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October 11 & 12, 2025
Newport News, Virginia
William Styron Square
Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm
80 Artists
Deadline: May 31, 2025

Application fee $35/Booth fee $350

This 21st annual juried, fine arts festival is well known for exceptional treatment of the artists, many of whom return year after year. This outdoor venue is beautiful Styron Square in the heart of Port Warwick in Newport News and is often described as "walking through an outdoor art gallery."

We search for qualified artists throughout the country who continually challenge themselves to achieve a higher artistic level both in subject matter and technique.

Features:

• Cash Awards in 14 categories
• Emerging Artists Tent
• Booth sitters
• Friday Set-Up
• 24 hour security
• Discounted hotel rates
• Friendly, hard working volunteers
• Assistance with load in & load out
• Artist gallery posted on Festival website
• Upscale pedestrian-oriented community
• Flat, affordable booth fee, no commission
• Complimentary lunch provided on both days
• VIP dinner with entertainment provided on Saturday night
• Champagne Brunch on Sunday morning during the Awards Ceremony

The Show is organized by the Port Warwick Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that encourages emerging artists and embraces culturally diverse artists to our Show.

Live entertainment all weekend, ever-expanding family and children's activities, food trucks, and the convenient location between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach makes this the perfect addition to your Fall Virginia Tour!

Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13168

For more information: https://portwarwickevents.com/art-and-sculpture-festival/
Contact: Laura Fisher Laura@portwarwick.com

October 11 & 12, 2025
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Snow Hinton Park
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
270 Artists
Deadline: May 15, 2025

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

The Kentuck Festival of the Arts, now in its 54th year, is a nationally recognized, juried show celebrated for its quality, diversity, and showcase of artistic styles ranging from folk to contemporary arts and traditional crafts. Drawing more than 15,000 visitors from across the United States, the Festival features over 270 exhibiting artists, educational demonstrations, interactive arts areas, children's activities, live music, storytelling, craft beer, and food trucks, creating a vibrant, immersive arts experience for all.

Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offers a beautiful setting for the Kentuck Festival of the Arts. Less than five miles from Kentuck Art Center, this centrally located park was recently renovated with accessible pathways, updated restrooms, benches, and open green spaces. Its modern amenities and easy access help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for both artists and visitors.

Testimonials

The Kentuck Festival is a renowned art festival recognized both locally and nationally as one of the best in the country:
-Named a top ten event to attend by the Alabama Department of Tourism
-Voted “Best of Bama” by Alabama Magazine in 2018 and 2024
-Designated a "Local Legacy" by the US Library of Congress
-Featured in popular magazines like Smithsonian, Southern Living, and National Geographic Traveler
-Ranked 5th in the nation for classic and contemporary craft shows in 2018 by Sunshine Artist Magazine

APPLY NOW

For more info: https://www.kentuck.org/the-festival
Contact: Mary Bell mbell@kentuck.org

October 11 & 12, 2025
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Snow Hinton Park
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
270 Artists
Deadline: May 15, 2025

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

The Kentuck Festival of the Arts, now in its 54th year, is a nationally recognized, juried show celebrated for its quality, diversity, and showcase of artistic styles ranging from folk to contemporary arts and traditional crafts. Drawing more than 15,000 visitors from across the United States, the Festival features over 270 exhibiting artists, educational demonstrations, interactive arts areas, children's activities, live music, storytelling, craft beer, and food trucks, creating a vibrant, immersive arts experience for all.

Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offers a beautiful setting for the Kentuck Festival of the Arts. Less than five miles from Kentuck Art Center, this centrally located park was recently renovated with accessible pathways, updated restrooms, benches, and open green spaces. Its modern amenities and easy access help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for both artists and visitors.

Testimonials

The Kentuck Festival is a renowned art festival recognized both locally and nationally as one of the best in the country:
-Named a top ten event to attend by the Alabama Department of Tourism
-Voted “Best of Bama” by Alabama Magazine in 2018 and 2024
-Designated a "Local Legacy" by the US Library of Congress
-Featured in popular magazines like Smithsonian, Southern Living, and National Geographic Traveler
-Ranked 5th in the nation for classic and contemporary craft shows in 2018 by Sunshine Artist Magazine

APPLY NOW:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13290

For more info: https://www.kentuck.org/the-festival
Contact: Mary Bell mbell@kentuck.org

October 11 & 12, 2025
Ann Arbor, Michigan
4th Avenue into the Kerrytown Market
Saturday 10am-6pm (with after hours from 6pm-8pm) & Sunday 10am-4pm
120 Artists
Deadline: March 10, 2025

Application fee $30

Member booth fee starts at $325/non-member at $350

A2 Artoberfest, celebrating its 5th year in 2025, will take place along downtown Ann Arbor’s Fourth Avenue and into the charming Kerrytown Market. This show will feature approximately 100 jury-selected fine artists, wonderful live-entertainment, art making activities, food trucks, craft beer, cider, and cocktails, as well as free admission. A2 Artoberfest provides another opportunity for folks in and around Ann Arbor to enjoy Fine Art in a smaller setting than the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair while also enjoying the festive spirit of fall with live entertainment, food, and adult beverages. Join us and celebrate the arts in Ann Arbor!

Guild Show Features

• No vendor spaces: Artists & Sponsors only
• Cash awards
• Extensive advertising and promotion
• Select social media artist highlights leading up to the event
• Artist listing including a large image and link to artist website if provided on event page
• Professional and respectful art fair staff
• Well-provisioned artist hospitality tents and water delivery
• Friendly booth sitters available
• Professional, overnight security

Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13234

More info: https://www.theguild.org/fair/a2artoberfest/
Contact: Nicole McKay Nicole@theguild.org