--- title: Flair on the Square 2027 description: 5th Annual juried outdoor art festival in Bryan, Ohio, July 24, 2027; jury awards up to $400; $25 entry fee via Zapplication. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/cab375a0-6c11-4132-bcc8-a454c7901a6a type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Flair on the Square organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/flair-on-the-square deadline: "2027-03-20" entryFee: 25 USD location: Historic Downtown Square, Bryan, OH, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: "Jury awards: Best in Show $400 (plus free entry to 2028), 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100, Flair Award $100, Best New Artist (free entry to 2028), Best Local Artist $100. Artists retain 100% of their own sales." disciplines: - ceramics - drawing - fiber - glass - jewelry - leather - mixed media - painting - photography - printmaking - sculpture - wood --- # Flair on the Square 2027 **Hosted by:** Flair on the Square **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Historic Downtown Square, Bryan, OH, United States | **Deadline:** March 20, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $25 ## About This Program Call for Artists – Celebrate Our 5th Anniversary! You're Invited to Apply! Join us for the **5th Annual Flair on the Square Juried Art Festival**, held the 4th weekend in July in the heart of our beautiful historic town square. We're seeking talented artists to join us and be part of a vibrant, community-centered celebration of creativity, culture, and the arts. Conveniently located just one hour from both Toledo, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, Indiana, our festival attracts visitors from Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana, and Southern Michigan, creating a diverse regional audience of art enthusiasts and collectors. Beyond exceptional artwork, Flair on the Square delivers an immersive experience with live entertainment, cuisine, dance and theater performers, and more than 40 participating artists within a walkable downtown setting. This one-day juried festival offers artists the opportunity to exhibit and sell their original work while connecting with art lovers in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere. ### Why Artists Love Our Festival - Beautiful outdoor setting in our picturesque town square - Over 3,500 visitors - Engaged art buying community - Convenient regional location serving visitors from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan - Free to attend for all visitors, increasing access and attendance - Juried fine art festival featuring high-quality original artwork - Program listing all artist with booth location - Publicized and marketed throughout the TriState region – TV, Radio, Billboard, Print and social media - Featured artist spotlights on our social media platforms - Continuous live music throughout the day - Popular food trucks and local dining options - Downtown DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) - Live artist demonstrations - Support for emerging artists - Dance and theater performances - Interactive community art experiences that engage visitors of all ages - Strong community support and enthusiastic art patrons - Air conditioned hospitality suite - Tent rentals available - Friendly leadership team and volunteers - Artist Awards Whether you're an emerging artist or an established professional, we invite you to showcase your work alongside a diverse group of talented creators. ### Artist Amenities Every accepted artist receives: - Plentiful nearby artist parking - Every booth is a corner booth - Drive up loading/unloading - Complimentary continental breakfast and coffee - A delicious complimentary lunch delivered to your booth from a favorite local restaurant - Artist Hospitality Area with air-conditioned space to escape the summer heat and refreshments throughout the day - Water delivered to each booth - Convenient indoor air-conditioned artist-only restroom access - Friendly volunteers dedicated to supporting artists throughout the weekend - Booth sitters - Tent rentals available - Behind booth storage ### Event Details **Date:** July 24th, 2027, 10am - 5pm (Rain or Shine) **Location:** Historic Downtown Square in Bryan, Ohio **Event:** 5th Annual Flair On The Square Juried Art Festival ### General Information **Application Fee (Non-Refundable):** $25.00 **Booth Fee:** - 10 ft x 12 ft: $100.00 - 12 ft x 20 ft: $200.00 **Jury Awards (new this year!):** - Best in Show - $400 and free entry to 2028 Festival - Second Place - $200 - Third Place - $100 - Flair Award (Best Creative Presentation) - $100 - Best New Artist - 1st year to FOTS - free entry to 2028 - Best Local Artist - must be within 30 miles of Bryan - $100 **Application Deadline:** March 20, 2027 **Artists will apply to one of the following categories:** If the artist wishes to apply in more than one category, a separate application and fee is required for each category. Maximum of 2 applications allowed. - Ceramics - Drawing - Fiber - Glass - Jewelry - Leather - Mixed Media - Painting - Photography - Printmaking - Sculpture - Wood ### How to Apply **Applications:** Starting August 3rd, 2026. **Images Required:** - 4 images of artwork - 1 booth image Your booth image must represent the full display as it will appear at Flair, including the type and arrangement of work and display materials. The image should reflect a professional, cohesive presentation. Do not include any identifying information in your booth image. **Event Promotion:** To promote the show, the Flair on the Square Board uses a comprehensive regional marketing campaign with advertising including print, radio, social media, and more! ### Rules and Regulations - No mass-production or manufactured work is permitted. - No Artificial Intelligence (AI) Generated Work: Work that is generated in part or in whole by Artificial Intelligence (AI)—including but not limited to AI-assisted image generation, design, or fabrication—is strictly prohibited. - 3D printed pieces are strictly prohibited. - Artwork shown must be of the artist's own design and craftsmanship. - We reserve the right to remove objectionable art from the exhibit. - Artist must be in attendance for the duration of the event. - Exhibiting work not consistent with submitted juried images will be asked to remove disputed work. - Collaborating artists may apply jointly on one application. The primary artist must be in attendance for the duration of the event and at check-in. - Exhibitors are responsible for their own display area which must fit within the 10' x 12' space and be strong enough to withstand wind and rain. Tent weights are strongly encouraged. - Flair is not responsible for any loss or damage to the property of the artist. It is the responsibility of the artist to provide insurance for their work and person. - Flair will not be held responsible or financially liable in the unfortunate and unlikely event cancellations must be made due to weather. - No refunds will be issued for artist cancellations received after June 8th, 2027. Refunds will be issued via Zapplication. - By applying to our event, artists are giving Flair promotional use of photos submitted for promotional use in our social media accounts and website. - Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all applicable sales taxes. Williams County sales tax (7.25%). ### Booth Information and Fees **Single Booth 10 x 12:** $100.00 **Double Booth 12 x 20:** $200.00 **Tent Rental (limited quantity):** offered as an add-on to accepted artists. - Exhibitors are required to bring their own WHITE tent. - The exhibit area is paved. Staking of canopies will not be permitted. Your tent must be strong enough to withstand wind and rain. Tent weights are required. - All storage must be out of sight or behind booth display. Each artist is given 2 feet behind their booths for storage. - Electricity is not available for your booth and generators are prohibited. - The artist must be present in the booth during the festival. No agents or employees may represent the artist and all items must be handmade by the artist. - If you are accepted into Flair on the Square in two separate categories, you will be given one booth, unless you have specifically applied for additional space. **Registration & Setup** begins at 7 AM on Saturday July 24th. **Teardown** does not begin until 5pm and must be completed by 6:30pm. **Application Deadline:** March 20, 2027 **Artist Notification Deadline:** April 10, 2027 ### Jury Details - Average number of applications submitted each year: 60 - 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: 1 - How returning artists are selected: Received an award - How images are viewed by jurors: High-definition TV - Within a medium category, applications are sorted and viewed by: Application ID - Jurors score applications using the following scale: Yes, No, or Maybe - The show organizes the jurors for a: Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories - Jurors score: Convened as a group in one room - Am I allowed to observe the jury process? Jury process is closed ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Disciplines:** ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood - **Note:** Whether you're an emerging artist or an established professional, all are invited to showcase their work. Collaborating artists may apply jointly on one application, with the primary artist present for the duration of the event and at check-in. Artwork must be of the artist's own design and craftsmanship: no mass-produced or manufactured work, no AI-generated work, and no 3D printed pieces are permitted. Artists must be in attendance for the duration of the event. ### Additional Requirements - 4 images of artwork - 1 booth image (must represent the full display as it will appear at the festival, no identifying information) - Non-refundable $25.00 application/jury fee - Choose one category to apply in (maximum of 2 applications, each with a separate fee, if applying to more than one category) ## Compensation & Benefits Jury awards: Best in Show $400 (plus free entry to 2028), 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100, Flair Award $100, Best New Artist (free entry to 2028), Best Local Artist $100. Artists retain 100% of their own sales. **Includes:** Prize Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for collecting and reporting applicable sales tax (Williams County, 7.25%). New jury award categories this year include Best in Show ($400 + free 2028 entry), Second Place ($200), Third Place ($100), Flair Award for Best Creative Presentation ($100), Best New Artist (free 2028 entry, for first-year FOTS artists), and Best Local Artist ($100, must be within 30 miles of Bryan). ## Timeline - **Opens:** August 2, 2026 - **Deadline:** March 20, 2027 - **Program Start:** July 24, 2027 - **Program End:** July 24, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14815