--- title: St. Charles Fine Art Show 2027 description: Outdoor juried fine art fair in St. Charles, IL (May 29-30, 2027) across multiple mediums; $40 jury fee, cash awards. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/381e02b6-3347-4297-81f3-c3a11adc2bb8 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: St. Charles Business Alliance organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/st-charles-business-alliance deadline: "2027-01-31" entryFee: 40 USD location: Downtown St. Charles, along the Fox River, St. Charles, IL, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: $100 - $1,500 disciplines: - clay/ceramics - digital art - drawing/illustration - fiber (non-wearable only) - jewelry - photography - glass - mixed media - painting - printmaking - sculpture - wood --- # St. Charles Fine Art Show 2027 **Hosted by:** St. Charles Business Alliance **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Downtown St. Charles, along the Fox River, St. Charles, IL, United States | **Deadline:** January 31, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $40 ## About This Program ### About This Call Be part of the celebrated St. Charles Fine Art Show on May 29th & May 30th, 2027. The St. Charles Fine Art Show, marking its 28th year, invites over 100 juried artists to showcase their original works across various mediums. Held outdoors along the scenic Fox River in downtown St. Charles, this event promises a vibrant atmosphere and a prime opportunity to connect with art enthusiasts and buyers. ### General Information Participation is open to fine artists in the following mediums: Clay/Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing/Illustration, Fiber (non-wearable only), Jewelry, Photography, Glass, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood. ### Artist Amenities - Complimentary Refreshments: free coffee, water and soda on Saturday & Sunday, along with donut holes in the morning and free box lunches from a local restaurant on Saturday & Sunday - Multi Media Marketing: promotions through online digital ads, social media, "Featured Artist" campaigns, influencer marketing, street banners on Route64/Main Street, website advertising and Chicago Tribune - Dedicated Art Buyers: loyal art purchasers who participate annually and benefit from the "ArtCada" Purchase Award Program, offering buyers two free tickets to the Arcada Theater with a minimum purchase of $250 - Security & Convenience: 24-hour security on site and convenient artist parking - Artist Awards: compete for $1500 for Best in Show, six $700 Awards of Excellence and three $100 Judges Awards - Booth Sitters Available - Supportive Community: a dedicated volunteer committee passionate about creating an exceptional event for both artists and attendees - Vibrant Surroundings: public art, entertainment, dining, recreation and shopping all within walking distance of the show The St. Charles Fine Art Show is presented by the St. Charles Business Alliance, a non profit organization committed to promoting tourism and enhancing the downtown's economic success. ### Rules and Regulations The St. Charles Fine Art Show is an exhibition and sale of fine art of an original concept, executed and designed by the artist in attendance. The St. Charles Fine Art Show Jury is comprised of professional artists, art patrons and collectors as well as artists from academia that strive for balance among all media submitted. Artists are judged in a manner that reflects the show's standards for originality, artistic merit, technical excellence, composition and overall impact. 1. All booths and displays must be of a professional nature and representative of juried work. 2. Prints and reproductions must be limited to 10% of the overall display and must be of art also on display. 3. Work done in a production studio or made with commercial kits or patterns is forbidden. 4. All work must be displayed with visible pricing. 5. Artists must provide professional quality freestanding tents with adequate weights to support changing midwestern weather. Pop Up style tents without sides or weights are prohibited. 6. The committee reserves the right to make suggestions regarding improvements in display to meet the quality standards of the show. 7. Collaborators (up to two artists total) producing a single item must be clearly noted on the application and work displayed must be signed by both. 8. No booth wings are allowed; approximately 3 feet of space between booths must remain open. ### Booth Information and Fees - Jury Fee: $40 - Single 10 x 10 Booth: $450 - Double 10 x 20 Booth: $900 - Electric: limited access for $30.00; artists must bring their own extension cords Artist booth set up takes place on Friday, May 28 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Entry is at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Walnut Avenue (east side of the Fox River). ### Jury Details - Average number of applications submitted each year: 200 - Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate: 75 - Average number exempt from jury (invited): 65 - Vendors excluded/ineligible: no food or other services - Images are viewed by jurors on a high-definition TV - Applications within a medium category are sorted and viewed in random order - Jurors score applications on a Yes, No, or Maybe scale - 8 jurors score applications, convened as a single panel in one room - The jury process is closed to observation ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** clay/ceramics, digital art, drawing/illustration, fiber (non-wearable only), jewelry, photography, glass, mixed media, painting, printmaking, sculpture, wood ### Additional Requirements - 1 outdoor booth image with your work displayed - 4 images representing your work that will be displayed and sold ## Compensation & Benefits **Amount:** $100 - $1,500 **Includes:** Prize Artist Awards: $1500 for Best in Show, six $700 Awards of Excellence, and three $100 Judges Awards. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 30, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 31, 2027 - **Program Start:** May 29, 2027 - **Program End:** May 30, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14834