Festival · Arlington, TX, United States · 1 program
Deadline
Dec 31, 202661 days left
Location
Arlington, TX, United StatesOn-site
Load-in
April 9, 2027, 8:00am-2:00pmLoad-out · Sunday, April 11, 2027, 5:00pm-9:00pm; no load-out before the festival ends
Entry fee
$25
About the program
Summary
We invite you to apply to the 13th Annual South Street Art Festival! South Street Art Festival is a three-day outdoor art festival held in the heart of Downtown Arlington, Texas. Knowledgeable art loving attendees fill the streets seeing booth after booth of quality art from local, regional and national artists on April 9, 10, 11, 2027.
South Street Art Festival is the longest running and only fine art festival in the Downtown Cultural Art District of Arlington, TX. In addition to the quality art, patrons can enjoy live entertainment from local and regional bands performing all weekend, creating a well rounded event for all to enjoy.
Our Story
Created in 2013 and held annually in April, South Street Art Festival is Downtown Arlington's longest running and only fine art festival. SSAF is owned and promoted by a life long Arlington resident and artist that strives to create an atmosphere where artist and art lovers can come together. We are passionate about bringing the artist and the community together to create meaningful experiences and lifelong memories through art.
Application Requirements
Images: 4 (with one being a booth shot)
$25 non-refundable application fee
You can submit up to 2 applications for this show
Invited Artists Fees
Booth Fee 10x10: $325
Booth Fee 10x20: $650
Add Corner Booth (limited number): $100
Artist Show Hours
Friday 3pm-8pm
Saturday 11am-7pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
Sales
Artist retains all revenue from the sale of their work. Artists are responsible for collecting and paying all taxes. City of Arlington sales tax is 8.25%.
2026-2027 Important Dates to Remember
September 16, 2026: Call to Artists - artist application available
December 31, 2026: Application deadline at midnight (CST)
January 8, 2027: Artist notification of invitation to participate
January 22, 2027: Invited Artist Payment deadline
April 9, 2027: Artist load-in 8:00am-2:00pm
April 9-11, 2027: South Street Art Festival (Fri. 3pm-8pm, Sat. 11am-7pm & Sun 11am-5pm)
Eligible Media
All work submitted and exhibited must be original, hand-crafted work produced by the Artist participating in the show and may not be the result of work by any person other than the Artist, or the Artist and his/her Collaborating Artists. No use of commercial kits, molds, greenware, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods. Artists must be present with their work for the entire Festival.
Categories
Ceramics: All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry is accepted in this category. No machine-made or mass produced work is permitted.
What's included
Booth Space · 10x10 ft or 10x20 ft
What you'll submit
One item to prepare.
1Images: 3 of your work plus 1 booth display shot4–4 pieces
Festival details
Event type
Art fair
Your role
Exhibiting artist
Booth fee
$325
Load-in / out times
In: April 9, 2027, 8:00am-2:00pm / Out: Sunday, April 11, 2027, 5:00pm-9:00pm; no load-out before the festival ends
Sales handling
Artist Handles Sales
Eligibility
International
Disciplines: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Glasswork, Jewelry Design, Leather, Metalworks, Mixed Media 2d, Mixed Media 3d, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Woodwork
Timeline
Applications close
Dec 31, 2026
11:59 PM CST
Program begins
Apr 9, 2027
Through Apr 11, 2027
Selection
A single jury panel of 3 jurors views images on a computer monitor, sorted in random order within each medium category, and convenes as a group in one room to score applications on a Yes, No, or Maybe scale. The jury process is closed to observation. On average 125 applications are submitted each year, with about 80 artists selected through jury review and about 10 exempt artists invited to participate, selected by the show director or board based on history of participation.
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Digital Art: Original work executed by the artist using a computer, in limited editions, signed and numbered on archival quality materials.
Drawing: Works created using dry media including charcoal, pastels, pencil, or inks applied by pen or marker.
Emerging Artist: Designed for artists with little to no experience exhibiting and selling artwork, who have not participated in more than three juried art festivals within a 6 month period. Upon acceptance, Emerging Artists pay a lower booth fee of $150.
Fiber: Work crafted from fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry and papermaking.
Glass: No forms of mass production permitted.
Jewelry: All jewelry entered in this category; no commercial casts, molds or mass production. Only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry.
Leather: Works created through traditional leather working process.
Metalworks: Non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals.
Mixed Media 2D/3D: Work incorporating more than one type of physical material.
Painting: Works in oils, acrylics or watercolor.
Photography: Prints made from the artist's original image and processed by the artist.
Printmaking: Printed works hand-manipulated by the artist, signed and numbered as a limited edition.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work in any medium.
Wood: Original works in wood, hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.
Rules and Regulations (selected)
The artist's application and four JPEGs (three of your work and one of your booth display) must be submitted for each medium entered.
The exhibit booth fee of $325.00 for 10x10 or $650.00 for 10x20 is due as soon as space is offered to confirm your acceptance into the show.
If two or more persons collaborate to produce original work, each person must be identified on the Application. No work by apprentices or employees will be accepted. Commercial agents, dealers, or manufacturers are not eligible to enter.
All Artists must be present on-site during the entire festival. Spouses or other representatives will not be permitted to substitute for the artist.
No commission on sales is collected by Moya Art Events. Artist retains 100% of sales.
Each artist must supply their own 10'x10' or 10x20 clean white tent. Exhibit space is 10'x10' or 10'x20' with a 2 foot gap between artists booths.
Absolutely no booth sharing.
All artist applying to South Street Art Festival must be 18yrs of age or older to participate as an artist.
Booth Information
Artist Set-Up Hours: April 9, 2027, from 8:00am-2:00pm. Artist Hours: Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm. Artist Tear Down Hours: Sunday, April 11, 2027 - 5:00pm-9:00pm. Absolutely no breaking down before 5:00pm.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
With documented reasons for cancellation, MAE will offer refunds starting after the first day of purchase and up to 45 days prior to the opening day of the festival (refund deadline is February 24, 2027). Up to 45 days prior to Festival opening date, full refund of booth fee (electricity and/or corner if paid for) less $50 admin fee. No refunds given after 45 days prior to the festival opening date. Your initial application fee is non-refundable; refund only applies to booth fees.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year: 125
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate: 80
Average number exempt from jury who are invited: 10
How returning artists are selected: Selected by show director or board, history of participation
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: Yes, No, or Maybe
Number of jurors scoring applications: 3
The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories
Am I allowed to observe the jury process?: Jury process is closed
Ages 18+
Individual artists and collectives
Requirements
4 images total (3 of your work, 1 of your booth display)
$25.00 non-refundable application/jury fee
You may submit up to 2 applications for this show
More about eligibility
All artists applying must be 18 years of age or older to participate as an artist; exceptions considered for special circumstances with the artist's guardian contacting the Artist Relations Director prior to applying. All work must be original, hand-crafted work produced by the participating artist with no commercial kits, molds, or prefabricated forms. Commercial agents, dealers, or manufacturers are not eligible to enter, and no work by apprentices or employees will be accepted.
Artists must be present with their work for the entire festival; spouses or other representatives may not substitute for the artist. If two or more persons collaborate to produce the work, each person must be identified on the application, and only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display or sell jewelry. The Emerging Artist category is for artists with little to no experience exhibiting and selling artwork who have not participated in more than three juried art festivals within a 6 month period; qualifying emerging artists may only apply in the Emerging Artist category and pay a reduced booth fee of $150.
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What you'll submit
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