Apply for Art-a-Fest
Artists may only display and sell original artwork in the categories in which they are accepted and must be present for the duration of the festival. An artist may also sell print reproductions of original artwork. Please note that this is a juried fine art show. There is no Arts and Crafts category to which to apply. Commercially manufactured items, import items, food, commercially cast jewelry, or works of art from molds and kits are not acceptable.
Service Vendors & Food Vendors must be registered in order to participate. Vendor registration will be prioritized based on quality and date received (in case of space constraints in the park). Vendors must be present for the duration of the festival.
Non-Profit Organizations that support the arts and/or incorporate elements of art in their display must submit an application and be accepted in order to participate. A panel of jurors will review and evaluate submissions, and will consider how well the group's mission fits with the festival/event theme. Accepted organizations must be present for the duration of the festival.
Artists & Non-Profit Groups: The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025.
Food & Service Vendors: The deadline to register is July 31, 2025
Click the appropriate icon below to review the complete guidelines and submit your application.
Artists are welcome and encouraged to apply! We also welcome food vendors, service vendors, and non-profit organizations supporting the arts to apply/register.
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Artists & non-profit groups who apply will be notified of selection by June 15th. Food & service vendors who register will be notified within a week.
The entry fee of applicants not accepted will be returned with notification, so long as the application was submitted by the deadline. Accepted applicants’ fees are non-refundable. Craft based vendors are encouraged to apply for the local Farmer's Market, which will be set up from 9-noon during Art-a-Fest.