Exhibitor Application

Applications are now closed. Thank you to
all who have applied
to participate in
AITP 2025.

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 5:00 pm March 15, 2025. Applications are now closed.

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. 

  • In the event of cancellation by the artist ON OR AFTER June 1st, there will be no refunds.

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 5:00 pm on March 15.

  • ​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)