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title: Carmel International Arts Festival 2026
description: >-
  29th annual juried art festival in Carmel, IN, Sept 26–27, 2026. ~24,000
  visitors, $7,000 in prizes. $40 jury fee + $450 booth fee.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/3bb738d5-f548-402f-ad18-2f866620d873'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Carmel International Arts Festival
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/carmel-international-arts-festival'
deadline: '2026-05-31'
entryFee: 40 USD
location: 'Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel, IN, United States'
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compensationRange: '$7,000 total prize money awarded at the festival'
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# Carmel International Arts Festival 2026

**Hosted by:** Carmel International Arts Festival

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Carmel Arts & Design District, Carmel, IN, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $40

## About This 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.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Note:** 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.

### Additional 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.

## Compensation & Benefits

$7,000 total prize money awarded at the festival

**Includes:** Prize

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.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 26, 2026
- **Program End:** September 27, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14432