Closed
Applications close
May 31, 202612:00 AM PDTCloses May 31, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Closed
Applications close
May 31, 202612:00 AM PDTCloses May 31, 2026
This program is no longer accepting applications.
Professional association · Carmel, IN, United States · 1 program
The 29th Annual Carmel International Arts Festival will be held September 26 & 27, 2026 in Carmel, Indiana at the intersection of Main Street and Rangeline Road in the Arts & Design District. This juried exhibition attracts approximately 24,000 festival visitors annually and offers an admission-free opportunity to view and purchase art, meet artists, tour local galleries, and enjoy entertainment on multiple stages. The festival awards $7,000 in total prize money.
Artists must supply or rent a 10' x 10' tent with weights. All artwork must be contained within the booth space, and awnings extending outside the booth are not permitted. Artists must bring their own display equipment including tables and chairs. Electricity is available for $100 if requested by August 16, 2026, or $125 if requested after August 17, 2026 (max 600 watts per booth). All work must be original and completed within the last two years. Signed and numbered prints, offset lithographs, and giclees are permitted but cannot comprise more than 50% of displayed work (this restriction does not apply to photography). Artists must submit four digital images: three of individual pieces and one of a booth display.
$7,000 total prize money awarded at the festival
Booth Space
10' x 10'
Compensation details
Festival awards $7,000 in total prize money. Judging begins 10:30 AM Saturday; awards announced upon completion. Award winners receive an invitation to exhibit jury-exempt the following year.
2 items to prepare.
Booth includes
Space only — artists must supply or rent a 10'x10' tent with weights; bring own display equipment including tables and chairs
Requirements
4 digital images: 3 of individual artworks and 1 booth display image. All work must be original and completed within the last two years. Signed/numbered prints, offset lithographs, and giclees permitted but cannot exceed 50% of displayed work (restriction does not apply to photography). Up to 2 applications may be submitted per artist.
All work must be original and completed within the last two years. Signed and numbered prints, offset lithographs, and giclees are permitted but cannot comprise more than 50% of displayed work (this restriction does not apply to photography). Artists may submit up to 2 applications. Corner booths (+$125) and double booths (+$450) available at additional cost.
Applications close
May 31, 202612:00 AM PDT
Program begins
Sep 26, 2026Through Sep 27, 2026
Juried exhibition. Artists submit 4 digital images (3 individual pieces + 1 booth display). Judging begins 10:30 AM Saturday. Notification of acceptance or waitlist status sent by July 12, 2026. Payment deadline August 16, 2026.
Professional association · Carmel, IN, United States
Annual juried outdoor art festival in Carmel, Indiana's Arts & Design District.
2 items to prepare.