About This Call
The Compound Fall Fine Art Festival celebrates fine artists and artisans in Round Top, Texas. This juried festival aims to become ranked nationally among the top Fine Arts & Artisans Festivals in the country. The festival features artists and artisans in a unique historical setting along FM237, with free parking and easy load-in and load-out.
The festival is partnered with A Meeting of Styles (AMOS), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, and The Compound owner who supports Arts for Rural Texas. The festival seeks to establish a significant cultural arts outreach program and strives to provide over $20,000 in scholarships and grants each year. The Compound festival team will select jurors to jury up to 100 Texas artists and artisans, with a Best of Show award and a featured exhibit. Artists and artisans will sell original creations in an artistic atmosphere spanning more than an acre.
Artists must be present with their work for the entire festival. All work must be original and handcrafted. The jury fee is $25 non-refundable. Booth fees vary according to building location and configuration. Booth sizes, locations, and prices will be available at the time of acceptance. The Peck Building is climate-controlled and does not accommodate canopies. The Farmstead is climate-controlled and reserved for Best in Show artists. Limited outdoor tent spaces are available. Participants who break down displays, are no-shows before opening, or leave before closing on any day will not be allowed to return unless proof of emergency is presented. All participants are responsible for collecting and paying Texas sales tax (8.25%). No commission on sales will be paid to The Compound.
General Information
The Compound is partnering with A Meeting of Styles (AMOS), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide regional, cultural, and educational enrichment opportunities that encourage, support, and promote the performing and visual arts and fine crafts with the inclusion of all artists and artisans from every group and demographic and welcomes all.
The Compound festival team will select jurors who will jury up to 100 National and International artists and artisans, highlighting a Best of Show located in the Farmstead, giving the Show a Featured Exhibit of the Winner selected each year, and will include a group to represent the special needs and talents community.
Booth Information and Fees
- $25 non-refundable jury fee
- Peck Barn 10x10 $450, 8x15 $700 (no canopy frames)
- Neal Barn 10x10 $400
- Stables 10x10 $400, 15x20 $800, 20x30 $1500
- Carriage House 12x14 $600
- Outdoor Tent Area $350 (only 9 available)
- Farmstead Gallery $2000 (Featured Artist)
Jury Details
- Average applications submitted each year: 150
- Average artists selected: 100
- Average exempt/invited artists: 4
- Jurors score applications on a 1-7 scale
- 3 jurors score a single panel for all medium categories
- Jury process is closed