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We mistakenly published Funky Ferndale last week as still accepting applications (the deadline was June 27, 2026).
Our mistake.
We hope you will visit the show on September 25-27, 2026 in Ferndale, Michigan. It's one of our favorites!
Funky Ferndale Art Fair
September 25, 26, & 27, 2026
Ferndale, Michigan
Lively Downtown Ferndale
Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm & Sunday 11am-6pm
140 Artists
Deadline: June 27, 2026
Application fee $30/Booth fee starts at $495
Detroit's Favorite Art Fair!
(Metrotimes)
Yes, a fine art fair can also be funky. We focus on art that has a bit of an edge. Traditional techniques but non-traditional images. We include all mediums. Audience ranges from art lovers looking for more interesting work to art lovers that have not yet realized that passion.
Your most unusual work will sell. Suggested price points under $1000.
By artists' request, the show will now stay open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Bring battery lights, rent lights, or limited electric is available.
An art fair for people looking for something a little different.
Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13877
More info: www.intshows.com/f
Ferndale Underground Holiday Market
November 14 & 15, 2026
Ferndale, Michigan
DOT parking garage
Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
100 Artists
Deadline: August 9, 2026
Application fee $20/Booth fee starts at $275
What happens when you mix an art fair and a holiday market, and plunk it down in the basement of a parking garage? The Ferndale Underground Holiday Market! This market is aimed at non-traditional gift buyers.
A holiday market with a bit of an edge. Produced by the organization that runs the Funky Ferndale Art Fair, this one is more casual, not just restricted to the arts. If you make stuff or make food, you may be right for this show. As with all of our events, quality and creativity are key.
Apply: www.integrityshows.com/our-events
More info: www.undergroundferndale.com/apply
USPS is introducing new HazMat fees and stricter enforcement, including a $50 non-compliance penalty. Learn which products qualify, how to avoid costly mistakes, and stay compliant. Artisans who make perfumes and fragrances beware! Read more here.
A-Corp is a new limited liability legal structure that helps creative people keep control, protect their work, share ownership with collaborators, and raise support without giving away the art. Now law in Colorado. First formations expected in early 2027. Read about it here.
August 21, 22, & 23, 2026
Frisco, Texas
Comerica Center Arena
Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 11am-7pm, & Sunday 11am-5pm
65 Artists
Deadline: July 26, 2026
No application fee/Booth fee starts at $350
Presented by the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, the third annual Art in the Arena-Frisco is a unique three-day INDOOR fine art festival in Frisco, Texas, just 20 miles north of the Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, inside the Dallas Stars Comerica Center Arena. Local and Regional visual artists will be exhibiting their artworks while patrons enjoy music, food, and a juried art gallery!
Up to 65 emerging-to-established artists will be exhibiting on two levels of Fine Art booths (Floor and Concourse). Patrons will engage with the artists and collect original artwork inside a cool hockey arena in #sportscityUSA (complimentary garage parking all weekend, space permitting).
Friday evening, August 21, is our VIP *Night in the Arena* with a $50 VAGF donation. Reservations are required - passes are limited!
Make your reservations to experience the art awards reception, a delicious Texas-sized buffet, cash bar, live music on the main stage, as well as first-to-shop the art booths and featured juried art pop-up gallery. Jump start this perfect August weekend in this cool air-conditioned arena!
Sponsored in part by the Dallas Stars Hockey Team and made possible in part by a grant from the Frisco Arts Foundation, Art in the Arena Frisco 2026 Indoor Art Festival is a showcase of a large variety of fine art from local artists but is open to all levels and regions of visual artists, and provides our patrons with the opportunity to meet and talk with the artist who created the work.
Apply: www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=47590
More info: www.vagf.org/
Contact: Jennifer Luney finance@vagf.org
Here's something to keep in your files! A comprehensive guide of online sales possibilities compiled by our friend Artsy Shark! Look here.
October 17 & 18, 2026
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Gardens Park
Daily 10am-5pm
235 Artists
Deadline: July 14, 2026
Application fee $35/Booth fee $415
Selected artists will exhibit in historic Beverly Gardens Park along four prominent blocks in the center of Beverly Hills, adjacent to a very busy neighborhood, and near the Golden Triangle which is a business district close to fine dining restaurants, famous designer stores, important galleries and beautiful parks.
This fun, festive, but serious semiannual fair not only attracts guests and patrons from throughout Southern California and nationwide, but also visitors from around the world. Artists are recruited nationally. Selected artists will exhibit along four prominent garden blocks in the center of Beverly Hills.
Eleven fine art and fine craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. New artists are encouraged to apply.
Apply: www.beverlyhills.org/1273/Artist-Application
More info: beverlyhills.org/231/Beverly-Hills-Art-Show
Contact: Carolyn Holder artshow@beverlyhills.org
Application Deadline Alert!
Last Call:
July
List your show here!
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Deadline: June 30, 2026
55th Annual Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
Madison, Indiana
September 26 & 27, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival
Vicksburg, Mississippi
October 2, 3, & 4, 2026
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Deadline: July 1, 2026
Rio Grande Arts & Crafts Holiday Festival
Albuquerque, New Mexico
November 27, 28, & 29, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 1, 2026
22nd Annual Embracing Our Differences
International Art Exhibition
Sarasota & St. Petersburg, Florida
January - April, 2027
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 7, 2026
10th Annual River Clay Fine Arts Festival
Decatur, Alabama
October 24, 25, & 26, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 10, 2026
ArtsFest at the 44th Annual West Central Home & Garden Tour
Fort Wayne, Indiana
September 12 & 13, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 14, 2026
Beverly Hills Art Show
Beverly Hills, California
October 17 & 18, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 16, 2026
Michaywe Arts & Crafts Fair
Gaylord, Michigan
August 11 & 12,2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Holiday One of a Kind Show
Chicago, Illinois
December 3-6, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 18, 2026
6th Annual LaQuinta Art Celebration ENCORE
La Quinta, California
November 12-15, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: July 26, 2026
Art in the Arena Frisco 2026
Frisco, Texas
August 21, 22, & 23, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: August 1, 2026
Palisade Art Festival
Palisade, Colorado
September 26 & 27, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: August 1, 2026
Art Under the Oaks
St. Simons Island, Georgia
September 26 & 27, 2026
APPLY NOW
Deadline: August 1, 2026
Fall Festival on Ponce
Atlanta, Georgia
October 10 & 11, 2026
APPLY NOW
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December 3-6, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
The Mart
Thursday-Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
650 Artists
Deadline: July 17, 2026
Application fee: $40/Booth fee $2,675
One of a Kind Show, held in April and December each year, can be your best opportunity to sell to tens of thousands of affluent consumers who value handmade work and love to shop! The award-winning show boasts an ideal downtown Chicago location, a premium indoor exhibiting environment, and unparalleled marketing and promotional opportunities. Fees include an all-inclusive hard-wall booth package.
Artists, makers, and creators of high-quality, handmade, original work are invited to apply to be a part of the One of a Kind experience!
Eligible work ranges from giftable craft to premium fine art. Applications will be juried and chosen based on uniqueness, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
Apply:
oneofakindshowchicago.com/holiday/exhibit/apply
More info: oneofakindshowchicago.com/holiday/
Contact: Marie Gerbasi mgerbasi@themart.com
September 12 & 13, 2026
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Historic West Central Neighborhood
Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm
40 Artists
Deadline: July 10, 2026
Application fee $10/Booth fee $75
Fort Wayne's West Central neighborhood is on the National Historic Register and ArtsFest takes place in the street in front of these revived workers’ cottages and restored mansions.
AMENITIES
- easy setup, drive up to your booth, short hours, helpful volunteers
- booth size is 10×10
- cool food trucks, live music, and buyers who appreciate unique and one-of-a-kind goods
- a friendly place to spend the weekend AND you can’t beat the booth fee!
- free lodging in neighborhood homes (subject to availability)
Apply: app.entrythingy.com/westcentralneighborhood/artsfest
More info: westcentralneighborhood.org/tour-info/
Contact: Katie Pruitt kepruitt@gmail.com
October 24 & 25, 2026
October 23 - Evening Patron Preview
Decatur, Alabama
Decatur City Hall Campus
Friday 5pm-6:30pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, & Sunday 10pm-4pm
80 Artists
Deadline: July 7, 2026
Application fee $40/Booth fee $175
Located in the beautiful Tennessee Valley of north-central Alabama, Decatur is a fast-growing, established arts community. The festival site, located on the Decatur City Hall campus, is surrounded by Alabama’s largest Victorian historic district and a picturesque, revitalized downtown. The fast-growing city of Decatur is conveniently located midway between Nashville and Birmingham, just 10 minutes west of I-65.
You'll find that River Clay is a great draw to patrons from all over North Alabama, including Huntsville, Alabama's fastest growing city and home to NASA, Redstone Arsenal, and numerous world-class technology/engineering firms, boasting the highest per-capita level of education and income in Alabama, just 25 minutes to the east.
Artist Amenities:
•Indoor restrooms for artists
•Air-conditioned hospitality center (water, snacks, swag bag, etc.)
•Artist helpline
•Booth sitters available
•Breakfast and lunch, both Saturday and Sunday for artist and one assistant - FREE!
•Easy load-in by appointment
•Volunteer help for load-in and load-out
•Close, free parking
•Tax booth on site
Artists will have an active link from the River Clay site to their artist website and social media, and will also be provided with information to drive customers to their booth.
Patron Preview and River Clay Rendezvous Event:
•Friday evening event from 5 - 9 pm begins on the River Clay site with a ticketed Patron preview of artist's booths and works. Many sales are made this evening! Light fare and beverages are provided for patrons, each artist and one assistant.
•At approximately 6:30 p.m., artists close up and everyone walks across to the Rendezvous event located at the Alabama Center for the Arts for heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages. It's a great kick off to an even better weekend event!
Testimonials
"Very professionally run from application, to set up, to load out. The artists are appreciated with an exceptional party with patrons, not to mention they provide us lunches! The art is exceptional, and show is well balanced... they appreciate fine art and artists!" ... Roger Poer, Designs by R and R
"I just wanted to thank you for a great show this year. It was the best show I had, not only in sales, but in terms of ease of set up, helpfulness of the staff and just the general atmosphere of fun among both patrons and vendors. I look forward to River Clay every year and it is one of the very few shows I will travel out of town to do anymore. You all make it a pleasure to be a part of the River Clay Experience!" ... David Byland, Bison Ridge Leather
River Clay is a high-quality show for true professionals.
With a maximum of 80 booths, our jury is extremely selective and we strive to present a balanced and impressive show!
Apply Now:
riverclay.org/artists/
More info: riverclay.org
Contact: Kim McCain artistinfo@riverclay.org
September 26 & 27, 2026
Madison, Indiana
Downtown along the mighty Ohio River
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
225 Artists
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Application fee $25/Booth fee $375
At the end of September each year, Madison’s National Landmark Historic District welcomes around 40,000 visitors during the two-day Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art. The festival is Southern Indiana’s premier outdoor juried arts & crafts festival featuring approximately 220 exhibitors. This festival is free to the public and designed for the whole family to enjoy, although pets do need to remain home.
In addition to the fine artists and craftsmen showcasing their handmade work, the festival features continuous live entertainment, a riverfront food fest, kid’s activities, and an entertainment garden with local craft beer.
This is an outdoor event held along the beautiful tree-lined streets of downtown Madison, Indiana. The festival surrounds the State Historic Site of the Lanier Mansion in a residential area along the Ohio River.
Testimonials
- "My buyers came from all around the tri-state area to shop."
- "Excellent show overall, and I would gladly participate next year."
- "It was my first time at the Chautauqua festival of art and it was a good experience. The volunteers at the visitors center were friendly and helpful, the fair goers were engaging and they bought over 30 pieces of stained glass art. This was my also my first time in Madison, what a great community, every local I encountered was friendly and welcoming."
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art is a non-profit organization operating under the umbrella of Visit Madison, Inc. A committee of volunteers and coordinators have worked hard for the last 55 years to ensure this festival has something for everyone. Along with them, hundreds of volunteers, City of Madison employees and the Mayor of Madison work together to make the entire Chautauqua weekend a success.
Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14318
More info: https://www.madisonchautauqua.com
Contact: Kara Hinze info@madisonchautauqua.com
February 5, 6, & 7, 2027
Fort Myers, Florida
Historic Fort Myers River District
Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, & Sunday 10am-4pm
170 Artists
Deadline: September 18, 2026
Application fee $35/Booth fee starts at $517
Join us for ArtFest Fort Myers' 27th Festival, Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7, along the waterfront in downtown Fort Myers.
200+ artists from across the country and worldwide will showcase their work along the picturesque riverfront.
Southwest Florida's strong economy has created a demand for art. Your participation in ArtFest Fort Myers is an opportunity to showcase your work to over 95,000 attendees throughout the festival weekend.
Here's why you should join us in 2027:
- An exciting Friday night opening celebration
- Oversized booth spaces
- Discounted hotel rates
- A two-day, free community event that draws from neighboring counties and beyond
- A highly professional staff, a dedicated steering committee, and engaged volunteers ready to assist you with your needs
- A combination of traditional and cutting-edge artwork
- Loyal art buyers, art enthusiasts, and influential VIP Club patrons
- Family-friendly activities that encourage future artists
- And more!
Apply:
www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14585
More info: http://www.ArtFestFortMyers.com
Contact: Grisel Martin grisel.martin@artfestfortmyers.com
October 23, 24, & 25, 2026
Fort Worth, Texas
Presented by ArtWorks Foundation
The Shops at Clearfork
Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, & Sunday 11am-4pm
100 Artists
Deadline: June 14, 2026
Application fee $30/Booth fee starts at $450
The 2026 Art Worth Festival is an outdoor event held on the lawn of The Shops at Clearfork and presents a juried exhibition of art for the sophisticated collector.
In addition to 90+ exhibiting Artists from all over the U.S., the Art Worth Festival offers continuous demonstrations of art disciplines, such as glassblowing, metalsmithing, wheel-thrown pottery, and sculpting in stone. Our emerging artist program will be incorporated into the curriculum of the Fort Worth School District's Gifted & Talented Program for the Visual Arts.
The lawn of The Shops at Clearfork is an upscale mixed use development featuring retail: Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, Fendi, Chanel, Carolina Herrera; Louis Vuitton, etc.; plus, more than a dozen restaurants, as well as high-end apartments and condominiums. The Shops at Clearfork also offer free public parking garages.
The Art Worth Festival also offers performances of glorious music, with myriad area ensembles performing classical selections, as well as pieces form the American songbook; additionally, as a presenting partner, the Fort Worth Opera performs daily.
Testimonials
"This is a show in the perfect time and at the right location. The show promoter has an advertisement campaign that will help the show to grow fast, in my experience DFW metro has way more collector's potential than the few very fine arts festivals in the area could currently fulfill. Also important to mention, that it is a very artist friendly show and the quality of art is strong. I was very happy with my experience and planning to return this fall." artist, Jeanne Akita, Illusions Lab
"Art Worth was one of the best cultural experiences I’ve attended. Works of local visual artists, live performances, shopping for unique gifts. No one should miss this annual event!”
Dr. Corey Trahan, Director of TCU Opera Studio
“The ArtWorth Festival is a Fall arts and cultural event long overdue, just what Fort Worth needs. Choosing Clearfork as its location is brilliant! The director has worked tirelessly to bring the highest quality of juried visual artists from Texas and across the nation. He has also invited selected artists to demonstrate, adding much to the educational value of the event. The ambiance of strolling among art, artists and quality live music, performers with Fort Worth Civic Orchestra is not to be missed!" - artist, Pamela Summers
The ArtWorth Festival is presented by ArtWorks Foundation, a 501{c}3 non-profit dedicated to helping artists grow in the scope of their business as well as the excellence of their work, through programs including exhibition and education initiatives.
Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14014
More info: https://artworthfest.org/
Contact: Greg Beltz gregbelz@hotmail.com
Effective immediately, businesses are no longer required to sign a Brand Control Agreement (BCA) in order to purchase Swarovski Crystals and HARMAN is authorized to sell Swarovski Crystals to a broader range of customers, including resellers and retail businesses. Check out their website for more info. https://www.harmanbeads.com/
Meta launched low cost subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Read more here.
We’re celebrating Pride Month by highlighting seven incredible LGBTQ+ makers and their work. From growing their own skills to building crafting communities that make new faces and fresh perspectives feel welcome, we can’t wait to see what these makers do next. Continue reading here.
