Crystal Bridges Museum Art Fair 2026

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces its third annual art fair, taking place October 3-4, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas. The fair will be hosted at the Heartland Whole Health Institute on the Crystal Bridges Campus at 850 Museum Way. The event expects 100 exhibitors and 12,000+ attendees. Artists from across the United States will be selected to showcase fine artworks in various mediums, including ceramics, wood, textiles, glass, drawing, painting, mixed media, jewelry, photography, metal/iron, and sculpture. The CBMAA Art Fair is the only art fair affiliated with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the Momentary.

Artists must submit five images (including a booth setup shot), a short bio, and price range. All images must be in .jpg, .tiff, or .png format at high resolution. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable and non-transferable). Artists may submit up to 2 applications. Artwork must be handmade and skillfully created by the artist. Offset prints are allowed but limited to 20% of inventory and must be marked "Reproduction." All work must be for sale and original in concept. One-of-a-kind, multiples, series, or limited editions must be signed and numbered by the artist.

Artists will be selected by a jury of three arts professionals using a blind jury process. Jurying is scheduled for June 8-12, 2026, with artists notified on June 16, 2026. The registration deadline is July 1, 2026. Setup hours are Friday, October 2, 6 AM-6 PM. Fair hours are Saturday, October 3, 8:30 AM-6 PM and Sunday, October 4, 10 AM-4 PM. Artists must personally tend their exhibits throughout the fair and keep booths intact if sold out due to limited loading/unloading space. Artists may not exhibit in any other art fair in Northwest Arkansas on October 3-4, 2026, if participating in the CBMAA Art Fair.