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Craft in America is hosting a reception and preview screening of the new series, East, featuring Bisa Butler on November 14 in Philadelphia. Held at The Galleries at Moore, Philadelphia, PA. Click the link to get free tickets to the event.

Here is an interesting read on how the tariffs are affecting yarn prices in NY.  If you are a textile artist, how are the tariffs affecting your material costs?  Are you seeing an increase in prices for yarns and other textile supplies? Read the article here. https://archive.ph/yOL7e

May 8, 9, & 10, 2026
St. Louis, Missouri
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Friday 6pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, & Sunday 10am-5pm
156 Artists
Deadline: January 5, 2026

Application fee: Early Bird 9/1-30/25: $35; Regular 10/01/25-12/31/25: $45; Late 01/01/26-01/05/26: $55
Booth fee starts at $400

Over 25,000 patrons attend this annual three-day outdoor event on Mother’s Day weekend, featuring local food vendors, live music, and 150+ juried artists from across the country exhibiting work in ten media categories: ceramics, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, mixed media 2D, painting, photography/digital, printmaking/drawing, sculpture, and wood.

Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country. Laumeier is an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization that is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks. Laumeier presents 70+ works of large-scale outdoor sculpture in a 105-acre park located in St. Louis County. Free and open daily, Laumeier serves 360,000 visitors of all ages each year through sculpture conservation, education programs, temporary exhibitions, and public events.

ARTIST AMENITIES

• All sales proceeds
• Average $8,500 in sales (based on past participating artist surveys)
• On-site Artist Hospitality Tent and Artist Relations team during ALL hours of the Art Fair
• Booth sitters available during ALL hours of the Art Fair
• Continental breakfast provided (Saturday & Sunday at 9am)
• 24-hour on-site security
• Indoor public restrooms available
• Electricity included
• Event widely advertised in the greater St. Louis region
• Listing in printed event program (10,000 printed and distributed)
• Listing on Laumeier’s website
• Potential advance and on-site media opportunities
• Early set-up available (Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 p.m.)
• Discounted rates at nearby hotels
• Patron art pick-up services

All artists ages 18 and up who exhibit work of original concept, design, and execution are eligible to apply. Artists may apply in more than one category (up to three); however, a separate application and jury fee must be submitted for each category. Artists may not apply more than once in the same category. Total event participation is limited to 156 artists.

Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13601

For more information: http://www.laumeier.org/artfair
Contact: Amber Majors amajors@laumeier.org

Exclusive Portfolio Review with Bruce Helander

Refine your portfolio. Stand out to juries. Grow your art fair success.

Are you ready to take your art to the next level? This is your chance to receive a one-on-one portfolio review with Bruce Helander—former Provost of the Rhode Island School of Design, renowned artist, curator, and celebrated critic offers a one-on-one portfolio review specifically designed for artists applying to juried art fairs and exhibitions.

During this exclusive review, you’ll receive:

• Personalized direct, actionable feedback on your work, artist statement, biography, resume, social media, and website.
• Expert guidance on presentation and curation.
• Insights into gallery expectations and the art market.
• Advice on strengthening your artistic voice and career trajectory and on current challenges in your art practice or career.

More information here.

Camp Craftaway, a day camp for craft-loving adults who love to make things with their hands, is seeking instructors for the 2026 event, August 14-16, 2026,  in Des Moines, Washington. The deadline to apply is December 31.  Instructor application here.  Website: https://www.campcraftaway.fun/

February 21 & 22, 2026
Key West, Florida
Truman Waterfront Park
Daily 10am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: November 10, 2025

Application fee $40/Booth fee starts at $340

This year marks the 61st anniversary of the Key West Art and Craft Festival, an outside art show sponsored by the Key West Art Center, a non profit community arts organization & the oldest art gallery in Key West.  

We are in our 3rd year producing the show on the Quay in beautiful Truman Waterfront Park in Old Town Key West. It is a combined Fine Art & Fine Craft show with check in and setup beginning Friday, February 20. It is a stunning waterfront setting with a beautiful park on the one side & the water on the other, lots of parking for patrons plus easy walking & biking to the park. Late February brings lovely weather, tourists, winter residents, cruise passengers and locals out for this highly anticipated event.

Artists will display on the quay on either the water or park side in this lovely park surrounded by the museum ship 'The Ingahm', children's splash park and beautiful grassy park areas. Adjacent homes are in the high-end Truman Annex area and historic old town Key West with its lovely tree-lined streets and gorgeous homes.

The show’s focus is on high quality fine art & fine craft artists working in 2 & 3D. There is work across all artistic media to ensure a high quality experience for all & broad exposure to many unique techniques & mediums. This is a juried show with the most important criteria being high quality work & originality from artists who only show personally handmade work. The Key West Art Center assigns a jury each year in order to show a mix of new artists & perennial favorites thus ensuring that our locals and visitors anticipate the event to revistit their favs & become inspired by new works.

An assortment of local food trucks will be at each end of the show, along with comfort tents for patrons to take a break and refresh before continuing to wander through the amazing artwork.

We are a juried Fine Art and Fine Craft Show working diligently to ensure only the best Artist made paintings, sculptures and high-end craft from artists from all over the country.

Apply here: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13442

More info: https://keywestartcenter.com
 Contact: Susan D'Antonio kwartshow@gmail.com

April 18 & 19, 2026
Tallahassee, Florida
Downtown parks known as Chain of Parks
Saturday10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
160 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2025

Application fee $35/Booth fee starts at $375

The Chain of Parks Art Festival in downtown Tallahassee, Florida is not only an integral part of the region’s cultural landscape but has become one of the Southeast’s premier multi-day Fine Art events. The festival has been ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11 straight years.

Over $10,000 in cash awards with approximately 160 exhibiting artists and 40,000+ visitors, the Festival blends arts, culture, and community engagement into a full sensory art experience. Over $50K in Marketing & PR throughout the region to promote this celebration of the arts event, bringing the art loving-community together with fine artists, live entertainment, food vendors, and interactive community experiences.

A Welcome Reception for artists and their guest is included on Friday evening. Artists retain 100% of artwork sales. 

All proceeds from this juried Fine Art festival benefit LeMoyne Arts, a non-profit community-based art center.

Testimonials

Melyssa Bearse
The Chain of Parks Festival is in a lively location and the volunteers make the artist feel at home. The festival attracts families and professionals as it offers wonderful food, music and world class artists. I have been honored to be a small part of it.

Dan Goad
I had a great show last year. I had orders for two months after show!

Lyn Novak-Hise
LOVE, LOVE LOVE this show. And last year was no exception. Another great year for sales! I have so many repeat customers as well as making new friends because of their purchases!!!

Lisa Rogers
I can't think of anything that is a negative about this show. It is advertised heavily, crowds come out, its beautiful location, there is a dedicated staff, a fleet of volunteers, great entertainment, good food and drink, artist amenities, and plenty of restroom facilities - it has it all.

Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13553

More info: https://chainofparks.org/
Contact: Sheri Sanderson sheri@lemoyne.org

March 14 & 15, 2026
Babcock Ranch, Florida
Founder's Square
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 11am-4pm
60 Artists
Deadline: October 31, 2025

Application fee $25/Booth fee starts at $325

Babcock Ranch continues to grow at an incredible pace—and we want you to be part of this thoughtfully curated boutique art show.
With even more new homes being completed in 2026, residents are actively looking for artwork to make their spaces feel like home.

Extensive advertising throughout Lee and Charlotte Counties is designed to bring art buyers directly to you. This includes newspapers, radio, billboards, and a strong digital presence with paid and organic Facebook ads that showcase your work.

Promotion for the Babcock Ranch Art Show works best when artists and show producers collaborate. ArtFest Fort Myers and the Babcock Ranch Art Show are both highly active on social media and focused on community engagement to bring more art lovers to your booth. We encourage artists to share newsletters with their email lists and post promotional images about your participation to build excitement and increase attendance. When we work together, everyone wins.

The Babcock Ranch Art Show features artist-friendly procedures designed to make your weekend smooth and profitable. Our dedicated artist hospitality team is there to welcome and assist you during setup and throughout the event.

Artist perks include:

• Drive-up access to your booth location on setup day (Friday morning); includes storage space behind your booth
• Indoor restrooms
• Convenient free artist parking
• Professional overnight security 
• Oversized booth spaces with at least three feet between booths and storage space behind 

Here’s what artists had to say about their experience:

“Everyone was so welcoming and helpful from the moment I arrived. It made the setup and the whole weekend feel easy and enjoyable—thank you!”

 “Having extra space around my booth made such a difference. I was able to showcase my work on all sides, and it really helped draw people in!”

 “The entire team was organized, kind, and truly cared about the artists. It was one of the most stress-free shows I’ve ever done!”

Local farm-to-table restaurants and food vendors will be on-site, encouraging attendees to stay for lunch or dinner while they make their art-buying decisions—helping to extend their visit and enhance your sales.

Produced by the nationally ranked team behind ArtFest Fort Myers, this two-day show embraces the energy and vision of Babcock Ranch. A portion of your booth fee supports art education through a partnership with Babcock Neighborhood School, helping at-risk students experience the joy of creative learning.

Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13507

 More info: https://babcockranchartshow.com/
 Contact: Juan Santiago juan.santiago@artfestfortmyers.com

January 18 & 19, 2026
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
Bay Harbor Islands - Kane Concourse
Sunday & Monday 10am-6pm
60 Artists
Deadline: October 8, 2025

Application fee $25/Booth fee $425

The Bay Harbor Islands Arts Festival is back for 2026!

The Festival takes place on the royal palm tree-lined street of Kane Concourse in the Town’s center downtown area with boutique shops, fine dining, and one of the most luxurious malls in America just steps away.

The beautiful Town of Bay Harbor Islands, long known as "The Best Kept Secret on the Water," is a two-island, vibrant and progressive community in the heart of Biscayne Bay, surrounded by some of the most affluent coastal communities in South Florida. With its sought-after real estate and small-town appeal, art lovers live and work here.

Bay Harbor Islands Arts Festival is accessible to all artists, including those with disabilities. Physical accessibility includes booths with no physical barrier to entry & same-level storage area; parking on solid surface with accessible trolleys or special parking accommodation with continual paved path to artist’s booth; accessible bathrooms and on-site artist support volunteers for questions and solutions. Please indicate any specific accommodations needed in your ZAPP application.

 ARTIST AMENITIES
Bay Harbor Islands Arts Festival is an artist-friendly outdoor fine arts festival. Our staff and volunteer crew want your experience with us to be enjoyable, as well as profitable. Our local businesses support us, so that we can continue to provide you with:

• Saturday set-up, with staggered times beginning at 2:00PM
• Drive-up access for ease in unloading & loading
• Professional 24-hour security
• Oversized booth spaces available
• Reserved artist parking
• Free and secure parking for artist RVs

All advertising messages and media will be focused on bringing art buyers to you! Drawing in art lovers, experienced and new collectors and educated buyers who are year-round residents, and those visiting South Florida during the peak of season, is our goal.

Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13593

For more info: bayharborislandsartsfest.com/
Contact: Matthew Fillioe matt@liberationevent.com

I know many artists have found Etsy to be a useful place to extend their marketing worldwide and there has been concern about the new tariffs. Learn more about how it can affect you in this article from NPR's All Things Considered. 

Have you had any issues or is this just an international shipping issue? Or, have you had to raise your prices?

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/05/nx-s1-5522054/etsy-sellers-de-minimus-canada-tariffs

February 26 - March 1, 2026
La Quinta, California
La Quinta Civic Center Campus
Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: October 8, 2025

Application fee $50/Booth fee starts at $400

Stunning Coachella Valley venue, enthusiastic patrons, best in class artists, unsurpassed community support and event staff who are committed to providing a VIP artist experience; these are just a few of the exceptional allures of the La Quinta Art Celebration SPRING 2026. SCOPE Events, LLC invites you to apply to be one of the 200 premier artists to join us for the 4-day La Quinta Art Celebration held annually in late February and early March.

Invited Artists Receive:

La Quinta Art Celebration 2026 is a commission art event. Artists are required to pay 20% of all art sales that are a result of participating in La Quinta Art Celebration SPRING 2026 either during the event and/or as an art commission created specifically for an art patron after the event ends. This allows the event to offer low booth fees. The risk is shared between the Promoter and the Artist. If an Artist doesn’t sell well, then there is lower cost to participate than at a booth fee only show. 

• Daily continental breakfast, a deluxe boxed lunch delivered to your booth, snacks throughout the day, and unlimited bottled water
• Volunteer golf-cart drivers for load-in (they are not able to lift or carry your art and supplies)
• Labor available for hire to physically help with load in and out
• Volunteer Booth Sitters
• Artist Helpline available 24/7
• Artist Award Reception with gourmet appetizers, premium wine and beer; Artist assistants attend for free
• 24-hour on-site private security
• Artist contact information included in official event program and on the event website
• Opportunity to purchase low-cost ads in the event program and SW Art Magazine
• An atmosphere of appreciation, kindness, and Celebration that make the show truly unique.

Artist Awards

• Best of Show - $2000 Award and invitation to exhibit in La Quinta Art Celebration Encore 
• 2026 or SPRING 2027
• Best of Category - $500 Award and invitation to exhibit in La Quinta Art Celebration Encore 
• 2026 or SPRING 2027
• Award of Merit and Civic Purchase winners - receive Award and acknowledgement at Celebration SPRING 2026 event and on website

The promoters, Paul Anderson and Kathleen (Kat) Hughes bring a combined 50+ years of experience in art event production. This dynamic duo has a proven track record of past success and a true commitment to the arts. In addition to the amazing art experience, the Celebration offers gourmet food, live music, and premium top-shelf beverages.

La Quinta is a community steeped in pride for the Arts.

Apply: www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13393

For more infomation:
http://www.laquintaartcelebration.org
Contact: Kathleen Hughes kat@scopeevents.org

April 22 - 26, 2026
Washington, D.C.
National Building Museum
Daily 10am-5pm
120 Artists
Deadline: September 16, 2025

Application fee $50/Booth fee starts at $1605

The 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show, AMERICAN ARTISTRY, will celebrate America’s 250-year tradition of excellence and innovation in craftsmanship and design.

This juried exhibition and sale of contemporary craft and design is held annually in Washington, DC. Three expert jurors, newly selected each year, choose 120 artists from a large pool of applicants. 

We are requesting your application to participate in our show. Previous exhibitors must reapply each year. No one is grandfathered into the show. There is no quota for any category of Craft Art. Artists are selected based on the originality, artistic conception, beauty, and quality of their work.

The show is produced by the all-volunteer Smithsonian Women's Committee (SWC) as a fund-raising event for the Smithsonian Institution. Proceeds from the show fund grants that benefit the Smithsonian's education, outreach, conservation, and research programs. Since its inception, SWC has awarded more than $14 MILLION in grants to Smithsonian organizations throughout the world.

The Craft Show does not charge sales commissions. Accepted artists are encouraged, however, to donate an item for the Show’s Online Auction, the entire proceeds of which benefit the Smithsonian.

Apply:
https://juriedartservices.com/events/2206 

More info: http://smithsoniancraftshow.org
 Contact: Heidi Austreng austrpr@si.edu

November 14, 15, & 16 2025
Fountain Hills, Arizona
Avenue of the Fountains
Daily 10am-5pm
400 Artists
Deadline: July 31, 2025

Application fee $35/Booth fee starts at $500

The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is a juried show that brings together nearly 400 fine artists and craftspeople for a three-day celebration of creativity in the heart of Fountain Hills. Now in its 52nd year, the Festival is one of the Southwest’s premier art events, drawing more than 150,000 visitors annually and earning a reputation for showcasing high-quality, original work across every medium—from painting, photography, and sculpture to woodworking, jewelry, mixed media, authors and more.

For artists, the Fountain Festival is a platform to stand out. With its rigorous jury process, the show celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and fresh vision. It is known for artists who who are unique, friendly and engaging, and it attracts a large, appreciative audience ready to hear their stories. The community atmosphere is vibrant and supportive, making it a favorite among exhibitors. Artists who apply can expect to be part of an event that values originality, fosters creative exchange, and offers meaningful exposure and sincere relationships.

For attendees, this is more than an art show—it’s a full sensory experience. Unique, one-of-a-kind pieces invite you to slow down, stop, and connect. The wide range of styles, materials, and price points ensures there’s something for every taste and every collector, from seasoned buyers to casual shoppers. Food booths, a beer garden with live music, and rest areas offer plenty of places to take in the scene. Local restaurants also join the celebration, adding flavor to an already dynamic weekend.

After 51 years, the Fountain Festival continues to elevate its standards—introducing new artists each year while carefully limiting entries by category to create the best possible showcase for all participants.

At its core, the Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is about connection—between artists and audiences, between creativity and community. It’s about what happens when visionaries come together to share their work and their passion in an environment that celebrates both.

Whether you're applying to participate or attending to discover,
this is your invitation to experience a festival that’s as inspiring as the art itself.

Apply: https://fhchamber.com/festival-application/

Learn more: http://www.fhartfairs.com
Contact: Tammy Bell tammy@fhchamber.com

August 22, 23, & 24, 2025
Frisco, Texas
Comerica Center Arena
Friday 6pm-10pm*
Saturday 10am-7pm**
Sunday 10am-5pm
60 Artists
Deadline: July 31, 2025

No application fee/Booth fee starts at $350

*VIP evening and VAGF juried art gallery awards reception
**Frisco ISD Student art awards reception

The second annual Art in the Arena Frisco is a unique indoor fine art festival in North Texas located in Frisco, Texas, just 20 miles from the Dallas – Fort Worth International Airport, where visual artists exhibit their work inside the Comerica Center Arena with music, food vendor, a juried student and professional artist gallery all await you!

The Comerica Center Arena is an indoor sports arena on the first level near the Rough Riders baseball stadium, the Stonebriar Mall, Hall and Kaleidoscope Park, and the Ikea store.

Frisco is a city just 20 miles north of Dallas,and the DFW Airport with a population of ~240,000.

Home of the Dallas Cowboys, FC Dallas Pro Soccer Team and the National Soccer Hall of fame. Home of the National Video Game Museum, Traintopia; and HQ for the PGA, the Texas Legends, Dallas Stars, and many fortune 500 companies.

New this year:
2nd level/Concourse level are open with two juried art galleries, VIP lounge for the art awards reception, new concessions, and new jurors.

Testimonials

• GREAT A+++ so well organized- very impressive! - Art Booth Vendor 2024
• Very smooth and meticulously organized. Thank you! - Art Booth Vendor 2024
• Great…very smooth load-in, volunteers & team members helped for fast load in. - Art Booth Vendor 2024

Apply now:
www.eventeny.com/events/art-in-the-arena-frisco-18693/

More information: https://www.vagf.org/get-involved/
Contact: Jennifer Luney finance@vagf.org

February 6, 7, & 8, 2026
Fort Myers, Florida
Riverfront Downtown Fort Myers
Opening Night February 6 - optional participation
Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
200 artists
Deadline: September 19, 2025

Application fee: $35 Booth fees start at $485

ArtFest Fort Myers is where artists and art lovers come together to celebrate creativity under the Florida sun. With 90,000+ attendees, strong year-round marketing, and a setting on the beautiful downtown Fort Myers riverfront, our festival offers a high-energy, high-reward experience for professional artists. We’re proud to offer top-tier artist amenities, a supportive team, and a community that shows up ready to connect and collect. Come be part of the magic — apply today and see why ArtFest is where you want to be!

Who Shops at ArtFest Fort Myers?
ArtFest Fort Myers attracts a highly engaged, art-loving audience from across Southwest Florida and beyond. Here’s a quick look at the crowd that makes our show a must for professional artists:

90,000+ attendees over the weekend — with strong buying energy and a love for original, handcrafted work

Affluent and educated audience: Over 60% of attendees report household incomes over $100K and hold a college degree or higher

Homeowners & decorators: With Fort Myers named the fastest-growing city in the U.S. (Rocket Mortgage, 2024), many attendees are new residents eager to invest in unique art for their homes and offices

Serious collectors & supporters: Our VIP Program, Patron Packages, and Preview Events attract buyers who return year after year to support the artists they love

Regional reach: While rooted in Fort Myers, our patrons travel in from Naples, Sarasota, West Palm Beach, and even out-of-state — making it a destination show with broad exposure

At ArtFest, you’re not just showcasing your work — you’re meeting the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

Testimonials

“ArtFest Fort Myers is hands-down one of my favorite shows of the year. The crowds are engaged, the organization is top-notch, and the energy is just incredible. I always feel valued and supported as an artist.”

“From the moment I arrived, I could feel the difference. Set-up was a breeze, the volunteers were amazing, and the hospitality? Next level. You can tell this festival truly cares about its artists.”

“I’ve done shows all across the country, and ArtFest Fort Myers stands out for its professionalism, promotion, and patron base. The collectors who come here are serious — and they’re looking to buy.”

“This isn’t just another art show — it’s a community. I’ve built lasting relationships with fellow artists and collectors here. Every year I leave inspired and already looking forward to the next one.”

ArtFest Fort Myers enters a bold new chapter — building on 25 years of artistic excellence with a fresh wave of creativity, community, and connection.

While our legacy remains strong, 20269i is all about reimagining what’s possible. We’re coming in stronger than ever, guided by new leadership, fresh ideas, and a deep love for the arts. You’ll feel the energy from the moment you arrive — the kind of magic that happens when passionate art lovers, collectors, and creators gather to celebrate something truly special.

This year, it’s more than a festival — it’s a movement.
And we can’t wait for you to be part of it.

Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13506

More info: http://www.artfestfortmyers.com
Contact: Grisel Martin Grisel.Martin@artfestfortmyers.com

October 18 & 19, 2025
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Gardens Park
Daily 10am-5pm
235 Artists
Deadline: July 24, 2025

Application fee: $55/Booth fee: $415

The Beverly Hills Art Show is a fun, festive, but serious semiannual fair. Local and regional patrons, along with hotel visitors from around the world, shop at the Art Show, which has been held for over 50 years. Artists are recruited nationally. Selected artists will exhibit along four prominent garden blocks in the center of Beverly Hills.
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.

Ten fine art and craft categories are featured, with an emphasis on fine art. New artists are frequently accepted and highlighted, as show coordinators seeks fresh work and perspectives.

APPLY NOW: https://juriedartservices.com/events/2217
More info: www.beverlyhills.org/231/Beverly-Hills-Art-Show
Contact: Carolyn Holden artshow@beverlyhills.org

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November 13 - 16, 2025
La Quinta, California
La Quinta Civic Center Park
10am-4pm Daily
170 Artists
Deadline: July 18, 2025

Application fee: $50/Booth fee starts at $350

Stunning Coachella Valley venue, enthusiastic patrons, best in class artists, unsurpassed community support and event staff who are committed to providing a VIP artist experience; these are just a few of the exceptional allures of the La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE. SCOPE Events, LLC invites you to apply to be one of the 170 premier artists to join us for the 4 day La Quinta Art Celebration held annually in the month of November.

The ENCORE Celebration draws a different audience than the traditional March event. In November, La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE invites art enthusiasts from the affluent Coachella Valley as well as patrons from elite California coastal communities. Golf courses open just prior to ENCORE Celebration and Veteran’s Day holiday weekend so the desert should be busy and the timing perfect. A significant marketing budget is allotted to reach present and potential art patrons. We strive to curate the right mix of attendees who are true art collectors.

La Quinta Art Celebration 2025 is a commission art event. Artists are required to pay 20% of all art sales that are a result of participating in La Quinta Art Celebration ENCORE 2025 either during the event and/or as an art commission created specifically for an art patron after the event ends. This allows the event to offer low booth fees. The risk is shared between the Promoter and the Artist. If an Artist doesn’t sell well, then there is lower cost to participate than at a booth fee only show.

Every participating artist will be issued an Android tablet to track and report sales data in real time throughout the show. Artists will have adequate training in this reporting system and access to technical assistance support throughout the event when needed.

Invited Artists Receive:
• Daily continental breakfast, a deluxe boxed lunch delivered to your booth, snacks throughout the day, and unlimited bottled water
• Volunteer golf-cart drivers for load-in (they are not able to lift or carry your art and supplies)
• Labor available for hire to physically help with load in and out
• Volunteer Booth Sitters
• Artist Helpline available 24/7
• Artist Award Reception with gourmet appetizers, premium wine and beer; Artist assistants attend for free
• 24-hour on-site private security
• Artist contact information included in official event program and on the event website
• Opportunity to purchase low-cost ads in the event program and SW Art Magazine
• An atmosphere of appreciation, kindness, and Celebration that make the show truly unique.

Testimonials
"Excellent show to exhibit in."
"Lives up to its name and rank. They treat artists very well."
"La Quinta is a great show. We do Spring & Fall every year and would recommend highly."

The mission of SCOPE Events, LLC is to support the arts and create opportunities for Artists to exhibit and sell their art.

Proceeds from the Celebration in Coachella Valley are returned to the community through donation to Tools For Tomorrow, an esteemed non-profit organization. Tools For Tomorrow (TFT) provides free, on-site, after-school arts literacy programs for elementary school children in grades 3-5. It operates in 17 different schools and introduces children to both visual and preforming arts.

APPLY:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13392

For more info: http://www.laquintaartcelebration.org
Contact: Kathleen Hughes kat@scopeevents.org

September 26, 27, & 28, 2025
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Historic Highway 61 (Blues Highway) 
Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, & Sunday 11am-5pm
100 Artists
Deadline: June 30, 2025

Application fee: $30/Booth fee $350

Artists will showcase their work on the historic Blues Highway (Hwy. 61) in downtown Vicksburg, MS. The downtown’s beautiful brick streets are also brimming with clothing boutiques, specialty shops, and antique stores. 

Vicksburg, Mississippi is the quintessential river city, serving as the region’s center of commerce and culture for nearly 200 years. With a commanding view of the Mississippi River, Vicksburg is The Key to the South, a place where art, history and culture are on full display in several museums, art galleries, and more than 1,000 historic monuments.

The downtown’s beautiful brick streets are also brimming with clothing boutiques, specialty shops, and antique stores. Fine flavors of the South, both old and new, can be found at several eateries throughout the city. In addition, live music aficionados can sample Mississippi Delta Blues, country, jazz, or rock ‘n roll at multiple venues, and those who want to try their luck can check out gaming, entertainment, and dining at one of Vicksburg’s four waterfront casinos.

Into this setting of Vicksburg as a shopping, dining, and vibrant hub for the arts will be the Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival, the new signature event for the city. The show will present artists and their work against the splendid setting of the vibrant, hip, and historic downtown area, during glorious fall weather and the dryest time of the year in Mississippi.

The timing of the Vicksburg Hipstoric Art Festival works well for routing with some of the fall shows in the South including the Cottonwood Art Festival near Dallas, Bayou City Art Festival in Houston, and RiverArtsFest in Memphis.

Apply now:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13374

For more info: https://www.visitvicksburg.com/
Contact:Bob McFarland bobmcfarland2@hotmail.com