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Another interesting read from Artsy Shark, aka Carolyn Edlund. Carolyn writes about the 2025 market and how to evaluate your year. Take heart. It's not you, it's the market! Read it here.
Instagram will limit the number of hashtags you use to only five. Read about it here.
Several craft supply companies are cautiously optimistic about the 2026 market. Read about it here.
From ARTnews.com. Although this is more for gallery artists, it's still interesting to read the 2026 predictions from major galleries worldwide. Some are predicting a return to classic art and master artists. Read it here. What do you think?
June 20 & 21, 2026
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Foundry 48
Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm
65 Artists
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Application fee $30/Booth fee starts at $295
Foundry 48 is a beautiful indoor carpeted venue in bucolic Lancaster County, PA, with plentiful free parking for both artists and patrons. This event draws patrons from Lancaster, Lititz, Reading, Chester, and regional cities such as Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore.
Lititz is a tourist destination that draws people looking to shop and spend money, and they love handmade artwork.
This is a gem of a small juried show that both our patrons and our artists enjoy. We provide a curtained-off snack area for artists, where they can take short breaks to eat their lunch if they choose, and grab a bottle of water or some snacks provided by the show. We provide booth sitters for bathroom breaks as needed.
Testimonials
"Everyone I spoke with, both customers and fellow artists, appreciated the caliber and variety of artwork and craft. Well done." --artist
"Quality of Artist at the show was spectacular, it was good to be in the company of such gifted craftspersons." --artist
"The quality and variety of work at this show was amazing! It was even better than the ACC show!" --patron
Apply: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13884
For more information: https://pacrafts.org/2026-summer-fcf/
Contact: Aviva Brandt Foster shows@pacrafts.org
The next mock jury is scheduled for Tuesday January 6th. In two weeks. You can read more about it and how to apply on my web site at
https://bermangraphics.com/blog/holding-a-mock-jury-on-zoom/
For the same fee you can submit two applications so you can test presentations or booth images against each other or even different artist statements. For this next mock jury, the booth picture will also be larger to make it easier to critique. Please contact me if you need help with your presentation.
Three of my jurors are current or former show directors.
Larry Berman
https://LarryBerman.com
https://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100
April 25 & 26, 2026
Melbourne, Florida
Wickham Park
Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
200 Artists
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Application fee $37/Booth fee $374.50
The 41st Melbourne Art Festival will once again be held at beautiful Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida. The award-winning festival, which draws around 30,000 art and music lovers from throughout Central Florida, is a vibrant family-friendly event that promotes and encourages artistic endeavors, education and appreciation of the arts on the Space Coast.We are pleased that our event at Wickham Park has been very successful over the past years. Artists set up along the scenic drive that winds around the back lake. Friday midday set up, FREE parking, FREE overnight parking/camping in the youth rustic area, full hook up camp sites are available at reasonably low rates through Wickham Park Campground. Wickham Park is very spacious, and the layout affords easy set up and welcomes many visitors to walk in the park, view and purchase art and enjoy the festival weekend activities. The welcoming breezes and wide open green spaces are perfect for Artists and visitors alike!
This year’s festival will feature over 200 artist booths, live music, kid friendly activities, a VIP Patron Program, sponsor and exhibitor displays, and diverse food and beverage options. The Melbourne Art Festival offers FREE admission, FREE parking, FREE children’s activities and FREE live entertainment throughout the weekend.Among the many benefits for artists at the 2026 festival:
- Ranked #25 Best Fine Art Festival in 2025 by Sunshine Artist Magazine
- Reception Saturday Night
- Set up Friday afternoon
- Over $20,000 in artist awards
- Booth attendants available
- Snacks & Coffee available at Artist Tent
- Festival pulls large audience from around Central Florida and high-tech Brevard County
- Juried fine art show displaying original works of art in a variety of medias
- Artist booths, stage, food court, and beverage stations are all located around the back lake, among the trees and breezes of Wickham Park
- Cart rides will be offered to help those with large art purchases get back to their vehicle and as a shuttle from the far end of the festival to the entrance
- Wickham Park Campground offers trailer and RV spaces with hook ups
- Free privative camping available at Wickham Park
AWARDS: Over $20,000 will be awarded.
- Best of Show $2,500
- 8-Awards of Excellence (4 in each category) $1000
- 8-Awards of Distinction (4 in each category) $700
- 8-Awards of Merit (4 in each category) $500
Apply:
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=13759#general-info
More info: http://www.melbournearts.org/index.asp
Contact: Doug Taylor news@melbournearts.org
Enjoy this PBS special with the latest edition featuring a quilt artist, silversmith, weaver, and more.
If you were holding your breath waiting for the Color of the Year announcement, it's here! Well, actually, there are three Colors of the Year.
How will these colors influence your work?
An interesting report came across my inbox from Pinterest. Q5, or quarter 5, is what Pinterest calls the period between December 25 and December 31. Their statistics show that 55% of weekly Pinterest users continue to buy online during those dates, and 45% continue to shop in-store. A quick search shows that over 500 million people use Pinterest! Half of that is a substantial market.
Here are the hot buying categories according to the Pinterest report:
- Beauty products
- Clothing/wearables
- Home and office organization items
- Gardening
Gardening is a surprise to me. Here in the Frozen North, aka Michigan, we typically start looking at seed catalogs in late January when we've had enough of the cold and ice. However, I do start looking for organizing tips and products for my house and office as I vow to get organized.
You can read the full report here.
Do you use Pinterest for sales? What is your sales strategy for Q5?
The USPS will increase shipping rates by 6.6 percent for Priority Mail, 5.1 percent for Priority Mail Express, 7.8 percent for USPS Ground Advantage, and 6 percent for Parcel Select. Effective January 18. Click here to read more.
In case you didn't know, we have other websites that are helpful when planning your show schedule. Here's the list.
Shows are listed here by show date. So if you plan your schedule by month, this is the place to look. It includes links to the application and the show's website along with the application deadline.
Meant for art fair shoppers, this site is also used by artists. The shows on this site are arranged by geographic region. It includes a link to the show's website, as well as show dates, hours, and location.
This site is where you go to post a comment about a show you recently participated in. You can also read reviews about the shows that artists wrote. The search feature links to ArtFairInsiders.com, so any blog posts on the site about a show will also appear in the search results. Be sure to check the date the review was posted..
Our email lists
Would you prefer to receive your show information directly in your inbox? Sign up for our newsletters. We publish two monthly newsletters. The Last Call, a newsletter with application deadlines for that month. What Are You Doing This Weekend? A newsletter for craft show attendees, listing shows happening that month, sorted geographically. Plus our regular emails with one or more application announcements. Sign up here
Looking for a second gig? Here are a few to consider. Please read all the details carefully and make sure you understand them before signing any contracts.
- Project Runway is casting for season 22. Details here. Here's your chance to be on TV! If you get on this show, we want to hear about it!!
- Creative Mornings is accepting submissions for its 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. Submit your handcrafted gifts. The deadline is November 23.
- Handwove magazine is seeking submissions for the fall 2026 issue with the theme "stages of weaving." Weavers, don't miss the deadline -December 22.
- Purl magazine is seeking submissions for its spring 2027 issue, themed "Ribbing." January 1 is the deadline.
- Make Modern magazine is seeking submissions of modern quilt patterns for the 2026 issues. They are also looking for writers of quilting articles. This is an Australian publication.
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
