St. James Court Art Show (Fourth Street Section) 2026

Considered one of the finest art shows in the country, this autumn tradition draws 210,000+ visitors who come to purchase unique handcrafted items directly from the hands that crafted them. The Fourth Street Section is the 2nd largest section with 150 artists, located in the geographic center of the show in Old Louisville with heavy pedestrian traffic. Booths are mostly level on the street and directly accessible by vehicle pre- and post-show. Jurors select a spectrum of genres from traditional to edgy, appealing to both long-time art collectors and patrons new to purchasing handmade fine art and fine craft. Proceeds from the show fund various community charities, art scholarships, and neighborhood restoration and maintenance.

All work must be original and of the exhibitor's own crafting; no buy/resell or production work is accepted. Commercial or imported items, items made from kits or green-ware, and mass-produced items are not accepted. Prints and mechanical offset reproductions are allowed if clearly stated on the application and properly signed and numbered, but may not comprise more than 25% of the display. Artists must provide their own white display tent, racks, and/or tables of professional-grade, properly weighted with at least 50 pounds on each tent leg. Artists must be present and have their booth open for business during all hours of the 3-day event.

Application fee: $35.00. Booth fee: $575. New artist application deadline: May 1, 2026. New artist jury notification: May 15, 2026. Show dates: October 2-4, 2026 (10:00-6:00 on October 2-3, 10:00-5:00 on October 4). Mandatory set-up date: October 1 (11:00-8:00). Light snacks are provided each day, full lunch (max 2 per exhibitor) Friday, and artist reception Saturday evening. Cash awards are given for Best of Show winners. Cancellations must be submitted in writing prior to 11:59pm EST September 1; booth fees will be refunded less a cancellation fee ($75 for check payment, $90 for credit card). No refunds after September 1 for any reason.