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Closes Dec 31, 2026 · 80 days left
Open · Closes in 80 days
Applications close
Dec 31, 202611:59 PM MST80 days left to apply
Closes Dec 31, 2026 · 80 days left
Professional association · Wickenburg, AZ, United States · 2 programs
The annual Gold Rush Days & Artisans' Fair celebrates Wickenburg's heritage as a ranching and gold mining center. Held in Wickenburg's historic downtown, this year marks the event's 77th anniversary and is recognized by the Library of Congress as one of America's Living Legacies. The fair will draw tens of thousands of visitors during the 3-day event.
The Artisans' Fair is a juried event featuring over 136 artists creating unique, finely crafted, and original works of art. The Wickenburg Art Club, a local non-profit organization offering art education, exhibitions, and community outreach, sponsors this event as their largest annual fundraiser. Artists may exhibit work only in the category for which they were juried, and all work must be original art produced by the artist. Mass-produced, commercially produced, imported items, food products, and items made from kits are not allowed. CBD products, lotions, and soaps will not be accepted. Each exhibiting artisan must apply, pay a non-refundable $35 application fee, and be juried. Applications must include four images: three of the artwork to be displayed and one booth shot representative of the artwork. Two artisans may share a space, but both must apply, pay the application fee, and be juried.
Electricity is not available but may be available by special arrangement. Show hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday. Artists must be present in their booth during the entire festival. An Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax License is required and must be on file before the event starts. All accepted and confirmed artists must submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Town of Wickenburg as Certificate Holder and additionally insured with endorsement upon receipt of booth payment.
Best of booth cash prizes
Install Support
Help with load-in and load-out on a first come first serve basis; vendors must be able to set up and take down their own booth.
Booth Space
10' x 10'
Compensation details
Amenities include best-of-booth cash prizes, booth sitting for artisan relief, a complimentary Friday morning continental breakfast, help with load-in and load-out, PR marketing and advertising, Wi-Fi, designated vendor and trailer parking, and a three-day Town of Wickenburg Sellers Permit included in the space fee.
2 items to prepare.
Requirements
The fair is a juried event. Artists may exhibit work only in the category for which they were juried, and all work must be original art produced by the applying artist; work from a production studio or imports is not acceptable. Mass-produced, commercially produced, imported items, food products, and items made from kits are not allowed. CBD products, lotions, and soaps will not be accepted. Only one artist per application will be considered by the jury, with the exception of collaborating artists who contribute to creating a single body of work and may jury together. Artisans or collaborators must be present at their booth for the entire event. No smoking, no alcohol, and no pets (except service dogs) are permitted. An Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax License is required and must be listed on the application.
Applications close
Dec 31, 202611:59 PM MST
Jurying is performed by Wickenburg Art Club members both at the application stage and during the show. The jury approves entries based on originality, quality, appearance, uniqueness, market value, and booth display of the artwork. Three jurors score applications on a Yes/No/Maybe scale, scoring separately from various locations as a single jury panel covering all medium categories. The jury process is closed and its decision is final.
Evaluation criteria
Professional association · Wickenburg, AZ, United States
A community art club offering classes, exhibitions, and gallery shows for artists of all levels.
2 items to prepare.