---
title: The Big Easel 2026
description: Annual outdoor fine art festival in Lafayette, LA at River Ranch Town Square. Local and regional artists exhibit original work across various mediums.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/3825c385-7be9-4a16-a16d-9f984cafb240
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: The Big Easel
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/the-big-easel
deadline: "2026-05-29"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette, LA, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Emerging artist program or grant available for accepted emerging artists (amount not specified).
disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - ceramics
  - mixed media
  - jewelry
---

# The Big Easel 2026

**Hosted by:** The Big Easel

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** River Ranch Town Square, Lafayette, LA, United States | **Deadline:** May 29, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

The Big Easel is an outdoor fine art event held annually in River Ranch Town Square in Lafayette, Louisiana. Established in 2009, it provides a platform for local and regional artists to showcase their work. The event features a curated selection of artists working across various mediums and invites guests to experience original work firsthand.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry
- **Note:** Open to local and regional artists. Has an emerging artist program or grant; emerging artists are eligible to apply.

### Additional Requirements

5 images required (booth shot is NOT required). Accepts emerging artists.

## Compensation & Benefits

Emerging artist program or grant available for accepted emerging artists (amount not specified).

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 29, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14584