Carmel International Arts Festival 2025

The 28th Annual Carmel International Arts Festival will be held on September 27 & 28, 2025 in Carmel, Indiana. Artists from around the world gather in the heart of Carmel's Arts & Design District at the intersection of Main Street and Rangeline Road. The Carmel International Arts Festival is a juried exhibition with prizes totaling $7,000. Annually, around 24,000 festival goers enjoy an admission-free opportunity to view and purchase art, mingle with artists, tour local galleries, dine at fine restaurants in the area, and enjoy the Festival's entertainment on multiple stages.

Application submission deadline is Saturday, May 31, 2025, 11:59 PM EDT. Notification and invitation will be sent via Zapplication on Thursday July 3, 2025. Application and jury fee is $30 (non-refundable), with a booth fee of $400. Four images are required for submission: three individual pieces of the artist's work and one booth or display image. All work must be original and completed within the last two years. Artists will be located on Main Street and Rangeline Road and must supply or rent a 10' x 10' tent with weights.

Awards include Best of Show ($1,500), 1st Place ($1,000), 2nd Place ($750), 3rd Place ($500), Best of Media awards ($150 each), Honorable Mentions ($100 each), and Mayor's Award ($250). The festival accepts work in nine media categories including 2D Original Design, 3D Original Design, Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, and Wood. All award monies will be mailed to winners within one month of the festival's conclusion.