--- title: Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Spring:(16th Annual) 2027 description: Two-day juried outdoor art festival in Sandy Springs, GA, March 27-28, 2027, with about 100 artists; $30 non-refundable application fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/05a2ecf8-cf85-440d-8eeb-dfec8644c53c type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/atlanta-foundation-for-public-spaces deadline: "2027-01-26" entryFee: 30 USD location: Sandy Springs, GA, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - 2-d mixed media - 3-d mixed media - ceramics - digital art - drawing - printmaking - fiber - glass - handicraft - jewelry - metal - painting - photography - sculpture - wood & furniture - drawing & printmaking --- # Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Spring:(16th Annual) 2027 **Hosted by:** Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Sandy Springs, GA, United States | **Deadline:** January 26, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program ### Summary Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a popular two-day outdoor arts festival held annually in Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta. Produced by (AFFPS), the event is part of AFFPS's long-running mission to bring high-quality visual art into accessible public spaces while supporting working artists. The festival features approximately 100 juried artists and craftspeople from across the Southeast, showcasing original, handmade work in a wide range of media including painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, fiber, glass, metal, and mixed media. All artwork is created and presented by the artists themselves. Artsapalooza is free to attend and designed as a community-friendly event. Festival Hours: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ### Dates and load-in - Event dates: March 27-28, 2027 - Load-in: Friday March 26, 2027, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (you can stay as long as needed to set up), or Saturday morning 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - The event location will be determined by the City, and is awaiting final approval. 6100 Lake Forrest Dr., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (corner of Hammond and Lake Forrest Drive) ### Categories - 2-D Mixed Media: more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. Suitable for wall mounting. - 3-D Mixed Media: more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-dimensional objects. - Ceramics: original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku. - Digital Art: two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer. - Drawing & Printmaking: original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or chalk. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted. - Fiber: works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. - Glass: an object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. - Handicraft: handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials, transformed into a unique product in a cohesive collection. A complete description of the items is required. - Jewelry: crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product must be produced by the artist. - Metal: functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal. - Painting: the use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging. - Photography: prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist's original negative or taken with a digital camera and processed by the artist. - Sculpture: three-dimensional work done in any individual medium. - Wood & Furniture: original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted. ### Prohibited items - T-shirts and commercial clothing - Posters - Manufactured toys - Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale) - Jewelry made from more than 50% manufactured components - Any item that employs commercially available molds or patterns - Buy-sell items (items not made by the artist directly) ### Booth information and fees Assigned booth spaces are approximately 10' deep and 10' wide or greater. Double booths are also available. Artists are responsible for providing their own means of displaying their work. Artist tents must be weighted with a white canopy. The rules require at least 45 lbs per tent leg; the booth information states a minimum of 40 pounds per leg. ### Refund and cancellation policy Cancellations up to 90 days prior to the event will have fees applied to the next scheduled show. There are no refunds within 60 days of the event. There are no rain dates and no refunds for cancellation due to weather. Application and administrative fees are non-refundable. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional - **Disciplines:** 2-d mixed media, 3-d mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing, printmaking, fiber, glass, handicraft, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood & furniture, drawing & printmaking - **Note:** Only individual artists or two-person collaborative artists are permitted to submit an application. Applications received from artist groups will be returned or rejected. Booth sharing among non-collaborating artists is not permitted. Artists must be present and operational with their work for the duration of the Festival; no commercial agents, dealers, or salespeople may operate an artist's booth, and the maximum number of occupants per booth may not exceed two. ### Additional Requirements - 5 images (a booth shot is required) - $30 non-refundable application/administrative processing fee ## Timeline - **Opens:** April 14, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 26, 2027 - **Program Start:** March 27, 2027 - **Program End:** March 28, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** info@affps.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14561