--- title: Big Four Arts Festival 2027 description: Juried two-day fine art fair at Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY, Sept 11-12, 2027; $35 entry fee, $425 booth fee, open to handmade fine art and craft. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/4a57d6f9-0092-4524-ad0f-497d8360f235 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Big Four Arts Festival organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/big-four-arts-festival deadline: "2027-05-10" entryFee: 35 USD location: Waterfront Park, Big Four Bridge Lawn, Louisville, KY, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - oil - acrylic - pastel - watercolor - charcoal - pen and ink - pencil - ceramic - fiber art - glass - jewelry - metalwork - photography - printmaking - stonework - woodworking - 3d sculpture - book arts - leather - mixed media - textile - tempera --- # Big Four Arts Festival 2027 **Hosted by:** Big Four Arts Festival **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Waterfront Park, Big Four Bridge Lawn, Louisville, KY, United States | **Deadline:** May 10, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### About This Call The Big Four Arts Festival is a two-day juried art fair held at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn in Louisville, KY. The festival takes place September 11-12, 2027 (10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday), with artist setup on Friday, September 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival is open to individual and collaborating artists who create original fine art and fine crafts by hand. Accepted mediums include oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, pencil, ceramic, fiber art, glass, jewelry, metalwork, photography, printmaking, stonework, woodworking, 3D sculpture, book arts, leather, mixed media, and textile work. Work must be created by the artist(s) and represent current body of work from 2018 forward. The jury process selects a balanced mix of mediums based on the quality of submitted digital images and artist statements. A panel of three experienced art community professionals reviews applications. ### Summary The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville, KY has been the most attended (15k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The 11th B4AF 2027, the weekend following Labor Day, will be held at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. ### Permitted Works and Mediums The Festival is open to individual and collaborating artists who make their own fine art and fine crafts by hand. All work must be original and made by the artist/collaborating artist. ### Entry/Application Instructions Artist applications are processed through ZAPP. All applications posted after 12:00 a.m. midnight EST May 10, 2027 may not be considered. You may submit up to 3 applications per artist profile (each application will incur a separate $35 fee). For an application to be processed, you must fully complete and submit the online application, including four digital images as specified below, and the $35 non-refundable payment through Zapp using an accepted credit card or Pay Pal. ### Images All artists must submit a total of (4) images for jurying: 3 images (representative of the artist work to be exhibited); 1 of booth (preferably an outside shot of the booth). ### Artist Statement The application will have a field for the artist description of material and technique using 300 characters or less. ### Jury Process Jury is scheduled for May 12th - 18th, 2027. The jury will select a balance of mediums but does not impose limits for any given category. The jury is conducted by a panel of three experienced art community professionals and their selections will be based solely upon the quality of work as illustrated in submitted digital images. ### Accepted and Waitlist Accepted artists will be notified via email or phone no later than May 20, 2027. A reserve list of Waitlist artists will also be selected. Waitlist artists will be notified by phone or email immediately after July 20, 2027, with booth fees due within 20 days of notification for those who wish to confirm. ### Booth Information and Fees Booth size is 10x10, with ample surrounding booth space. There is no electricity available. - 10x10 booth space fee: $425.00 - 20x10 double booth space fee: $825.00 - Additional standard-size parking spaces: $75.00 ### Artist Amenities and Benefits - Free artist parking with 24-hour security - Booth sitters - Water delivery - Light breakfast on Saturday and Sunday - Negotiated discounts at nearby hotels - E-Z In/Out access directly to booths - Artists and their works promoted on the Big Four Festival website and Facebook page ### Rules and Regulations No mass-produced or manufactured work is permitted. Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all applicable sales taxes (Kentucky sales tax is 6.0%). Reproductions must not exceed 25% of booth inventory and must be clearly labeled. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, charcoal, pen and ink, pencil, ceramic, fiber art, glass, jewelry, metalwork, photography, printmaking, stonework, woodworking, 3d sculpture, book arts, leather, mixed media, textile, tempera - **Note:** The festival is open to individual and collaborating artists who make their own fine art and fine crafts by hand. All work must be original and made by the artist/collaborating artist. Current body of work must be displayed starting from creation date of 2018 forward; work created before that is considered a reproduction and must follow reproduction guidelines. No mass-produced or manufactured work, buy-sell, imported items, kit made or pattern items, or promotional items are permitted. Artists and collaborating artists must be present during both days of the Festival with valid picture ID. ### Additional Requirements - Four digital images total (three representative of work to be exhibited, one of booth setup) - $35.00 non-refundable jury fee per application - A 300-character or fewer artist statement describing materials and technique - Up to 3 applications allowed per artist profile ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 24, 2026 - **Deadline:** May 10, 2027 - **Program Start:** September 11, 2027 - **Program End:** September 12, 2027 ## Contact **Contact:** Louis Nunnelley **Email:** b4b@twc.com **Phone:** 502-435-7602 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14991