have multiple sizes ranging from 11 x 14 (prints) to 40 x 60 (metal). The bottom line is if the customer loves the photo, has an attachment to the location, or has the means to purchase the size and medium they need, a sale is made. Sometimes just the engagement helps with the sale. The story can make the sale.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

I display every size I sell in metal on my walls. I do not have every size in canvas. However, I can show them a canvas and size it to the work on the walls. Matted prints — I only sell in 11 x 14 and 16 x 20, which will fit into a standard picture frame. I try to get the customer to imagine what the picture would look

like on their wall. It would help if the customer measured before they came to the art show. However, I realize that most photography is an impulse purchase. What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

My bestselling category is 11 x 14 prints at a price point of $39. In metals, my bestselling size is 11 x 17 at $199. Prints — I offer a buy three and get one free deal. If they are looking at two pieces, I can usually push them to purchase one more to get the free one. Metals — I offer discounts for multiple units. If the customer purchased previously, they automatically get a discount.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I do not offer commissions. There are too many variables to deal with. I will sell a custom piece if I don’t stock it. I take full payment upfront.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

Connecting with the customer is key. In my experience, because I take photos of places people have been or want to travel to, I am often giving a tour. I can differentiate most of the time between the potential customer and the people that just want a tour guide. Sometimes being their tour guide results in a sale!

Fiona Thompson

Jewelry

How long have you been doing shows? Eleven years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

Sometimes I’m standing in the booth. Sometimes I’m sitting. Smile. Start a conversation, i.e. I love your dress. I have something that would go great with that. Would you like to see it? I run a video on my flame painted copper technique, and I will ask passersby if they have seen my video, which usually they haven’t, and then I take the conversation from there. Or I ask them if they’ve ever tried, so they can find out how comfortable they are. If a lady passes by and is wearing

Mark Miller’s booth is ready at March’s Capital Art and Craft Fair.

Photo courtesy of Mark Miller

something I find genuinely attractive, I will mention it to her. Everyone likes a compliment. But you must be genuine when doing this.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I mention how I cannot wear earrings because of an allergic reaction and that motivated me to create a line of air cuffs. Then I decided to create a second line of jewelry, creating flame painted copper designs.

Do you demonstrate your craft? If yes, do you find it increases sales or just engagement?

The video shows my process, and that increases sales. I demonstrate to ladies how I wear ear cuffs and invite them to try them on. This is also very beneficial to sales because there is interaction, and they get to see and feel for themselves how attractive they are. It also helps them select the right size and design.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

I have mirrors and a video. I help them try them on.

Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

No guaranteed bundle deals or discounts. If somebody buys a lot of jewelry, I will give them either a small discount, or I will give them a single ear cuff as a gift.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I will give them my website information and invite them to contact me there. They usually don’t. I should ask for a deposit. There have been a couple of occasions where I started a custom order, and it fell flat. I encourage people to ask for a deposit

Larry Drake Jewelry

How long have you been doing shows? Ten years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for

attracting attendees into your booth?

My display tables make a line out front, and I stand behind them. Bright lighting makes the jewelry shine, and that is the first thing potential customers see. As they approach the booth, I welcome them in with a simple greeting, usually “Hi, how are you today?”

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

The artist’s statement is attached to a front tent leg, easily visible but also out of the way. I do use social media to help tell the story in between shows. During the shows, simply talking about the items that catch the eye of the customer is enough. Each piece is unique and one of a kind. Construction processes, material sources, and stories of stone history provide ample topics of discussion, as much or as little as each customer desires.

Do you demonstrate your craft?

Demos are a little difficult, as the equipment stays in the studio, but there are pictures of me working at some of the equipment hanging from the tent walls, which helps the customer visualize the processes involved. I find that if someone is asking how a piece was made, they are not likely to buy but are trying to learn how difficult the creation process would be for them to learn. Some are active hobbyists who are eager to talk shop. Those are wonderful conversations, but they can disrupt other potential customers.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

Mirrors are carefully placed near the pieces, especially around the earrings. Trying on the items is encouraged, and if someone needs assistance, I am happy to help. If the customer is there with a friend, I encourage the friend to help and to render their opinions. Often, this results in two sales.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

It is best to offer items at several price points commensurate with the work that is being done. Price points are

show determinate. Some shows are full of bargain hunters, and other shows are known to value artistic excellence. I am not in a show unless I have been successful there in the past. My prices on the pieces stay the same at all the shows, but different items sell better at different shows. If a customer decides to buy the entire jewelry suite, I will give a discount if they ask and that is the tipping point to assure the sale, but not until then.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

Custom jewelry work is on the table but is not the focus. If asked, I will discuss options, expectations, and details with that customer at that time. I usually do not ask for payment until the customer is satisfied with the work done but have taken a deposit on occasion. If a customer is asking for a custom order, I have already determined if they are a good security risk and have not been wrong — yet.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

Sales techniques in this business are as highly individual as the artists themselves are. It takes a while, and some mistakes, to get comfortable with doing it. Trial, error, and listening to fellow artists’ techniques will go a long way in helping an individual develop their own winning style.

Anne Gaines

Printmaking

How long have you been doing shows? Twenty years.

Anne Gaines is pictured in her booth at 2024’s Tulsa Mayfest.

Photo courtesy of David Gaines

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth?

I usually am seated at the back of my booth or standing within the booth. I find if I sit or stand at the entrance, some people are reluctant to enter.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I mostly tell my story with samples of the reduction printmaking progression. (I have several framed pieces with each layer in the printing process, framed with the linoleum block and the final print). I often begin conversations with patrons by asking them, “Are you familiar with printmaking?” That often leads to me explaining how I make my art. I do have an artist statement posted at the front of the booth, which a few people read. And I have added a QR code to my business card, which links people to my website.

Do you demonstrate your craft? If yes, do you find it increases sales or just engagement?

I do demonstrate my craft. It increases engagement, but I have not seen an increase in sales as a result. My talking about my work (the inspiration behind the pieces, in addition to the how to) seems to be the thing that helps with sales.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

The price points vary — intend to sell the same number of framed originals, matted originals, and giclées. I find it helps me to have a variety of price points — from $35 to $400. I do not offer bundled deals or discounts for multiple purchases

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I have accepted commissions in the past but am getting away from doing them. When I was doing them, I would take a 50% deposit up front.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

An artist that I admire once told me that she never tries to talk someone into buying her work. She wants her art to go to someone that truly loves it and wants

to have it. I have adopted this philosophy as well. I wouldn’t want someone to pressure me into buying anything, and I try to treat people how I would like to be treated. Another piece of advice I’d like to share is for an artist to paint what they love — what they are passionate about. I have found that it doesn’t work for me to try to make art that I think will appeal to a certain market. I create what interests me, and that work sells the best.

Bobbie Rafferty’s booth always includes images of pieces.

Photos courtesy of Guy Nicol

Bobbie Rafferty

Bead Woven Jewelry

How long have you been doing shows? Twenty-plus years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

I’m typically in the front area inside my booth, behind a display desk/table. This keeps me visible, identifiable, and easily available for customers and allows me

to greet them easily and invite them to look around. A friendly smile, a simple greeting, a clean and uncluttered display, and blown-up images of my work visible to passersby are the best tools to attract attendees into the booth.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

Because bead weaving involves tiny seed beads and can be difficult for people to understand with a quick glance, I have a couple of signs in my booth with a simple explanation of the process and intricacy of the work. A little education goes a long way. Customers read the sign and immediately understand what makes the pieces special and different. I’ve seen lots of double takes and heard countless “Oh, my” comments, typically followed by a closer look at the work and sales. It’s a great conversation starter!

Do you demonstrate your craft? If yes, do you find it increases sales or just engagement?

I always work on a piece while at shows. I can show people the seed beads, the thread, the needles, and how a piece grows one bead at a time. Having the chance to let people see the starting point next to the finished artwork increases both engagement and sales.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

I always wear my work. I have enlarged photos of work in the tent. I have mirrors for people to try things on. And I encourage people to pick works up and try them on. I will take a necklace off a display bust and pass it to people, so they get a feel for the weight and balance of the piece (and so they get over any hesitation about touching the work). I tell them jewelry is made to be worn, so they shouldn’t be hesitant to pick it up.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

In general, my most successful pieces at shows are $60 to $225, though I have work from $30 to $550. I don’t normally offer bundled deals or discounts but have been known to do so in select circumstances.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I will often customize on the spot (changing a pierced earring to a clip) or change the length of a necklace if possible. In these cases, I ask for payment at the show. If the change requires work back in my home studio, I get payment at the show and absorb the cost of postage to send the finished work to the customer.

Jennifer Beaudoin Moffitt

Fused Glass

How long have you been doing shows? Eight years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

I stand in the back of my booth. If a passerby shows interest, I might say that the designs are my pandemic babies and see where that goes. Or I’ll ask them if they have any questions

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I have a large vertical sign in my booth and signage that spans the top of my tent with a QR code they can use to visit my website. I changed my focus from jewelry to glass oil candles after the pandemic. That’s my story.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

I place lit candles in lanterns, so they see my product in action.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

My lowest price point sells best, $75. I don’t bundle or give discounts.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I get custom orders at every show. They pay when they order, and I give a realistic period for fulfillment.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

Each show has an audience vibe. If they are engaged, I’m engaged. If they’re skittish, I try my best not to scare them off.

to show everything at once. They must step into my booth.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I used to have write ups of my technique, but I found that was eliminating interaction. Now I am more engaged with collectors — talking about my approach and point of view. I still use a QR code with my information just in case they don’t want to take a business card.

Do you demonstrate your craft?

I don’t demonstrate, but I talk a lot about my technique. It does create a buzz, as other people stop by just to hear the story.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

After every installation, I ask permission to take a photograph in the customer’s home and décor with my piece. I display those images at the show, as they put my photographs in perspective compared to wall size and décor.

Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

I usually offer free installations, and with very large pieces, it’s certainly a positive encouragement.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions?

I offer custom sizes, and I do take commissions for requests. I love commissions of new places, as it takes me to places that otherwise I might not have been visiting.

Marianna McDonald

Pastel

Zsuzsanna Luciano Photography

How long have you been doing shows?

Seventeen years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

I position myself in front. Create interest with booth design. I don’t want

How long have you been doing shows?

Full time: 24 years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

Standing up toward the back of the tent to avoid blocking entrance. I keep the middle of the tent empty so customers can step back and view the art on the walls. I greet and retreat.

Zsuzsanna Luciano’s booth design makes attendees want to step inside it to see more.

Photos courtesy of Luciano Photography

After Zsuzsanna Luciano installs a photograph in a customer’s home, she asks permission to take a picture of it and then displays some of those images at art shows.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I have a sign with a short bio and artist’s statement.

Do you demonstrate your craft?

I demonstrate at Summerfair in Cincinnati, because they give a wonderful spot with space on the outside to set up my demonstration. It’s a great way to show my method of layering color.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

My medium-size framed pieces under $500 sell the best, but I always bring three large 24 x 30 (pieces) to make the booth look impressive, and occasionally, I’ll sell a large one. I give a discount to repeat customers. They’re always pleasantly surprised.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

Yes, I offer commission and have a brochure to hand to customers. Yes, I ask for a 25% deposit.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

I’m expecting lower sales on the art fair circuit this year. Political issues are making people nervous, and art is a want not a need, so they’ll enjoy looking but won’t “be back.”

Fletcher Dean

Encaustic/Mixed Media

How long have you been doing shows? Twelve years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth? What are your top tips for attracting attendees into your booth?

The first art fair I did — craft/art fair — I had no idea what I was doing or should do. But I was set up beside a vendor selling marshmallow trebuchets and ended up learning a lot by watching him talk with people and lure them in. He was almost a carnival huckster but not as pushy. He spoke to everyone. That’s out of nature for me because I’m an introvert, but I was convinced by him that I had to engage more than I was comfortable doing. So, I often stand out front — on

one corner — and try to catch people’s eyes. I’ll comment on a shirt/blouse/ hat they’re wearing or simply ask how they’re doing. Anything to get them to at least turn their head. I’m careful not to be pushy, but sometimes crowds beget crowds, so anything I can do to slow people down enough to at least look is a win.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

I have a nameplate sign that’s designed to start a conversation. It has my name and the phrase “Fire and Wax” underneath. I’m an encaustic artist and many, many times the sign has given potential customers enough to start their own conversation with me. And I can then explain the art and process. Encaustic is still unique enough that they are often intrigued. I’ve found that having them in the booth — listening — is a good way to attract other fairgoers, who often like the safety of numbers.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

The best price points vary by show. Sometimes it’s cash and carry under $50. Other shows have different customers, and the bigger pieces sell. I will discount multiple purchases and give a discount to repeat customers. Heck, I’ll even offer to deliver my biggest pieces — and have delivered them — to make a sale.

Cindi Mapes

Glass

How long have you been doing shows? Thirty-five years.

Where do you position yourself to engage attendees as they approach your booth?

In the back but still where I can be seen. If possible, I leave a side and the back open, where people don’t feel trapped.

How do you tell your story while working at your booth?

It depends on the person looking at my art on how much I share and what I share. Some people want to know your story. They want to know the inspiration of a piece. Most people want to know how things are made, which I am very willing to share.

Do you demonstrate your craft?

I wish I could, but no I can’t figure out how to demonstrate cutting glass, etc.

Do you use lifestyle images, customer testimonials, or display techniques to help attendees imagine your work in their lives?

I try to group my larger glass art in groupings. It often works that they will buy multiple pieces.

What price points tend to sell best at shows? Do you offer bundled deals or discounts on multiple purchases?

I sell $20 bowls to $450 wall pieces. It typically takes all of them to make a good show. I do give discounts on multiple purchases. I am still working on not being too generous.

Do you offer custom orders or commissions? If so, do you ask for a deposit?

I do a lot of custom work from the shows. I always tell my customers that it doesn’t cost extra to have what you really want. Unless it is specific for the person, I do not get money up front. It makes the books work so much easier to collect it all when the customer gets their artwork. It also helps the customers feel that I trust them.

Do you have any other comments on this topic?

I often do drawings for people using colored pencils. I tell the customers that I want them to love their glass art. I am willing to do whatever it takes for them to be comfortable before we move forward. I have not had any customers not buy the custom work that I have done for them. I always figured I would sell it at a show anyhow. 

Cindi Mapes’ glass art is on display at a show.

Photo courtesy of Cindi Mapes

Sales Techniques Tips To Get Your Work Out There

By Paul Seibert Midwest Salute to the Arts

When a nonprofit artist guild in the St. Louis area asked me to speak about how artists can get their work out there, I concluded that it is a euphemism for how they can sell more work.

That organization and most or all its members know how to get their work out there. I suggested it is also about how to get you — the artist — out there.

In my experience as a gallery curator and as a director of Midwest Salute to the Arts, most of the sales I have observed occur in the artist’s presence. At the gallery, almost all of them occur during the artist’s opening reception and when the exhibiting artist gets out there with the interested art aficionados.

If someone cannot afford your huge pieces, provide them with artwork they can afford. Provide options for those who may live in a small apartment that lacks a wall to accommodate larger works. Selling a small piece is still a sale.

Close the Sale

During a past marketing job, I was part of a coaching session with Tony Robbins. I learned efforts that resulted in very few sales meant I was missing what he called the closing.

For Midwest Salute to the Arts, all 100 artists go through the same process to get accepted, set up, and fill their 10 x 10 booth. They spend the same three days in the same extremes of weather.

Many of the same 5,000 people visit those 100 booths. Some visits result in sales, and some do not. Is there a particular formula to it? Probably not.

Make an Impact

How you set up your booth and how accessible you are in it are ways to make an impact. We see a definite correlation between an artist’s accessibility and the accessibility of their artwork.

While someone purchases artwork because of being drawn to it, what often tips the balance between sale and no sale is the subliminal effect of meeting the artist. Friendly commentary between an artist and attendee can increase a piece’s desirability. An artist’s personal touch of explaining the inspiration behind their work can increase a patron’s interest in it.

You must be a central focus within your booth display. Make your booth inviting to those passing by. Be noticeable in or around your space, as well as available and fun.

Demonstrate how excited you are about your work. Be your art. Do not try to be a high-pressure salesperson — be a magnet that complements your accomplishments.

Avoid Distractions

Playing loud music in your booth, accepting calls on your cellphone while patrons are visiting it, and hanging out with friends instead of attendees are all things to be avoided. These distractions can affect your neighboring artists as well.

Strike a balance between talking to more than one patron at the same time. Make each attendee feel noticed, appreciated, and like they are the most important person in your life at that moment.

Factor in Dynamics

Put your gorgeous, huge wall hanging where it catches as much attention as possible. Its dynamic may cause attendees to stop, look, and be amazed at your talent.

Do not underprice your work. Tag it as the premium piece you know it is and complement it with smaller, less expensive pieces and prints.

While good at leading my horses to water, I was not good at getting them to drink it. I presented my clients with wonderful opportunities they did not buy. I consistently failed to close the sale. What did it mean to miss the closing? It meant failing to end with a final question or statement.

Will that be card or cash? Which one do you want — the framed original or a matted print? How shall I wrap that for you? I will hold that piece for you while you finish your tour of the rest of the festival.

Saying something with such certainty makes it easy for the attendee to purchase work from you. Does it result in a sale every time? It does not. But it sure increases the odds over not engaging the person in what they already want to do. And that is to take home a beloved piece of artwork created from your hand. 

Luciana Sabatino sits by her work at the Midwest Salute to the Arts.

Photos courtesy of J. Harris Photography

Andrew Rola’s booth attracts attention during the Midwest Salute to the Arts. He received the Best of Show award in 2024.

By Robin Markowitz Rose Squared Shows

IPromoter Shares Tips and Advice Master the Art of Festival Sales

n the world of fine art festivals, your booth is more than just a space — it is your brand, your studio, and your first impression all rolled into one. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a first-time exhibitor, how you present, engage, and follow up can make the difference between a quiet weekend and your best show yet. Here’s how to turn foot traffic into collectors with professionalism, purpose, and a touch of savvy.

Set the Stage: Attract

Visitors to Your Booth

A strong show starts with a strong setup. Your booth should feel like a gallery, not a garage sale. Keep your space clean, cohesive, and welcoming. Use vertical display strategies to lift your work to eye level and avoid layouts that make your space feel closed off.

Think about color and flow. Cohesive color palettes and logical groupings help visitors quickly understand what your work is about. Include a focal piece to draw eyes from afar — just like a shop’s window display.

Position yourself where you are visible, ideally near the front or to the side. Do not hide behind a table; it creates a physical and psychological barrier. Stand (do not sit) and greet patrons with a warm smile and an open invitation to explore.

The atmosphere should be relaxed but professional. Remember, your energy sets the tone. According to retail psychology, people are more likely to enter and engage in environments that feel approachable and calm. A positive booth vibe keeps visitors lingering — and shopping.

The Art of Engagement: Turn Browsers Into Buyers

Once they are in, how you interact matters. People connect with stories. Share yours. What inspired the piece?

How was it made? Why does it matter to you?

Storytelling builds emotional connection — and people buy based on emotion, then justify with logic. Let your passion lead the conversation, but do not dominate it.

If someone is studying a particular piece, walk over and say, “That one always gets a reaction. I created it after a trip to the coast — are you drawn to the color, the texture?” Engage without overwhelming.

Offer to help try on jewelry, walk a customer through a wall of prints, or point out subtle details they might miss. Demonstrating your process — whether with samples, videos, or sketches — builds credibility and keeps attention.

Be mindful of your body language. Facing the customer, maintaining open posture, and making eye contact signals that you are ready and present. These small signals make a significant difference in closing a sale.

Price Point Strategy:

Art for Every Collector

A variety of price points not only welcomes more patrons, but it also builds trust and invites new collectors. Entrylevel pieces are perfect for first-time buyers and impulse purchases. These also serve as souvenirs that remind people of you — sparking future purchases.

Offer options for every budget. Having smaller prints, handmade cards, or mini originals makes your work accessible. Sets

and combinations encourage bundling and raise your average sale.

Price psychology is real: when patrons see a $900 painting next to a $75 print, the print feels like a deal. Tiered pricing allows you to anchor your value while still capturing sales.

Do not be afraid to highlight bestsellers or use small signs like “Perfect for firsttime collectors” or “Add to your gallery wall.” These kinds of nudges guide unsure shoppers.

Follow Up When They Are Not Quite Ready

Sometimes, they love your work, but they are just not ready to buy. Do not let them walk away empty-handed. Offer a business card, postcard, or brochure with the specific piece they like.

QR codes linking to your website or online store make it easy to reconnect. Capture emails via a guestbook or tablet. Mention your ability to create custom work — this opens the door for collaboration.

This is where psychology comes in: people need to see or interact with a product multiple times before committing. Following up puts you back on their radar.

After the show, send a brief email thanking them for visiting and inviting them to view your work online. Add a note referencing the piece they admired.

Personalization matters. This is not just a transaction — it is a relationship. When you follow up with professionalism and heart, you plant seeds that often bloom later.

Final Frame

Great shows are not about luck. They are about preparation, presentation, and personality. When your booth reflects your professionalism and your passion, you do more than make sales — you make an impression. And that is what brings people back, year after year.

See you on the circuit! 

Booths attract customers at a Rose Squared show.

Photo courtesy of Rose Squared Art Shows

By Lori Johns WheatonArts

AHow To Make Sales

Follow This Promoter’s Recommendations

rtists should prioritize creating eye-catching displays. Each artist has a unique style and personality that should be reflected in their booth.

Use of color, display components, lighting, and signage are all visual elements that attract the attention of potential customers. Whether it is a calm, relaxing booth or a vibrant, exciting booth, the setup should be very inviting.

Position yourself in a space that is comfortable, allows a guest to walk into your booth, but also makes you visible. Acknowledge or greet everyone, letting them know you are present and available. Attendees should feel comfortable and experience the creativity you have to offer and enjoy looking at your work. It is important to have your work presented in a way that the customer can relate to. Examples of how items can be used are flowers in a vase, samples on a tray, mannequins wearing clothing, and artists modeling wearables or their jewelry.

Make sure you have items priced and let the prices be visible. Story cards and descriptions about pieces are also helpful.

During the show, there may be highs and lows in traffic. It is always a good idea to refresh your booth if items have sold or readjust your displays. You can also demonstrate or work on a piece during the event — people love to see a work in progress.

Engage With Visitors

When an attendee enters the booth, engage them with a warm greeting or compliment and initiate conversation to understand their interests. Do not be

afraid to talk about your work. Visitors love the stories that accompany your work and the process that goes into making it.

Highlight key pieces, share inspiration and the history behind your artwork, and how you started out. Highlight details and create a personal connection.

Ask if a customer needs assistance, wants to get a closer look, or is interested in trying something on. Make suggestions based on what their interest is. Your opinion may also aid in their decision-making process.

Pricing Your Art

A variety of different price points is important in the art market. Visitors new to the craft or art market may find that if prices are accessible, it allows them to make a commitment.

Smaller pieces, which are often priced lower, can be combined to encourage buyers to purchase multiple pieces or even to start a collection. A customer may purchase three small pieces for $100 each. That $300 spent may be a little less daunting than spending $700 on a single piece.

Including multiple-priced items may not only boost your sales but also offer a sense of investment in the artist’s work.

You may start to build relationships with returning customers this way. Always price your higher-priced pieces and best works accordingly. If you can price a few items lower, it may expand your customer base.

Multiple times, I have witnessed customers express excitement and happiness because they were able to purchase a piece of work from an artist they love but never thought they would be able to afford.

Sales After the Show

If someone is not ready to make a purchase, I recommend that the artist provide the customer with something like a business card, marketing piece, or giveaway — something with the artist’s information. It is important that they remember who you are and can reach out to you.

Many sales are made after a show. Some people need time to think about what they saw and absorb it. A visitor may not be ready to purchase or make the commitment when they are standing in front of you.

In addition, I cannot count the number of times we have received phone calls from attendees looking for an artist they saw at our show. The visitor wants to contact the artist but does not have a way to do so.

We are always happy to assist. We provide website information but do not give out an artist’s phone number or email address. Our policy is to take the customer’s information, contact the artist, and provide them with the potential customer’s information. 

▶ Want to add your advice? Contact Angie at angiel@jpmediallc.com to be considered for A Promoter’s Perspective.

A jewelry artist interacts with an attendee at a past WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft. Photo courtesy of Roger Benedict

Event Listings Index

[Events, Shows & Festivals by Location]

To find a particular event by location. Events in the following index are in order alphabetically by state and then by city. If multiple events take place in the same city, they are listed chronologically. For more information about an event, turn to the page indicated. To find a particular event by date. Turn directly to the Event Listings. A date range appears at the top of each page, indicating event start dates. Events are listed in order by start date.

Reliability. All information for these listings is provided to us by the show’s organizer/ promoter. Because of the volume of listings, it is impossible for us to guarantee the reliability of any listing, and readers should use their own best judgment when selecting events.

The 200 Best system. Events that appear in Sunshine Artist’s most recent 200 Best rankings are identified by their type — FA for Fine Art and Design shows, CC for Classic and Contemporary Craft shows — followed by their rank within the 200 Best list.

Alabama

10/9/2025

7/18/2025

Arizona

11/13/2025

2/26/2026

8/30/2025

California

8/2/2025

Colorado

8/7/2025

8/30/2025 Breckenridge Breckenridge Gathering at the Great

7/26/2025

Connecticut

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Delaware

Florida

11/28/2025 Jacksonville Christmas Made in the South - Jacksonville, CC80... 63 11/22/2025 Longwood Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival, CC16 62

10/25/2025 Mount Dora Mount Dora Craft Fair, CC5 59 11/29/2025 Naples Naples Art in the Park ........................................................ 63

1/3/2026 Naples Naples New Year’s Art Show

1/31/2026 Naples Naples Art in the Park

2/20/2026 Naples Naples National Art Fair, FA99 ........................................

3/21/2026 Naples Naples Downtown Art Fair

4/4/2026 Naples Naples Art in the Park 65

11/8/2025 North Palm Beach Juno Beach Craft Festival on the Ocean ..................... 60

11/1/2025 Orlando Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola, CC14 59

11/22/2025 Palm Harbor Palm Harbor Craft Festival 62

Georgia

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Louisiana

Idaho

Illinois

Maryland

Montana

New Jersey

Massachusetts

Michigan

6/7/2025 Morristown 34th Annual Rose Squared Celebrate Morristown Art Show 38

New Mexico

10/3/2025 Albuquerque Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Balloon Fiesta Show, FA14 54 11/28/2025 Albuquerque Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Holiday Show, FA29 62

New York

9/27/2025

11/6/2025 Hamburg Christmas in the Country, CC24

8/30/2025 New Paltz Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair Fall Show, CC13

Minnesota

6/28/2025 Saratoga Springs Crafts Market at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

8/16/2025 Saratoga Springs Saratoga Arts Celebration

North Carolina

Christmas Made in the SouthGreater Charlotte Area, CC47

9/20/2025 Durham CenterFest Arts Festival, FA22 ........................................

11/28/2025 Greensboro Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival, CC22

Missouri

South Dakota

Tennessee

6/7/2025

Texas

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

8/23/2025

10/11/2025

Rhode Island

South Carolina

10/18/2025

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Event Listings

[Events, Shows & Festivals by Date]

To find a specific event by date. At the top of each page in this section, you will see a date range indicating event start dates. Listings are in order by start date.

To find a particular event by location. Use the Listings Index first. Events are listed alphabetically by state and then by city.

Reliability. All information for these listings is provided to us by the show’s organizer/promoter. Because of the volume of listings, it is impossible for us to guarantee the reliability of any listing, and readers should use their own best judgment when selecting events.

200 Best rankings. Events selected for Sunshine Artist’s most recent 200 Best rankings are identified by their placement on the list and categories (FA & CC). A 200 Best ranking is based upon reported sales, not work quality; an event with relatively poor average work quality may produce excellent exhibitor sales and achieve 200 Best status. Events may also produce markedly different sales from year to year as a result of changes in promotion, weather, the economy, and other unpredictable factors. The 200 Best rankings suggest an event’s past sales performance. They are not a guarantee of future show quality or sales success and should not be substituted for your own research and knowledge.

JUNE 2025

JUN 6-8

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

FA6

98th Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show Rittenhouse Square. Deadline: 1/9/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $595 to $695. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 50,000. 98 yrs. at this site. 145 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 450 applications last year. 5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,F,H,J,K,L,N,O,Q

Selection method: 5

Contact: Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association, Chris Buonomo, 7715 Crittenden St., #173, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118. (215) 669-7928

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing I Jewelry

J Metal

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

2 Show committee/management selects work

3 Work pre-screened by show director/committee, with finalists juried by outside experts

4 All apps. reviewed by jury of outside experts

Image Format Codes:

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JUN 6-8

WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI

Webster Arts Fair

Eden Theological Seminary. Deadline: 2/6/2025. Notification: 3/1/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $350 to $700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: drink sales, art projects completed, and visual counts throughout the weekend). $3,500 in awards. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 300 applications last year. Approx. 30% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Webster Arts, Jenny Donaldson, 2 Summit Ave., Webster Groves, Missouri 63119. (314) 279-1800

j.donaldson@webster-arts.org

https://www.websterartsfair.com/

JUN 6-8

COLUMBUS,

OHIO

Columbus Arts Festival

FA55

Columbus downtown riverfront along the Scioto Mile. Deadline: 12/6/2024. Notification: 2/10/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $595 to $1,395. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 500,000 (source: attendee survey). $21,000 in awards. 250 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 850 applications last year. Approx. 40% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Greater Columbus Arts Council, Alexis Perrone, 182 E. Long St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. (614) 221-8625

aperrone@gcac.org www.columbusartsfestival.org/apply/artist

JUN 7-8

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT

Celebrate! West Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut, Town Hall Green. App. fee: $20. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 40,000.

JUNE 7

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Celebrate! West Hartford, Linda Geisler, 50 S. Main St., West Hartford, Connecticut 06107. (860) 561-7512

Linda.Geisler@westhartfordct.gov www.westhartfordct.gov

JUN 7-8

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

23rd St. Armands Circle Craft Festival St. Armands Circle. Deadline: 6/4/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

JUN 7

ROSWELL, GEORGIA

Lavender Arts and Crafts Festival 535 Barrington Drive, Barrington Hall. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

JUN 7-8

WINONA LAKE, INDIANA

FA57

The Village at Winona Art Fair 700 Park Ave. and East Canal Street. Deadline: 3/2/2025. Est. public attendance: 5,000. 70 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Village at Winona, Nick Hauck, 700 Park Ave., Suite G, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590. (574) 268-9888 nick@villageatwinona.com www.villageatwinona.com

JUN 7-8

MISSOULA,

MONTANA

RMA Fest Missoula

The University of Montana - The Oval. Deadline: 4/5/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $275 to $625. Space sizes: 11x12 to 33x12. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: community, university events). 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3,5

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 3

Contact: RMA Festivals, Brian Greene, 1001 S. Main St., #8132, Kalispell, Montana 59901. (406) 272-2413 info@rmafestivals.com www.rmafestivals.com

JUN 7-8

LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS

Lenox Spring Art Walk

Downtown Lenox. App. fee: $30. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 50 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

Selection method: 4

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478

suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

JUN 7-8

FREDERICK, MARYLAND

31st Frederick Festival of the Arts (Craft Section)

Carroll Creek Park. Deadline: 6/4/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $450 to $900. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 70 exhibitor spaces.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUN 7-8

FREDERICK, MARYLAND

Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts With Craft Marketplace

Carroll Creek Park. Deadline: 6/4/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $550 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Selection method: 4

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUN 7-8

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Gold Coast Art Fair

Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $695 to $1,270. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 67 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUN 7-8

MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY

34th Annual Rose Squared Celebrate Morristown Art Show

Vail Mansion, 110 South St., Morristown, New Jersey 07960. Deadline: 1/31/2025. Notification: 2/3/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $450 to $800. Est. public attendance: 8,000 (source:

longevity of the event). 33 yrs. at this site. 85 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343 carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

JUN 7-8

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

12th Palmer Park Art Fair Palmer Park, Detroit, Michigan. Deadline: 3/8/2025. Notification: 3/10/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $450 to $850. Space sizes: 12x12 to 22x12. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: park). 12 yrs. at this site. 70 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Integrity Shows, Mark Loeb, P.O. Box 21667, Detroit, Michigan 48221. (734) 216-3958

mark@integrityshows.com https://integrityshows.com

JUN 7-8

CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO

41st Annual Art by the Falls Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. Deadline: 2/15/2025. Notification: 3/3/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $345 to $745. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: random headcounts). $1,000 in awards. 2 yrs. at this site. 160 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Valley Art Center, Rebecca Gruss, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022. (440) 247-7507 director@valleyartcenter.org

JUN 7-8

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

40th Virginia Highland Summerfest Virginia Highland. Deadline: 3/23/2025. Notification: 3/30/2025. App. fee: $35. Space

fees: $325 to $650. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 30,000 (source: past years). $1,000 in awards. 40 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 285 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: Virginia Highlands Civic Association Summer Fest, Betty Baumann, 956 Drewry St. NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30306. (404) 583-6440

Betty@BettyBaumann.com https://www.vahisummerfest.org/

JUN 12-13

SALINA, KANSAS

Smoky Hill River Festival

CC92

Oakdale Park. Deadline: 2/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 60,000. 125 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Salina Arts & Humanities, Anna Pauscher Morawitz, 211 W. Iron Ave., Salina, Kansas 67401. (785) 309-5770 sah@salina.org www.riverfestival.com

JUN 12-14

LOGAN, UTAH

Summerfest Arts Faire

Cache County Event Center and Fairgrounds. Deadline: 2/9/2025. Notification: 3/7/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $315 to $575. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x12. Est. public attendance: 60,000 (source: random headcounts). 4 yrs. at this site. 170 exhibitor spaces. 20% indoor / 80% outdoor. 234 applications last year. Approx. 72% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R

Selection method: 4

Contact: Summerfest Arts Faire, Shirlene Davis, 69 E. 100 N., Logan, Utah 84321. (435) 213-3858 shirlene@logansummerfest.org www.logansummerfest.org

Selection method: 4

Contact: Milwaukee Art Museum, Alma Kneisel, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. (414) 224-3200

alma.kneisel@mam.org https://mam.org/events/lfoa/

JUN 14-15

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Old Town Art Fair

JUN 13-15

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

60th Lakefront Festival of Art

FA92

Milwaukee Art Museum. Deadline: 12/13/2024. Notification: 1/17/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fee: $500. Est. public attendance: 19,000. 60 yrs. at this site. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

FA63

Old Town Triangle Historic District. Deadline: 1/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 25,000. 220 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Old Town Triangle Association, 1763 N. North Park Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60614. (312) 337-1938

info@oldtownartfair.org https://www.oldtownartfair.org/

JUN 14-15

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

FA16

Stone Arch Bridge Festival West River Parkway. Deadline: 3/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 75,000. 225 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Stone Arch Bridge Festival, Sara Collins, 900 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, Minnesota 55391. (952) 473-6422 saracollinsemail@gmail.com stonearchbridgefestival.com

JUN 14-15

WORTHINGTON, OHIO

Worthington Arts Festival

FA95

Village Green Park. Deadline: 2/2/2025. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 120 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Worthington Arts Festival, 777 Evening St., Worthington, Ohio 43085. arts@mcconnellarts.org www.worthingtonartsfestival.com

JUN 14-15

VENICE, FLORIDA

CC100

32nd Downtown Venice Craft Festival West Venice Avenue. Deadline: 6/11/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUN 14-15

HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS

Arts on Sheridan

Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $495 to $990. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 1 yr. at this site. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUN 14-15

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

58th Leeper Park Art Fair

Leeper Park. Deadline: 3/1/2025. Notification: 3/15/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $350 to $700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: South Bend Park Department). $4,000 in awards. 57 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 230

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,D,E,F,G,H,I,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Leeper Park Art Fair, Hedy DeNolf, 907 Riverside Drive, South Bend, Indiana 46616. (571) 435-6217

leeperparkartfairSB@gmail.com https://leeperparkartfair.org/

JUN 21-22

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Uncommon Market - Abnormal Bizarre 1071 Piedmont Ave. Deadline: 5/15/2025. Notification: 6/3/2025. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

JUN 21-22

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Talbot Street Art Fair

FA89

Talbott Street, district of Heron Morton Neighborhood. Deadline: 2/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 60,000. 225 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Talbot Street Art Fair, Inc., Kelly Jenkins, P.O. Box 129, Pittsboro, Indiana 46467. (317) 745-6479 talbotstreetartfair@hotmail.com www.talbotstreet.org

JUN 21-22

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Norwalk Arts Festival Mathews Park.

5 images of work are required for jury. An image of your display is required. Selection method: 4

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478 suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

JUN 21-22

BAYSIDE, WISCONSIN

5th BAYSHORE Makers Market

Glendale, Wisconsin. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $250 to $400. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 5 yrs. at this site. 80 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUN 21-22

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The Magnificent Mile Art Festival 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $50. Space fees: $885 to $1,770. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 2 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUN 21-22

BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY

36th Annual Rose Squared Art Show Spring Brookdale Park

Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave., Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003. Deadline: 1/31/2025. Notification: 2/3/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $545 to $895. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: longevity of the event). 35 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343 carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

JUN 27

EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK

3rd East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park Herrick Park. Deadline: 6/24/2025. App. fee: $35.

Space fees: $620 to $1,240. Space size: 10x10. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUN 27-29 FA83

DES MOINES, IOWA

Des Moines Arts Festival

Western Gateway Park. Est. public attendance: 200,000. 195 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Des Moines Arts Festival, Inc., Stephen King, 700 Locust St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309. info@desmoinesartsfestival.org www.desmoinesartsfestival.org

JUN 28-29

RIDGEFIELD, CONNECTICUT

Ridgefield Art Festival

Ballard Park.

Selection method: 4

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478 suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

JUN 28-29

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Millennium Art Festival

Lake Street and Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $625 to $1,250. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 17 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUN 28-29

MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN

Lakeshore Art Festival

Downtown Muskegon. Deadline: 2/1/2025. Notification: 3/1/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $195 to $275. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 30,000 (source: Placer counts, geofencing). $3,175 in awards. 250 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: City of Muskegon, 933 Terrace St., Muskegon, Michigan 49440. (231) 726-0724

info@lakeshoreartfestival.org www.lakeshoreartfestival.org

JUN 28-29

KANE, PENNSYLVANIA

Art in the Wilds

Evergreen Park. Deadline: 3/1/2025. Notification: 3/31/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $150 to $240. Space sizes: 20x20 to 40x20. Est. public attendance: 6,000 (source: random headcounts). 18 yrs. at this site. 40 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 75 applications last year. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Art in the Wilds, Merry Ryding, 105 Pine Ave., Kane, Pennsylvania 16735. (814) 837-7167

Artinthewilds.kanepa@gmail.com http://www.artinthewilds.org/

JUN 28-JUL 5

KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

75th Kutztown Folk Festival

450 Wentz St., Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Deadline: 2/1/2025. Notification: 2/15/2025. App. fee: $300. 15% comm. Space sizes: 10x8 to 40x20. Est. public attendance: 70,000 (source: ticket receipts). 200 exhibitor spaces. 40% indoor / 60% outdoor. Approx. 90% of exhibitors expected to return.

2 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3,5

Acceptable work: B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,O,P Selection method: 4

Contact: Kutztown Folk Festival, Linda Ernst, P.O. Box 306, Kutztown, Pennsylvania 19530. (610) 683-1537

ernst@kutztownfestival.com https://www.kutztownfestival.com/

JUN 28-29

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK

48th Crafts Market at the Saratoga Jazz Festival

Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Deadline: 6/14/2025. Notification: 3/22/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $850 to $2,200. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: prior gate receipts and advance sales). 48 yrs. at this site. 60 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 2,3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Tim Tobin Associates, Tim Tobin, 151 Busher Drive, Middletown, Rhode Island 02842. (401) 835-2475 timftobin@gmail.com www.spac.org

July

JUL 3-5

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO

41st Annual Breckenridge July Fine Art Festival

FA67

Village at Breckenridge/Main Street Station. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Notification: 4/10/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $550 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: police). 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Mountain Art Festivals, Richard Cunningham, P.O. Box 3578, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424. (230) 989-9202

MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com www.mountainartfestivals.com

JUL 4-7

LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA

CC43

Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival Twin Lakes Park. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 90,000. 49 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, Diane Shrader, 252 Twin Lakes Road, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650. (724) 834-7474 diane@artsandheritage.com www.artsandheritage.com

JUL 4-6

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK

Bridgehampton’s Art Affair

Outdoors at the Bridgehampton Museum. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $620 to $1,240. Space size: 10x10. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

JULY 5-11

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUL 5-6

THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA

5th Brownwood Paddock Square Art & Craft Festival

Brownwood Paddock Square. Deadline: 7/2/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUL 5-6

LINCOLNSHIRE, ILLINOIS

Lincolnshire Art Festival

Village Green North, Lincolnshire, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $450 to $800. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 28 yrs. at this site. 80 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com

https://amdurproductions.com

JUL 5-6

LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN

West Shore Art Fair

Rotary Park. Deadline: 2/28/2025. Notification: 4/8/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $275 to $550. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x12. Est. public attendance: 12,000 (source: estimate). $2,200 in awards. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 65% of exhibitors expected to return. 5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Andrew Skinner, 107 S. Harrison St., Ludington, Michigan 49431. (231) 845-2787

wsaf@ludingtonartscenter.org https://www.ludingtonartscenter.org/wsaf3

JUL 9-13

STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA

FA43

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Downtown State College and on the adjacent campus of The Pennsylvania State University. Deadline: 1/24/2025. Notification: 3/14/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $575 to $1,200. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 150,000 (source: statistical data collection done by a partner organization, Downtown State College Improvement District, using cellphone data to most accurately estimate attendance numbers). $20,000 in awards. 58 yrs. at this site. 308 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, Carol Baney, P.O. Box 1023, State College, Pennsylvania 16804. (814) 237-3682

office@arts-festival.com https://arts-festival.com/

JUL 11-13

ASPEN, COLORADO

FA98

22nd Downtown Aspen Art Festival Main Street’s Paepcke Park in downtown Aspen. Deadline: 7/8/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $725 to $1,450. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUL 11-20

GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE

Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

CC17

Gatlinburg Convention Center. Deadline: 6/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 25,000. 50 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair, LLC, Kelly and Jeff Rusk, 805 Eleanor St., Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. (865) 436-7479

Kelly@craftsmenfair.com www.craftsmenfair.com

JUL 11-13

PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN

CC84

45th Art in the Park - Plymouth Downtown Plymouth. Deadline: 3/3/2025. Notification: 3/17/2025. App. fee: $43. Space fee: $675. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 300,000 (source: police, sampling, professional marketing estimate). 44 yrs. at this site. 430 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 650 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 3

Contact: Art In The Park Enterprises, LLC, Raychel Rork, 550 Forest Ave., Suite 14-2, Plymouth, Michigan 48170. (734) 454-1314

info@artinthepark.com https://artinthepark.com/

JUL 12

HARTLAND, WISCONSIN

35th Lake Country Art Festival

Naga-Waukee Park. Deadline: 7/5/2025. App. fee: $10. Space fee: $125. Est. public attendance: 2,500 (source: random headcounts). 35 yrs. at this site. 100% outdoor.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: D,E,F,I,K,O,P,Q

Selection method: 1

Contact: Delafield Lions Club, Bob Sytsma, P.O. Box 72, Delafield, Wisconsin 53018. (262) 717-5817 bobsy54@gmail.com https://lakecountryartfestival.com/

JUL 12-13

LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS

Lenox Summer Arts Festival Lilac Park.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478 suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

JUL 12-13 CC74

LA GRANGE, ILLINOIS

La Grange Craft Fair

Deadline: 2/26/2025. Est. public attendance: 10,000. 51 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Craft Productions, Inc., Ottawa, Illinois 61350. (815) 878-2728 info@craftproductionsinc.com www.craftproductionsinc.com

JUL 12-13 FA42

ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN

Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff Lake Bluff Park. Deadline: 1/7/2025. Est. public attendance: 25,000. 172 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Krasl Art Center, Matthew Bizoe, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. (269) 983-0271 marketing@krasl.org krasl.org

JUL 12

PENTWATER, MICHIGAN

60th Pentwater Fine Arts & Craft Fair Village Green. Deadline: 3/15/2025. Notification: 5/15/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $125 to $250. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x12. Est. public attendance: 2,000 (source: random headcount). $125 in awards. 59 yrs. at this site. 95 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 100 applications last year. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 3

Contact: Pentwater Fine Arts & Craft Fair, Barbara Curtis, P.O. Box 357, Pentwater, Michigan 49449. (231) 869-5341

pentwaterjrwomensclub@gmail.com www.pentwaterjrwomensclub.com

JUL 12-13

WHITEFISH BAY, WISCONSIN

Whitefish Bay Art Fest

Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $475 to $950. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 6 yrs. at this site. 105 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUL 12-13

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Southport Art Fest

Southport and Waveland avenues. Deadline: 3/25/2025. Notification: 3/31/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $550 to $1,000. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 2,3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3,4

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUL 12-13

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK

57th Corn Hill Arts Festival

Corn Hill Neighborhood. Deadline: 3/20/2025. Notification: 3/31/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $300 to $575. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 100,000 (source: police department). 57 yrs. at this site. 385 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

Event category: 1,2,3,5

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Archer Communications, Rachael Gochenaur, 21 Goodway Drive, Rochester,

New York 14608. (585) 857-0369

rachael@archeratr.com https://cornhillartsfestival.com/

JUL 12-13

SILVERTHORNE, COLORADO

7th Annual Silverthorne Fine Art Festival

Silverthorne Recreation Center parking lot. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Notification: 4/10/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $475 to $900. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 5,000 (source: promoter estimate). 6 yrs. at this site. 60 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Mountain Art Festivals, Richard Cunningham, P.O. Box 3578, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424. (230) 989-9202

MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com www.mountainartfestivals.com

JUL 12-13

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA

54th Brookings Summer Arts Festival Pioneer Park, Brookings, South Dakota. Deadline: 3/1/2025. Notification: 4/15/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $250 to $450. Space sizes: 12x12 to 12x24. Est. public attendance: 70,000. 53 yrs. at this site. 175 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 90% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Brookings Summer Arts Festival, Shari Budahl Avery, P.O. Box 4, Brookings, South Dakota 57006. (605) 695-3147 artbooths@bsaf.com https://bsaf.com/

JUL 17-19

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

FA48

57th Annual Ann Arbor State Street District Art Fair

Downtown Ann Arbor, State Street District. Deadline: 3/1/2025. Notification: 3/15/2025. App. fee: $50. Est. public attendance: 400,000. 230 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: State Street District, Angela Heflin, 527 E. Liberty, Suite 210, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104. (734) 646-1500

JULY 17-26

artfair@statestreetdistrict.org

https://statestreetdistrict.org/fair

JUL 17-19

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN

Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

FA26

Main Street. Deadline: 1/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 400,000. 375 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: The Guild of Artists & Artisans, Artist Relations Director, 118 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-1402. (734) 662-3382 info@theguild.org www.theguild.org

JUL 18-20

KEYSTONE, COLORADO

9th Keystone River Run Village Art Festival River Run Village. Deadline: 7/15/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $525 to $1,050. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUL 18-20 FA5

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

6th Minnehaha Falls Art Fair Minnehaha Falls Park. Deadline: 3/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 100,000. 180 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Homespun Events, Ben Cooney, 2709 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406. minnehahafallsartfair@gmail.com www.minnehahafallsartfair.com

JUL 18-20

GUILFORD, CONNECTICUT

Guilford Craft Expo

CC72

Guilford Town Green. Deadline: 1/6/2025. Est. public attendance: 8,000. 40 yrs. at this site. 175 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Artrider Productions, Jackie Jarit Sobel Hersh, P.O. Box 28, Woodstock, New York 12498. (845) 331-7900 crafts@artrider.com https://www.artrider.com/

JUL 19-20

GLENCOE, ILLINOIS

Glencoe Festival of Art

Park Avenue and Vernon Street, Glencoe, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $555 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 16 yrs. at this site. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

JUL 19-20

GIG HARBOR, WASHINGTON

39th Peninsula Art League Summer Art Festival

Sehmel Homestead Park. Deadline: 3/5/2025. Notification: 3/14/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $330 to $635. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: random headcounts). 1 yr. at this site. 160 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 240 applications last year. Approx. 90% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Peninsula Art League, Heide Solandros, P.O. Box 1422, Gig Harbor, Washington 98335. (253) 878-2070

heide.ghsaf@gmail.com www.peninsulaartleague.org

JUL 19-20

BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA

26th Butternut Creek Festival

CC26

Meeks Park. Deadline: 3/1/2025. Notification: 3/28/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $125 to $250. Space sizes: 12x10 to 22x10. Est. public attendance: 13,000 (source: fire department headcounts). 25 yrs. at this site. 85 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 119 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 2

An image of your display is required. Event category: 3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: High Country Artisans, Inc., Paul Grossman, P.O. Box 422, Blairsville, Georgia 30514. (706) 781-1221

butternutcreekfestival@gmail.com www.butternutcreekfestival.com

fees: $290 to $560. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 40,000. $3,000 in awards. 50 yrs. at this site. 145 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 282 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return. 5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Sarah Tietje-Mietz, 115 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, New York 13202. (315) 422-8284 acfest@downtownsyracuse.com https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/

JUL 26-27

DENVER, COLORADO

Cheesman Park Art Fest

JUL 25-27

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK

54th Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival Downtown Syracuse. Deadline: 3/3/2025. Notification: 4/22/2025. App. fee: $25. Space

FA54

Cheesman Park. Deadline: 3/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 8,000. 150 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Dash Events, Liz Gore King, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904. (505)-273-7363 info@dashevents.com www.dashevents.com

JUL 26-27

BOULDER, COLORADO

Boulder Fine Art Street Festival at Twenty Ninth Street

Twenty Ninth Street. Deadline: 7/23/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $495 to $990. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

JUL 26-27

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

Loring Park Art Festival

FA49

Loring Park. Deadline: 3/20/2025. Est. public attendance: 25,000. 150 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Loring Park Art Festival, Sara Collins, 900 Wayzata Blvd. E., Wayzata, Minnesota 55391. (952) 473-6422 saracollinsemail@gmail.com www.loringparkartfestival.com

JUL 26-27

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS

Art at the Glen

The Glen Town Center, Glenview, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $635 to $1,270. Space

sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 22 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUGUST

August

AUG 1-3

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Craftsmen’s Summer Classic Art & Craft Festival

CC34

Deadline: 7/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 12,000. 43 yrs. at this site. 250 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Gilmore Shows, Carly Gilmore, 13400 Sutton Park Drive S., #1201, Jacksonville, Florida 32224. (336) 282-5550

contact@gilmoreshows.com gilmoreshows.com

AUG 1-3

BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO

37th Beaver Creek Art Festival Beaver Creek Village. Deadline: 7/29/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $625 to $1,250. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

AUG 1-3

PARK CITY, UTAH

Park City Kimball Arts Festival

Contact: Kimball Art Center, Hillary Gilson, 1401 Kearns Blvd., Park City, Utah 84060. (435) 649-8882

artsfest@kimballartcenter.org https://kimballartcenter.org/

AUG 2-10

REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show

FA91

Park City’s historic Main Street. Deadline: 2/5/2025. Est. public attendance: 30,000. 190 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

FA68

Historic Henlopen Acres campus. Deadline: 3/1/2025. App. fee: $25. Est. public attendance: 9,000. 135 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Rehoboth Art League, Jenny Morningstar, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971. (302) 227-8408

jenny@rehobothartleague.org www.rehobothartleague.org

AUG 2

LAKEWOOD, OHIO

Lakewood Arts Festival

CC90

Downtown Lakewood. Deadline: 3/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 15,000. 175 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Lakewood Arts Fest, Karolyn Isenhart, P.O. Box 771288, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. lakewood.arts.festival@gmail.com lakewoodartsfest.org

AUG 2

ELGIN, ILLINOIS

2nd AREA 22 Arts, Crafts & Oddities Fair

Downtown Elgin. Deadline: 6/3/2025. Notification: 6/15/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $50 to $100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 1,000 (source: police department, city staff, downtown neighborhood organization, headcounts). $2,500 in awards. 2 yrs. at this site. 60 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 100 applications last year. Approx. 90% of exhibitors expected to return. 3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 3

Contact: Side Street Studio Arts, Tanner Melvin, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, Illinois 60120. (773) 837-8196

tanner@sidestreetstudioarts.org https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/area22

AUG 2-3

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

SoNo Arts Festival

Washington, North, and South streets. Selection method: 4

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478

suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

AUG 2-3

WILMETTE, ILLINOIS

Wilmette Art Festival

Downtown Wilmette. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $455 to $910. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 3 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUG 2-3

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

10th Belle Isle Art Fair

Belle Isle State Park. Deadline: 2/23/2025. Notification: 2/25/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $475 to $850. Space sizes: 11x11 to 11x22. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: estimate). 10 yrs. at this site. 80 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 124 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Integrity Shows, Mark Loeb, P.O. Box 21667, Detroit, Michigan 48221. (734) 216-3958

mark@integrityshows.com https://integrityshows.com

AUG 2

LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN

50th Art in the Park

Lake Odessa Village Park. Deadline: 7/25/2025. App. fee: $75. Space fees: $60 to $75. Space sizes: 11x11 to 33x11. Est. public attendance: 4,000 (source: random headcounts). 49 yrs. at this site. 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 93 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 2,3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 3

Acceptable work: C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, Carrie Johnson, 839 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa, Michigan 48849. (616) 755-0084

info@lakeodessaarts.com lakeodessaarts.com

AUG 7-9

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO

FA66

24th Annual Breckenridge August Fine Art Festival

Village at Breckenridge/Main Street Station. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Notification: 12/10/2024. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $550 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: police). 10 yrs. at this site. 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Mountain Art Festivals, Richard Cunningham, P.O. Box 3578, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424. (230) 989-9202 MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com www.mountainartfestivals.com

AUG 8-10

CAMBRIDGE, OHIO

Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival

CC71

Cambridge City Park. Deadline: 7/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 15,000. 55 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

Contact: Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival, P.O. Box 367, Cambridge, Ohio 43725. (740) 630-8935

saltforkfestivalcontact@gmail.com www.saltforkfestival.org

AUG 8-10

MILFORD, MICHIGAN

CC63

33rd Milford Memories - Art In The Village Downtown Milford. Deadline: 4/3/2025. Notification: 4/17/2025. App. fee: $43. Space fee: $675. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 300,000 (source: police, sampling, professional marketing estimate). 33 yrs. at this site. 350 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 3

Contact: Art In The Park Enterprises, LLC, Raychel Rork, 550 Forest Ave., Suite 14-2, Plymouth, Michigan 48170. (734) 454-1314

info@artinthepark.com https://artinthepark.com/

AUG 8-10

BAR HARBOR, MAINE

20th Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival

Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor, Maine. Deadline: 8/1/2025. Notification: 7/6/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $405 to $670. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x12. Est. public attendance: 7,000 (source: random headcount). 18 yrs. at this site. 45 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 60 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

6 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Marc Fink, P.O. Box 66, Bass Harbor, Maine 04653. (207) 266-5884

in_a_cloud@hotmail.com www.marcfink.com/shows

AUG 9-17

COLUMBIANA, OHIO

44th Shaker Woods Festival

CC1

Deadline: 2/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 50,000. 230 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Shaker Woods Festival, Lana Wilt, 217 State Route 7, Columbiana, Ohio 44408. (330) 550-4190

Shakerwoods@cs.com www.shakerwoods.com

AUG 9-10

BURR RIDGE, ILLINOIS

Burr Ridge Art Fair

Burr Ridge Village Center. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. Space fees: $425 to $700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 5 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUG 9-10

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Printer’s Row Art Fest

Dearborn Street, South Loop, Chicago, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $495 to $990. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 7 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUG 15-17

ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI

Festival of the Little Hills

CC83

Frontier Park. Deadline: 1/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 300,000. 45 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Festival of the Little Hills, P.O. Box 7, St. Charles, Missouri 63302. (636) 940-0095 crafts@festivalofthelittlehills.com www.festivalofthelittlehills.com

AUG 16-17

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK

Saratoga Arts Celebration

Saratoga State Park - Great Lawn.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478 suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

AUG 16-17

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Piedmont Park Arts Festival 1071 Piedmont Ave. Deadline: 6/9/2025. Notification: 7/15/2025. App. fee: $35. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 5

CC68

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

AUG 16-17

DULUTH, MINNESOTA

FA94

Art in Bayfront Park Bayfront Park. Deadline: 4/4/2025. Est. public attendance: 25,000. 125 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Art in Bayfront Park, Sara Collins, 900 E. Wayzata Blvd., Suite 130, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391. (952) 473-6422 sara@somersetamp.com www.artinbayfrontpark.com

AUG 16-17

EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival

Sherman and Church streets, Evanston, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $555 to $1,110. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 11 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUG 22-24

EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK

East Hampton Art Affair at Herrick Park Herrick Park. Deadline: 8/19/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $620 to $1,240. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

AUG 22-24

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

37th Midwest Salute to the Arts

Moody Park, 525 S. Ruby Lane. Deadline: 5/16/2025. Notification: 5/19/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $325 to $650. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 17,000. $17,300 in awards. Special purchase program. 36 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 135 applications last year. Approx. 20% of exhibitors expected to return. 5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Midwest Salute to the Arts, Sharon Kassing, P.O. Box 2032, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208. (618) 792-4675 skassing@midwestsalute.com MidwestSalute.com

AUG 23-24

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

28th Shadyside...the other Art Fest on Walnut St. Walnut Street. Deadline: 8/20/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $525 to $1,050. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

AUG 23-24

HIGHLAND PARK, ILLINOIS

Port Clinton Art Festival

FA87

Central Avenue, Highland Park, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $60. Space fees: $850 to $1,700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 42 yrs. at this site. 240 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUG 23-24

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA

Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

Cary Town Hall campus. Deadline: 4/28/2025. Notification: 5/19/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $225 to $495. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 60,000 (source: police, drone counts). $2,000 in awards. 300 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 440 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R

Selection method: 4

Contact: Town of Cary, Jenna Kostka, 316 N. Academy St., Cary, North Carolina 27513. (919) 462-3864

Jenna.Kostka@carync.gov www.carync.gov/CaryArtDaze

AUG 23-24

STROUDSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Pocono State Craft Festival

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm. Deadline: 3/14/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $275 to $375. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 2,000 (source: gate count). 14 yrs. at this site. 60 exhibitor spaces. 10% indoor / 90% outdoor. 100 applications last year. Approx. 35% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,6,7

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Pocono PA Guild of Craftsmen, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Joni OyeBenintende, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. (570) 992-6161 poconocraftshow@gmail.com https://www.poconocrafts.com

AUG 24 FA1

LITTLETON, COLORADO 13th Affordable Arts Festival

Arapahoe Community College campus. Deadline: 5/30/2025. Est. public attendance: 10,000. 165 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Selection method: 5

Contact: Affordable Arts Festival, Jim DeLutes, P.O. Box 1743, Berthoud, Colorado 80513. (303) 330-8237

jdphotos7@gmail.com www.affordableartsfestival.com

AUG 29-31

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK

Bridgehampton Art Affair - Labor Day Weekend

AUGUST 29-30

Outdoors at the Bridgehampton Museum. Deadline: 8/26/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $620 to $1,240. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

AUG 29-31 FA39

LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA

Long’s Park Art Festival Long’s Park. Deadline: 3/20/2025. Est. public attendance: 16,000. 200 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation, Barbara Kurtz, 313 W. Liberty St., Suite 235, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603. (717) 735-8883 festivalartdirector@longspark.org www.longspark.org

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

AUG 29-SEP 1

ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN

27th Arts, Beats & Eats

The streets of downtown Royal Oak. Deadline: 4/15/2025. Notification: 5/15/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $575 to $1,300. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 300,000 (source: gate receipts). $7,000 in awards. 16 yrs. at this site. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 350 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R Selection method: 3

Contact: Arts, Beats & Eats, Inc., Shannon Wojtas, 301 W. Fourth St., Suite #440, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067. (248) 541-7550

shannon@artsbeatseats.com http://artsbeatseats.com/

AUG 29-SEP 1

GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

32nd Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival

Westmoreland Fairgrounds. Deadline: 8/1/2025. Space fees: $320 to $470. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x50. Est. public attendance: 12,000 (source: gate receipts). 32 yrs. at this site. 230 exhibitor spaces. 60% indoor / 40% outdoor. 250 applications last year. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 2,3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 3

Acceptable work: C,D,F,G,H,I,J,K,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Family Festivals Association, Inc., David Stoner, P.O. Box 444, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601. (724) 863-4577

info@familyfestivals.com www.familyfestivals.com

AUG 30-SEP 1

NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK

CC13

Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair Fall Show

Deadline: 2/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 10,000. 44 yrs. at this site. 220 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Quail Hollow Events, Ola Rubinstein, P.O. Box 825, Woodstock, New York 12498. (845) 516-4342 ola@quailhollow.com www.quailhollow.com

AUG 30-SEP 1

WOODSIDE, CALIFORNIA

62nd Kings Mountain Art Fair

Kings Mountain Firehouse and Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside,

California 94062. Deadline: 1/31/2025. Notification: 3/15/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fee: $100. 15% comm. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: food sales). 61 yrs. at this site. 128 exhibitor spaces. 2% indoor / 98% outdoor. 200 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

6 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 7

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Kings Mountain Art Fair, Inc., Carrie German, 13106 Skyline Blvd., Woodside, California 94062. (650) 851-2710

KMAFsecty@kingsmountainartfair.org kingsmountainartfair.org

AUG 30-31

LEE, MASSACHUSETTS

Lee Art in the Park Selection method: 4

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478

suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

AUG 30-SEP 1

MARIETTA, GEORGIA

FA11

39th Marietta Art in the Park Glover Park on the Marietta Square. Deadline: 5/15/2025. Notification: 5/29/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $325 to $650. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 50,000 (source: random headcount). 38 yrs. at this site. 220 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 433 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Creative Event Specialists, Carolyn Morris, 4859 Chapelle Court, Marietta, Georgia 30060. (404) 966-8497

info@artparkmarietta.com http://artparkmarietta.com/

AUG 30-SEP 1

FRANKFORT, ILLINOIS

Frankfort Fall Festival

CC7

Downtown Frankfort. Deadline: 3/31/2025. Notification: 4/30/2025. App. fee: $50. Space fee: $550. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 250,000. 56 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 375 applications last year. Approx. 95% of exhibitors expected to return.

8 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Frankfort Fall Festival, 123 Kansas St., Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 469-3356 Office@FrankfortChamber.com www.frankfortfallfestival.info

AUG 30-31

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Third Ward Art Festival

Broadway and St. Paul avenues, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $655 to $1,310. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 13 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

AUG 30-SEP 1

PORTLAND, OREGON

29th Art in the Pearl Fine Arts & Crafts Festival Portland North Park blocks. Deadline: 2/15/2025. Notification: 4/1/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $650 to $1,295. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 50,000 (source: newspaper). $1,635 in awards. 29 yrs. at this site. 130 exhibitor spaces. 600 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Art in the Pearl, Volunteer Board, 2019 SE Cypress Ave., Portland, Oregon 97228-5906. (503) 957-6800 info@artinthepearl.com artinthepearl.com

AUG 30-SEP 1

BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO

50th Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide

Colorado Mountain College. Deadline: 6/1/2025. Notification: 6/10/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $550 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: police). 6 yrs. at this site. 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Mountain Art Festivals, Richard Cunningham, P.O. Box 3578, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424. (230) 989-9202

MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com www.mountainartfestivals.com

AUG 30-SEP 1

MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO

51st Commonwheel Artists Annual Labor Day Art Festival Memorial Park. Deadline: 5/15/2025. Notification: 6/1/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $425 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: random headcounts). 49 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 250 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Commonwheel Artists Co-op, Julia Wright, 102 Cañon Ave., P.O. Box 42, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829. (719) 577-7700

festival@commonwheel.com https://www.commonwheel.com/festival.html

AUG 30-SEP 1

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS

54th Septemberfest

Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center grounds, adjacent to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. Deadline: 5/1/2025. Notification: 6/2/2025. Space fees: $390 to $1,485. Space sizes: 10x10 to 40x10. Est. public attendance: 100,000 (source: police department and Placer Labs, Inc). 54 yrs. at this site. 210 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 2,3,5

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Village of Schaumburg, Roxane Benvenuti, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, Illinois 60193. (847) 923-3605

rbenvenuti@schaumburg.com https://www.villageofschaumburg.com

AUG 31-SEP 1

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS

Illinois 60045. (847) 234-3743

info@deerpathartleague.org deerpathartleague.org

SEPTEMBER 2025

September

FA100

Art Fair on the Square Lake Forest Market Square. Deadline: 2/28/2025. Est. public attendance: 15,000. 130 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Deer Path Art League, Suzanne Wetterling, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest,

SEP 4-7

STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA

Yellow Daisy Festival

CC56

Deadline: 2/28/2025. Est. public attendance: 200,000. 57 yrs. at this site. 400 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Stone Mountain Park, Chris Boltin, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., P.O. Box 778, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083. (800) 401-2407

ydf@stonemountainpark.com www.stonemountainpark.com

SEP 5-7

ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN

Art & Apples Festival

FA32

Rochester Municipal Park. Deadline: 3/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 60,000. 250 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Shaun Hayes, 407 Pine St., Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 651-4110 shaun@pccart.org www.pccart.org

SEP 5-7

LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA

Little Falls Arts & Crafts Fair

CC65

Deadline: 8/10/2025. Est. public attendance: 125,000. 52 yrs. at this site. 600 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Little Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, Purva Watten, 200 First St. NW, Little Falls, Minnesota 56345. (320) 632-5155 purva@littlefallsmnchamber.com https://littlefallsartsandcraftsfair.com/

SEP 5-7

EDINA, MINNESOTA

Edina Fall into the Arts Festival

FA72

Centennial Lakes Park. Deadline: 6/13/2025. Est. public attendance: 30,000. 235 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Edina Chamber of Commerce, Shelly Loberg, Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, Minnesota 55435. (952) 806-9064

SEPTEMBER 5-6

EdinaFallIntoTheArts@gmail.com www.edinafallintothearts.com

SEP 5-7

BOISE, IDAHO

71st Boise Art Museum’s Art in the Park Julia Davis Park. Deadline: 3/21/2025. Notification: 5/5/2025. App. fee: $50. Space fees: $175 to $325. 20% comm. Space sizes: 15x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 250,000. $1,500 in awards. 70 yrs. at this site. 260 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 417 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

6 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Boise Art Museum, Andrea Burke, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho 83702. (208) 345-8330

AIP@boiseartmuseum.org http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

SEP 5-7

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT

Norwalk Seaport Assoc. Oyster Festival Veterans Memorial Park. Deadline: 7/1/2025. Notification: 3/3/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $300 to $650. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 40,000 (source: gate receipts). 47 yrs. at this site. 125 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 88 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return. 5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 2,3,6

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3,5

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Norwalk Seaport Association, Gerald Toni, 213 Liberty Square, Norwalk, Connecticut 06855. (203) 838-9444

jerry.toni@seaport.org seaport.org

SEP 5-7

BAR HARBOR, MAINE

10th Bar Harbor Fine Arts Festival II Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor, Maine. Deadline: 8/31/2025. Notification: 7/1/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $405 to $670. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x12. Est. public attendance: 7,000 (source: random headcount). 10 yrs. at this site. 45 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 45 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

6 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 2

Contact: Marc Fink, P.O. Box 66, Bass Harbor, Maine 04653. (207) 266-5884 in_a_cloud@hotmail.com www.marcfink.com/shows

SEP 5-7

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

FA28

56th A Fair in the Park Mellon Park, Pittsburgh. Deadline: 3/20/2025. Notification: 3/30/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fee: $450. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 53 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 180 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh, Carrie Nardini, 5873 Centre Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206. (412) 254-4464

fairdirector@craftsmensguild.org craftsmensguild.org/a-fair-in-the-park/

SEP 6-7

VENICE, FLORIDA

16th Downtown Venice Craft Festival Miami Avenue in downtown Venice. Deadline: 9/3/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

SEP 6 FA80

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

CBIZ Somerset Penrod Arts Fair

Newfields campus. Est. public attendance: 20,000. Selection method: 5

Contact: Penrod Arts Fair, P.O. Box 40817, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. (317) 252-9895

artists@penrod.org www.penrod.org

SEP 6-7

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Big Four Arts Festival

FA27

Big Four Bridge on Louisville’s Waterfront Park. Deadline: 5/10/2025. Est. public attendance: 15,000. 200 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: B4B Promotions, Inc., Lou Nunnelley, 2205 Centurion Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40245. (502) 435-7602 b4b@twc.com https://bigfourbridgeartsfestival.com/

SEP 6-7

NORWICH, NEW YORK

FA51

31st Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival East and West Parks, downtown Norwich, New York. Deadline: 3/7/2025. Notification: 4/11/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $230 to $345. Space sizes: 10x10 to 15x10. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: estimate). $5,000 in awards. 31 yrs. at this site. 125 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 165 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,6 An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, Inc., Peggy Finnegan, P.O. Box 624, Norwich, New York 13815. (607) 316-3212

finnjp@stny.rr.com www.colorscape.org

SEP 6-21

CANAL FULTON, OHIO

Yankee Peddler Festival

CC49

Est. public attendance: 50,000. 52 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Yankee Peddler Festival Association, P.O. Box 113226, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241-5226. (800) 535-5634 information@yankeepeddlerfestival.com www.yankeepeddlerfestival.com

SEP 6-7

ALGONQUIN, ILLINOIS

5th Art on the Fox - Algonquin Main and Washington streets, Algonquin, Illinois. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $425 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 5 yrs. at this site. 75 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4 An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

SEP 6-7

CHESTER, NEW JERSEY

52th Annual Rose Squared Fall Chester Craft Show

134 Main Street, Chester, New Jersey 07930. Deadline: 2/28/2025. Notification: 3/1/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $425 to $675. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: gate receipts). 51 yrs. at this site. 225 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 300 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343

carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

SEP 13

LENOX, MASSACHUSETTS

Lenox Fall Art Walk Downtown Lenox.

An image of your display is required. Selection method: 5

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478

suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

SEP 13-14

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

30th Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival

Downtown Delray Beach. Deadline: 9/10/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $435 to $870. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

SEP 13-14

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

23rd Alexandria Art Festival

John Carlyle Square in Old Town. Deadline: 9/10/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fee: $605. Space size: 10x10. 120 exhibitor spaces. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

SEP 13-14

SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA

5th Sandy Springs Fall Arts & Crafts Festival 6100 Lake Forrest Drive NE. Deadline: 7/21/2025. Notification: 8/15/2025. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

SEP 13-14

HIGHWOOD, ILLINOIS

Highwood Arts, Crafts, and Drafts

Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $325 to $600. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 1 yr. at this site. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

SEP 13-14

GLENMOORE, PENNSYLVANIA

2nd Annual Rose Squared Art Show Ludwig’s Corner

Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Arena, 1326 Pottstown Pike, Glenmoore, Pennsylvania 19343. Deadline: 4/30/2025. Notification: 5/6/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $495 to $905. Est. public attendance: 5,000 (source: past event). 1 yr. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 300 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343

carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

SEP 19-21

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

Arts in the Heart of Augusta

FA56

Downtown Augusta. Deadline: 5/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 200,000. 250 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Greater Augusta Arts Council, Denise Tucker, 1301 Greene St., Augusta, Georgia 30904. (706) 826-4702

info@augustaarts.com https://augustaarts.com/

SEP 19-21

THORNVILLE, OHIO

The Backwoods Fest

CC25

Deadline: 4/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 35,000. 30 yrs. at this site. Selection method: 5

SEPTEMBER 19-20

Contact: Backwoods Fest, 8572 High Point Road, Thornville, Ohio 43076. (740) 246-4709

info@thebackwoodsfest.com thornvillebackwoodsfest.com

SEP 19-21

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

21st Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show

FA10

Rittenhouse Square. Deadline: 3/20/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $595 to $695. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 50,000. 21 yrs. at this site. 145 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 450 applications last year.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,F,H,J,K,L,N,O,Q

Selection method: 5

Contact: Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association, Chris Buonomo, 7715 Crittenden St., #173, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118. (215) 669-7928

info@rittenhousesquareart.com https://www.rittenhousesquareart.com/

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

SEP 19-21

FERNDALE, MICHIGAN

23rd Funky Ferndale Art Fair

Ferndale city streets. Deadline: 6/20/2025. Notification: 6/23/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $475 to $850. Space sizes: 11x11 to 11x16. Est. public attendance: 35,000 (source: estimate). 23 yrs. at this site. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Integrity Shows, Mark Loeb, P.O. Box 21667, Detroit, Michigan 48221. (734) 216-3958 mark@integrityshows.com https://integrityshows.com

SEP 19-21

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

61st Festival in the Park Freedom Park. Deadline: 7/15/2025. Notification: 7/30/2025. App. fee: $445. Space fees: $445 to $890. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 127,000 (source: police department). $4,000 in awards. 60 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 300 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 2,3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Festival in the Park, Inc., Julie Austin, 1409 East Blvd., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203. (704) 338-1060 festival@festivalinthepark.org http://festivalinthepark.org/

SEP 20-21

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

Monte Sano Art Festival

FA76

Monte Sano State Park. Deadline: 5/21/2025. Est. public attendance: 8,000. 145 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Arts Huntsville, Catherine Turner, 700 Monroe St. SW, Suite 2, Huntsville, Alabama 35801. (256) 519-2787

cturner@artshuntsville.org http://www.artshuntsville.org/

SEP 20-21

PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA

27th Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Festival

Sullivan Street. Deadline: 9/17/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes:

10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

SEP 20-21

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

8th Buckhead Fine Arts Festival 3035 Peachtree Road. Deadline: 8/5/2025. Notification: 8/26/2025. App. fee: $30. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

SEP 20-21

WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square Woodstock Square Historic District. Deadline: 1/20/2025. Notification: 2/20/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $425 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 2 yrs. at this site. 60 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300 info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

SEP 20-21

NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS

40th Naperville Riverwalk Fine Art Fair Main and Jackson, Naperville. Deadline: 4/5/2025. Notification: 5/15/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $450 to $900. Space sizes: 10x12 to 20x12. Est. public attendance: 40,000 (source: Jacob’s method). $4,000 in awards. 39 yrs. at this site. 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Naperville Art League, Deborah Venezia, 508 N. Center St., Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 355-2530

naperartleague@aol.com napervilleartleague.com

SEP 20-21

MONTCLAIR, NEW JERSEY

41st Annual Rose Squared Art Show Anderson Park

Anderson Park, 274 Bellevue Ave., Montclair, New Jersey 07043. Deadline: 4/30/2025. Notification: 5/6/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $495 to $995. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: longevity of the event). 40 yrs. at this site. 130 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343 carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

SEP 20-21 FA22

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

50th CenterFest Arts Festival

Downtown Durham. Deadline: 5/1/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $315 to $590. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 40,000 (source: gate clickers). $2,500 in awards. 50 yrs. at this site. 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 250 applications last year.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,D,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham, North Carolina 27701. (919) 560-2787 cscott@durhamarts.org durhamarts.org

SEP 20-21

SOLOMONS, MARYLAND

33rd Artsfest Fine Arts and Music Festival

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Deadline: 3/31/2025. Notification: 4/30/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $175 to $500. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: digital record of ticket sales, staff accountant). $500 in awards. 33 yrs. at this site. 180 exhibitor spaces. 10% indoor / 90% outdoor. Approx. 66% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Stacey Hann Ruff, 13470 Dowell Road, Solomons, Maryland 20688. (410) 326-4640

director@annmariegarden.org https://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ content/artsfest-2015

SEP 26-28

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

Virginia Beach Neptune Festival

CC44

1st through 33rd streets, Virginia Beach oceanfront. Deadline: 6/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 400,000. 51 yrs. at this site. 185 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Neptune Festival, Sharon Tanner, 265 King’s Grant Road, #102, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452. (757) 498-0215 artshow@neptunefestival.com www.neptunefestival.com

SEP 26-28

KEARNEYSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA

CC60

Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival Jefferson County, West Virginia, Fairgrounds. Deadline: 6/30/2025. Est. public attendance: 9,000. 7 yrs. at this site. 180 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Kimm Spencer, 44 Trifecta Place, Suite #202, Charles Town, West Virginia 25414. (304) 725-2055 chamber@jeffersoncountywvchamber.org https://www.jeffersoncountywvchamber.org/

SEP 27-28

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

3rd St. Armands Circle Art Festival With Craft Marketplace - Art St. Armands Circle. Deadline: 9/24/2025. Space fees: $515 to $1,030. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4 An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

SEP 27-28

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

12th Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival 592 N. Angier Ave. NE. Deadline: 8/19/2025. Notification: 9/15/2025. App. fee: $30. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

SEP 27-28 FA8

ARMONK, NEW YORK

Armonk Outdoor Art Show

205 Business Park Drive. Deadline: 3/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 9,000. 140 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc., Judy Moniz, 19 Whippoorwill Road E., Armonk, New York 10504. (914) 273-9706

info@armonkoutdoorartshow.org www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org

SEP 27-OCT 5

BUTLER, OHIO

Prairie Peddler Festival

CC20

Est. public attendance: 30,000. 37 yrs. at this site. 225 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Prairie Peddler Festivals, Inc., Mandie, P.O. Box 457, Huron, Ohio 44839. (419) 706-5483 prairiepeddlerfestival@gmail.com www.prairietown.com

SEP 27-28

PEORIA, ILLINOIS

Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

FA88

Peoria Riverfront Park, Peoria, Illinois. Deadline: 6/1/2025. Notification: 6/15/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $350 to $800. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: analysis by the Peoria Area Visitors Convention Bureau). $6,000 in awards. 63 yrs. at this site. 130 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 200 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4 An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Peoria Art Guild, Shannon Cox, 203 Harrison St., Peoria, Illinois 61602. (309) 637-2787 director@peoriaartguild.org peoriaartguild.org

SEP 27-28 FA86

MADISON, INDIANA

Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art Historic downtown Madison along the Ohio River. Deadline: 6/30/2025. Notification: 7/15/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $350 to $500. Space sizes: 10x15 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 40,000 (source: traffic studies, cellphone data). $500 in awards. 54 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 320 applications last year. Approx. 45% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Visit Madison, Kara Hinze, 601 W. 1st St., Madison, Indiana 47250. (812) 571-2752 info@madisonchautauqua.com madisonchautauqua.com

SEP 27-28

PALISADE, COLORADO

5th Annual Palisade Art Festival

Veterans Memorial Park. Deadline: 8/1/2025. Notification: 8/13/2025. App. fee: $35. Space

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

fees: $385 to $695. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 5,000 (source: estimate). 5 yrs. at this site. 60 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Mountain Art Festivals, Richard Cunningham, P.O. Box 3578, Breckenridge, Colorado 80424. (230) 989-9202

MountainArtFestivals@gmail.com www.mountainartfestivals.com

OCTOBER 2025

October

OCT 2-5

AKRON, OHIO

Ohio Mart

CC48

Deadline: 3/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 16,000. 60 yrs. at this site. 130 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303. (330) 836-5533

ohiomart@stanhywet.org www.stanhywet.org

OCT 2-19

GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE

Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair

CC6

Gatlinburg Convention Center. Deadline: 2/20/2025. Est. public attendance: 50,000. 50 yrs. at this site. 205 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair, LLC, Kelly and Jeff Rusk, 805 Eleanor St., Knoxville, Tennessee 37917. (865) 436-7479

Kelly@craftsmenfair.com www.craftsmenfair.com

OCT 2-5

BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

43rd Covered Bridge & Arts Festival

Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. Deadline: 8/31/2025. App. fee: $350. Space fee: $350. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 100,000. 350 exhibitor spaces. 50% indoor / 50% outdoor.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau, Shane Kiefer, 121 Papermill Road, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 17815. (800) 847-4810

skiefer@cmvb.com itourcolumbiamontour.com

OCT 3-5

ROANOKE, VIRGINIA

CC39

Craftsmen’s Fall Classic Art & Craft Festival

Deadline: 9/3/2025. Est. public attendance: 13,000. 37 yrs. at this site. 225 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Gilmore Shows, Carly Gilmore, 13400 Sutton Park Drive S., #1201, Jacksonville, Florida 32224.

(336) 282-5550

contact@gilmoreshows.com gilmoreshows.com

OCT 3-12

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

FA14

35th Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Balloon Fiesta Show Sandia Resort & Casino. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Notification: 5/1/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $795 to $2,900. Space sizes: 15x5 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 20,000 (source: gate receipts and online ticket purchases). 200 exhibitor spaces. 90% indoor / 10% outdoor. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R Selection method: 4

Contact: Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals, Liz Gore King, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. (505) 292-7457 info@riograndefestivals.com https://riograndefestivals.com/

OCT 3-5

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

69th St. James Court Art Show

Old Louisville Neighborhood. Deadline: 5/1/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $575 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 250,000 (source: headcount at entry points). $10,000 in awards. 68 yrs. at this site. 600 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: St. James Court Art Show, Inc., Howard Rosenberg, P.O. Box 3804, Louisville, Kentucky 40201. (502) 635-1842 howard@stjamescourtartshow.com www.stjamescourtartshow.com

OCT 3-5

WATERFORD, VIRGINIA

Waterford Fair

CC33

National Historic Landmark of Waterford, Virginia. Deadline: 4/30/2025. Notification: 5/17/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $500 to $1,700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 12,000 (source: parking and ticket sales). 80 yrs. at this site. 85 exhibitor spaces. 20% indoor / 80% outdoor. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

7 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Waterford Foundation, Tracy Kirkman, 40222 Fairfax St., P.O. Box 142, Waterford, Virginia 20197. (540) 882-3018 fairadmin@waterfordfoundation.org https://www.waterfordfairva.org/

OCT 4-5

STUART, FLORIDA

26th Downtown Stuart Craft Festival Osceola Street in downtown Stuart. Deadline: 10/1/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $425 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

OCT 4-5

RHINEBECK, NEW YORK

CC61

Handcrafted Octoberfest at Rhinebeck Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Deadline: 2/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 7,000. 6 yrs. at this site. 130 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Quail Hollow Events, Ola Rubinstein, P.O. Box 825, Woodstock, New York 12498. (845) 516-4342 ola@quailhollow.com www.quailhollow.com

OCT 4-5

BRASSTOWN, NORTH CAROLINA

Contact: John C. Campbell Folk School, Morgan Budzinski, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, North Carolina 28902. (828) 937-2775 marketing@folkschool.org

OCT 4-5

MILLVILLE, NEW JERSEY

WheatonArts Festival of Fine Craft WheatonArts and Cultural Center. Deadline: 5/1/2025. Notification: 6/18/2025. Space fees: $350 to $475. Space sizes: 10x10 to 12x10. Est. public attendance: 12,000 (source: gate). 26 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 30% indoor / 70% outdoor. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 3

Contact: WheatonArts and Cultural Center, Lori Johns, 1000 Village Drive, Millville, New Jersey 08332. (856) 825-6800 ext. 104 Ljohns@wheatonarts.org www.wheatonarts.org

OCT 4-5

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

33rd Historic Shaw Art Fair

4100 and 4200 Flora Place median. Deadline: 4/17/2025. Notification: 5/15/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fee: $375. Space size: 10x10. Est. public attendance: 7,500 (source: admissions, comp tickets returned). $5,650 in awards. 33 yrs. at this site. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 285 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association, Greg Gobberdiel, 2211 S. 39th St., St. Louis, Missouri 63110. (314) 773-3935

shawartfair@shawstlouis.org ShawArtFair.org

OCT 4-5

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

CC45

John C. Campbell Folk School’s Fall Festival

John C. Campbell Folk School. Deadline: 5/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 13,000. 48 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

61st Chesapeake Bay Art Association (CBAA) Annual Fall Art Festival Lakewood Park. Deadline: 6/30/2025. Notification: 7/11/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $235 to $285. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: random headcounts). $3,750 in awards. 1 yr. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 160 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Chesapeake Bay Art Association, Gretchen Boals, 2013 Brier Cliff Crescent, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. (757) 606-4867 cbaamembership757@gmail.com https://www.chesapeakebayartassociation.com/

OCT 4-12

BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA

CC38

61st Bedford Fall Foliage Festival Historic downtown Bedford. Deadline: 7/1/2025. Notification: 8/15/2025. App. fee: $275. Space fees: $275 to $700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 70,000 (source: parking, headcounts). 61 yrs. at this site. 400 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 450 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: Bedford Fall Foliage Festival Committee, Kellie Goodman Shaffer, P.O. Box 234, Bedford, Pennsylvania 15522. (814) 624-3111 webmaster@bedfordfallfoliagefestival.com https://bedfordfallfoliagefestival.com/

OCT 9-12

GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival Gulf Place at Gulf Shores Public Beach. Deadline: 4/25/2025. Notification: 6/13/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $295 to $590. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 300,000 (source: traffic counters, people counters, economic impact survey, and visitor-shared information). $7,650 in awards. 51 yrs. at this site. 250 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 325 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,6

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 2

Contact: Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, Stephen Jones, 3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542. (251) 968-5349 steve@mygulfcoastchamber.com www.mygulfcoastchamber.com

OCT 10-11

LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

Handcrafters Fall Fair Market

CC41

Embassy Suites, 19525 Victory Pkwy. Deadline: 8/31/2025. 3 yrs. at this site. 75 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Mercantile Events & Marketing, Stephanie Jones, P.O. Box 55, Goodrich, Michigan 48438. info@mercmarketing.com www.hcshows.com

OCT 10-12

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

CC51

Capital Art and Craft Festival - Fall Dulles Expo Center. Deadline: 6/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 7,500. 5 yrs. at this site. 250 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: SPARGO, Inc., Judy Spargo, 11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. (888) 313-5593

capitalcraftfairs@spargoinc.com www.capitalcraftfairs.com

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

OCT 10-12

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

3rd Annual Rose Squared Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine Craft Show

Rittenhouse Square, 1800 Walnut St. Deadline: 4/30/2025. Notification: 5/6/2025. App. fee: $55. Space fees: $626 to $1,360. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: past event). 2 yrs. at this site. 152 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 2

Acceptable work: B,D,E,F,G,I,J,K,M,O,P,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343

carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

OCT 10-12

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

46th Fall Tennessee Craft Fair

CC35

Centennial Park, Nashville. Deadline: 7/16/2025. Notification: 8/6/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $380 to $1,150. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x22. Est. public attendance: 45,000 (source: random headcounts). 180 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 280 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Tennessee Craft, Julia Wilburn, P.O. Box 120066, Nashville, Tennessee 37212. (615) 736-7600

info@tennesseecraft.org http://www.tennesseecraft.org

OCT 10-12

HOUSTON, TEXAS

FA82

53rd Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park Memorial Park. Deadline: 6/16/2025. Notification: 7/7/2025. App. fee: $50. Space fees: $625 to $1,850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 20,000 (source: gate receipts/ticket sales). $3,000 in awards. 20 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 800 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Art Colony Art Association, Inc., 7026 Old Katy Road, Suite #221, Houston, Texas 77024. (713) 521-0133

artist@bayoucityartfestival.com www.artcolonyassociation.org

OCT 10-12

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

FA70

69th Virginia MOCA Boardwalk Art Show

Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Deadline: 4/30/2025. Notification: 7/1/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $450 to $900. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 30,000 (source: reported attendance last year). $20,000 in awards. 68 yrs. at this site. 175 exhibitor spaces. 350 applications last year.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Linda Koller, 2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451. (757) 425-0000 linda@virginiamoca.org www.BoardwalkArtShow.com

OCT 10-12

STOWE, VERMONT

Stowe Foliage Arts Festival

CC86

Topnotch Field. Deadline: 1/15/2025. Notification: 2/15/2025. App. fee: $150. Space fees: $550 to $1,150. 13% comm. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 8,000 (source: ticket count at gate). 42 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 85% indoor / 15% outdoor. 250 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,R

Selection method: 2

Contact: Craft Producers, P.O. Box 300, Charlotte, Vermont 05445. (802) 316-5019 info@craftproducers.com craftproducers.com

OCT 11-12

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Art in the Park

Market Common. Deadline: 10/8/2025. Notification: 10/9/2025. App. fee: $10. Space fee: $140. Space size: 10x10. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,Q

Selection method: 1

Contact: Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, JoAnne Utterback, P.O. Box 1595, Myrtle Beach, South

Carolina 29578. (843) 446-3830 jutterback@sc.rr.com wacg.org/art-in-the-park/

OCT 11 FA59

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT

Outdoor Fine Arts Festival of the Bruce Museum Bruce Museum grounds. Deadline: 7/4/2025. Est. public attendance: 8,000. 75 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Bruce Museum - Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. (203) 869-0376 sue@brucemuseum.org https://brucemuseum.org/

OCT 11-12

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA

32nd Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival Main Street in downtown Dunedin. Deadline: 10/8/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $435 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

OCT 11-12 FA60

CARROLLTON, GEORGIA

Arts Festival of Carrollton Downtown Carrollton. Deadline: 6/13/2025. Notification: 7/9/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $150 to $300. Est. public attendance: 5,000. $5,000 in awards. 22 yrs. at this site. 55 exhibitor spaces. 125 applications last year.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Carrollton Center for the Arts, 251 Alabama St., Carrollton, Georgia 30117. (770) 838-1083 artsfestivalcarrollton@gmail.com artsfestivalofcarrollton.com

Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222

info@affps.com www.affps.com

OCT 11-13

NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Paradise City Arts Festival

OCT 11-12

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

12th Fall Festival on Ponce 1451 Ponce De Leon NE. Deadline: 8/26/2025. Notification: 9/9/2025. App. fee: $30.

CC70

Three County Fairgrounds. Deadline: 4/2/2025. 30 yrs. at this site. 220 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Paradise City Arts Festival, 54 Old Ferry Road, Northampton, Massachusetts 01060. (413) 587-0772

Festival@paradise.com festivals.paradisecityarts.com

OCT 11-12

WAYNESVILLE, OHIO

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

$400. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. 1 yr. at this site. 75 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4 An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Amdur Productions, Amy Amdur, P.O. Box 550, Highland Park, Illinois 60035. (847) 926-4300

info@amdurproductions.com https://amdurproductions.com

OCT 11-12

CROZET, VIRGINIA Crozet Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Claudius Crozet Park. Deadline: 1/31/2025. 125 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 4

CC97

Main Street. Est. public attendance: 350,000. 460 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 281, Waynesville, Ohio 45038. (513) 897-8855

racheal@waynesvilleohio.com www.sauerkrautfestival.com

OCT 11-19

COLUMBIANA, OHIO

CC2

31st Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods Deadline: 2/3/2025. 30 yrs. at this site. 225 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods, Inc., Linda McGaffic, 433 State Ave., Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009. (724) 774-6341

christmas@mcgaffic.com christmasohio.com

OCT 11-13

NORTH SCITUATE, RHODE ISLAND

Scituate Art Festival

CC96

Deadline: 3/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 90,000. 175 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Scituate Art Festival Committee, Warner Dauphinee, 554 W. Greenville Road, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857. wdauphinee@verizon.net Scituateartfestival.org

OCT 11-12

GLENDALE, ILLINOIS

BAYSHORE Makers Market

Bayshore. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $250 to

Contact: Claudius Crozet Park, Amanda Polson, P.O. Box 444, Crozet, Virginia 22932. (434) 326-8284 festival@crozetfestival.com crozetfestival.com

OCT 11-12

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA

21st Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival Port Warwick. Deadline: 5/31/2025. Notification: 6/2/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $350 to $600. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 10,000 (source: random headcounts). $6,500 in awards. 21 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 120 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival, Laura Fisher, 3100 William Styron Square, Newport News, Virginia 23606. (757) 223-0284

Laura@portwarwick.com pwartfest.org

OCT 18-19 FA17

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

Kentuck Festival of the Arts

Snow Hinton Park. Deadline: 3/14/2025. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 270 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Kentuck Art Center & Festival, Ashley Williams, 503 Main Ave., Northport, Alabama 35476. (205) 758-1257 kentuck@kentuck.org https://www.kentuck.org/the-festival

OCT 18

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

29th Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival Central Avenue. Deadline: 10/15/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $425 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

OCT 18-19

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

38th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Las Olas Boulevard. Deadline: 10/15/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $535 to $1,070. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

OCT 18-19

BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY

26th Annual Rose Squared Art Show Fall Brookdale Park Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave., Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003. Deadline: 4/30/2025. Notification: 5/6/2025. App. fee: $45. Space fees: $495 to $995. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: longevity of the event). 25 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: Rose Squared Art Shows, Carol HeislerLawson, 11816 Dinwiddie Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20852. (610) 570-2343

carol@rosesquared.com https://rosesquared.com/

OCT 18-19

BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

21st Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival

Calhoun Street in the Old Town Historic District, Bluffton, South Carolina. Deadline: 5/31/2025. Notification: 6/15/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $350 to $700. Space sizes: 14x10 to 24x10. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: shuttle counts, police department). 21 yrs. at this site. 110 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,H,J,K,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival, Art Committee, P.O. Box 2648, Bluffton, South Carolina 29910. (843) 384-2218 artathbasf@gmail.com www.blufftonartsandseafoodfestival.org

OCT 18-19

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

19th RiverArtsFest Riverside Drive. Deadline: 5/31/2025.

Notification: 7/8/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $500 to $1,300. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 20,000. $12,500 in awards. 165 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 400 applications last year. Approx. 60% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B

Selection method: 4

Contact: RiverArtsFest, Inc., Denise Ford, 928 Landing Oaks Drive, Collierville, Tennessee 38017. (901) 493-1152 artfullydenise@gmail.com www.riverartsmemphis.org

OCT 24-25

JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA

Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival

Jekyll Island Historic District. Deadline: 8/6/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $280 to $560. Space sizes: 11x10 to 22x10. Est. public attendance: 30,000 (source: gate). 16 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 250 applications last year. Approx. 90% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Jekyll Island Authority, Nancy KringRowan, 100 James Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527.

(912) 635-6538

nkringrowan@jekyllisland.com https://www.jekyllisland.com/signature-events/ shrimp-grits-festival/

OCT 24-26

CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA

FA19

CC47

44th Christmas Made in the South - Greater Charlotte Area

Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. Deadline: 10/20/2025. Space fees: $400 to $1,200. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 18,000 (source: tickets). 43 yrs. at this site. 310 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480

Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com https://madeinthesouthshows.com

OCT 25-26

MOUNT DORA, FLORIDA

Mount Dora Craft Fair

CC5

Historic downtown. Deadline: 6/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 200,000. 40 yrs. at this site. 350 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: WTDI, Janet Gamache, 1004 N. Rossiter St., Mount Dora, Florida 32757. (352) 217-8390

FestivalswithJanet@gmail.com https://festivalswithjanet.com/

OCT 25-26

TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA

2nd Wesley Chapel Craft Festival at the Shops at Wiregrass

The shops at Wiregrass Wesley Chapel. Deadline: 10/22/2025. Space fees: $375 to $750. Space size: 10x10. 100 exhibitor spaces.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

OCT 25-26

TAMPA, FLORIDA

35th Hyde Park Village Art Fair Hyde Park Village. Deadline: 10/22/2025. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $535 to $1,070. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

OCT 31-NOV 2

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480

Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com

https://madeinthesouthshows.com

NOVEMBER 2025

November

CC54

34th Christmas Made in the South - Columbus Columbus Convention & Trade Center. Deadline: 10/20/2025. Space fees: $370 to $1,110. Space sizes: 10x8 to 30x8. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: tickets). 33 yrs. at this site. 210 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

NOV 1-2

THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA

28th Lake Sumter Art & Craft Festival Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages. Deadline: 10/29/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $435 to $870. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 1-2

VENICE, FLORIDA

37th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival West Venice Avenue. Deadline: 10/29/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $525 to $1,050. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 1-2

ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola

Contact: City of Orlando, Fiesta in the Park Committee, P.O. Box 1883, Orlando, Florida 32801. (407) 855-0606 Fiestaorlando@gmail.com www.fiestainthepark.com

NOV 1-2

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 17th Chastain Park Arts Festival 4469 Stella Drive. Deadline: 9/15/2025. Notification: 10/7/2025. App. fee: $35. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

NOV 1-2

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

4th Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival Kierland Commons. Deadline: 6/10/2025. Notification: 6/25/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $450 to $850. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: law enforcement, parking, aerial surveillance). 4 yrs. at this site. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 300 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,3,4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: Vermillion Promotions, Candy Vermillion, 18044 W. Oregon Court, Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340. (623) 734-6526 cvermillion12@cox.net www.vermillionpromotions.com/events/

NOV 1-2

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA

63rd Halifax Art Festival

Downtown Beach Street, Daytona Beach, Florida. Deadline: 6/30/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $225 to $350. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: newspaper, police department). $30,000 in awards. 223 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 260 applications last year.

4 images of work are required for jury.

An image of your display is required. Selection method: 2

CC14

Lake Eola. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 50,000. 53 yrs. at this site. 225 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Andrea Pair, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. (386) 304-7247 andreapair@cfl.rr.com www.HalifaxArtFestival.org

NOV 6-9

HAMBURG, NEW YORK

CC24

Christmas in the Country Hamburg Fairgrounds. Est. public attendance: 6,000. 40 yrs. at this site. 400 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Premier Promotions, Dan Kaczynski, 5016 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina 28403. (910) 799-9424

info@wnypremierpromotions.com wnypremierpromotions.com

NOV 7-9

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

Northern Virginia Christmas Market

CC11

The Dulles Expo Center. Deadline: 5/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 16,000. 31 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Events Management Group, Denise Wynn, P.O. Box 909, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451. (757) 417-7771 denise@emgshows.com

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other

Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

NOV 7-9

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival

FA18

Seville Square. Deadline: 5/31/2025. Notification: 7/15/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fees: $350 to $700. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 97,000 (source: Visit Pensacola). $26,000 in awards. 53 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 520 applications last year. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B

Selection method: 4

Contact: Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival, Joy Ward, P.O. Box 10744, Pensacola, Florida 32524. (850) 332-3546 artshow@ggaf.org www.ggaf.org

NOV 7-9

UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT

CC3

New England Christmas Festival Mohegan Sun Resort, Earth Expo Center, Uncasville, Connecticut. Deadline: 10/1/2025. Space fees: $750 to $1,450. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: last year). 38 yrs. at this site. 400 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. 600 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return.

6 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: Artisan Promotions, Inc., Jackie Ralston, 10956 La Salinas Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33428. (561) 465-3676

info@nechristmasfestival.com https://nechristmasfestival.com

NOV 7-9

MACON, GEORGIA

CC46

32nd Christmas Made in the South - Macon Macon CentrePlex. Space fees: $390 to $1,170. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 18,000 (source: tickets). 31 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480

Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com https://madeinthesouthshows.com

NOV 8-9

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Art in the Park Market Common. Deadline: 11/1/2025. Notification: 11/8/2025. App. fee: $10. Space fee: $140. Space size: 10x10. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. Approx. 50% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,Q

Selection method: 1

Contact: Waccamaw Arts & Crafts Guild, JoAnne Utterback, P.O. Box 1595, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578. (843) 446-3830 jutterback@sc.rr.com wacg.org/art-in-the-park/

NOV 8

NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

23rd Juno Beach Craft Festival on the Ocean AIA in Juno Beach. Deadline: 11/5/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $475 to $950. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 8-9

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

36th St. Armands Circle Art Festival St. Armands Circle. Deadline: 11/5/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $595 to $1,190. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 8-9

DALLAS, TEXAS

9th Turtle Creek Fall Arts Festival 3505 Maple Drive. Deadline: 9/14/2025. Notification: 10/1/2025. App. fee: $30. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

NOV 8

SALINE, MICHIGAN

(843) 448-9483

info@dickenschristmasshow.com https://dickenschristmasshow.com/

NOV 13-16

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA

La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE

CC4

Saline Fall Craft Show Saline Middle School. Deadline: 2/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 9,500. 37 yrs. at this site. 250 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Saline Area Schools & Hoeft Promotions, LLC, Cheryl Hoeft, P.O. Box 37, Saline, Michigan 48176. (734) 429-5922 cheryl.hoeft@gmail.com www.salineschools.org/saline-craft-shows/

NOV 8-9

VIERA, FLORIDA

60th Space Coast Art Festival

The Avenue Viera, Viera, Florida. Deadline: 7/30/2025. Notification: 8/15/2025. App. fee: $40. Space fee: $350. Space size: 12x17. Est. public attendance: 7,500 (source: cellphone usage). $6,500 in awards. 4 yrs. at this site. 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 5 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Space Coast Art Festival, Inc., Marilyn Grigsby, P.O. Box 146, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920-0146. (321) 784-3322 info@spacecoastartfestival.com https://spacecoastartfestival.com/

NOV 13-16

SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA

CC66

Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair Canterbury Park. Deadline: 10/15/2025. Est. public attendance: 26,000. 39 yrs. at this site. 500 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Huffman Productions, Inc., P.O. Box 655, Antioch, Illinois 60002. (402) 331-2889 hpifestivals@cox.net www.hpifestivals.com

NOV 13-16

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

CC91

Dickens Christmas Show and Festival Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Deadline: 10/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 22,000. 380 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Leisure Time Unlimited, Inc., Myra Starnes, P.O. Box 332, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578.

La Quinta Civic Center campus. Deadline: 7/18/2025. Notification: 8/5/2025. App. fee: $50. Space fees: $350 to $1,000. 20% comm. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x36. Est. public attendance: 14,000 (source: actual ticket sales). $10,000 in awards. 5 yrs. at this site. 170 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 500 applications last year. Approx. 35% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: SCOPE Events, LLC, Kathleen Hughes, P.O. Box 104, La Quinta, California 92247. (760) 628-7770

info@scopeevents.org https://www.scopeevents.org/

NOV 14-16

DALTON, GEORGIA

3rd Christmas Made in the South - Dalton Dalton Convention Center. Deadline: 11/15/2025. Space fees: $370 to $1,110. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 13,000 (source: tickets). 2 yrs. at this site. 210 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. 200 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480

Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com https://madeinthesouthshows.com

NOV 15

COCONUT

CREEK, FLORIDA

2nd Coconut Creek Craft Festival at the Promenade

The Promenade at Coconut Creek. Deadline: 11/12/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter,

Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 15-16

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

15th Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival

The Square in downtown West Palm Beach. Deadline: 11/12/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $525 to $1,050. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 15-16

DALLAS, TEXAS

Dallas Festival of the Arts

1003 Cedar Hills Ave. Deadline: 9/2/2025. Notification: 10/1/2025. App. fee: $30. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

NOV 15-16

SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS

Holiday Sampler

CC94

Memorial Hall Museum grounds. Deadline: 11/8/2025. Est. public attendance: 10,000. 200 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Old Deerfield Craft Fairs, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, P.O. Box 428, Deerfield, Massachusetts 01342. (413) 774-7476 ext. 100 pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org

NOV 15-16

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA

FA71

Covington Three Rivers Art Festival Downtown Covington. Deadline: 6/1/2025. Notification: 6/21/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $350 to $860. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 50,000 (source: crowd source). $4,000 in awards. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 450 applications last year. Approx. 41% of exhibitors expected to return. Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R

NOVEMBER 21-28

Selection method: 4

Contact: Covington Three Rivers Art Festival, Sarada Bonnett, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, Louisiana 70433. (985) 789-7183

sb@saradabonnett.com

NOV 21-23

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

36th Christmas Made in the South - Savannah Savannah Convention Center. Space fees: $430 to $1,290. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 18,000 (source: tickets). 35 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. 400 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480

Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com https://madeinthesouthshows.com

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event

1

2

3

4

5

Acceptable

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P

Q

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor

1

2

3

4

Image

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

NOV 21-23

MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

28th Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular

Monroeville Convention Center. Deadline: 10/1/2025. Space fee: $450. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x60. Est. public attendance: 9,500 (source: gate receipts). 13 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. 320 applications last year. Approx. 70% of exhibitors expected to return. 3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 2,3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 3

Acceptable work: C,D,F,G,H,I,J,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 2

Contact: Family Festivals Association, Inc., David Stoner, P.O. Box 444, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601. (724) 863-4577 info@familyfestivals.com www.familyfestivals.com

NOV 22-23

LONGWOOD, FLORIDA

Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival

CC16

Reiter Park. Deadline: 7/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 49 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: WTDI, Janet Gamache, 1004 N. Rossiter St., Mount Dora, Florida 32757. (352) 217-8390

FestivalswithJanet@gmail.com https://festivalswithjanet.com/

NOV

22

PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA

5th Palm Harbor Craft Festival

Florida Avenue in historic Palm Harbor. Deadline: 11/19/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $395 to $790. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

members@piedmontcraftsmen.org piedmontcraftsmen.org

NOV 22-23

FERNDALE, MICHIGAN

3rd Ferndale Underground Market

Ferndale DOT (parking structure). Deadline: 9/29/2025. Notification: 10/1/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $250 to $600. Space sizes: 10x5 to 15x10. Est. public attendance: 6,500 (source: door). 2 yrs. at this site. 80 exhibitor spaces. 80 applications last year. Approx. 80% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 2

Contact: Integrity Shows, Mark Loeb, P.O. Box 21667, Detroit, Michigan 48221. (734) 216-3958

mark@integrityshows.com https://integrityshows.com

NOV 28-30

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

CC22

Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival

Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Deadline: 10/28/2025. Est. public attendance: 19,000. 51 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Gilmore Shows, Carly Gilmore, 13400 Sutton Park Drive S., #1201, Jacksonville, Florida 32224. (336) 282-5550

contact@gilmoreshows.com gilmoreshows.com

NOV 28-30

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

NOV 22-23

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA

CC75

Piedmont Craftsmen’s Craft Fair

Benton Convention Center. Est. public attendance: 1,500. 62 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Piedmont Craftsmen, 601 N. Trade St., Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. (336) 725-1516

FA29

25th Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Festival: Holiday Show Expo New Mexico Fairgrounds. Deadline: 4/1/2025. Notification: 4/15/2025. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $595 to $1,100. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 8,000 (source: gate). 25 yrs. at this site. 185 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor.

5 images of work are required for jury. An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals, Liz Gore King, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. (505) 292-7457 info@riograndefestivals.com https://riograndefestivals.com/

NOV 28-30

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

36th Christmas Made in the SouthJacksonville

CC80

Prime Osborn Convention Center. Deadline: 11/20/2025. Space fees: $410 to $1,230. Space sizes: 10x10 to 30x10. Est. public attendance: 18,000 (source: tickets). 35 yrs. at this site. 310 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. 400 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480 Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com https://madeinthesouthshows.com

NOV 29-30

COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA

Cocoa Beach Art Show

FA69

Downtown Cocoa Beach. Deadline: 6/30/2025. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 150 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Cocoa Beach Art Show, Cindy Kelley, 1 S. Orlando Ave., Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931. (321) 749-7874

CBASartdirector@gmail.com cocoabeachartshow.org

NOV 29-30

PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA

7th Punta Gorda Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival

Sullivan Street. Deadline: 11/26/2025. App. fee: $20. Space fees: $425 to $850. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

NOV 29-30

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

2nd Piedmont Holiday Gift Market

1071 Piedmont Ave. Deadline: 10/10/2025. Notification: 11/12/2025. App. fee: $30. Event category: 2,3

Acceptable work:

C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 5

Contact: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, Randall Fox, P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta, Georgia 30342. (404) 873-1222 info@affps.com www.affps.com

NOV 29

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples Art in the Park Park Street. App. fee: $10. Space fee: $149. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 40 exhibitor spaces. 80 applications last year. 5 images of work are required for jury. An image of your display is required. Selection method: 4

Contact: Naples Art Institute, Jenn Doherty, 585 Park St., Naples, Florida 34102. (239) 262-6517 jenn.doherty@naplesart.org www.naplesart.org

NOV 29-30

STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN

45th Annual Saint Nick’s Warehouse Henry Ford II High School. Deadline: 4/30/2025. App. fee: $265. Est. public attendance: 8,000 (source: ticket sales). 45 yrs. at this site. 250 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor.

Event category: 2,3,5

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 4

Contact: Saint Nick’s Warehouse, Saint Nick’s Warehouse Coordinator, P.O. Box 180359, Utica, Michigan 48318. saintnickswarehouse@gmail.com https://www.saintnickswarehouse.com/

DECEMBER 2025

December

DEC 4-7

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

The Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Collection

CC23

Richmond Raceway Complex. Est. public attendance: 25,000. 50 yrs. at this site. 475 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: The Bizarre Bazaar, P.O. Box 8330, Richmond, Virginia 23226. (804) 673-7015 thebizbaz@aol.com www.thebizarrebazaar.com

DEC 5-7

COLUMBUS, OHIO

48th Columbus Winterfair Ohio Expo Center. Deadline: 7/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 375 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Ohio Designer Craftsmen, Roxanne McGovern, 1665 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43212. (614) 486-4402 fairs@ohiocraft.org ohiocraft.org

DEC 5-7

LADSON, SOUTH CAROLINA

32nd Christmas Made in the SouthCharleston

Exchange Park/Fairgrounds. Deadline: 11/25/2025. Space fees: $380 to $1,140. Space sizes: 10x8 to 30x8. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: tickets). 31 yrs. at this site. 210 exhibitor spaces. 90% indoor / 10% outdoor. 325 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return.

3 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 1,2,3

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,E,G,H,I,J,K,M,N,O,P,Q Selection method: 2

Contact: Carolina Shows, Inc., Russell Hunt, P.O. Box 853, Matthews, North Carolina 28106. (704) 847-9480 Festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com https://madeinthesouthshows.com

DEC 5-7

AKRON, OHIO

CC77

45th Annual E.J. Thomas Christmas Arts & Crafts Show

E.J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, Ohio 44235. Deadline: 3/30/2025. Notification: 4/16/2025. App. fee: $50. Space fees: $300 to $475. Space sizes: 8x8 to 10x15. Est. public attendance: 4,000 (source: gate receipts). 45 yrs. at this site. 106 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor. 140 applications last year. Approx. 86% of exhibitors expected to return.

6 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Raab Enterprises, Inc., Sharon Raab, 7560 Hi View Drive, North Royalton, Ohio 44133. (440) 724-4485 raabshows@gmail.com http://www.raabenterprises.com/

DEC 6-7

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA

25th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival

Downtown Delray Beach. Deadline: 12/3/2025.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 - JANUARY 31, 2026

App. fee: $35. Space fees: $665 to $1,330. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 120 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

DEC 6-7

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

Market Days

CC53

North Florida Fairgrounds. Deadline: 5/31/2025. Est. public attendance: 12,000. 60 yrs. at this site. 300 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: Tallahassee Museum, Kathryn Frost, 3945 Museum Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32310. (850) 575-8684

kashler@tallahasseemuseum.org www.marketdays.org

GUIDE TO EVENT LISTING CODES

Event Category Codes:

1 Fine Art

2 Contemporary Crafts

3 Arts & Crafts

4 Wholesale Craft

5 Other Acceptable Work Codes:

A Fine Art

B Fine Crafts

C Arts & Crafts

D Photography

E Art Glass

F Ceramics

G Fiber/Textile/Leather

H Drawing

I Jewelry

J Metal

K Painting

L Printmaking

M Digital Art

N Sculpture

O Wood

P Furniture & Lighting

Q Mixed Media 2D/3D

R Indigenous

Z Other

Exhibitor Selection Codes:

1 First come, first served

2 Show committee selects work

3 Screened by show committee, juried by outside experts

4 Reviewed by outside jury

Image Format Codes:

1 Slides

2 Mailed Photos

3 Digital Images

4 Zapplication™

5 Juried Art Services™

6 CD via Mail

7 Entry Thingy™

8 CaFÉ™

DEC 6

ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA

31st St. Pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival Corey Avenue. Deadline: 12/3/2025. App. fee: $15. Space fees: $375 to $750. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 100 exhibitor spaces. 4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4 An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: American Craft Endeavors, Helayne Stillings, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615

Info@ArtFestival.com www.artfestival.com

DEC 12-14

LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

Handcrafters Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Market

CC19

Embassy Suites. Deadline: 10/31/2025. 3 yrs. at this site. 75 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Mercantile Events & Marketing, Stephanie Jones, P.O. Box 55, Goodrich, Michigan 48438. info@mercmarketing.com www.hcshows.com

DEC 12-14

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA

CC27

Capital Art and Craft Festival - Winter Dulles Expo Center. Deadline: 8/1/2025. Est. public attendance: 10,000. 5 yrs. at this site. 325 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 5

Contact: SPARGO, Inc., Judy Spargo, 11208 Waples Mill Road, Suite 112, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. (888) 313-5593 capitalcraftfairs@spargoinc.com www.capitalcraftfairs.com

DEC 27-28

ESTERO, FLORIDA

15th Coconut Point Art Festival

Coconut Point town center. Deadline: 12/23/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $575 to $1,150. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

4 images of work are required for jury. Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,Z

Selection method: 5

Contact: Howard Alan Events, Howard Alan, 270 Central Blvd., Suite 107B, Jupiter, Florida 33458. (561) 746-6615 info@artfestival.com www.artfestival.com

January

JAN 3-4

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples New Year’s Art Show 5th Avenue South. App. fee: $35. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 20,000.

5 images of work are required for jury.

An image of your display is required.

Selection method: 4

Contact: Naples Art Institute, Jenn Doherty, 585 Park St., Naples, Florida 34102. (239) 262-6517

jenn.doherty@naplesart.org www.naplesart.org

JAN 10-11

CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA

CC52

41st Cape Coral Art Festival Cape Coral Parkway between Del Prado Boulevard and Coronado Parkway. Deadline: 9/6/2025. Notification: 10/6/2025. App. fee: $35. Space fees: $450 to $900. Space sizes: 11x10 to 22x10. Est. public attendance: 150,000 (source: police, random headcounts, television news). $10,000 in awards. Special purchase program. 40 yrs. at this site. 250 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor.

6 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 3,4

An image of your display is required.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,Q Selection method: 4

Contact: Cape Coral Rotary Foundation, Inc., Christina Redman, 1935 Palaco Grande Parkway, Cape Coral, Florida 33904. (614) 581-6428

Cgredman@gmail.com https://capecoralartfestival.com/

JAN 31-FEB 1

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

FA40

Kierland Fine Art & Wine Winter Festival Kierland Commons. Deadline: 9/1/2025. Notification: 9/17/2005. App. fee: $30. Space fees: $425 to $825. Space sizes: 10x10 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 25,000 (source: law enforcement, parking, aerial surveillance, cellular data). 150 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 315 applications last year. Approx. 85% of exhibitors expected to return.

Event category: 1

Acceptable work:

A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R Selection method: 3

Contact: Vermillion Promotions, Candy Vermillion, 18044 W. Oregon Court, Litchfield Park, Arizona 85340. (623) 734-6526 cvermillion12@cox.net www.vermillionpromotions.com/events/

JAN 31

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples Art in the Park Park Street. Space fee: $150. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 40 exhibitor spaces. 80 applications last year.

5 images of work are required for jury. An image of your display is required. Selection method: 4

Contact: Naples Art Institute, Jenn Doherty, 585 Park St., Naples, Florida 34102. (239) 262-6517 jenn.doherty@naplesart.org www.naplesart.org

FEBRUARY 2026

February

FEB 13-15

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

Palm Beach Fine Craft Show Palm Beach County Convention Center. Deadline: 11/3/2025. Notification: 11/15/2025. App. fee: $35. Space sizes: 10x8 to 20x10. Est. public attendance: 15,000 (source: ticket sales, gate information). 100 exhibitor spaces. 100% indoor.

Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work: A,B,C,E,F,G,I,J,K,L,N,O,P,Q,R,Z Selection method: 4

Contact: Palm Beach Show Group, Kelsi Hartmann, 333 Clematis St., Suite 201, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. (561) 822-5440 info@palmbeachshow.com www.palmbeachfinecraft.com

FEB 20-22

NAPLES, FLORIDA

FA99

Naples National Art Fair Downtown Naples. Est. public attendance: 17,000. 220 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Naples Art Institute, Jenn Doherty, 585 Park St., Naples, Florida 34102. (239) 262-6517

jenn.doherty@naplesart.org www.naplesart.org

FEB 26-MAR 1

LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA

FA21

6th La Quinta Art Celebration - Spring La Quinta Civic Center campus. App. fee: $50. Space fees: $400 to $1,050. 20% comm. Space sizes: 12x12 to 24x48. Est. public attendance: 16,000 (source: ticket sales). $10,000 in awards. 6 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 1,200 applications last year. Approx. 40% of exhibitors expected to return.

5 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 4

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2

Acceptable work: A,B,D,E,F,G,H,I,K,L,M,N,O,Q

Selection method: 4

Contact: SCOPE Events, LLC, Kathleen Hughes, P.O. Box 104, La Quinta, California 92247. (760) 628-7770 info@scopeevents.org https://www.scopeevents.org/

MARCH 2026

March

MAR 21-22

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples Downtown Art Fair

5th Avenue South. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. Est. public attendance: 20,000. 250 exhibitor spaces.

Selection method: 4

Contact: Naples Art Institute, Jenn Doherty, 585 Park St., Naples, Florida 34102. (239) 262-6517

jenn.doherty@naplesart.org www.naplesart.org

MAR 28-29

MACON, GEORGIA

55th Mulberry Street Arts & Crafts Festival 500 Mulberry St. Deadline: 2/1/2026. Notification: 2/16/2026. App. fee: $25. Space fees: $275 to $425. Space size: 12x10. Est. public attendance: 30,000 (source: random headcounts). 54 yrs. at this site. 200 exhibitor spaces. 100% outdoor. 183 applications last year. Approx. 75% of exhibitors expected to return. 6 images of work are required for jury.

Acceptable Image formats: 2,3,6

An image of your display is required. Event category: 1,2,3

Acceptable work:

A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q

Selection method: 2

Contact: Middle Georgia Art Association, Theresa McBride Trail, P.O. Box 4802, Macon, Georgia 31208. (478) 744-9557

middlegeorgiaart@bellsouth.net www.middlegeorgiaart.org

April

APR 4

NAPLES, FLORIDA

Naples Art in the Park Park Street. App. fee: $10. Space sizes: 10x10 to 10x20. 40 exhibitor spaces. 5 images of work are required for jury.

An image of your display is required.

Selection method: 4

Contact: Naples Art Institute, Jenn Doherty, 585 Park St., Naples, Florida 34102. (239) 262-6517

jenn.doherty@naplesart.org www.naplesart.org

May

MAY 17-18 CC58

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT

Bruce Museum Crafts Festival 65 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Bruce Museum - Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830. (203) 869-0376 sue@brucemuseum.org https://brucemuseum.org/

MAY 17-18 FA93

WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT

Westport Fine Arts Festival Downtown. 150 exhibitor spaces. Selection method: 5

Contact: Gordon Fine Arts, Sue Brown Gordon, 26 Yew St., Norwalk, Connecticut 06850. (518) 852-6478

suebg.art@gmail.com GordonFineArts.org

The Key West Art and Craft Festival

Location: Key West, FL

Dates: Feb. 22-23, 2025

Contact: Key West Art Center

Website: www.KeyWestArtCenter.com

Email: kwartshow@gmail.com

Phone: 305-294-1241

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fees: $335 to $670

Exhibitors: 150

Attendance estimate: 25,000

FASTAUDIT SHOW SCORES BY ARTISTS

COMPILED FROM FASTAUDIT REVIEWS

The Key West Art and Craft Festival supports an art center and is attended by local residents, tourists, winter residents, and cruise ship passengers. Seventy-five percent of the artists who reviewed two of the shows that took place in the last five years said they would participate again.

A fiber/textile/leather artist would return due to the welcoming crowd, good fellow vendors, and right type of customer. This artist did not report how much was made and said it would be great if there were more food trucks spread around or in the middle of the event “as it is a bit of a walk for older folks if they do want to eat something.”

One fine art artist had $3,000 in sales and would do the show again. “Such wonderful communication from the organizers! The layout was perfect for the amount of people/traffic, and the setting was beautiful. And a high caliber of artists,” the artist said. “Amazing all around — will be back next year!”

An exhibitor who did not report a medium or sales total would participate again due to the ease of show, big crowds, excellent planning, and quality of work.

A sculpture artist did not say how much was made and wants to do the show again. The artist said the show had a “great environment, wonderful management of the festival, and the atmosphere was amazing.” This artist looks forward to building a following.

The sales were not there for one fine art artist with higher price points. This artist does not plan to return.

A fine art artist whose medium was painting experienced low sales and said the cost of staying in Key West and parking were prohibitive. That is why the artist would not do the show again. “It is a nice show, and treatment of artists is good, and load-in/-out is one of the easiest,” the artist said. “It’s a beautiful location and is crowded very early in the day but empties out about 3 p.m. (maybe the heat).”

A fiber/textile/leather artist loves the show and its promoters. This artist reported $5,000 in sales and said, “I’ve been coming the past three years and will keep attending.”

Virginia ceramicist Christine Lush-Rodriguez shows some of her work during the Key West Art & Craft Festival.

Photos courtesy of Susann D’Antonio

Fiber artist Arlyne Julao interacts with attendees during this year’s Key West Art & Craft Festival. She traveled from California to be in the show.

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Susann D’Antonio said 2025’s Key West Art & Craft Festival was a success, with the artists having amazing work and a good cross section of mediums and styles.

“The crowd seemed very interested and enjoyed a mix of old favorites and new artists. Since our show is fine art and fine craft, it provides a wonderful range of handmade work that is very much appreciated by our attendees,” she said. Attendance was estimated at 25,000.

What Artists Said

“Some artists told me it was a record-breaking show for them. The most feedback I got was that it was a good show, and the artists were happy with their sales,” said D’Antonio, the director.

What the Promoter Learned

She said the show is on the quay at Truman Waterfront Park — making it very susceptible to Mother Nature’s whims, especially the wind. “This year, we were windy on Saturday,

which reinforced the need to have extra weights and the importance of being over-prepared,” D’Antonio said. “One of our artists shared this tip with me, get four buckets, five-gallon size, and always have them ready to fill with water to beef up your weights. I thought it was a great tip and shared it with all the artists. I think it helped.”

Their Best Improvements

They added more food trucks this year and a second comfort tent, so they had food and a resting spot at each end of the show, D’Antonio said. “I think that was a great addition, to give people a place to rest, have a snack, drink, or lunch. They seemed to be continually in use. The longer people stay, the more they will look and buy,” she said.

Her message to those considering this show is, “always be over-prepared for unexpected weather. Have multiple price points. Engage with the visitors, people love to hear about artists’ process and materials, working on a piece adds extra interest.”

Approximately 25,000 people attended 2025’s Key West Art & Craft Festival.

Photos courtesy of Susann D’Antonio

The work of Florida sculpture artist Josh Price stands out during February’s Key West Art & Craft Festival.

Tyler Henatay, a Florida oil artist, is pictured by some of his prints at the Key West Art & Craft Festival.

La Quinta Art Celebration Spring

Location: La Quinta, CA

Dates: Feb. 27 – March 2, 2025

Contact: SCOPE Events, LLC  Website: www.laquintaartcelebration.org

Email: info@scopeevents.org

Phone: 760-628-7770

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fees: $350 to $1,000  Exhibitors: 200

Attendance estimate: 14,000

COMPILED FROM FASTAUDIT REVIEWS

La Quinta Art Celebration Spring ranked FA21 in 2024’s 200 Best list. All the artists who reviewed the last three events said they would participate in it again.

“Greatest show I have ever done year in and year out,” said a fine art artist who reported $11,000 in sales. The artist said it is the best venue and management, with quality artists and attendees.

One photographer made $50,000 and said,” Best USA outdoor art show.”

An artist whose medium was painting had $30,000 in sales and described it as a fabulous show that is well-run and well-attended.

“I didn’t sell anything, but I think it was a fluky thing,” said a sculpture artist. “Many artists I talked with had a similar result. I look at it as an opportunity to improve.”

For one ceramicist, the festival is near to home. This artist reported $3,300 in sales, described the venue as lovely, and wished the event was three days instead of four.

A fine art artist whose medium is painting made $74,500 at the festival. “La Quinta is our home show, and we participate every year,” the artist said. “They’re great to their artists.”

A mixed-media artist would return due to it being a “well-attended show with all qualified buyers, older demographic with multiple homes who do come to buy.” This artist said it is not an event for people who must make sales on multiple small items but is a great crowd for larger or more expensive work. “Always a great show for me,” the artist said.

An art glass artist who made $24,000 said, “The known quality of art at this show attracts a buying group of patrons who are knowledgeable and come looking to buy quality art.”

Great artist consideration is why one fine art artist would participate again. This artist reported $14,000 in sales.

Patrons are pictured at the entrance of La Quinta Art Celebration Spring.

Photo courtesy of Brian Maurer Photography

An artist whose medium is painting had $30,000 in sales and described it as “a fabulous show that’s well-run and well-attended.”

A fine art artist who said it was a good show recommended load-out be extended to Monday, so artists are not loading-out in the dark, or the show ends at 4 p.m. on the last day.

Another fine art artist who had a wonderful experience at the event would participate in the future due to the excellent location and buying crowd. This artist made $7,500 and noted the show had gorgeous artwork from throughout the country.

The show’s great potential is why a sculpture artist who had $5,500 in sales would return.

It is an “excellent show to exhibit in,” said a fine art artist whose medium is painting. The artist’s sales totaled $10,500.

An artist whose mediums are mixed media, sculpture, and metal had $18,000 in sales. “We love doing the show,” the artist said. “The location is awesome.” The artist described it as a well-managed and attended show, with buyers who spend a lot.

It was the first time doing this show for an artist whose medium is painting, and the artist did well with $10,000 in sales. The artist looks “forward to building success with each additional show” and said that “good people, good marketing, good sales” are the reasons for wanting to return.

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Kathleen Hughes said the quality of art at La Quinta Art Celebration Spring was exceptional, and the event was stunning. “Kudos to the artists, who despite uncertainty in our economy, created the best fine art and craft that I have seen in years!” she said.

Hughes is the event director at SCOPE Events, LLC. She said the artists were confident, as they knew their work was stellar.

“You could feel their confidence which was refreshing,” Hughes said. “Show patrons were in awe of their talent, and it was certainly reflected in the high sales.”

She estimated attendance at 14,000 and said it was not as high as two years ago, but those who attended were buyers. “We believe some patrons who had purchased tickets but did not attend were discouraged by the high wind in the Palm Springs west valley area, but none of it reached the east valley until Sunday evening after the show had closed,” Hughes said.

What Artists Said

Hughes said artist reviews have been incredibly positive, with kudos to the dedicated staff and volunteers, their love of the Artist Reception Award Party, and their appreciation of the wealthy patrons who support SCOPE’s events and understand art. “They also rave about our artist hospitality and boxed lunches. Art sales were 25% higher than the last two years,” she said.

What the Promoter Learned

While they have a 24/7 hotline for patrons and artists and posted throughout the event on Instagram and Facebook, they still lost some ticket holders who did not come because of bad weather in other parts of the valley. “Since the event, I have met with three television stations and am working with them to be more specific in their weather announcements instead of making such sweeping generalizations,” Hughes said. “Because the Coachella Valley is so small, the newscasters are more likely to listen. At least they encouraged us to send images from the event throughout the show which they can post. Better communication is key.”

Tennessee artist Daryl Thetford interacts with attendees during La Quinta Art Celebration Spring. He received Best of Show.

Photos courtesy of Brian Maurer Photography

Florida artist Oriana Gerez points out an aspect of her work during La Quinta Art Celebration Spring. She received Best of 2D.

Their Best Improvement

“We hosted some private tours that were personally escorted by our Producer Paul Anderson and me on Friday morning. Each tour was limited to 10 people, and it ran for 45 to 60 minutes,” Hughes said. “They were introduced to five artists from different categories who talked about their education and inspiration. They were a tremendous hit! Already we have had requests to repeat the tours at future shows. To make it even better, these people purchased art and some even returned on Saturday with their spouses or friends.”

Her message to those considering this show is, “Bring your best original art. This audience likes large works. Dress for success and actively engage with our patrons. Do not sit back and wait for them to speak to you.”

Ballyhoo Festival

Location: Gulf Shores, AL

Dates: March 1-2, 2025

Contact: Paula Powell

Website: ballyhoofestival.com

Email: ballyhoofestival@gmail.com

Phone: 318-218-7673

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fees: $250 to $475

Exhibitors: 110

ARTIST REVIEW

By Brenda Flynn Medium: Mixed media, paper mosaic

The Ballyhoo Festival had fun written all over it. If you fish, you know a ballyhoo is a baitfish used to catch much larger saltwater fish.

But it also means excited commotion. And that is what I saw when I exhibited at the 11th Ballyhoo Festival in March.

The show featured fine art and craft from throughout the Southeast, lots of local seafood, fiddle and banjo competitions, live music, and cultural Native American dancing and singing. If you exhibit at this festival, go a day early and visit the Indian and Sea Museum in nearby Orange Beach, Alabama, not to mention the gorgeous natural dunes and sugar sand beaches in Gulf Shores.

The festival was held in the Lake Shelby Picnic area of Gulf State Park (the GPS address is 20110 State Park Road, AL-135, Gulf Shores). Booths were set up on grass and asphalt, and there was plenty of room.

You could drive to load-in and move your vehicle after unloading — at a leisurely pace. Vendor parking was within walking distance.

Load-in was in shifts on Friday, the day before the festival began. Those with last names starting with A-M were from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and those with last names starting with N-Z from 2-6 p.m. The festival’s hours were 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

This juried fine arts show had $6,000 in awards. There were two judges, both with an extensive background in fine arts and fine crafts. Both visited my booth, introduced themselves, shook my hand, and inquired about the process of my art. That alone was delightful!

The exhibition packet included a laminated booth card, laminated name tag with lariat, the details for filing taxes in Alabama, and information about the area. It was in a small reusable bag.

I must admit I have always been a sucker for giveaways. All weekend, you could visit the hospitality tent for breakfast (homemade biscuits and gravy, coffee all day, fruit, granola bars, and Krispy Crème doughnuts) and snacks all day, including water, soda, and sports drinks. Judging for the awards began at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Sounds heavenly, right? Well, a couple of things were different from the numerous festivals I have done during my 28 years of exhibiting.

Christopher Jeffries, a California artist, was Best in Glass at La Quinta Art Celebration Spring.

Photos courtesy of Brian Maurer Photography

Attendees relax during La Quinta Art Celebration Spring.

First, you had to obtain a Baldwin County Business License before you arrived at the festival. It costs $32 and renews once a year. Email sspears@bladwincountyal.gov to request one.

You had to pay the Baldwin County city sales tax before leaving on Sunday. The three forms were in your packet. They accepted cash or checks — no credit cards.

The good news is it was only 3%. Combined tax rates were 10% (that is what you had to charge through your credit card processing company). State and county taxes must also be filed, which can be done online.

The other little bugaboo was you had to fill out a background consent form and submit it online prior to acceptance into the festival. This state of Alabama requirement was for artists only.

Now, for the big one — sales. I cannot report my own sales were anything but disappointing. I do coastal art, but in a whimsical folk-art style. I was not well-rewarded, but it is a hit or miss thing with my artwork.

There were three oil/acrylic painters who did quite well on both originals and prints. Their prices were reasonable ($250+), and their booths were occupied most of the day on Saturday.

One artist I spoke with said Sundays are always better, but we had maybe 1,000 people come the entire day. The foot traffic was significantly reduced from last year.

Many artists complained it might be the political climate, or perhaps the weather may have been a factor (chillier than normal). Other events going on were Mardi Gras parades in nearby cities, but those were in the evening.

No one I spoke with could put their finger on the cause of the slow foot traffic or the decline in sales from two years prior. Many of the returning or long-time artists made their money on return customers.

What sold the most? It was outdoor art (garden art), pet products, fine jewelry, and large coastal paintings. What did not seem to sell at all? Woodworking, handmade clothing, and ethnic art were in that category.

As for other aspects of this festival, the weather was incomparable. It was a little chilly in the mornings but quite warm in the afternoons.

It turned a bit windy on Sunday, but with a lake in the front and the ocean in the back, it was bound to. If you participate in this show, put extra weights on your tent.

The volunteers and park staff were fantastic! They were outgoing, friendly, and would help with anything you needed. They were in constant contact with everyone, with their phone numbers supplied if you needed a break or help getting food, etc. And there were lots of food trucks!

At 3:45 p.m. Sunday, you could reduce your inventory and personal items. However, you could not break your tent down early. Doing so would violate their insurance policies, and it was enforced.

There were a couple of people wanting to break everything down and leave early Sunday afternoon. They were advised to stop, so they just unrolled their canvas. You could drive your vehicle in at 4 p.m.

The festival has a Golden Rule — kindness is always the best policy. It might have been a disappointing show for some.

In the end, I enjoyed my whole show, met lots of new people (I got quite a few website sales after the show,) and connected with artists I never met before.

My hotel was gorgeous and comfortable. I treated the whole weekend as a vacation — and felt so much better for it.

Under the Oaks Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Location: Vero Beach, FL

Dates: March 7-9, 2025

Contact: Vero Beach Art Club

Website: www.verobeachartclub.org Email: info@verobeachartclub.org Phone: 772-231-0303

Venue: 100% outdoors

The Under the Oaks Fine Arts and Crafts Show ranked FA33 in 2024’s 200 Best list.

An artist whose mediums are fine art and fine craft is among them. This artist reported $3,000 in sales.

A mixed-media artist who made $8,000 would return due to the beautiful location and the people.

Another mixed-media artist would return as well. This artist had $3,800 in sales and said the “people in attendance buy art!”

Also wanting an invite back is a ceramicist who made $10,000.

Saline Spring Craft Show

Location: Saline, MI

Date: March 8, 2025

Contact: Saline Area Schools & Hoeft Promotions, LLC

Website: www.salineschools.org

Email: cheryl.hoeft@gmail.com

Phone: 734-429-5922

Venue: 100% indoors

Exhibitors: 150

Attendance estimate: 4,000

COMPILED FROM FASTAUDIT REVIEWS

The Saline Spring Craft Show ranked CC10 in 2024’s 200 Best list. All the artists who reviewed 2025’s and 2022’s shows said they would exhibit in it again.

An artist whose medium was painting made $2,500 and said, “Great show! Great experience! Great variety. Easy load-in/-out. Well attended.”

A ceramicist who reported $2,000 in sales would return because the event is well-run and advertised — a great show for the return on investment.

An arts and crafts artist who had $2,400 in sales said, “One

of my favorite shows! Cheryl (Hoeft) is there every minute to help with any questions or concerns you may have.” The artist said Hoeft “does an amazing job at organizing, promoting, and coordinating every detail of her shows! Attendance is amazing.”

A sales total was not reported by one ceramicist who would return due to the show being well-managed, organized, and professional, with talented artists.

Another ceramicist also wants to return. This one made $1,850 and described it as an “easy and lucrative show to do at this time of year.” This artist noted Hoeft was especially good ahead of the show.

A wood artist who had $2,600 in sales said it is the best spring show of the year and known for having high-quality art in a variety of mediums. The artist said the show is wellmanaged, with great attendance and support for crafters.

Sales totaled $2,200 for another wood artist who said the show was well-run and organized. “Helpers were great,” the artist noted.

Well-Run Show

A jewelry artist who made $3,400 said, “This show is one of the best run shows I have ever been in. I have been doing shows for 25 years. The communication is top-notch, along with the advertising and attendance. Artists are treated with respect and are given the opportunity to advertise their art on the Facebook posts they do daily. I have so much respect for the organizers of this show, and I know it will run smoothly, and there will be excellent attendance no matter what the weather is. It is a highlight of our year to participate here both in the spring and fall.” The artist also said, “Our sales are significantly higher here than at most shows we do. We have repeat and new customers who are so happy to shop here due to the high quality of artists selected.

An artist whose mediums are mixed media, wood, and fiber/textile/leather had $900 in sales. “Cheryl (Hoeft) and her crew are phenomenal!” the artist said. “Even a (slower) spring show is well-run and fun!”

A fiber/textile/leather artist said, “The Saline shows are very well-organized and attended. I look forward to them every year! They are usually my highest in sales.” This artist reported sales of around $1,250.

Sales totaled $2,400 for a fiber/textile/leather artist who said, “Advertising is excellent — includes social media, local flyers, and posting, as well as billboards, radio shows, and newspaper. The whole team is so helpful and nice. Booths are spaced so similar crafts are not next to each other. Extra help from students on unloading vehicles.”

A jewelry artist who made $2,300 said it was a great show. “The communication and organization were phenomenal. You can tell Cheryl (Hoeft) works really hard to make this a successful show for her artists. She also makes an effort to

speak with every artist. If you weren’t able to make it to the lounge to chat during setup in the morning (like me), she still made the effort to come and introduce herself during the show. She’s very personable and kind to everyone! She also responds in a timely manner to any questions or concerns we have, which is really nice. Overall, I had a successful show and appreciate everything Cheryl has done to make that happen,” said this artist who is looking forward to November’s show and hopefully, next year’s shows.

An artist whose mediums are jewelry and art glass reported $2,800 in sales. “The organization, promotion, and artist appreciation are outstanding! This show has the highest attention to detail of all the shows I participate in,” the artist said. “The communication is also top-notch. I could not say enough good things about the Saline show and Cheryl Hoeft and her crew.”

Sales totaled $1,200 for an artist whose mediums include wood and arts and crafts. “Awesome show! I was a bit skeptical about the early start time — considering most events I do start at 10 a.m. and are slow at the start,” the artist said. “However, Saline had a line waiting and was consistently busy until about an hour or two before close.”

A wood artist also commented on the show’s hours. This artist suggested hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the spring show due to it being quiet for the last 90 minutes. This artist made $1,850 at 2025’s show.

A jewelry artist who had $770 in sales said the show was organized, promoted, and supportive of the artists. “One of my best shows of the year,” the artist said. “The only one better is the fall version of this same show.”

A wood artist did not report how much was made at 2025’s show. “It was a great spring show. The organizer did a fantastic job with communication both prior to and during the show.

All of the staff were kind and considerate, as were all of the volunteers. Everyone helping out was extremely supportive of the artists,” this artist said. “It was a very well-run, well-advertised show. I do not think the decrease in sales or attendance was due to the organizers but instead due to the economy and concerns regarding the future of the economy.”

A mixed-media artist who also did not say how much was made said, “Best-run show we’ve ever participated in. Everything from a billboard advertising the show, to the quality of vendors’ items for sales. Lots of student helpers to help set up and take down. Food, booth help, excellent communication leading up to the event. Amazing attendance. Such nice people all around.”

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Cheryl Hoeft said the Saline Spring Craft Show went well, with increased and enthusiastic customers. She said there was excitement around the variety and uniqueness of crafters.

“Even with the snow on show day, customers were enthusiastic about shopping for spring-themed items. Many crafters reported that this was their best spring ever. There was some consumer sentiment that concerns about the economy resulted in fewer purchases,” said Hoeft, the show’s director.

She estimated attendance at 4,000, which was a 3% increase over last year’s show.

What Artists Said

Hoeft said crafters reported sales were similar to or up from last year’s show. “Food, jewelry, and seasonal items (spring, Easter, outdoor products) in particular had record sales, and many sold out of product,” she said. “Many crafters noted that they noticed the increase in publicity for the show, and their sales positively reflected that.”

The Saline Spring Craft Show had a 3% increase in attendance. Photos courtesy of Sue Kelch

The items in this booth capture the attention of a youngster during the Saline Spring Craft Show.

What the Promoter Learned

“We continue to stay in touch with customers and crafters, through evaluations and real time conversations on the day of the show. Dialogue with crafters took place at the Crafter Cafe and in their booths,” Hoeft said.

She said they encourage crafters to communicate with customers about what they need and want, so they can tailor their product lines for the best sales results. Saline strives to meet crafters’ needs and exceed their expectations and provides numerous amenities for its crafters.

Hoeft said their increased publicity this year for the March show paid off, with greater attendance. “Most people are familiar with our November show, so we put extra effort into pushing out news of the spring show,” she said.

Their Best Improvements

Hoeft recommends publicizing a show over many platforms. “Do it early, and do it often,” she advises.

The promotional efforts include social media, radio, postcards, billboards, and flyers. “We spend aggressively to promote the event,” she said. “We’re always looking for new ways to promote our shows. We do not rest on the fact we have been doing this for nearly three decades.”

They have different contests prior to the show and offer free passes to the winners. Hoeft said that builds excitement for the show and engagement before it even happens.

She said they are always looking for new twists in their crafter selections. “This year, some of the new offerings were watercolor with wire and blue resin application,” Hoeft said.

New for 2025 was moving the application fully online to simply the process for crafters. “They do not have to deal with mailing checks and hard copy photographs,” Hoeft said. “The online application also speeds up the jurying process.”

Her message to those considering this show is, “Most important — be mindful of important dates. Put in your calendar when an application is due, as it could be six to nine months before the show.

“Have a clear description of your product line: what materials are used and how you are creating it from start to finish. Build a customer base. Take every opportunity to establish customer relationships. We strongly suggest using social media channels to grow a following.

“Be cognizant of how to set up your booth, so the traffic can flow easily through your booth for payment, etc. You want to make sure it’s easy to come and go from your booth, so customers don’t pass you by because it’s not accessible. While at the show, establish future contact with your customers: capture their email or have them sign up to follow your social media.

“If you’re a repeat crafter, strive to be a favorite booth. On our social media, we ask customers what crafter are they most likely to visit first.”

Orange Beach Festival of Art

Location: Orange Beach, AL

Dates: March 8-9, 2025

Contact: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach Website: www.orangebeachartfestival.com

Email: dhodge@orangebeachal.gov

Phone: 251-981-2787

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fee: $325

Exhibitors: 85

Attendance estimate: 15,000

The Orange Beach Festival of Art ranked FA97 in 2024’s 200 Best list. All the artists who reviewed the last two shows said they would exhibit in it again.

“Good sales, good location, great artist treatment,” said an artist whose medium is painting. The artist’s sales totaled $4,800.

One ceramicist reported $8,000 in sales. This artist loves the show and said, “We have attended this festival for more than 20 years. It is well-organized, well-attended and has just the right number of artists and a good variety of artists with great quality at reasonable prices. This draws in lots of customers and encourages great sales.”

A fine art artist whose mediums are painting and drawing made $1,500 and would return due to the superb hospitality, organization, view, and staff. “The high-quality work of artists truly draws crowds of visitors, and they truly appreciate the labor in every piece,” the artist said.

Receiving awards at 2025’s Orange Beach Festival of Art were (from left): Dustin Headrick, Jeffrey Waldorff, Richard Franklin, Marie Rust, Michael Young, Justin Straub, Steve Burrow, Dee Burrow, Busarin Kittichareonsup, Nick Cantrell, and Charles Adams.

Photo courtesy of Desiree Hodge

Oil and acrylic artist Kristin Pierre was among those who participated in the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

Photo courtesy of Brittney Rush

Pictured with some of his work at the Orange Beach Festival of Art is graphic and pencil artist Willie Morris.

Photo courtesy of Desiree Hodge

The great show and people are why an artist whose medium is painting would do the show again. This artist’s sales totaled $975.

Sales totaled $6,000 for one jewelry artist who would participate again due to the event’s great enthusiasm.

A fine art artist whose medium is drawing said, “The show personnel do a really great job. Facilities are nice and clean. The venue is beautiful. Volunteers are attentive and truly lovers of art.” The artist had $3,000 in sales.

An artist whose mediums are jewelry and fiber/textile/ leather reported $4,000 in sales and said, “It’s a great small

festival run by an organization and director that are extremely supportive.”

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Desiree Hodge said Orange Beach Festival of Art’s 51st year “proved to once again, draw quality buyers from around the Southeast, and commentary from guests was exceptional.”

The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach sponsors the festival, and she is the director. Hodge estimated attendance at 15,000 for 2025’s event.

Kerry Parks does a glass demonstration during the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

“Rainy weather Saturday night did not linger into Sunday, so we were blessed with good crowds. Our new additions of a Literary Arts area and new highly entertaining Performance Art brought great feedback from both artists and guests,” she said. “Overall, one of our best years yet!”

What Artists Said

Hodge said they heard direct quotes from several artists of this being either their best show ever at the event or their best show ever anywhere. One artist noted always being able

to make in two days at this festival what takes three days at another nearby festival, she shared.

“Artists always have positive things to say about our music stage, which gives great background music to a good portion of the show, and they love the food offerings we have with our local food trucks featuring coastal cuisine,” Hodge said.

What the Promoter Learned

Hodge said they learned the location of the Literary Arts tent was not ideal, so they will move that. “Also, the final

Pictured in her booth at the Orange Beach Festival of Art is paper artist Michelle DeFillipo.

Photo courtesy of Desiree Hodge

Folk artist Dustin Headrick poses in his booth at the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

Photo courtesy of Desiree Hodge

Photo courtesy of Brittney Rush

parking and road connectivity project will be completed by next year, so we will be able to offer a better situation for patrons to pick up big pieces of art,” she said.

Their Best Improvement

Having on-site staff from the city handle tax payments before artists left the show has been helpful for both them and the city, Hodge said.

Her message to those considering this show is, “We are known for two things: an abundance of Southern hospitality for artists and a strong marketing program for a show that focuses on fine art. We prefer quality over quantity, and all of these features together brought us a tremendous accolade this year ... we were voted the Best Art Festival in the nation by USA Today readers! This was a tremendous honor, and we owe much of that award to the quality of artists who bring their work to our show.”

Attendees are ready to shop at the Orange Beach Festival of Art. Photo courtesy of Brittney Rush

Bentley Sabatini, an oil and acrylic artist, works on a painting during the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

Photo courtesy of Desiree Hodge

Clay artist Bruce Odell works on a piece during the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

Photo courtesy of Brittney Rush

Attendees visit an artist’s booth during the Orange Beach Festival of Art.

Photo courtesy of Brittney Rush

Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Location: Fairhope, AL

Dates: March 14-16, 2025

Contact: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Committee, Fairhope Arts & Crafts Foundation

Website: fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com

Email: fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival@gmail.com

Phone: 251-229-1874

Venue: 100% outdoors

Exhibitors: 200

SHOW SCORES BY ARTISTS

COMPILED FROM FASTAUDIT REVIEWS

The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival ranked FA15 in 2024’s 200 Best list. Eighty-nine percent of the artists who reviewed the last five shows said they would exhibit in it again.

“Always a crowd, good balance of mediums,” one fiber/textile/leather artist said regarding wanting to participate again. The artist made $4,000 at 2025’s festival and said it was a friendly, safe atmosphere and nice city to stay in and visit, with good shops and restaurants. “The show is a family affair and a tradition in the area,” the artist said.

An arts and crafts artist who reported $10,000 in sales loves Fairhope, saying “This is my favorite show of the year. It is a tough one but is always worth it. Sales are always great, especially for spring.” The artist would return and said, “This is by far the best spring show in the entire country. It is set in one of the most beautiful little towns in the Gulf area. We always enjoy this show and the true Southern hospitality that the entire town shows the patrons and artisans.”

A mixed-media artist who did not say how much was made at the show would return as well. “Lots of great talks with

“This is by far the best spring show in the entire country.”

FESTIVAL

customers, and the show brought the crowds. But the economy is not good, so I sold a lot of smaller pieces, which is typical lately. I had to reidentify my customer base because nobody except a very few want to buy anything over $200 these days,” the artist said.

A wood artist who had $1,200 in sales might participate again. The artist said the lack of buying energy is likely due to general uncertainty in the world right now. This artist noted the show has a reputation for rough winds and suggested there be more aggressive policing of displays for weights and other weather-related gear. “Several newer artists struggled all weekend with wind,” the artist said.

The sales are why a jewelry artist would do the show again. The artist made $4,000.

An art glass artist would return due to it being a great show, with a great customer base. The artist’s sales totaled $12,500.

An artist whose medium was painting made about $15,400 and would participate again. “It is a great show with loads of attendees. I have a few repeat customers,” the artist said. “It’s a nice show and great venue.”

A mixed-media artist who made $2,800 would do the show again due to the great hospitality and large crowds. This artist suggested the layout be a bit more concentrated on Section Street since most attendees were there.

An Excellent Show

“My best show!” said a fiber/textile/leather artist whose sales totaled $21,030.

A mixed-media artist who had $3,500 in sales would return due to the show being run professionally. “There are many volunteers on-site to assist you in multiple ways,” the artist said.

A jewelry artist who made $8,000 would participate again, saying it is an excellent show and always has a great turnout and great crowds. This artist provided feedback for the promoter on two topics. “The two things I’ve noticed the two years I’ve participated is lack of vendor parking (it would be great if local businesses offered up their lots — even if vendors had to pay a fee — I’d do that versus driving around looking for parking). The other thing that was a problem both years for me was Wi-Fi. One day, I couldn’t get a signal at all nor could my shoppers, so it was cash-only that day or Venmo me when you get home. I’ve been at shows that bring in extra Wi-Fi for the event and again, it would be something I’d be happy to pay to have access to just to make sure I could consistently run transactions.”

ARTIST AT FAIRHOPE ARTS & CRAFTS

Sales totaled $2,500 for a wood artist who would go back, because it is a great show. “Mother Nature has not been kind to the show for the past several years. I hope this next year the weather is great. They have had to cancel a day or partial days due to terrible weather,” the artist said. “The staff was great. I live in the area, and it was an honor to be selected to attend the show.”

An artist whose medium was painting made $2,250 and would return due to the friendly customers and great volunteers and neighbors. “Shout out to Ginger — the best volunteer!” this artist said.

A ceramicist who had $9,000 in sales would participate again. “Great location, prolific, foot traffic, very attentive to artists,” said the artist. This artist commented on being near a singer, which was a bit challenging. “My suggestion would be for her to float around instead of spending all day long all three days at the same location,” the artist said.

A fine craft artist with $21,000 in sales described it as an awesome show for attendance and sales. “By far the best show ever!” the artist said.

A fine art artist whose mediums are painting, drawing, and printmaking hopes to return. The artist made $75 and said, “I received a great deal of positive feedback, and there was a steady flow into my booth. When I asked, my sole collector said that it would take repeated exhibitions in Fairhope to win the favor of the locals. I am from the mid-Atlantic region. Because I have family in the area, it kept my costs down and makes a return visit more likely.” This artist commented on several aspects of the event, saying, “This show would benefit from having very clear instructions in the artist info packet for an organized load-in and load-out; maps designating traffic flow during load-in and -out, as well as the location of free parking areas; block captains to field questions, to enforce setup/layout rules, and to be generally hospitable; adult booth sitters (I had two minors arrive to sit my booth); knowledgeable committee members at the information booth; and a requirement that each judge introduce themselves to the exhibiting artist while in the booth.

“The adopt an artist activity was a great way to demonstrate hospitality to the visiting artists, and I truly appreciated it. The awards night and dinner were very nice, as were the frequent offers for water and refreshment. The exceptionally threatening bad weather was handled very well by the committee and the town regarding communications with the artists, abbreviated show hours, and then extended next-day hours.”

Not planning a return is a wood artist who had $1,500 in sales. “Overall, the crowd was older people, my sales were low, and Friday sales were so low. It’s too many days. Saturday and Sunday only would be better.

A fine art artist whose medium was painting reported $1,800 in sales and would return due to the great hospitality and crowds.

Albuquerque, NM

March 14-16, 2025

Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals

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Aaron Hunt’s artwork makes this attendee smile during the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest.

Local mariachis stroll through the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest. Photos courtesy of Rio Grande Festivals + Jonathan Phillips Photography

lots of targeted marketing, and a community that appreciates fine art and crafts, with great sales.”

COMPILED FROM FASTAUDIT REVIEWS

The Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest has deep roots in New Mexico, historically attracting thousands of shoppers and collectors. All the artists who reviewed 2025’s show said they would exhibit in it again.

“It’s a good option for the time of year and relative location. The patrons were art aware and ready to buy,” said a mixed-media artist who made $4,000.

One fiber/textile/leather artist reported $4,400 in sales and would return due to the “great management and organization,

A mixed-media artist who had $1,300 in sales said, “It was a great show. My booth placement was not the same as the floor plan on the program, so many people would turn before coming toward my booth, so I had to put more effort in inviting people to come to my booth.” This artist appreciated the promoter’s hard work and what they provided for the artists. “It’s an amazing opportunity to grow my art and meet new people who are art lovers. Most shows I end up getting so many clients for custom artwork, or I sell many smaller pieces because the customers feel my work is unique and it works great at any home or is a perfect gift,” the artist said.

An art glass artist who made $4,000 said the promoter was great and those who attended were there to buy. “This is essentially a first-year show and so, I will try it again,” the artist said.

It was a good show and close to home for a photographer whose sales totaled $2,800. “The promoters are excellent to work with, very accommodating to artists, and do a great job of advertising events,” the artist said.

A ceramicist with $2,500 in sales wants to return, saying the show was well-run.

Karen Carlson works on a piece during the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest.

Photos courtesy of Rio Grande Festivals + Jonathan Phillips Photography

Jerry Salazar interacts with an attendee at the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest.

David Martinez’s work is pictured in the foreground at the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest.

An attendee reacts to Jennifer Cavan’s artwork during the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest.

Phyllis Gunderson demonstrates in her booth during last March’s Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest.

A fine art artist who had $1,250 in sales would like to attend again. “This show had just returned after a considerable absence, and I believe it will get better,” the artist said.

A jewelry artist who made $3,000 said it was a wonderful show, with great sales in past years and the weather affecting this year’s attendance. “Best promoters ever,” this artist said.

An artist whose mediums are sculpture and wood said, “There is potential for this to grow back into a good show.” The artist reported $700 in sales.

A fine artist who loves the show and the family who put it on was happy to have the spring show again. “Staff treat artists like family. Many people are repeat patrons. I have hope that next year will have more attendance,” said this artist who made $850 at this year’s festival.

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Liz Gore King said the last time they were on-site for the Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest was mid-March of 2020, when the governor closed it down right before setup day due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The artists were already in town, the venue was decorated, the advertising was running full-force, and we had to turn on a dime, and our artists had to turn around and go home. Fair to say, it was quite traumatic for all of us. One-by-one after the pandemic, we have revived each of our events, as we regained stability as a small business, and this is the final one to make a comeback,” said King, the festival’s director.

She said overall, the revival of the Spring Fest was well-received by the city of Albuquerque and caused excitement leading up to the event. Customers had asked about it at every show since the shutdown.

“We had the chance to revamp the branding and also attract an exciting lineup of artists — many of whom we had never had the chance to work with before!” King said. “It was a beautiful show, the artwork was outstanding, and attendees were raving about the quality in every booth. The experience was incredibly smooth and rewarding from my team’s perspective, and we were proud of how everything came together.”

She said on-site issues or negativity were non-existent, with King confident they “pulled out all the tried-and-true stops to get the crowds there.” Attendance was lighter than usual, and she attributed that to a variety of factors.

“The economic uncertainty of the past couple of months, the unpredictable stock market, 35 mph winds on Friday, and snow on Saturday likely played a role in the lower turnout,” King said. “We recognize these challenges and are evaluating all other variables within our control so we can adapt for next year.”

What Artists Said

King said, “One participant, Richard Spenner, said it well: ‘Foot traffic was low this year. Don’t think there is much more that could have been done. There are many theories, but there is no way of determining exactly why. First year back? Spring Break? Weather? Many thoughts, no way of obtaining answers. I do know that I will be back next year!’”

Visual artist David Martinez said, “I think re-establishment of the event and an improved economy would help with sales. Other than that, I think everything was great.”

King said the feedback was notably positive regarding communication (4.9 out of 5 stars on their survey), organization & event management (4.9 out of 5 stars), and advertising (4.8 out of 5 stars). “As for sales, 30% of artists reported sales that were ‘above average’ compared to their other shows. Normally for our events, above-average sales make up a much higher percentage. Nobody loves average or below average sales, but expectations seemed to be in-check due to the fiveyear hiatus,” she said. “On an exciting note, 32% of those who filled out our survey reported already securing commissions or follow-up sales after the show.”

She said things artists enjoyed most included a good environment and positive energy. Kathy Stephenson liked the show’s vibe, music, vendors, customers, and professional, friendly staff.

Amy Hager said she “enjoyed reaching and meeting a new audience of patrons who seemed truly engaged with art.” She also appreciated the amenities provided for artists, which included refreshments and RV options nearby.

Photos courtesy of Rio Grande Festivals + Jonathan Phillips Photography

Pictured at this year’s Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Spring Fest is the work of Krysteen Waszak.

King’s message to those considering this show is, “This year has marked the re-establishment of the show’s roots, and the incredible quality of artwork impressed attendees over and over. That word-of-mouth buzz will undoubtedly fuel growth for next year. Although the decision to host this year’s show wasn’t made until after our fall events wrapped up, we’re excited that moving forward, we’ll be able to market the Spring Fest once again as part of our popular annual season pass, The Grande Pass. We will continue evolving the event, with the goal of bringing it back to being one of the strongest in the U.S.”

Naples Downtown Art Fair

Location: Naples, FL

Dates: March 22-23, 2025

Contact: Naples Art Institute Website: www.naplesart.org

Email: jenn.doherty@naplesart.org Phone: 239-262-6517

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fee: $650

Exhibitors: 250

Attendance estimate: 20,000

The Naples Downtown Art Fair takes place at Cambier Park in Naples, Florida. Eighty percent of the artists who reviewed 2025’s show said they would exhibit in it again.

A digital art artist who made $8,000 wants to do the show again.

Not planning to return is a vendor who did not note a medium and who reported $210 in sales. The low sales and handful of buy/sell, newbies/questionable art are why this exhibitor would not participate again.

One mixed-media artist had $10,700 in sales and would return, saying, “It looks like people there love my art.”

Another exhibitor would also participate again. This one did not provide a medium or how much was made at the event.

Glass artist Richard Bond of Ontario, Canada, holds the ribbon he received for being named Best in Show at 2025’s Naples Downtown Art Fair.

Photo courtesy of Jenn Doherty

The weather was perfect at this year’s Naples Downtown Art Fair.

Photo courtesy of Tim Gibbons

The work of sculpture artist Will Grant attracts the attention of this attendee during the Naples Downtown Art Fair. Grant received the Award of Excellence at the show.

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Jenn Doherty said the weather was perfect all weekend for the Naples Downtown Art Fair, contributing to “a fantastic experience for both artists and attendees.”

She is the director of marketing and communications at Naples Art Institute, the art fair’s sponsor. “We saw great buying crowds, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish,” Doherty said.

Attendance at 2025’s event was estimated at 20,000.

What Artists Said

Doherty said many artists shared that it was their career best art fair ever — not just with Naples Art Institute. “The staggered load-in was well-received and made setup much easier,” she said. “We made a focused effort to address feedback from previous shows, including improving parking and providing better access to booth sitters.”

What the Promoter Learned

She said they empowered the artists to take part in promoting the show by providing social media-friendly graphics in advance. “By sharing these with their audiences, they helped drive traffic to the event, organically expanding our reach and attracting more collectors,” Doherty said.

Their Best Improvements

Doherty said standardizing the layout across all three major shows made it much easier for artists to understand their locations and request specific booths. She also said that “securing free overnight parking — a rare find in Naples — was a major win for us.”

She said their targeted marketing campaigns significantly increased visibility for the event. “Additionally, participating artists were given access to the Matisse exhibition on view at Naples Art Institute, which the artists appreciated,” Doherty said.

Her message to those considering this show is, “With an increase in both the number of applications and the quality of artwork, the bar has been raised. Please consider your

applications thoughtfully, paying special attention to your booth image, as it is often a key factor in scoring. Originality matters — develop your own voice, your own style, and strive to stand out.”

Naples Downtown Art Fair

Location: Naples, FL

Dates: March 22-23, 2025

Contact: Naples Art Institute

Website: www.naplesart.org

Email: jenn.doherty@naplesart.org

Phone: 239-262-6517

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fee: $650

Exhibitors: 250

Attendance estimate: 20,000

ARTIST REVIEW

By Joe Hiltabidel

Medium: Photography

The event estimates its annual attendance at more than 15,000 people, and based on foot traffic, that felt about right — though I do not have actual data to compare it against.

This was my first time participating in any Naples show, and the catalyst for applying was a romantic memory. Years ago, I rode bicycles with my bride beneath the towering palm trees and past the multi-million-dollar homes surrounding Cambier Park, where the event is held. This was only my second visit to Naples, and the setting was just as beautiful and affluent as I remembered.

Communication from Sue Brown was excellent — she was friendly, responsive, and did not seem to mind me peppering her with questions ahead of the event. Load-in was staggered and smooth, and load-out was just as efficient.

My booth, # 117, was in a parking lot adjacent to the Naples Art Institute — an area I had listed as a preferred location

Mixed-media artist Jennifer Peck interacts with an attendee at the Naples Downtown Art Fair. Photos courtesy of Tim Gibbons

Attendees look at Ellen Negley’s watercolor paintings during the Naples Downtown Art Fair.

because it looked easier for loading-in and -out than being directly inside Cambier Park. The lot offered plenty of space for multiple vehicles to load and unload simultaneously and offered more storage space behind our booth than any other event I have ever been in.

I would request that area again. Without a map, the layout might be a bit confusing, as it meanders through the park and to areas outside the park like the one I was in.

Each day started with a complimentary continental breakfast and coffee at the Art Institute, which was nice. I appreciated the number of portable restrooms spaced throughout the event, which made things a lot easier when I could not get a booth sitter through the artist support phone number provided.

The weather during the weekend was great overall, though it did get a bit warm during peak hours, hence this event being referred to as “the last show of the season” for many artists who want to avoid oppressive heat.

The quality of artwork at the show was very impressive. Many of the artists I spoke with had been doing this event for years, and it was clear the show draws seasoned professionals with great looking booths.

Every booth benefited from the beautiful weather and bright sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. When choosing a booth location, keep in mind that much of the park is shaded, so you would benefit from tent lighting and will not experience the beating sun. Conversely, that sun can really light up a booth, which may mean lighting gear is an unnecessary additional time consumer at setup and breakdown.

That said, nostalgia alone probably is not a solid reason to apply to any art show 800 miles from home.

Instead of focusing on the memories of palm trees and upscale scenery, I should have researched the actual demographics of the area. Based on observation, the average eventgoer was around 65 years old, and many patrons were older.

My work tends to resonate more with a younger crowd — folks in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. As a result, I only sold six prints and six small metals over the weekend. Oil paintings, driftwood, and wearable fiber were in high demand from what I saw first-hand.

When you factor in the 1,600-mile round trip, including gas, lodging, meals, booth and application fees, and the cost of goods, the event ended up being a $900 loss for me. This is not a negative reflection of the show at all. I find that often an artist has a low sales show and quickly labels it at fault, but that is not the case here.

I saw many artists making strong sales. For those whose work aligned with the demographic, this show was a clear success from the early hours of day one.

My outcome is not a reflection of the event itself but rather a mismatch between my work and the audience. I had 265 visitors in my booth on Saturday and 162 visitors on Sunday, so I was not without a reasonable number of visitors.

There is a temptation to assume an affluent area means guaranteed art sales, but that just is not the case if your work does not connect with the people walking by. That might be obvious to many artists, but for me, it was a lesson I had to learn the hard way.

In the end, this is a good show — just not the right show for me. And that is something every artist must figure out over time, sometimes the hard way.

Do not be blinded by palm trees, warm sand, or Fifth Avenue charm. Keep your focus on your audience, your market, and the people most likely to truly connect with your work.

This display attracts attention at the Naples Downtown Art Fair. Photo courtesy of Joe Hiltabidel

DeLand Outdoor Art Festival

Location: DeLand, FL

Dates: March 29-30, 2025

Contact: DeLand Outdoor Art Festival, Martie Cox

Website: www.delandoutdoorartfest.com

Email: martiecox791@gmail.com

Phone: 386-736-7855

Venue: Outdoors

Space fee: $200

Exhibitors: 100+

ARTIST REVIEW

By Brenda Flynn

Medium: Mixed media, paper mosaic

The DeLand Outdoor Art Festival is always a big hit with the locals. It was held in conjunction with the Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival.

There was a free shuttle service from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday from the garden festival to the art festival and back for those who wanted to attend both events. This usually signals the start of the spring season in Florida, which is normally rainy and humid.

Saturday was a bit windy, with gusts up to 20 mph and cloudy. There was no rain, which was a blessing. The show was called at Saturday’s 5 p.m. closing due to an impending bad storm. It was predicted to start at 6 a.m. Sunday and last throughout the day.

The festival was held off the paved walking trails in Earl Brown Park and in front of the Walter Sanborn Community Center’s parking lot. The bathrooms were park facilities — no porta-potties.

The festival management by Martie Cox and Co-Chair Patti Clausen was exceptional. The planning and hard work of the staff and volunteers made it an easy, pleasurable festival to do.

Check-in was fast. You learned your booth number and received your information packet at that time. Signs for the booth placement were in sections and easy to read.

Friday’s load-in was from 2-7 p.m. In most cases, you could drive to your booth. Artists could leave their vehicles behind their tents on both days.

That made it easier and quicker to load-up on Sunday, while also being safer for the attendees. With transit vehicles often the norm for festival artists, it might have been tight for those parked by the lake in the park. It had a steep drop off (and lots of ducks!), requiring patience, talking to neighbors, and working together.

Food trucks were plentiful and varied from Celtic foods to the best Cuban sandwiches ever (just my opinion!). You did not go hungry at this event. Coffee and doughnut coupons were included in the packet for artists and could be used in the community center both days.

The bad news is a trend started late last year of buyers holding their money close to their chest. An artist friend of mine labeled it “a lack of consumer confidence,” which is the most appropriate way to say it.

The foot traffic was slower than 2024, which was my last festival appearance in DeLand. My customers were mostly repeats, with a couple new ones and three commissions. At the end of Saturday, I cleared $600 — $400 less than last year.

I spoke to several artists about the calling of the show at Saturday’s closing. The announcement met with approval, dismay, and confusion.

Fiber and paper artists like me were not looking forward to constant rain, with our products being subject to damage. My tent neighbor sold handmade plastic weave baskets and was disappointed, especially as a new vendor. She had a complicated setup, a double booth, and her sales did not cover the costs. Other artists accepted the decision, broke down, loaded-up and moved on.

The show’s staff heavily considered the safety of the artists and attendees and made a fair decision. As it turned out, the winds carried the storms farther north into the next morning. The day was overcast, with threats of rain intermittent throughout the day, but might have been good enough for us to stay and tough out.

But that is what the weather in Florida is like. You cannot second-guess it because it will surprise you every time.

Packing up was easy, with no vehicle bottlenecks. The security team of police officers were still walking the park. They were helpful, from holding vehicles back so you could drive out to moving things out of the way so other vehicles could leave.

And back to sales, the core of our business. Some items seemed to sell well, but it was a hit-or-miss situation.

What seemed important was a small cost to the buyer. So, $25 and under was the catch phrase here. The last few years I had done this festival, not so much.

However, I saw some photographs and prints of larger original artwork being sold, as well as one of my own larger pieces tagged at $165. Wind chimes, garden art, and jewelry sold overall, but it was just a slow market this year.

I would gladly apply to this festival in 2026 and am looking forward to it. DeLand is a delightful city, very lively, and cultural. So, here’s to joining the DeLand Outdoor Art Festival for its 61st!

The weather was beautiful on the first day of the Pendleton Spring Jubilee. Photo courtesy of Joe Hiltabidel

Pendleton Spring Jubilee

Location: Pendleton, SC

Dates: April 5-6, 2025

Contact: Jordon Bannister

Website: pendletonspringjubilee.com

Email: jordan@lakehartwellcountry.com

Phone: 864-646-3782

Venue: 100% outdoors

Space fee: $175

Exhibitors: 85

ARTIST REVIEW

By Joe Hiltabidel Medium: Photography

This was the 48th Pendleton Spring Jubilee and our fifth time participating in it since 2017.

As one of the few local shows we attend, it stands out not only for its proximity but also for its potential to be more profitable than larger, more expensive out-of-town events. Without the high travel costs associated with shows in places like south Florida, our return on investment at Pendleton is often better, even with a smaller audience.

The city of Pendleton sits just outside Clemson, South Carolina, and foot traffic at this event can be heavily influenced by Clemson University football games or other city events. Fortunately, this year there were no competing events, and we benefitted from steady attendance.

Leading up to the weekend, we anxiously watched the weather forecast, which predicted rain on Sunday — and the outlook did not improve as the event approached. However, Saturday was beautiful — sunny with a solid turnout of locals.

While we are always grateful for any sales, Saturday brought in $700 — not a blockbuster day but still $200 more than last year’s Saturday total. I use a handheld clicker to count tent visitors, and this year’s Saturday traffic was 313 people, just slightly above last year’s 300.

On Saturday, the event organizer made the wise and well-supported decision to adjust Sunday’s hours from noon to 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in anticipation of the rain. We were incredibly thankful for this call.

In 2024, we had 199 visitors in our tent on Sunday; this year, due to the shorter hours and looming weather, only 40 people came through. Our Sunday sales dropped significantly — from $1,000 last year to $200 this year.

Still, we were able to tear down and pack up completely dry, which was a huge relief. The early closure spared many of us from ruined artwork and dangerous weather.

The quality of artwork at the Spring Jubilee is generally very good, though you are unlikely to find the highest-end, more expensive work that appears at much larger shows across the country. The setting reflects the charm of its host

city — Pendleton is small and quaint, and the event takes place on the Village Green, a picturesque area surrounded by coffee shops, bakeries, art galleries, ice cream parlors, and more. It makes for a lovely and accessible day out for visitors.

The load-in and load-out process was smooth and well-staggered, allowing artists to pull directly up to their booth locations — assuming everyone remained patient and courteous, as the roads were narrow and tight. Artist parking was off-site, approximately half a mile away, with a golf cart shuttle running throughout the day to transport artists to and from their vehicles. The event provided water periodically but otherwise offered no additional amenities or awards.

Despite the weather and lower sales, we continue to support this event and will likely return in the future, as we work to grow a stronger local following. Being just an hour from home, it is one of the most convenient shows we do.

We also know many of the other participating artists and crafters. And that sense of camaraderie makes the weekend worthwhile—regardless of how the numbers turn out.

Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Dates: April 11-13, 2025

Contact: Events Management Group Website: www.emgshows.com Email: info@emgshows.com

COMPILED FROM FASTAUDIT REVIEWS

The Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market ranked CC78 in 2024’s 200 Best list. Eighty-six percent of the artists who reviewed 2025’s show said they would exhibit in it again.

A ceramicist would return due to having great sales. This artist made $3,950 at the show.

An exhibitor who reported $3,900 in sales would do the show again due to its management and the show being organized and well-advertised.

One mixed-media artist does not plan to do the show again due to low sales and attendance.

Another vendor would also participate in the future due to the management, saying they are great to work with. This exhibitor did not report a sales total and said, “We love it!”

A mixed-media artist would do the show again due to having a pleasant experience at it. This artist did not say how much was made at 2025’s event. Also planning a return is a vendor who did not note a medium. “This show was amazing — very well-organized. I will definitely be doing this again,” said the exhibitor who had $1,200 in sales.

SHOW PROMOTER’S SELF-REVIEW

Denise Wynn said this year’s Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market proved to be somewhat of a dark horse.

“While many artists reported record-breaking sales, others experienced slower weekends, reflecting a wide range of outcomes. We saw the same contrast among customers — some made significant purchases and even returned the next day to buy more, while others seemed focused on finding one specific item before quickly moving on,” said Wynn, Events Management Group’s event director.

She noted reports about President Trump’s new tariff cycle dominated national news in the days leading up to the show, creating economic uncertainty that may have impacted overall consumer confidence. “Compared to previous years, fewer attendees left with multiple purchases, possibly a reflection of this broader climate,” Wynn said.

In addition, a rare calendar alignment resulted in the show coinciding for the first time with a long-standing, well-known indoor art show in Richmond, Virginia, 90 minutes north. “We know some artists were unable to join us due to prior commitments to that event, and we suspect the overlap may have also impacted attendance and buying patterns,” she said.

Pictured is an antique carved metal milk can by Jim Barbaree of Scarlet’s Metal Art’s at the Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market.

Photo courtesy of Denise Wynn

Newcomer Kelly Bowers of The Boho Peacock impressed buyers with her abstract brushless acrylic paintings.

Photo courtesy of Lexi Lindner

Tracy and Matt Ranghelli of All Beaded Up pose in front of their booth at the Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market. Photo courtesy of Lexi Lindner

Wynn said light rain fell throughout the weekend. That is typically considered good show weather, as it often draws more shoppers to the indoor show. However, it did not have the same effect this time.

“Crowd patterns were also unusual,” she said. “We track attendance every two hours and compare it against 38 years of historical data, and this year’s trends deviated from our expected peaks.”

They had more artists than last year, and attendance was up. Wynn said the diversity of mediums, especially among new artists was a highlight, with both artists and attendees sharing positive feedback about the range and quality of work on display.

“From our perspective, the event was well-organized, well-presented, and effectively promoted,” she said. “That said, we’re still puzzled by the lower-than-usual sales and are continuing to evaluate the possible contributing factors. Despite this, the energy throughout the event remained positive.”

What Artists Said

Artist feedback varied. “Many expressed appreciation for our thorough communication, especially in the week leading up to the event, noting how helpful it was to confirm details, such as amenities, booth needs, and hotel arrangements. Load-in was widely praised as smooth, straightforward, and well-managed,” Wynn said.

Most were pleased with the show’s promotion and advertising. She said a few offered constructive suggestions for additional marketing strategies to consider in the future.

“Sales reports were equally mixed — some artists experienced record-breaking success (either overall or compared to their previous years at this event), while others reported lowerthan-expected sales,” Wynn said. “A common observation was that while crowd turnout was strong, many attendees seemed hesitant to make purchases at the level typically seen.”

What the Promoter Learned

She said the insights gathered from artists throughout the weekend were valuable. They are committed to continuing check-ins from time to time to ensure they are delivering the most successful, rewarding experience possible for their artists, while also creating a positive, memorable event for the customers.

Their Best Improvement

They tried something new to get better feedback from participants. “Our artist relations team made sure to welcome all new artists on day one and connected with the rest of the participants throughout the weekend to check in, ask a few key questions, and gather feedback about the event,” she said.

As their events have grown and evolved in the last few years, Wynn said it has become more important to understand what

is working well for the artists and where there is room for improvement.

“These conversations also gave us the opportunity to follow up with certain artists after the show, especially in cases where expectations may not have aligned with our processes,” she said. “It allowed us to explain the reasoning behind specific decisions and provide greater transparency.”

Her message to those considering the show is, “We’re always on the lookout for talented new artists with distinctive, handcrafted work to enhance the diversity of our exhibitor lineup. We invite you to apply to one — or all — of our nationally recognized events!

4 Bridges Arts Festival

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Dates: April 12-13, 2025

Contact: Association for Visual Arts

Website: www.avarts.org

Email: contact@avarts.org

Phone: 423-265-4282

Venue: 100% indoors

Space fees: $550 to $650

Exhibitors: 140+

ARTIST REVIEW

By Joe Hiltabidel

Medium: Photography

This was our second time in consecutive years taking part in the 4 Bridges Art Festival. It usually takes place at nearly the same time as Dogwood in Atlanta, which often creates a scheduling conflict for artists wishing to do both events.

In 2025, 4 Bridges, MAIN ST. Fort Worth, and Dogwood all took place on the same weekend, making it an especially tough decision for artists who were accepted into more than one event. Having personally participated in all three events in the past and experiencing almost identical sales at all of them, I will tell you there are some major pros to accepting an invitation to 4 Bridges.

The load-in process was informal yet exceptionally well-organized, allowing every artist to park close to their indoor booth and hand-truck items in from the spacious parking lot. The extended setup window naturally staggered both vehicle and foot traffic, preventing congestion and chaos.

Load-out followed the same efficient system. Since no artist could drive directly into the event, there were no long lines of vehicles or frustrations over booth access.

This approach ensured a smooth and fair process, avoiding the typical chaos and road rage often experienced as artists compete to pack up and leave first. Compare that alone to your Atlanta experience.

Now couple the ease of load-in and load-out with the fact you were inside an open air, refurbished refinery — making rain, snow, or the blazing sun almost a non-issue. Artists still used a tent because large pigeons nest inside the rafters of the refinery. But your work and person were still largely protected from the elements while still being able to experience fresh air and a cool breeze.

After Friday setup, the show was open only to VIP patrons who paid $125 to be there from 6-9 p.m., enjoying dinner, drinks, socializing, and shopping for art. It was a high spirit evening, well-supported by the locals.

My sales were only $185 on Friday night, compared to $1,600 last year on Friday. I had 75 visitors in my booth, compared to 121 last year on Friday.

Saturday’s hours were 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., affording you enough time to recover from the night before with a good night’s rest. Saturday’s visitors were fewer than last year, but sales were 30% higher. Sunday’s visitors were also fewer, but sales were an astonishing 400% higher than last year, making this event the second most profitable I have ever experienced.

The largest pieces I sold were 30 x 45 metals at $1,100 and the smallest were 16 x 16 prints at $60 each, which included some repeat buyers from last year.

After being invited to the event, artists were given the opportunity to request booth placement. This year, I requested a corner booth for the first time — and it may have been the best money I have ever spent.

The corner location brought a steady flow of passersby into my booth all weekend. One nearby artist even joked, “I just told my husband yours is the booth no one wants to be near because it draws everyone away from the other booths.”

The venue’s layout was thoughtfully designed, with clearly defined spaces that did not leave room for bad spots. Perimeter booths offered extra storage space behind the tents, and corner booths were worth the upgrade.

The organizers went above and beyond to take care of the artists — providing excellent communication, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and a generous $20,000 in cash awards. This year, they also introduced a People’s Choice award for the first time, which included a small trophy and a cash prize.

Once again, Chattanooga proved itself to be a community that truly supports art, artists, and the 4 Bridges Arts Festival. With the thoughtful amenities, artist-focused planning, strong sales, and generous awards, this is an event I will continue to prioritize — and one I highly recommend to fellow artists. 

Attendees check out the work of printmaking artist Kent Ambler at the 4 Bridges Art Festival. Photo courtesy of Joe Hiltabidel

Brenda Pokorny b rendapokornymosaics.com

Exquisite Art Piece by Tiny Piece

By Diane Sulg

Brenda Pokorny lives in Mooresville, North Carolina, and simultaneously in a world of tiny glass pieces that she transforms into amazing mosaics. Many are large installations in fabulous homes, some are framed mandalas, and the most beautiful become pieces of furniture and even public art.

Brenda grew up in Ohio and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in textile design from Miami of Ohio. For many years, she worked with a design company making wall coverings and then eventually owned her own successful textile studio for 10 years.

Soon married with three young sons, the family loved to travel. Their home reflected both Benda’s art background and the influence of many cultures.

One day in a shop, Brenda spotted an unfinished coffee table. Remembering the mosaics she had seen, Brenda decided she would try her hand covering it with small glass tiles. When she went to buy the glass tiles, she felt like a child in a candy store — she was in love!

Largely self-taught, Brenda bought books about mosaic art, took a few courses, and kept experimenting. Since she is so enthusiastic about color, she found stained glass offered her pieces more excitement than ceramics, although she occasionally uses them as well.

She searched for the perfect substrates to hold her designs. Within a brief time, she was ready to mosaic just about

anything. Brenda said she has so many ideas in her head, she just had to get them out!

As her work progressed, she was often asked to make commission pieces. One of the earliest was a superhero garden bench as a memorial for parents who had lost their young son. Brenda was nervous about their reaction, but when they told her it was “the first bit of joy in the two years since he had died,” Brenda realized her mosaics could be inspirations.

The bench pictured in this article is titled “Full Bloom.” To give you an idea of the process, it took Brenda about six weeks to build the armature, which was a steel fabrication, then a layer of Styrofoam carved with a hot wire and covered with concrete slurry.

When that is completed, the real work begins. It involves another six weeks cutting and grinding hundreds of glass pieces, fitting them into the design, and adding the mortar.

Not all of Brenda’s pieces are this enormous. She has produced mosaic birdbaths, garden steppingstones, and even signs that embellish public buildings.

She loves the challenge of commissions. The Christian Mission in Mooresville is celebrating its new headquarters, and Brenda is currently designing and building a multi-dimensional sphere for its prayer garden.

While she loves the challenge of these intricate pieces, she also enjoys creating

mandalas that are more geometric and symbolic. With these, Brenda can relax and get in the zone feeling that the pieces flow automatically into the repeating pattern.

See her work at brendapokornymosaics. com and admire the enormous number of products that feature her mosaic patterns. One of her newest products is a children’s book, This Is My Garden. She wrote and illustrated many of these books for her young boys years ago and looks forward to publishing more of them soon.

If you ask Brenda if she has any special feeling about her successful art career, she always says, “Gratitude.” She is grateful her husband, Jim, has always supported her work and even built a separate studio for her work.

She is grateful for the local art community. And, of course, she is grateful for all the customers who love her work and inspire her to create more beautiful mosaics! 

Diane Sulg is executive director of CRAFT and founder & co-chair of American Craft Week (ACW). She is a handmade advocate who provides valuable information in her one-day seminars at wholesale shows throughout the United States. She can be reached at dianesulg@gmail.com.

Brenda Pokorny’s mosaic artwork is often inspired by nature and gardens.

Photos courtesy of Mitchell Kearney

Photo courtesy of Jamie Lucido Photography