--- title: Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival 2027 (19th Annual) description: Juried two-day outdoor fine arts festival in Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA, featuring ~175 artists; $35 application fee, $350 booth fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/076e5ba6-cca0-46fe-8c1c-1540ee7c113d 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: "2027-09-08" entryFee: 35 USD location: Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - 2-d mixed media - 3-d mixed media - ceramics - digital art - drawing & printmaking - edibles - fiber - glass - handicraft - jewelry - metal - painting - photography - sculpture - wood & furniture --- # Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival 2027 (19th Annual) **Hosted by:** Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** September 8, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### About This Call Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival is a juried, two-day outdoor fine arts and crafts festival held each November in the heart of Buckhead at scenic Chastain Park. The event features approximately 175 accomplished artists and artisans presenting original work across a broad range of media. Admission is free, and the show attracts a strong, art-savvy Buckhead and North Atlanta audience. ### Summary Named in the TOP 100 Events by Sunshine Artist for several years, the Chastain Park Arts Festival has become one of the premier Fine Arts Festivals in the Southeast. This event is distinguished from the Chastain Spring Arts & Crafts Festival by the exclusion of craftwork. Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival is a juried, two-day outdoor fine arts and crafts festival held each November in the heart of Buckhead at scenic Chastain Park. The event features approximately 175 accomplished artists and artisans presenting original work across a broad range of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, glass, jewelry, leather, metalwork, and mixed media. The festival also includes live acoustic music, artist demonstrations, food and beverage vendors, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Admission is free, and the show attracts a strong, art-savvy Buckhead and North Atlanta audience. While produced in the same location and by the same organization as the Spring Arts Festival, the Fall edition offers a distinctly different experience. Cooler temperatures, autumn foliage, and seasonal timing create a relaxed but purposeful buying environment. Artists should apply for access to a well-established, art-savvy Buckhead audience in a prime park setting. The fall timing attracts motivated buyers and holiday shoppers, offering strong sales potential, excellent visibility, and a professionally produced, artist-focused event. ### Categories - 2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting. - 3-D Mixed Media: Includes 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 using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or other software applications. - Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or chalk. The printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted. - Edibles: Handmade items such as jam, sauce, baked goods, etc. that are pre-packaged and not prepared on-site. - Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. - Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted. - Handicraft: Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product into a cohesive collection. A complete description of items is required. - Jewelry: All Jewelry is 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 used 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 that has been 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 the use of commercially available molds or patterns ### Amenities - Snacks and water provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday - Booth Sitters available during event hours upon request - Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours - Friday load-in - 24 Hour on-site Security ### Important Dates - Accept applications: October 03, 2026 - Event Dates: November 6-7, 2027 - Load-IN Date: Friday, November 05, 2027 (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM) - Drive-in; Saturday load-in must dolly in only with prior approval, no driving in ### Booth Information and Fees - Application fee: $30 (Non-refundable Processing Fee) - Standard booth fee: $350 - Double booth fee: $700 (limited availability) (10x20) - Corner upgrade: $100 (limited availability) - Electricity: $100 (limited availability) - Double deep booth: $500 (10x20 deep) Assigned booth spaces are approximately 10' deep and 11' wide or greater. Double booths are also available. All work exhibited must be confined to the assigned space(s). Artists are responsible for providing their own means of displaying their work. All artist tents must be weighted with a minimum of 40 pounds per leg with a white canopy. ### Jury Details - Average number of applications submitted each year: 250 - Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 200 - Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 3 - How returning artists are selected: Selected by show director or board (Director's Choice) - Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: Buy Sell, Imported Items, Items not handmade by present Artist - How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor - Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by: Random Order - Jurors score applications using the following scale: 1 - 10 - Number of jurors scoring applications: 3 - The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories - Jurors score: Separately from various locations - Am I allowed to observe the jury process?: Jury process is closed - Other information: Social Media considered ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** 2-d mixed media, 3-d mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing & printmaking, edibles, fiber, glass, handicraft, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood & furniture - **Note:** All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor. Reproductions must be identified as such. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's space. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury. Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the Festival; no commercial agents, dealers, or salespeople may operate an artist's booth. ### Additional Requirements - 5 images (a booth shot is required) - Application fee: $35.00 (non-refundable administrative processing fee) ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 2, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 8, 2027 - **Program Start:** November 6, 2027 - **Program End:** November 7, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** randallfox2003@yahoo.com ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14931