The 63rd Annual Bluff Park Art Show

The 63rd Annual Bluff Park Art Show takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm at Bluff Park in Hoover, Alabama. The event hosts approximately 130 artists across 12 media categories including 2-D and 3-D mixed media, ceramics, drawings, fiber/leather, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography/digital art, printmaking, sculpture, and woodworking. The park offers a wooded and shady setting with a children's art area and musical performances. Patrons arrive by free shuttle buses from lots with free parking. The show is free and open to the public.

Application deadlines are May 1, 2026 (early bird, $40 fee) and May 15, 2026 (late entry, $70 fee). Applications are accepted only through Zapplication.org and must include four digital photographs: three showing the work to be exhibited and one showing the artist's booth setup. The jury process is blind, so artist names must be blocked out on all images. Artist notifications will be sent June 1, 2026. Artists must accept their invitation and pay the $250 booth fee by July 1, 2026. Booth space is 12'x12' with a maximum tent size of 10'x10'. Artists must provide their own canopy and display materials. The park terrain is mountainous and uneven; artists should bring shims or levelers.

All exhibited work must be original, human-made, and created entirely by the exhibiting artist(s). Commercially manufactured items, imports, copyrighted designs, and work created in whole or in part by artificial intelligence are prohibited. Limited signed/numbered 2-D reproductions are allowed under specific guidelines. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Collaborative teams of no more than two artists are welcome. For questions, contact [email protected]. All artist communication will be by email. Artists can cancel until August 1, 2026 and receive a refund of their booth fee minus a $50 administrative charge.