--- title: Downtown Delray Art Festival on 4th, 26th Annual Howard Alan Events December 2026 description: 26th annual juried outdoor art festival in Delray Beach, FL; $695 booth fee, $35 non-refundable application fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/3726729d-4092-4def-8293-cd13973e0cda type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Howard Alan Events organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/howard-alan-events deadline: "2026-12-02" entryFee: 35 USD location: Delray Beach, FL, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - clay - digital - fiber - glass - jewelry - mixed media - painting - photography - printmaking/drawing - sculpture - wood - resin --- # Downtown Delray Art Festival on 4th, 26th Annual Howard Alan Events December 2026 **Hosted by:** Howard Alan Events **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Delray Beach, FL, United States | **Deadline:** December 2, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### Summary The event kicks off at the intersection of E Atlantic Ave and NE 4th Ave, right in the center of downtown. It will move north along NE 4th Ave for two complete blocks until reaching NE 2nd St. Additionally, the event will span east and west across 4th Ave on NE 1st St. This prime location is nestled among excellent shops, wonderful dining options, and a vibrant artistic community. ### General information Thank you for applying to Howard Alan Events! We have an ongoing jury process and applications are juried in order of date received. We recommend that you apply early, as the show and/or categories could meet maximum allotment causing closures. Therefore, once the show and/or categories are closed, applicants are applying for the wait list only. Show dates and information are subject to change and will be announced immediately. Upon receiving an invitation to participate in the show, you will need to submit a deposit/booth fee immediately to secure your space. Simply ACCEPTING on Zapp will not secure your space in the show. If invited, you cannot pay for our shows on Zapp; your invitation email will contain payment instructions. - Apply early! - Booth fee is $695.00 - Deadline date = last day applications accepted - Invited? Submit deposit/booth fee immediately! - Reminder: Accepting on Zapp does not secure space Venue: on NE 4th Ave from Atlantic Ave to NE 2nd St. and on NE 1st St in Downtown Delray Beach, FL Public Admission: Free, no gate Parking: Daytime and overnight located near show site. Spaces: 10x10 (10x20 are limited and double booth image must be submitted and approved) Show Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm Set-Up: Saturday Security: Overnight Security will be onsite Mediums: - clay - digital - fiber - glass - jewelry - mixed media - painting - photography - printmaking/drawing - sculpture - wood - resin **IMPORTANT AND MANDATORY:** The City of Delray Beach is now mandating ALL art and craft festival exhibitors have a liability insurance policy in place for every Delray show/festival they exhibit in. The City of Delray Beach must be listed as an Additional Insured on the policy. ### Rules and regulations **Requirements to apply** - 3 images of work - 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent. INDOOR displays WILL NOT be accepted. - Biography or website of yourself and work - Jury Fee (Non-refundable Application Fee): $35.00 **Jury Information** - This competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors we can accept, chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced artists. - All participants in the show will be chosen by this jury, which meets weekly. - Zapp will be updated when categories and/or the show closes; wait list applications will then be accepted. **Exhibitor Standards** - Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and directly created and showcased by the approved individual artist or through a collaboration between two artists. - The participation of teams or companies is prohibited. - The artist whose work has been accepted is required to be present throughout the event to engage with patrons. - Subletting or sharing of space is prohibited. - The use of kits, imported goods, or mass-produced items is strictly prohibited. - One medium only per booth is permitted; any medium not approved during the application process that appears in your booth at an event will be removed. **AI Usage Policy for Exhibiting Artists & Craft Artisans** The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative process is permitted for inspiration and idea development only. Any use of AI must be disclosed as part of the application process. Artwork submitted for exhibition must be the original, handcrafted creation of the artist. Works generated mainly by AI are not eligible for participation. ### Booth information and fees - Displays must be professional and aesthetically pleasing. - All tents MUST be white. - Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep. Double booths are available on a limited basis. - Artists must use appropriate professional display systems like pro panels or heavy mesh walls. - Draped tables are prohibited at our art festivals. Show Fee: Single Booth (10' x 10') - $695.00 Double Booth (10' x 20') limited and must be approved - $1,390.00 ### Jury details - Average number of applications submitted each year: 200 - Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 150 - Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 00 - How returning artists are selected: Selected by on-site jury / Selected by peer jurors / Selected by show director or board - How images are viewed by jurors: ZAPP® JuryBuddy™ high-definition projection equipment (provided by ZAPP®) ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** clay, digital, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture, wood, resin - **Note:** Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and directly created and showcased by the approved individual artist or through a collaboration between two artists. The participation of teams or companies is prohibited. The artist whose work has been accepted is required to be present throughout the event to engage with patrons. Subletting or sharing of space is prohibited. The use of kits, imported goods, or mass-produced items is strictly prohibited. ### Additional Requirements - 3 images of work - 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent (indoor displays not accepted) - Biography or website of yourself and work - Jury Fee (Non-refundable Application Fee): $35.00 ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 2, 2026 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14527