Rose Squared Fine Craft Fall Rittenhouse Square 2026

Rose Squared Art Shows has partnered with the Friends of Rittenhouse and Parks and Recreation to bring you this highly coveted outdoor event in Center City Philadelphia, October 9-11, 2026. This event draws a robust crowd of wealthy patrons from within the city, the surrounding suburbs, NJ and DE. The show is strictly fine craft - no apothecary, artisanal food, candles, drawing, painting, watercolor, or sculpture. Limited to 155 booths in the gorgeous, picturesque park maintained by Friends of Rittenhouse.

The show features Thursday timed load-in and set-up and Sunday tear-down, professional staff onsite during the entire show, 24-hour security provided by Philadelphia off duty police, and extensive marketing and PR. Active promotion on the Rose Square website includes accompanying artwork images, email contact, and links to business website. Patrons include those who make a specific trip to Rittenhouse Square for this event as well as walk-by crowds. A tent rental company with professional artist tents is available, and pop-up tents of any design or manufacturer are not allowed.

Application fees are $45 until January 31, 2026, then $55 until June 1, 2026. Booth fees range from $625-$1,450 depending on size and location, with early decision discounts available. Artists must submit 4 images of art plus 1 booth image. The jury process uses artistic excellence as the sole criteria for selection, with images reviewed by three art professionals in a blind jury online process. Certificate of insurance naming Rose Squared Art Shows/Art-Linx as additionally insured is required 45 days before the show.