Applications are now closed for the 2024 Art in the Park Festival.

Exhibitor Application

Please ensure all three steps are completed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Exhibitors can go directly to our on-line application form, or scroll down first to review our general Q & A listing below.

Please read the instructions on our form as well as the Exhibitor Q & A to prevent any incorrect information or misunderstandings. Plus, contact us early if you have any questions before your submission.

Apply to Exhibit

What is the application deadline?

Steps 1, 2 and 3 must be received by March 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

How do I apply?

  • Step 1 | Complete the online application form

  • Step 2 | Email your support materials

  • Step 3 | Send your entire space fee payment

  • Visit the Application Information page for additional details.

Who is eligible?

  • Artists and craftspeople of all ages and at all stages of their careers are invited to apply.

  • Full-time students under 30 years are encouraged to apply. Visit fees and booth dimensions below.

Can more than one artist apply together and share a space?

  • The festival is for individual artists. Exception: artists working collaboratively are permitted to share a display space.

  • Collaborative implies that more than one artist has worked on the artwork being submitted and displayed. Artists working collaboratively must choose one artist's contact information for AITP's communication purposes.​

Selection Process

What are the selection criteria?

  • Art in the Park only accepts original, one-of-a-kind artwork.

  • All artwork must be handmade by the exhibiting artist​.

  • Applications are juried relative to the artistic merit, professionalism, integrity, craftsmanship, and originality of the art represented in the images, the artist statement, and the CV/bio submitted.

What is the reproduction policy?

  • Reproductions and mass-produced items are not permitted at the Art in the Park Festival.

  • Exception: signed and numbered limited edition prints by printmakers & photographers, and cards. Edition size must be 100 maximum. Learn about limited editions: Limited Edition Art: What Every Artist Needs to Know on Fidelis Art Prints, ​What to Know When Buying Limited Editions on Artsy.

  • Examples of reproduced and mass-produced items are magnets, posters, t-shirts, imported items, soap & bath products, work assembled from commercial kits, etc.

  • Clothing articles can be exhibited if they are handmade, one-of-a-kind creations.

  • Failure to comply with AITP’s criteria and reproduction policy will result in being disqualified from future festivals.

Who sits on the jury?

  • Participating artists are selected by a jury comprised of practicing professional artists from the local arts community. Jury members change annually.

Notification

When will I receive a notification?

  • Applicants will be informed of the jury's decision by email approximately four weeks after the deadline date. All jury decisions are final.

Does the festival provide feedback?

  • Due to the high number of applications, AITP does not release jury feedback.

What is the cancellation policy?

  • Cancellation requests must be received in writing
    (by email).

  • In the event of cancellation by the artist before May 1st, registration fees will be refunded, minus a $50 administrative fee.

  • In the event of cancellation by the artist on or after May 1st, registration fees will be refunded, minus a $100 administration fee. 

  • There will be no refunds for cancellations made by the artist after June 1st.

What happens to my fee if my application is not accepted?

  • Your entire payment will be returned by e-transfer once notifications are emailed, approximately four weeks after the deadline date.

Exhibiting & Booth Fees

How much does it cost?

  • Your fee depends on the space size you select.
    See below for fee and booth details.

  • Fees do not include tents or any other supplies.

  • There are no one-day spaces available.

  • Organizers do not take any percentage of artists’ sales.

Is there a student rate?

  • Full-time students under 30 years with a valid ID pay a reduced rate. See below for fee and booth details.

How do I pay?

  • Once we have received your registration form AND support materials, we will send you an email with information about step 3 (payment).  Your entire payment is due by March 15 at 11:59 pm.

  • ​Applications are not considered complete until payment is received. Incomplete applications will not be presented to the jury.

  • 20x10 feet | $500.00

  • 10x10 feet | $260.00

  • 10x10 feet | $180.00

    MUST BE UNDER 30 YEARS OLD. COPY OF VALID STUDENT ID REQUIRED (TO BE INCLUDED IN APPLICATION STEP 2)

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