Laumeier Sculpture Park 2026 Annual Art Fair

Laumeier's 39th Annual Art Fair in 2026 will take place during Laumeier's 50th Anniversary year, celebrating five decades of art and nature. Over 25,000 patrons attend this annual three-day outdoor event on Mother's Day weekend, featuring local food vendors, live music, and 156 juried artists from across the country exhibiting work in ten media categories: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture, and wood. The fair takes place Friday, May 8 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.), Saturday, May 9 (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.), and Sunday, May 10 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) at Laumeier Sculpture Park, located at 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO.

All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible to apply. Artists may apply in up to three categories with separate applications and fees for each. Application fees are $35 (September 1-30, 2025), $45 (October 1 - December 31, 2025), or $55 (January 1-5, 2026). Five images are required including a booth shot. Booth options include open booths ($400), tented booths ($600), and corner booths (additional $100). All booths measure 10 x 10 feet and include electricity. Artists must provide their own white tent/canopy and display materials.

Judges award over $6,500 in cash and prizes, and participating artists keep all sales proceeds with an average of $8,500 in sales based on past surveys. Artist amenities include on-site hospitality tent, booth sitters, continental breakfast, 24-hour security, patron art pick-up services, and listing in the printed program and website. Artists are juried by respected fine art and craft professionals, with scoring based on originality, creativity, design, technique, craftsmanship and presentation. Confirmation and booth fees are due March 9, 2026.