60th Annual Hyde Park Square Art Show

The 60th Annual Hyde Park Square Art Show is accepting applications for art exhibitors to display and sell their work. The show is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm at Hyde Park Square. The event features over 200 juried exhibitors, free admission, live music, a youth exhibit competition, and complementary coffee and donuts during setup. Expected annual attendance is 10,000+.

Applications must be submitted by April 23, 2026 through the Zapp system. The application fee is $35 (non-refundable) and the booth fee is $150 (non-refundable). Acceptance notifications will be emailed the week of May 30, 2026. A confirmation deadline of September 6, 2026 applies for those attending. Applicants must submit five digital images for their entered category without artist identifying marks. Each booth space is 11 feet and limited to one space per applicant. Artists must provide their own tent, display racks, and tables. No electric outlets are available.

Work must be the artist's own creation and representative of items submitted for prejudging. No pre-manufactured or commercially made items are permitted. Artists may exhibit in only one category per space and must enter under one individual name. Images are reviewed by a panel of professional artists and art educators. Cash awards include Best of Show ($600), First Place ($500), Second Place ($400), Third Place ($300), and Honorable Mention ($150). The show accepts work in the following categories: 2D/3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Drawing/Printmaking, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Sculpture/Metal, and Wood. Artist presence during the show is required.