Rose Squared Fine Craft Spring 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 fine craft event in Center City Philadelphia, May 8-10, 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, drawing, painting, watercolor, or sculpture.

The event is limited to 152 booths in the gorgeous, picturesque park maintained by Friends of Rittenhouse. Features include Thursday timed load-in and set-up, Sunday tear-down, professional staff onsite during the entire show, 24-hour security provided by Philadelphia off duty police, extensive marketing and PR, and active promotion on the Rose Square website with artwork images, email contact, and links to business websites. Pop-up tents of any design or manufacturer are not allowed - a pass through tent rental service is available with The Tent Guys.

Application fee is $45 until November 30, 2025, then $55 until full. Booth fees range from $630-$1,450 depending on size and location, with early decision savings of $50. 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 online process. Multiple applications are allowed for different media categories, but jewelry requires separate application. COI naming Rose Squared Art Shows/Art-Linx as additionally insured is required 45 days before the show.