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title: Autumn & Art 2026
description: Boutique outdoor fine art show in Wichita, KS, Sept 11–13, 2026. Up to 100 booths; artists keep all sales revenue. $35 jury fee.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Wichita Festivals, Inc.
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/wichita-festivals-inc
deadline: "2026-05-29"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: Bradley Fair, Wichita, KS, United States
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disciplines:
  - painting
  - drawing
  - photography
  - printmaking
  - sculpture
  - ceramics
  - jewelry
  - mixed media
  - fiber arts
  - digital art
  - glass
---

# Autumn & Art 2026

**Hosted by:** Wichita Festivals, Inc.

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Bradley Fair, Wichita, KS, United States | **Deadline:** May 29, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

Autumn & Art is south central Kansas' premier boutique outdoor fine art show held September 11-13, 2026, at Bradley Fair in northeast Wichita. The show is located at 1900 N. Bradley Fair Parkway, with artist booths set along the parkway adjacent to two beautifully manicured and landscaped lakes. A maximum of 100 artist booths will be accepted. The venue provides easy load-in and load-out for artists and their vehicles. The weekend begins with a Patron Party on Friday evening, with the show open to the general public from 6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event features visual art exhibits, musicians, performers, and hands-on art experiences. Artists accepted into the show retain all revenue from sales with no commission due to the organizer. A targeted advertising campaign supports the show utilizing digital, TV, radio, and print advertising; social media; and billboard campaigns.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, fiber arts, digital art, glass
- **Note:** Includes an Emerging Artist category for ages 10–17; jury selects two emerging artists to exhibit. Emerging artists follow the same rules as regular artists but are not eligible for cash prizes. Award-winning artists from Autumn & Art 2025 are exempt from the jury fee.

### Additional Requirements

Five images required: four of new individual pieces produced after January 1, 2025, and one booth display image showing overall continuity and presentation. Artist statement of no more than 100 words describing technique, materials, and creative expression. Jury fee: $35 (non-refundable).

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 29, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 11, 2026
- **Program End:** September 13, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14331