--- title: Laguna Art-A-Fair 2027 description: 61st Annual fine art festival in Laguna Beach, CA (June–Sept 2027); juried artist booths, $55 jury fee, booth fees apply. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/7e5415e0-96de-455d-9bc6-96b85a86be11 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Laguna Art-A-Fair organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/laguna-art-a-fair deadline: "2027-01-31" entryFee: 55 USD location: Laguna Beach, CA, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - oil - acrylic - watercolor - mixed media - encaustic - pastel - charcoal - colored pencil - photography - printmaking - jewelry - ceramics - glass - mirrors - fiber art - woodcraft - sculpture - gourds - mosaic - woodwork - oil painting careerStages: - Emerging artist - Established --- # Laguna Art-A-Fair 2027 **Hosted by:** Laguna Art-A-Fair **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Laguna Beach, CA, United States | **Deadline:** January 31, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $55 ## About This Program ### About This Call Laguna Art-A-Fair is a premier fine art festival nestled in a scenic canyon in Laguna Beach, California. For nine weeks each summer, the festival brings together a vibrant community of artists, artisans, art enthusiasts, and visitors in a unique outdoor setting beneath covered exhibit areas. ### Summary Art-A-Fair is a cooperative community of independent artists from across the United States and around the world. The festival showcases award-winning artists and artisans whose work represents a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. Two-dimensional artwork includes oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, photography, and printmaking. Three-dimensional artwork includes jewelry, ceramics, glass, mirrors, fiber art, woodcraft, sculpture, gourds, and more. Open to the public seven days a week, Art-A-Fair offers visitors an opportunity to explore exceptional artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy the creative energy of the festival. Weekend visitors can also enjoy live local music, while the on-site restaurant and bar provide delicious food and beverages in a charming outdoor setting featuring a beautiful waterfall. Laguna Art-A-Fair welcomes artists and visitors alike to experience one of Southern California's most distinctive summer art destinations. ### General Information The 61st Annual Laguna Art-A-Fair brings together 112 talented local, national, and international artists for a unique summer exhibition celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic excellence. Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Laguna Beach, the Art-A-Fair provides artists with the opportunity to showcase their work alongside an exceptional and diverse community of fellow artists. Our show features a wide range of fine art and artisan disciplines, including oil, watercolor and acrylic painting, photography, ceramics, glass, fiber arts, mosaic, sculpture, woodwork, mixed media, jewelry, and more. This diversity creates a dynamic and inspiring environment where artists can share their work, connect with fellow creatives, and become part of the Laguna Art-A-Fair artistic community. Whether you are an established artist or an emerging talent, the Laguna Art-a-Fair offers a distinctive setting to exhibit your work, build connections, and gain exposure as part of one of Laguna Beach's longstanding summer art festivals. We invite artists to apply and become part of the Laguna Art-a-Fair community. Location: Held annually at 777 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach, California Dates: June 25, 2027 thru September 5, 2027 Open Daily: Monday-Saturday 10:00AM – 8:00PM & Sunday 10:00AM-7:00PM Attendance Range: Roughly 35,000 to 50,000+ people over the 10-week festival. Demographics: About 70% of attendees come from Southern California or nearby states, alongside international tourists. ### Rules and Regulations - Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply. - One Medium Per Submission: Each application submission is for one medium only. Artists wishing to be considered in more than one medium must submit a separate application for each medium. - Jury Selection: All exhibitors must be juried and accepted into the Laguna Art-A-Fair before participating in the show. - Juried Mediums: Exhibitors may display and sell artwork only in the medium(s) for which they have been juried and accepted. - Sales: Exhibitors are not required to be present in their booths to make sales. All artwork sales are processed through the Laguna Art-A-Fair sales booth. LAAF retains a 20% commission on sales and handles the applicable sales tax. - Cooperative Participation: Laguna Art-A-Fair is a cooperative organization. All exhibitors are required to participate in the operation of the show by working a five-hour shift each week during the show. - Booth Maintenance: Exhibitors are responsible for maintaining their booths throughout the show, including keeping their booth adequately stocked with artwork and presenting their work in a professional manner. - Booth Judging: Each exhibitor's booth will be juried twice during the 10-week show. Exhibitors must maintain a passing score to remain eligible for an invitation to participate in the following year's show. ### Booth Information and Fees The Laguna Art-A-Fair constructs the artist booths, with several booth sizes available to accommodate different display needs and budgets. - ½ booth - $1,170 (one wall 8ft wide) - ¾ booth - $1,515 (two walls: one wall 8ft wide and one wall 4 ft wide) - Full booth - $1,960 (two walls: both walls 8ft wide) - 1-1/4 booth - $2,305 (three walls: two walls 8ft wide and one wall 4 ft wide) - 1-1/2 booth - $2,650 (three walls: three walls 8ft wide) All walls are 10ft high. Booth size requests are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. ### Refund and Cancellation Policy The first payment of $200.00 is non-refundable. Should an exhibitor need to cancel within 30 days of the opening of the show, the total booth fee will be forfeited. If cancellation is before 60 days of the opening of the show, 25% of the total booth fees will be refunded. If cancellation is made more than 90 days before the opening of the show, 50% of the total booth fees will be refunded. ### Jury Details Average number of applications submitted each year: 260 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 40 Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 0 How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Emerging artist, Established - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, encaustic, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, photography, printmaking, jewelry, ceramics, glass, mirrors, fiber art, woodcraft, sculpture, gourds, mosaic, woodwork, oil painting - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Each application submission is for one medium only; artists wishing to be considered in more than one medium must submit a separate application for each medium. All exhibitors must be juried and accepted before participating, and may display and sell artwork only in the medium(s) for which they were juried and accepted. ### Additional Requirements - 3 images (a booth shot is NOT required) - Up to 20 applications may be submitted for this show ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** January 31, 2027 - **Program Start:** June 25, 2027 - **Program End:** September 5, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14926