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Kala's Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program offers 24-hour access to the printmaking workshop, digital lab, black and white darkroom, sculpture and textiles lab (textiles, wood shop, kiln, and slab roller), individual storage space, and access to Kala's gallery with potential exhibition opportunities. The program includes professional development resources including classes and participation in a...

The Corey Avenue Art & Craft Festivals return for their 32nd annual season, transforming the historic Corey Avenue—the cultural and social heart of downtown St. Pete Beach—into a lively, open-air marketplace. Hosted by the Corey Area Business Association (CABA), these multi-day festivals feature world-class artistry and handcrafted treasures from skilled artisans and craftsmen. 2026 event dates:...

Crooked Tree Arts Center invites you to apply to its 65th Annual Art Fair, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the south east end of the Civic Center - A Grand Traverse County Park. This new location on the corner of Titus and Fair Street offers street side parking in addition to parking lots on the property, public restrooms, and food trucks.

Leeper Park Art Fair is known as one of the premier fine art fairs in the country, ranked #34 in Sunshine Artist Magazine's 2025 100 Fine Art and Design Festivals in the US. Situated in a picturesque park along the banks of the St. Joseph River in South Bend, IN, the fair attracts top-ranked artists and enthusiastic patrons year after year. The show is run by volunteers of the St.

Art Speaks Juried Exhibition is presented by the Bay School Community Arts Center. The exhibition runs April 25 - May 25, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 25, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Artwork delivery is Monday - Saturday, April 6-18, 10am–4pm at 279 Main Street, Mathews, VA. Pick up artwork Wednesday - Saturday, May 27-30, 10am–4pm.

Crooked Tree Arts Center invites you to apply to its 65th Annual Art Fair, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at the south east end of the Civic Center - A Grand Traverse County Park. This new location on the corner of Titus and Fair Street offers street side parking in addition to parking lots on the property, public restrooms, and food trucks.

The Art of Progress Prize is dsm-firmenich's inaugural global award supporting artists whose multi-sensory, environmentally conscious practices push creative boundaries. The competition invites artists aged 35 and under from anywhere in the world working across craft/traditional arts, photography, drawing, film/video/new media, mixed-media/multi-discipline, painting, and sculpture. Eligible...

The Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts supports established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by providing working and living environments that allow uninterrupted time for work, reflection and creative growth. Residencies are 2 to 8 weeks in length. Each resident receives a $175 stipend per week, housing, and a private studio. The program is open to international...

Paradise Center for the Arts is seeking submissions of recent work from visual artists for exhibitions in the Carlander Family Gallery, Lois Vranesh Boardroom Gallery, and K&M Gallery for 2026-2027. Eligible categories include Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. Submissions will be juried by members of the...

The Highlands Art Festival is presented on the grounds of The Highlands Masonic Lodge in Denver's Highlands neighborhood. The event accepts all forms of original fine art and fine crafts, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, wood, fiber, and photography. Artists must be present to exhibit and may only display their own original work. A...

The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts celebrates its 43rd anniversary on August 22 & 23, 2026, along University Avenue between High and Webster Streets. This open-air gallery features over 250 artists showcasing fine arts and fine crafts, attracting over sixty thousand patrons annually. The festival includes sidewalk piano performances, Italian Street Painting, food selections, and beverages. Event...

The Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce presents the 53rd Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival, heralded as one of the top shows in western suburbs of Chicago and recipient of West Suburban Living's "Best Summer Art Show" for 2012-2022. The festival takes place Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in Burlington Park, 30 E Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois. Located in the heart of...

The Manayunk Development Corporation presents the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival, the tri-state's largest outdoor, juried arts and crafts festival. Nearly 150,000 collectors, buyers, and designers will fill historic Main Street Manayunk over two days on Saturday, June 27th (11AM-7PM) and Sunday, June 28th (11AM-5PM), 2026. The festival selects 300 artists from an annually increasing...

The Brighton Street Art Fair returns to Main Street in the heart of downtown Brighton on August 21-23, 2026. This 3rd Annual fair will feature 125 jury-selected artists in a charming atmosphere with an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops adjacent to Mill Pond. The event includes live music and art making activities, all within walking distance to convenient parking amongst the wonderful...

Art in the Park Fine Art Festival is the premier Spring Fine Art Festival on St. Simons Island, held in Postell Park in the heart of the Village. The festival hosts over 60 juried artists from around the region and includes juried awards and cash prizes. Organized by Glynn Visual Arts, now in its 31st year, the event is recognized for its attention to artists' success, community partnerships,...

The 8th Annual Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration is a juried fine art and fine craft festival held in Evergreen, Colorado. The event will feature a curated selection of up to 65 highly qualified artists, with a focus on mountain-living, Western, Southwestern, and rustic themes. The festival is scheduled for a June weekend. Accepted media include painting, sculpture, metal, glass,...

The Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair takes place in the same location as the February Art Festival, spanning over five city blocks in Downtown Sarasota. Artists and crafters will fill Main Street from Orange Avenue to Links Avenue, with the festival including a craft/green market area. Crafters should select "craft section" under medium category to apply. This competitive show is limited...

Howard Alan Events is hosting the 51st Annual Tarpon Springs Fine Arts Festival on the Bayou in partnership with the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce. The festival takes place at Craig Park on Spring Bayou, a picturesque waterfront park shaded by oak trees, located in the heart of Tarpon Springs. In 2018, USA Today recognized the city as the Best Historic Small Town. Each year, approximately...

The 39th Northern National Art Competition will be held in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, from June 18 - July 31, 2026, at the Nicolet College Art Gallery. This show is a cooperative venture between Nicolet College Arts & Enrichment and the Northern Arts Council (NAC). The competition strives to showcase a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums.

Hidden Wilds invites artists to explore the mysterious world of cryptids, from Bigfoot to Mothman, lake monsters to shadowy beings whispered about in old campfire tales. Memento Mori Gallery & Tattoo, a lowbrow/outsider contemporary art gallery located in the 40West Arts District in Lakewood, Colorado, welcomes the outsider, the lowbrow, and the macabre. The gallery accepts 2D and 3D artwork....

The Armonk Outdoor Art Show takes place September 26 & 27, 2026 (Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm, rain or shine) and is consistently ranked among the top shows in the nation based on sales reported to Art Fair Sourcebook and Sunshine Artist Magazine. The beautiful tree-lined venue attracts upscale, informed, art-buying patrons from the surrounding affluent area, including some of America's...

The 54th Annual Crested Butte Arts Festival will return to Elk Avenue in the heart of Crested Butte's downtown Historic District, July 31st - August 2nd, 2026. This outdoor venue features tents setup on asphalt surface on 4 town blocks, with overnight security provided and a dedicated artist internet connection. The festival attracts 10,000-12,000 patrons over three days, with 28% having annual...

The Putnam CT Fine Arts and Crafts Festival will be held June 13-14, 2026, featuring 70+ fine artists and artisans from New England, New York, and New Jersey. The outdoor festival showcases handmade work including original painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, and more. Visitors can enjoy live musical entertainment, and the venue is a short walk from Downtown Putnam with local shops,...

For 55 years, the Park Point Community Club has hosted the Park Point Art Fair at the Park Point Recreation Area on the last weekend in June. The fair showcases 110 professionally juried artists from across the region and nation in a unique setting on the largest freshwater baymouth bar in the world. The community hosts a free appreciation dinner for artists and volunteers. The fair accepts fine...

The Virginia Highlands Festival Juried Arts and Crafts Show takes place July 24 - August 2, 2026, in historic Abingdon, Virginia. This established fine arts and craft show accepts both contemporary and traditional submissions and offers artist access to over 22,000 patrons from multiple states over the 10-day celebration. Booth locations are available on the Barter Green and on the Martha...

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is consistently recognized as one of the best Fine Art Shows in the country. Only original, non-functional fine art is accepted. The show is led by a non-profit organization of fellow professional artists, with the Board of Directors exhibiting in both annual shows. The focus on extensive marketing through the show's website, social media, emailed newsletters,...

Art on the Green is the 58th annual fine arts and specialty crafts outdoor festival held July 31 through August 2, 2026, on the grounds of North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The festival attracts over 30,000 visitors and is produced by over 300 volunteers. Accepted categories include cloth/fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal sculpture, mixed-media, painting, photography, pottery,...

The Westfield Art+Design+Fashion Fair is a juried exhibition for serious artists seeking to expand their audience in one of New Jersey's most affluent communities. The fair takes place November 6-8, 2026, at the Westfield Armory, located five minutes off Exit 135 on the Garden State Parkway. The event attracts buyers from Bergen, Union, Essex, and Somerset Counties, as well as affluent coastal...

The historic brick-paved streets of Hyde Park will once more be filled with stunning art at the Hyde Park Village Art Fair. This immensely popular event returns to the delightful open-air, upscale shopping venue, drawing in both locals and tourists. Attendees will enjoy a distinctive experience amidst brick courtyards, fountains, and tree-lined avenues. This charming atmosphere creates a timeless...

The Boho Bazaar is an indoor pop-up market taking place Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 10am-4pm at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market. The event will occupy the second floor Greenhouse and Banquet Room and feature vendors selling handmade bohemian, alternative, and vintage-inspired items including macrame, beaded artwork, resin creations, clothing, stained glass, jewelry, home...

This regional juried exhibition is open to artists working in Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, and Sculpture. The exhibition will be held at the Rehoboth Art League in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware from August 21 to September 20, 2026. The entry fee is $25.00. Total cash awards of $2,500 will be distributed, with the Best in Show award recipient...

Art in the Park is a juried booth show held in George Rogers Park, featuring original handmade work by painters, printmakers, sculptors, designers, metalsmiths, glass artists, ceramicists, photographers, and makers. This is the 63rd year of the event, which is a signature part of the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts. The three-day event brings together artists from the Pacific Northwest and...

The 66th Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair, the longest running art fair in Illinois, is presented by the Naperville Woman's Club. Located in downtown Naperville on the grounds of Naper Settlement, a park-like setting with paved pathways, mature trees and historic buildings, the show hosts over 110 qualified, juried artists. Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville is home to approximately...

Works on Paper 2026 is the 28th Annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The competition welcomes entries of original work created within the last two years that explore varied media utilizing paper. Works on Paper can include but are not limited to drawing, painting on paper, hand-pulled prints,...

Join us for the fifth annual Westhampton Beach Spring Fine Art Festival on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24, 2026. Returning to the Great Lawn on Main Street in Westhampton Beach. Setup is on Friday afternoon with event hours Saturday 10 am-6 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Admission for the public is FREE.

Join the 5th St. Armands Fine Art Festival held on May 24-25, 2025 on St. Armands Circle. The event draws from great demographics throughout the region of Florida, from St.

The Longboat Key Festival of the Arts is a juried street art festival taking place at Town Center Green, located near Publix on Bay Isles Road. This is a second event scheduled for Long Boat Key at the same location as the February event. Town Center Green has been specifically designed for events, featuring a community park area suitable for concerts and local festivals. The show runs Saturday...

The Lake Dillon Arts Festival is a juried event taking place in historic downtown Dillon, Colorado. The festival will feature up to 110 carefully selected artists exhibiting fine art and fine crafts including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry, wood, fiber, and photography. Artists must be present to exhibit their own original work only....

Umpqua Valley Arts presents an open call for their upcoming exhibit "Malleable," a juried exhibition focusing on soft sculpture art. Soft sculpture refers to three-dimensional works made from flexible materials like cloth, foam, or rubber that can take a mixed-media approach and are often malleable with drooping, sagging, and draping characteristics. These works challenge traditional notions of...

The largest arts and crafts festival in Central Texas, Pecan Street Festival is a free, two day arts Festival held twice yearly at the Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave, Texas, minutes from Downtown Austin. Taking place the first Saturday & Sunday in May and the second to last Saturday & Sunday in September, the juried Festival attracts hundreds of local and national artisans and offers original...