About This Call
The 24th Orchard Lake Fine Art Show by Hot Works takes place July 24-25, 2027 in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Ranked among America's Top 100 Art Shows twelve times, this juried show has featured artists with original, handmade work in all mediums since 2003. The event is located on Orchard Lake Road just south of Maple and offers excellent visibility and strong attendance. Jury criteria include originality, technique, execution, and booth presentation. Only artists who create their own work may apply.
Booth fees are $475 upon acceptance. Optional rentals include Light Dome tent rentals at $350 and Pro-Panel walls at $525 (available only with tent rental), which include setup and teardown, sidewalls, and weights. Setup is Friday, July 23 from 8:30am-6pm. Event hours are Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm. Artists have convenient nearby parking; patrons enjoy free parking behind the West Bloomfield Medical Center. The location is 45 minutes from Ann Arbor.
The application deadline is April 1, with notifications sent by April 5. Submit three images of your most compelling work and one booth setup photo. All artwork must be original and handcrafted by the artist and sold in person at the show. Artists are required to be present for the duration of the show and must personally staff their booths.
Booth Information and Fees
- 10x10: $475
- 10x15: $725
- 10x20: $950
- Corner: Add $85
- Ad in Event Program: Add $75
- Light Dome Tent: $350
- Light Dome Tent with Pro-Panel walls: $525
Move-in: Friday, July 23, 8:30am-6pm. Move-out: Sunday, July 25, 5pm-9pm — no early breaking down of booths is permitted, unless threatening weather or another emergency.
Rules and Regulations
All artwork must be original and handcrafted by the artist and sold in person at the show. The artist in the booth must be the individual who created the work. Collaborative pieces must be disclosed and the collaborating artists must apply jointly. Prints and reproductions are allowed if clearly labeled and limited to 30% or less of the displayed work; photography, digital, or giclée prints must be in editions of 250 or fewer, signed and numbered, and printed on archival-quality materials. Artists must have sufficient inventory to display and sell for the entire show duration.
Jury Details
A panel of experienced art professionals carefully juries each Hot Works show. Selection criteria include originality, technique, execution, and booth presentation. Average number of applications submitted each year: 200. Average number of artists selected from the jury: 150. Average number exempt from jury who are invited: 40. Jurors score applications on a 1-10 scale; 2 jurors score each application separately from various locations. The jury process is closed.