--- title: Ethos Celebration of the Arts 2027 description: >- Juried art fair in Downtown Franklin, IN with $4,700 in cash prizes across art categories. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/d32dd22a-7bca-49c7-9bbe-8bb17c892d38' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-30' updatedAt: '2026-10-11' programType: Festival/fair organization: Discover Downtown Franklin organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/discover-downtown-franklin' deadline: '2027-09-05' location: 'Franklin, IN, United States' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Cash prizes totaling $4,700 awarded across categories; artists keep 100% of their sales with no commission taken by the organizer. disciplines: - 2d art - 3d art - textile - photography - jewelry --- # Ethos Celebration of the Arts 2027 **Hosted by:** Discover Downtown Franklin **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Franklin, IN, United States | **Deadline:** September 5, 2027 ## About This Program > "Juried fine art fair" ### Summary Discover Downtown Franklin is excited to host the 2027 Ethos Celebration of the Arts event in the heart of beautiful, historic Downtown Franklin on October 2, 2027 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival features local and regional juried artists showcasing original art in 2D, 3D, textile, photography, and jewelry categories. Artists will set up booths to showcase and sell their art throughout the day. Day-of judges will award prizes in each category (prizes expanded for 2027!) totaling $4,700. The event will include live music and beer, wine, soda, and snack vendor. Discover Downtown Franklin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a nationally accredited Main Street Community. ### General Information Juried exhibition of fine arts. Ethos Celebration of the Arts will be held on October 2, 2027 from 10:00am-4:00pm rain or shine! Artists must be present during the entire show hours. The Ethos Celebration of the Arts is a juried art fair that will showcase art from local and regional fine artists. Artists will bring their art for display and sales and will be automatically included in a day-of judging. **Permitted Work/Mediums:** The Ethos Celebration of the Arts festival is open to and welcomes all individual artists who make their own original fine art by hand. All work must be original and must be made by the artist who is present at the event. **Jury Procedure** Once you apply, the final selection of participating artists will be made by a jury comprised of professional artists and gallery owners. Jurors will review applicants on a rolling basis and artists will likely be notified within a month of application as decisions are made; however, all artists will be notified by the Notification Date listed above at the latest. Discover Downtown Franklin may limit the number of artists accepted in some categories in order to present a balanced show. Decisions of the jury are final. Discover Downtown Franklin will fill all vacancies from the show waitlist based upon jury scores. **Cost** Once accepted into the show, artists will pay $100 for a 10' x 10' booth space (or $200 for a double, 20' x 10' booth space) in order to exhibit. These fees must be paid by the Purchase Deadline above or the artist will forfeit their spot in the show. **Awards** Day-of judges will be comprised of professional artists and/or gallery owners. Monetary prizes will be awarded as follows: - Raymond F. Turner Best in Show Award ($1,000) - *NEW* People's Choice Award ($500) - 2D Art First Place ($500) - 2D Art Second Place ($250) - *NEW* 2D Art Third Place ($100) - 3D Art First Place ($500) - 3D Art Second Place ($250) - *NEW* 3D Art Third Place ($100) - NEW - Best Textiles ($500) - NEW - Best Jewelry ($500) - NEW - Best Photography ($500) 2D Art = painting, print making, etc. 3D Art = ceramic, glass, metal, wood, etc... Artists keep all proceeds from the sale of their art during the show. We do not collect a sales commission from our exhibitors. Winners of monetary prizes must submit a w9 at the time of award (we will provide form). **Prohibited Items:** The following items are NOT permitted at the event: any work that is not your own or that you did not make by hand. This includes imported items, commercially manufactured items, buy-and-sell items, and kit-made or pattern-made items. ### Booth Information and Fees Each exhibitor must provide his/her own attractive tent and display at the event. Booth spaces accommodate a 10' x 10' tent. You may purchase a double booth (20' x 10') by paying two entry fees. Artists must provide tents, tables, chairs, easels, and all other booth and/or display items needed. All artists must have their booths weighted at each corner to prevent damage in the event of high winds. Electricity and internet access are not available or provided during the event. Generators are not permitted. The set-up period for artists will begin on October 2, 2027, from 6:00am and will end at 9:45am. Tear down will begin no sooner than 4:00pm and must be complete by 6:00pm. Free bottled water will be provided to artists, and restrooms will be available on-site. Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all applicable sales taxes. Artists are responsible for maintaining general liability insurance for their booth space during the event. ### Refund Policy No refunds. ### Jury Details Average number of applications submitted each year: 100 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 80 Average number of exempt-from-jury artists invited to participate: 10 Jurors score applications using a Yes, No, or Maybe scale; 8 jurors review as a single panel convened in one room. Images are viewed on a High-Definition TV. The jury process is closed. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional - **Disciplines:** 2d art, 3d art, textile, photography, jewelry - **Note:** Open to and welcomes all individual artists who make their own original fine art by hand. The jury selects local and regional fine artists; artists must be present during the entire show, including check-in and set-up. ### Additional Requirements - 6 images (a booth shot is required) - You may submit up to 2 applications for this show ## Compensation & Benefits Cash prizes totaling $4,700 awarded across categories; artists keep 100% of their sales with no commission taken by the organizer. **Includes:** Prize Day-of judges award monetary prizes in each category totaling $4,700, ranging from $100 to $1,000 per award. Winners of monetary prizes must submit a W9 at the time of award. Artists retain 100% of proceeds from sales during the show; no sales commission is collected by Discover Downtown Franklin. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 29, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 5, 2027 - **Program Start:** October 2, 2027 - **Program End:** October 2, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14778