Art at Hidden River 2025

Art at Hidden River is an art fair sponsored by Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education in cooperation with Highland Park Middle School and Artists' Circle, a Minnesota non-profit organization since 1997. The fair will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Highland Park Middle School, located at 975 Snelling Avenue South in St. Paul. The event coincides with Grand Meander, the special holiday promotion of Grand Avenue Businesses in Saint Paul.

The fair provides an opportunity for 80 artists to sell their work in an indoor space during the holiday season. This show is run by artists for artists, with a knowledgeable jury panel selecting a balanced show. All artwork must be both designed and produced by the applicant artist. No kits, commercial patterns, or molds may be used. Studios involved in volume production are not permitted. Artists must be present at the art fair to exhibit their own work. Only one artist per booth; spaces may not be shared unless all artwork is fully collaborative with all applicants contributing to the creation of the art pieces.

Participation is open to artists who produce art and fine craft, including basketry, clay, digital art, drawings, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, painting, photography, print-making, sculpture, wood, watercolor, and wearables. Personal care products do not fit the parameters of fine craft as defined for this show. Artists must submit four images of their artwork and one image of their booth setup/display. The jury fee is $30 or $20 for Artists' Circle Members. The booth fee is $130, payable on acceptance. Jury results will be provided no later than August 4. Artists' Circle offers an Emerging Artist Entry-Fee Scholarship for artists new to juried art fairs. Contact Tracy at [email protected] with questions.