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Feb 1, 202711:59 PM ESTCloses Feb 1, 2027
Applications open on November 1, 2026.
Opening soon
Applications close
Feb 1, 202711:59 PM ESTCloses Feb 1, 2027
Applications open on November 1, 2026.
Arts center · Worthington, OH, United States · 1 program
“Fine Art and Fine Craft”
The Worthington Arts Festival is one of Central Ohio's premier Fine Art festivals, produced by the McConnell Arts Center in coordination with the City of Worthington. The festival draws nearly 30,000 visitors and 120 artists annually.
This community event is produced by the McConnell Arts Center in coordination with the City of Worthington. Drawing nearly 30,000 visitors and 120 artists annually, the Worthington Arts Festival builds pathways to experience the joy and wonder of the arts.
We have returned to our roots at our original location on the Worthington Village Green. Located at the intersection of High Street and 161, the festival is featured on all four quadrants of the park and is just a short walk from the businesses and restaurants of historic Old Worthington.
Celebrating its 33rd year, the Worthington Arts Festival is returning again to the Worthington Village Green, located at the intersection of High Street and State Route 161 in Historic Old Worthington Ohio. The festival spans two days and caters to 30,000 attendees and 120 artists.
Set Up/Registration: Friday, June 18, 2027 between 8:00am – 5:00pm Saturday, June 19, 2027 between 7:00am – 8:00am (limited to special cases)
Show Hours: Saturday, June 19, 2027, 9:00am – 5:00 pm (soft open at 8:00 AM to coincide with Farmer's Market) Sunday, June 20, 2027 11:00am - 5:00 pm
We seek to maintain the highest standards for both artists and the viewing public. Participation is open to artists in all Fine Art and Fine Craft mediums.
Exhibitor must provide the jury with four images and one booth photo representative of their work. The photos submitted must not have a name on them, as the jury is a blind jury. The booth photo must show the entire booth; photoshop imagery of your booth will not be accepted.
Artists wishing to exhibit work produced in more than one category must submit an application, images, and application fee for each category. Only one booth fee is paid.
The Worthington Arts Festival considers its enforcement of the rules its exclusive right and responsibility. No mass-production, buy and sell, or manufactured work is permitted. No work by apprentices, studios, or employees will be accepted. Commercial agents, dealers, or manufacturers are not eligible to enter.
Artists may sell reproductions of their original work in numbered limited editions not exceeding 250 of a single work, no more than 10% of the overall visual space displayed in the booth, clearly labeled.
Artists are required to display their booth number and an Artist Statement (including a photograph of the artist) in their booth during the festival.
All artists must be present for the duration of the festival. An ID is required at check-in.
Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all applicable sales taxes. Ohio sales tax is 8%.
EZ-Up tents may be used only if WHITE, and must be weighted with 40 pound+ weights per leg. No stakes are allowed.
Non-refundable Jury/Application fee: $50. If applying for more than one medium, a separate application fee is required.
Booth fee: 10ft x 10ft: $330 10ft x 20ft: $430
The Worthington Arts Festival does not provide any tents for artists. Exhibiting artists are responsible for load-in.
Free parking is available in designated lots. No electrical, dumping, or running water is available.
Upon acceptance, exhibitors must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the McConnell Arts Center as an additional insured, with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.
Application fees are non-refundable. May 1, 2027 is the last day to rescind acceptance and receive a booth refund (less a $25 admin fee). There are no refunds after May 1, 2027.
Average number of applications submitted each year: 300 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate: 120 Average number of exempt from jury artists invited to participate: 3
Best in Show, 2nd & 3rd place winners are automatically juried into the festival for the next year. Any Buy/Sell or Mass production is ineligible.
Images are viewed by jurors on a computer monitor. Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed in random order. Jurors score applications on a 1-5 scale. Three jurors score applications, a single jury panel scores all medium categories, and jurors score separately from various locations. The jury process is closed.
Booth Space
10ft x 10ft (also available: 10ft x 20ft)
6 items to prepare.
Vendor permits required
Certificate of Insurance (minimum $1,000,000 general liability) required upon acceptance, naming the McConnell Arts Center as additional insured
Requirements
Applications close
Feb 1, 202711:59 PM EST
Program begins
Jun 19, 2027Through Jun 20, 2027
Applications are reviewed by a blind jury of 3 jurors who score submitted images on a 1-5 scale, viewed on a computer monitor in random order within each medium category. A single jury panel scores all medium categories, with jurors scoring separately from various locations. The jury process is closed to observation. Approximately 300 applications are submitted annually, with about 120 artists selected and 3 additional artists exempt from jury (prior Best in Show, 2nd and 3rd place winners are automatically invited the following year).
Evaluation criteria
Arts center · Worthington, OH, United States
Arts center in Worthington, Ohio offering exhibitions, performances and classes for all ages.
Participation is open to artists in all Fine Art and Fine Craft mediums. Artists wishing to exhibit work produced in more than one category must submit an application, images, and application fee for each category; only one booth fee is paid. No mass-production, buy and sell, or manufactured work is permitted; no work by apprentices, studios, or employees will be accepted; commercial agents, dealers, or manufacturers are not eligible to enter. All artists must be present to exhibit all days of the festival, including collaborating artists.
6 items to prepare.