September 18, 19, & 20, 2026
Clayton, Missouri
Downtown Clayton
Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, & Sunday 11am-5pm
181 Artists
Deadline: March 10, 2026
Application fee $45/Late fee $55 after March 10
Booth fee starts at $685
Celebrating its 33rd year in 2026, the Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Emerson is regularly ranked among the top festivals in the nation, among both artists and show visitors. A multi-faceted cultural event, the Fair offers live performing arts ensembles, educational art projects for children and food offerings from St. Louis's most respected restaurants.
The Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Emerson is held in downtown Clayton, Missouri. Clayton is one of the nation’s most affluent and prestigious business and residential communities located just west of downtown St. Louis. Known for its vibrant mix of historic charm and modern sophistication, Clayton serves as the business and financial hub of St. Louis County while also boasting a thriving arts and cultural scene. Its central location attracts a well-educated, affluent demographic that values the arts, making it an ideal setting for artists looking to engage with a supportive and appreciative audience.
Very high attendance, excellent sales, and top-quality artists from across the United States make exhibiting at the Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Emerson among the most sought-after venues. Jurying is by art industry professionals and prior-year award winning artists are jury-exempt. Repeat attendance by the public ensures potential multi-year sales. Artist amenities and staff/volunteer attention to details and artists' needs are considered among the best in the nation.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Consistently Ranked Among Top National Art Festivals
- Limited to 181 Artists
- Emerging Artist Program
- Up to $15,000 cash awards
- Free Electricity (up to 500 Watts)
- 24-hour Security
- Free/reserved Artist Parking
- Estimated attendance:130,000
- 2025 Net Average sales $14,379 (Festival Survey)
98.9% of artists rated the art fair excellent or good. Exhibiting Artist Commented: "We will always apply to the Saint Louis Art Fair presented by Emerson. It is one of our top shows."
Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14064
For more information: http://www.saintlouisartfair.com
Contact: Sarah Umlauf sarah@saintlouisartfair.com
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