Art on the Wabash

Art on the Wabash is a juried art fair presented by The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, taking place Sunday, September 29, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm at Tapawingo Park in West Lafayette, Indiana. The fair will feature approximately 50 regional artists, live music, food trucks, beverages, and children's activities. Admission and parking are free. The fair will take place rain or shine.

Eligible artists must be 18 or older and reside in one of the following Indiana counties: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, or White, or have participated in Art on the Wabash before. Artists may apply in media including ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, metal, fiber, photography, pastel, acrylic, oil, watercolor, and mixed media (if approved). Booth space is 10' x 10'. The application fee is $25, and the booth fee is $50 upon acceptance. A limited number of tents are available to rent for $50. Artists must submit 5 images of original artwork made in the past 5 years, plus one booth shot if available. Work must be for sale; reproductions such as prints may be offered in bins. Artists may apply in more than one medium but must be juried in separately for each medium and pay the application fee for each.

The fair is juried by a professional member of the art community outside the 15-county area, with selections based on originality, creativity, and quality. Awards include Best in Show ($300), 2nd Place ($200), 3rd Place ($100), and People's Choice Award ($100). The juror will select award winners on the day of the fair. Applications are accepted March 15 - May 31, with juror selections announced by June 25.