--- title: Spring Arts in the Park - 51st Annual - Blue Ridge, GA 2027 description: 51st annual juried fine arts & crafts festival in Blue Ridge, GA (May 29-30, 2027); $35 application fee, artist booths $250-$325. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/9d626cdb-3d37-4cb8-a77c-ef4c92582269 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/blue-ridge-mountains-arts deadline: "2027-02-28" entryFee: 35 USD location: Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA, United States isOnline: false disciplines: - 2d mixed media - 3d mixed media - clay - edibles - fiber/leather - furniture - garden art - glass - jewelry - metal - painting - photography - sculpture - wood/woodworking - other --- # Spring Arts in the Park - 51st Annual - Blue Ridge, GA 2027 **Hosted by:** Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, GA, United States | **Deadline:** February 28, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program ### Summary For 51 years, the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a non-profit arts council, has provided a unique art experience through our Arts in the Park festival series in the Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, GA. Whether your travel plans are in the spring or in the fall, these art festivals are fun for the whole family. Located at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the Arts in the Park festival series draws in excess of 20,000 attendees annually and a wide array of artists and food vendors. With over 170+ artists, exhibitors, and vendor booths, our visitors enjoy a variety of fine arts and fine crafts, demonstrations, food, and much more during the Arts in the Park festivals. Listed as one of the top five Art Towns in Georgia by the Georgia Council of the Arts and recognized in the last five consecutive years as one of the top ten fine craft towns in America by American Craft Week, Blue Ridge is a top art destination and features a unique artistic experience for visitors and residents alike. The Arts in the Park festival series supports the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts council providing opportunities in the realm of the arts for the individual and serving as a catalyst for arts and economic development in our community. ### General information 2027 Arts in the Park Festival: Saturday, May 29, 2027 Sunday, May 30, 2027 10am - 5pm **Media Categories** - 2D Mixed Media - 3D Mixed Media - Clay - Edibles - Fiber/ Leather - Furniture - Garden Art - Glass - Jewelry - Metal - Painting - Photography - Sculpture - Wood/ Woodworking - Other (please specify on application) **Arts in the Park festival amenities include:** - Exhibitor Hospitality Booth on Saturday and Sunday providing snacks, coffee, and water (8:30am – 5pm) - Friday load-in - Booth Sitters available upon request - On site security - ATMs located near festival premises - City vendor permits included - (2) Festival Exhibitor admission badges (any additional badges needed must be purchased at the time of booth purchase) **Application & Festival Fees** Application Fee - $35 (non-refundable) Artist Single Booth - $250 Food Single Booth – $325 Artist Double Booth - $325 Food Double Booth – $550 Additional Badge fee - $3 each additional badge Returned check fee - $50 *Current BRMAA members will receive a discount of $35 once their application has been received and membership verified.* Payments for fees can be made via Paypal or mail a check directly to BRMAA. **Applications:** - All work must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artist themselves - All entries will be reviewed, juried, and screened prior to your acceptance - All applications require 5 photos (3 of your work, 1 of you in your studio or creating your work, 1 booth photo) - Artist Statement/ Biography is required with artist applications **Timeline:** Application deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2027, midnight EST Notification of acceptance: Friday, March 26, 2027 Deadline for invitation acceptance: Friday, April 23, 2027 Accepted Exhibitor Load-in: Friday, May 28, 2027 - Exhibitors will be notified via email of their placement and load-in time no later than one week prior to the festival start date. ### Rules and regulations This is a juried fine arts and handmade crafts festival. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the jury. Original art must occupy no less than 50% of the artist's booth space. No "buy/sell" or commercially mass produced items will be sold or exhibited. All jewelry must be made by the exhibitor – no manufactured or kit jewelry will be allowed. Exhibitors must exhibit for the duration of the festival. Early breakdown will not be permitted. There is no rain date. Booth must be set-up and ready for business by 9:00 am both days. Music is restricted to pre-approved Entertainment Vendors only. No sound amplification equipment allowed in exhibit area for any reason. ### Booth information and fees One Exhibitor per booth space; sharing of booth space is not allowed. Booths must be set-up within their designated 12'x12' space. Electricity is not available for artist's booths. Exhibitors must provide their own tents, displays, chairs, tables, set-up equipment. Tent weights of no less than 25lbs are required for each booth setup in case of inclement weather. ### Jury details Average number of applications submitted each year: 250 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 160 How returning artists are selected: Selected by on-site jury Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: All vendors are eligible to apply How images are viewed by jurors: Computer monitor Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe Number of jurors scoring applications: 5 The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, clay, edibles, fiber/leather, furniture, garden art, glass, jewelry, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, wood/woodworking, other - **Note:** All work must be original, handcrafted, created, and exhibited by the approved artist themselves. All entries are reviewed, juried, and screened prior to acceptance. Original art must occupy no less than 50% of the artist's booth space. No buy/sell or commercially mass produced items may be sold or exhibited; all jewelry must be made by the exhibitor. All vendors are eligible to apply. ### Additional Requirements - 5 images (3 of your work, 1 of you in your studio or creating your work, 1 booth photo) - Artist Statement/Biography - $35.00 non-refundable application/jury fee ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 24, 2026 - **Deadline:** February 28, 2027 - **Program Start:** May 29, 2027 - **Program End:** May 30, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** community@brmaa.org **Phone:** (706) 632-2144 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14966