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June 1 & 2, 2024
Bentonville, Arkansas
Orchard Park - John Deshields Blvd.
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
75 Artists
Deadline: March 29, 2024

Application fee: $25/Booth fee: $300.00

The is a first-time event with an introductory booth fee of $300.00. The event will be held outside of Crystal Bridges Museum, the Scott Family Amazeum, and Helen R. Walton Children's Enrichment Center. With local Sponsors and multi-media advertising, this promises to be the premier Fine Art Festival of Bentonville.

The venue is located outside of the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum entrance, in a beautiful park setting, in an affluent area of Bentonville.

Ronda Mills has been producing fine art festivals through Southern California for 40 years and has just ended a very successful season in Palm Springs, CA. With her vast experience the Bentonville Fine Art Festival promises to be an exceptional event.

Learn more: http://arkansasartshows.com
Contact: Ronda Mills ArkansasArtShows@att.net

June 1 & 2, 2024
Detroit, Michigan
Palmer Park
Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: March 3, 2024

Application fee: $25/Booth fee starts at $425

Palmer Park is a city park in great neighborhoods along the city's major road to the suburbs. Between the cabin and the pond, we have a relaxed art fair winding through the grass and under trees. This is a boutique art fair, limited to 100 artists. 

Palmer Park is surrounded by some of Detroit's wealthiest neighborhoods. Palmer Woods is the home to 5,000 square foot homes for doctors, lawyers, business owners and others with the means and desire to purchase art. To the east is the Golf Course district, followed by the University District and Sherwood Forest with its elegance and quality residences. South is the Apartment District, home to huge condos and apartments with marble floors that are returning to their 1920s splendor.

Learn more: https://www.palmerparkartfair.com/
Contact: Mark Loeb markloeb@aol.com

June 1 & 2, 2024
Detroit, Michigan
Palmer Park
Saturday 10am-7pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: March 3, 2024

Application fee: $25/Booth fee starts at $425

Palmer Park is a city park in great neighborhoods along the city's major road to the suburbs. Between the cabin and the pond, we have a relaxed art fair winding through the grass and under trees. This is a boutique art fair, limited to 100 artists. 

Palmer Park is surrounded by some of Detroit's wealthiest neighborhoods. Palmer Woods is the home to 5,000 square foot homes for doctors, lawyers, business owners and others with the means and desire to purchase art. To the east is the Golf Course district, followed by the University District and Sherwood Forest with its elegance and quality residences. South is the Apartment District, home to huge condos and apartments with marble floors that are returning to their 1920s splendor.

Learn more: https://www.palmerparkartfair.com/
Contact: Mark Loeb markloeb@aol.com

June 1 & 2, 2024
Lockport, New York
Kenan Center Arena
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: February 16, 2024

No application fee/Booth fee $250-$350

The Kenan Center is an indoor sports arena with space for up to 100 vendors. Located in the center of Lockport, NY, visitors come from Niagara County, Buffalo, and Southern Ontario (and beyond). This is a diverse area with a high population of affluence due to the location of the Erie Canal. Kenan's campus is 25-acres with a theatre, art gallery, gardens and green space.
100 American Craftsmen is one of the region's oldest and most revered fine arts festivals. New Executive Director Bill Patti is committed to a revitalization of this historic event with an influx of Kenan resources and campus-wide planning.

• We visited, engaged, and recruited at over a dozen artisan festivals this season.

• We have expanded our marketing budget significantly. Marketing improvements will include an added push to the Buffalo metro area, Southern Ontario, artisan pushes (we will provide regular marketing materials for artisans to share with their mailing lists), and direct mailers through various publications.

• All vendors will be juried craftsmen. We may have a community partner section, but those partners will not sell goods.

• Increased availability of quality food choices.

• New and improved digital footprint – including an upgraded website

• Purchase/Incoming build of AmericanCraftsmenFestival.com will redirect to the informational page.

• Standard booth fees will remain the same; however, upgraded packages will be available for prime locations, increased marketing opportunities, and other options.

• Kenan will include high-art events across campus throughout the weekend, including a gallery exhibit, a jazz concert, and (hopefully) something in our Taylor Theatre.

• Artisans may choose to have their booth outside. Some artists expressed hesitancy in being indoors on the first weekend of Western New York Summer. We think a hybrid event will help to expand interest in the community.

Since its inception in 1970, 100 American Craftsmen has focused exclusively on fine craft art, supporting both established artisans and nurturing new artisans
who combine innovative approaches with traditional crafting techniques.

Apply now:

More info: http://www.kenancenter.org
Contact: Bill Patti bill@kenancenter.org

June 1 & 2, 2024
Winona Lake, Indiana
The Village at Winona
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-4pm
70 Artists
Deadline: March 3, 2024

Application fee: $30/Booth fee: $175

The first stop on your Mid-Western show circuit: centrally located, within easy driving distance to top-rated shows in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis.

On the shores of beautiful Winona Lake sits The Village at Winona, a vibrant destination steeped in history. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this former summer retreat is now a shopping destination, with unique retail and service shops and a variety of restaurants and eateries. And with its abundance of green spaces, the Village is a natural venue for parties, events and weddings, or simply spending time relaxing and enjoying nature.

Visit The Village at any time of year. Meet friends for a favorite outing, or discover something new. We know you’ll love experiencing one of the most beautiful and historic locations in Northern Indiana.

EVENT INFORMATION
For 24 years, we have prided ourselves on staging a juried show of original fine art that is welcoming and profitable for our exhibiting artists:

• Pledged patrons from a prosperous community: $30,000+ pledged money-provides built-in sales before the show even begins
• Sunshine Artist magazine #100 Top Fine Art Fair for 2023, based on artists' sales

ARTIST FRIENDLY

• Plentiful nearby parking
• Over night security provided
• ​Easy loading/unloading
• Marketing support and media coverage
• Artists receive coffee and donuts or muffins each morning
• Lunch & drinks brought to your booth on Saturday; light snacks on Sunday
• Exhibits limited to approximately 70 booths - ensures great exposure for each artist
• Reduced hotel rates for artists. Hotels are conveniently located near the Village
• The perfect setting: Nestled on the shores of Winona Lake, Indiana, surrounded by boutique shops and gourmet restaurants

Experience shopping, restaurants, recreaction, and events –

all along the shores of Winona Lake in Northern Indiana.

For more information: villageatwinona.com/events/village-art-fair/

Contact: Nick Hauck nick@villageatwinona.com

June 1 & 2, 2024
Topeka, Kansas
Washburn University Campus
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
90 Artists
Deadline: February 23, 2024

Application fee: $35/Booth fee starts at $275

In 2024, the 30th annual juried event will feature more than 85 artists from across the country and will draw thousands of art lovers. With a focus on quality and variety, the fine art event is a favorite in the community and region. Proceeds from the event support the mission and programs of the Mulvane Art Museum, which is Topeka's only art museum and is on the Washburn University campus. High standards for art are key to the success of the 2024 Mulvane Art Fair.

This is not only the Art Fair's 30th anniversary but it is also the 100th anniversary of The Mulvane Art Musuem! We will be featuring more roving artists, entertainment and children's activities than ever before, guaranteeing a large and engaged crowd.

"Love the patron program and purchase awards. Love the on-campus housing option, the relaxed Friday setup. All volunteers and organizers were very helpful and friendly. While the crowd is smaller than other shows, the quality is better." ~Landscape Painter/exhibiting artist from 2023 (anonymous artist survey)

The Topeka community has a growing and vibrant art scene, full of people that greatly value and support original artists and their work.

For more info: https://mulvaneartmuseum.org/artfair/index.html

Contact: Stacy Ash stacy.ash@washburn.edu

June 1 & 2, 2024
Topeka, Kansas
Washburn University Campus
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
90 Artists
Deadline: February 23, 2024

Application fee: $35/Booth fee starts at $275

In 2024, the 30th annual juried event will feature more than 85 artists from across the country and will draw thousands of art lovers. With a focus on quality and variety, the fine art event is a favorite in the community and region. Proceeds from the event support the mission and programs of the Mulvane Art Museum, which is Topeka's only art museum and is on the Washburn University campus. High standards for art are key to the success of the 2024 Mulvane Art Fair.

This is not only the Art Fair's 30th anniversary but it is also the 100th anniversary of The Mulvane Art Musuem! We will be featuring more roving artists, entertainment and children's activities than ever before, guaranteeing a large and engaged crowd.

"Love the patron program and purchase awards. Love the on-campus housing option, the relaxed Friday setup. All volunteers and organizers were very helpful and friendly. While the crowd is smaller than other shows, the quality is better." ~Landscape Painter/exhibiting artist from 2023 (anonymous artist survey)

The Topeka community has a growing and vibrant art scene, full of people that greatly value and support original artists and their work.

For more info: https://mulvaneartmuseum.org/artfair/index.html

Contact: Stacy Ash stacy.ash@washburn.edu