--- title: "Roswell Spring Arts Festival: (9th Annual) 2027" description: Juried arts & crafts festival on Roswell City Hall Grounds, GA, with ~100-120 artists and strong artist sales. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/161d1925-8b49-4860-95ac-a486bec2408b 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: "2027-03-03" entryFee: 30 USD location: Roswell City Hall Grounds, Roswell, 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 --- # Roswell Spring Arts Festival: (9th Annual) 2027 **Hosted by:** Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Roswell City Hall Grounds, Roswell, GA, United States | **Deadline:** March 3, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $30 ## About This Program ### Summary The Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival is a juried, arts and crafts festival produced by AFFPS, a nationally recognized producer of artist-driven festivals throughout the Southeast. This free, outdoor event is held on the Roswell City Hall Grounds in the heart of historic Roswell, Georgia. This event has quickly become the hallmark event in the City of Roswell each spring. The festival features approximately 100–120 accomplished artists and fine crafters showcasing original, handmade work across a wide range of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, glass, metal, wood, jewelry, and mixed media. AFFPS events are known for being "built for artists, by artists," emphasizing strong artist sales. The Roswell Spring Arts & Crafts Festival attracts a diverse and engaged audience of art collectors, local residents, and visitors from across Metro Atlanta. The setting provides excellent visibility, easy walkability, and a welcoming atmosphere that supports meaningful artist-buyer interaction. They're designed to foster local community engagement with the arts, support artists economically, and offer a festival destination that's both cultural and social In addition to high-quality visual art, the festival atomosphere, creates an enjoyable and energetic experience for both patrons and artists. The event is professionally marketed through digital media, social outreach, and regional promotion. Festival Hours: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm ### General information IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES: Accept applications: May 05, 2026 Accept invitation & purchase deadline: March 03, 2027 Wait List Released: (as deemed necessary by the show/ category by category) EVENT DATES: May 01-02, 2027 Load-In Dates: April 30, 2027 (Friday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM) | Dolly in (limited) Drive up spaces (Saturday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM) Dolly in from the parking lot) Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List. 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. - 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 in a cohesive collection. A complete description of the 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 is 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 is made from more than 50% manufactured components - Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns AMENITIES - Water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday. - Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request. - Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc. - Friday load-in - 24 Hour onsite Security PARKING Free parking is available for both artists and festival guests within close proximity to the Park. Parking on the residential streets around the park is not permitted. WAITLIST A waitlist will be maintained. Selected wait-listed artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date. ### Rules and regulations Each Exhibitor must provide and prepare his/her own displays using white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher, weighted. All work exhibited must be confined to the assigned space(s). All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's space. All artwork on display must be for sale. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury. Only individual artists or two-person collaborative artists are permitted to submit an application; applications received from artist groups will be returned or rejected. Artists must be present and operational with their work for the duration of the Festival. ### Booth information and fees ARTIST Application fee: $30 Standard booth fee: $300 Double booth fee: $600 (limited availability) Corner upgrade: $100 (limited availability) Electricity: $100 (limited availability) Assigned Booth spaces are approximately 10' deep and 11' wide or greater. Double booths are also available. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** 2-d mixed media, 3-d mixed media, ceramics, digital art, drawing & printmaking, fiber, glass, handicraft, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood & furniture - **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. 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. 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:** May 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** March 3, 2027 - **Program Start:** May 1, 2027 - **Program End:** May 2, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14619