Art in The Loop 2026

Art Works Foundation announces its 9th annual edition of Art in The Loop, an Art Festival in Memphis, TN, Friday, April 10th – Sunday, April 12, 2026. The festival will be staged in east Memphis, near Poplar & I-240, on Ridgeway Loop Road, situated between 1.5 million square feet of high level offices and one of Memphis' most exclusive residential areas. The show will feature and focus on the sale of stellar works of art in metal, glass, clay, wood, fiber, jewelry, sculpture, paintings, photography, and more. From 60 to 75 artists will be admitted in 2026, with the booth fee at $375 for a 10'x10' space.

Art in The Loop invites artists working in glass, metal, fiber, clay, wood, found objects, and 2-D media to apply for acceptance. The show will be a juried selection with four judges, maintaining strict standards of high quality and skill. Artists must submit five photos of representative work (including one booth shot) and complete the Zapplication entry module. The jury process will take place between January 15 & 24, 2025, with final notification sent via email by January 31, 2025. Cash prizes will be awarded, and the show offers easy move-in, free parking for both artists and festival-goers, FREE admission for visitors, and amenities including cash bars and specialty food trucks.