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title: "Old Fourth Ward SPRING/SUMMER Arts Festival: (14th Annual) 2027"
description: Two-day juried fine arts and crafts festival in Atlanta's Historic Fourth Ward Park, May 29-30, 2027. Artists apply on Zapplication with a $30 fee.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/1fbdafef-cc60-446a-b7cd-afc7f2af79e4
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: "2027-03-26"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta, GA, United States
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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
---

# Old Fourth Ward SPRING/SUMMER Arts Festival: (14th Annual) 2027

**Hosted by:** Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Historic Fourth Ward Park, Atlanta, GA, United States | **Deadline:** March 26, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

Held in which is considered to be the most up-and-coming neighborhood in Metro Atlanta, the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, races, customs, and interests.

The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of our community. At this festival, there is something for everyone: fine arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions, and live acoustic entertainment.

All this is within the environment of Atlanta's most lovely park and is part of the celebration of the Beltline redevelopment.

Festival Hours: Saturday 11:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

### Important dates

- Application deadline: March 26, 2027
- Accept invitation & purchase deadline: May 04, 2027
- Wait List Released: May 05, 2027 (or as deemed necessary by event/category)
- Event Dates: May 29-30, 2027
- Load In: Saturday, May 29th, 2027 (9:00 AM-10:30 AM)

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 into 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 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 (if available).
- A designated Festival Hotline is available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
- Friday load-in.
- 24 hour on-site security.

### Parking

Off-site Artist Parking will be available. On-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Paid parking options will also be available for festival guests and artists.

### Wait-list

A wait list will be maintained. Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date.

### No-show policy

Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number by Friday at 7:00 p.m. will be considered a "no-show." No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.

### Rain or shine

There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place rain or shine.

### Sales tax

Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 8% (Georgia 4%, Fulton County 3%, City of Atlanta 1%).

### Rules and regulations

1. The Festival provides only the ground space for exhibits. Each Exhibitor must provide and prepare his/her own displays. Exhibitors must use white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher. All tents must be weighted. NO STAKING ALLOWED.
2. Prior to the Festival, Exhibitors will be notified of their site location and detailed setup information. Plan to set up your booth on Friday before the Festival. Please do not call for booth assignments; they will be posted on Zapp once they have been completed.
3. After unloading, Exhibitor vehicles must be moved to designated parking. Vehicles will not be permitted to remain in the exhibition space during the Festival, nor may they enter the Festival grounds until approved by the Festival Committee.
4. Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits, and approvals under state laws applicable to his/her activity at the Festival and for paying any taxes, sales taxes, fees, or other charges that may be applicable to any Exhibitor's activity at the Festival.
5. The Festival is a rain or shine event.
6. In the occurrence that the event has to be canceled, postponed, or suspended as a result of a pandemic, credit for the upcoming show will be given and a Zapp code will be generated.
7. Submission by credit card is an acceptance of these terms, and the artist agrees to defend (accept) any charges and associated fees.
8. The Festival reserves the right to cancel an Exhibitor's contract and may require the Exhibitor to leave the Festival at any time if the Exhibitor is in violation of any rules and/or regulations stated herein.
9. Neither AFFPS nor its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor's agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.
10. All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor. Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist's space. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork on display must be for sale.
11. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury.
12. 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.
13. Only individual artists or two-person collaborative artists are permitted to submit an application. Applications received from artist groups will be returned or rejected.
14. Booth sharing among non-collaborating artists is not permitted.

Identification: All Participating Artists are required to present Identification during check-in.

Weights required: AFFPS requires professional weights, min. 45 lbs. on all tent legs. Because the festival is set up in City Park settings, no one is permitted to stake, tie to a tree, lamp post, etc. Any Artist that arrives without weights will not be permitted to set up and will forfeit their participation fee. Grid panels only, stabilizer bars only, raw concrete blocks or bricks, water containers, and sand bags in plastic bags are not permitted.

A Parking Pass must be displayed on your dash and visible at all times while at the event.

All communications are sent via the Zapp system communication tool. Load-in and load-out instructions will be sent by email before the event.

### Booth information and fees

Application fee: $30 (non-refundable processing fee)

Standard booth fee: $300

Double booth fee: $600 (limited availability)

Corner upgrade: $75 (limited availability)

Electricity: $100 (limited availability)

Assigned booth spaces are approximately 10' deep and 11' wide or greater. Double booths are also available. The festival route is along a street with some areas that are not level. 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.

### Load in and load out

Artists will be able to unload near their booth during set-up and tear down. Artists can load in only during the designated times and must check in with a photo ID. The lane of traffic where the festival takes place is only wide enough for one vehicle, so artists are asked to keep traffic moving. Artists will be responsible for hand carting in additional merchandise after the designated load-in time.

### Refund and cancellation policy

Any 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 refunds for booth fees applied to a previously canceled show. All credits must be used within one calendar year and it is the Artist's responsibility to track them. Credits must be applied to the show for which they were given and may not transfer to another show. Application/administrative fees are non-refundable.

There are no rain dates and no refunds for show cancellation due to weather or any other reason. If an artist is asked to leave the show for not following rules, those fees are also non-refundable. Arriving without the required weights results in automatic forfeiture of fees paid. Anyone found driving on the grass will be asked to leave and no refund will be issued.

### Jury details

Average number of applications submitted each year: 125.

Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate: 100.

Average number of jury-exempt artists invited to participate: 3. Returning artists are selected by the show director or board (Directors Choice).

Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: BUY SELL.

Images are viewed by jurors on a computer monitor. Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed in random order. Jurors score applications on a scale of 1 to 10, with 3 jurors scoring applications.

## 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, 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.

### Additional Requirements

- 5 images of recent work (a booth shot is required)
- $30.00 non-refundable administrative processing fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** October 23, 2026
- **Deadline:** March 26, 2027
- **Program Start:** May 29, 2027
- **Program End:** May 30, 2027

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14779