--- title: Art by the Falls - 43rd Annual - 2027 description: Juried outdoor fine arts festival in Chagrin Falls, OH; 170+ artists, cash awards, $50 application fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/e5b39f94-c5a3-4dd5-b7df-1aa565f02bd2 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-17" updatedAt: "2026-10-17" programType: Festival/fair organization: Valley Art Center organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/valley-art-center deadline: "2027-02-15" entryFee: 50 USD location: Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, Chagrin Falls, OH, United States isOnline: false compensationRange: Cash awards for Best of Show, 1st-3rd place in 2D and 3D categories, the Jan Jones Family Award, and Honorable Mentions (more than $1,500 total). disciplines: - ceramics - digital media - fiber/textiles - glass - jewelry - metal - mixed media/other - painting/drawing - photography - wood --- # Art by the Falls - 43rd Annual - 2027 **Hosted by:** Valley Art Center **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, Chagrin Falls, OH, United States | **Deadline:** February 15, 2027 | **Entry fee:** $50 ## About This Program Valley Art Center is proud to present the 43rd Annual Art by the Falls outdoor fine arts and contemporary crafts festival. This juried festival of 170+ artists draws 25,000+ patrons to Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. Nestled in the heart of the Chagrin Valley, the Polo Field is centrally located to charming Chagrin Falls and easily accessed for art aficionados in the Cleveland area. Art by the Falls features over 170 fine artists and artisans drawn from across the country. Artists will enjoy special hotel rates, onsite parking, booth site unload/load (weather dependent), dedicated booth zone for artists with physical disabilities, booth sitters, dedicated zone leaders, continental breakfast on show days and Artist's party on Saturday night with complimentary dinner. Cash awards include Best of Show, First, Second and Third place in 2-D and 3-D art, and the Jan Jones Family Award. Located in one of the most affluent suburbs in the Cleveland area, Chagrin Falls is known as an arts community with numerous arts organizations calling it home, including Valley Art Center, Chagrin Falls Little Theater (one of the oldest community theaters in the country), the Performing Arts Academy, Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival, Chagrin Symphony Orchestra, and numerous independent art galleries and working art studios. Beloved by the community, Valley Art Center is thrilled to present Art by the Falls to enrich and inspire the community through meaningful, immersive art experiences. ### General information **Categories** Ceramics, Digital Media, Fiber/Textiles, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media/Other, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Wood – See Rules and Regulations for category descriptions. **Application Fee:** $50 **Application Process** All artists must apply to Art by the Falls 2027 through Zapplication. Four images must be submitted; three (3) different pieces representative of your body of work and one (1) booth image. The Art by the Falls jury is conducted by a panel of three experienced artists and industry professionals. Invitation to exhibit is based solely upon the quality of the work as illustrated in the submitted digital images. **Jurors & Jury Procedure** - Jurors will review and score applications independently. - Artists are scored by a different jury each year. - Approximately 170 artists will be accepted and they will represent the top/highest scores in their respective mediums. - Valley Art Center may limit the number of artists accepted in some categories to present a balanced show. - Of highest importance is the creative vision of the applicant and the quality of the work. Artist certifies that all jury images submitted represent his/her original work. No buy/sell is permitted. - Artist scores will not be released. - Vacancies will be filled from the festival waitlist by the Valley Art Center Executive Director based upon jury scores and medium balance. - Jurors will visit all booths in person during the festival and award Best of Show, 1st-3rd place in both 2D and 3D categories, the Jan Jones Family Award, and Honorable Mentions. More than $1,500 will be given in cash awards. **Art by the Falls 2027 Jurors:** Josh Chefitz Ken Maronowski Megan Young **Booth Set-up** Friday, June 11, 2027 7:30am – 4:00pm *Booth load-in will be assigned staggered arrival times based on location and vehicle size.* **Show Hours** Saturday, June 12, 2027 10am – 6pm Sunday, June 13, 2027 10am – 4pm **Booth Cost** 10x10: $375 10x15: $475 10x20: $575 Corner Booth: $200 additional – available at checkout. **Additional Information** - We are returning to the Cleveland Metroparks Polo field for the third year in a row! Use the address 3801 Chagrin River Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 for directions. - Each booth will be assigned a time for arrival on Friday to manage load-in traffic. Weather dependent, we intend to allow artists to park at their booth for unloading. Details will be provided in May along with booth assignments. - Show management assigns all booths to ensure a cohesive flow and balance of mediums. Unless you have a physical disability, specific location requests cannot be honored. A limited number of corner booths are available for purchase at check out upon receiving show invitation. - We have on-site artist parking at the Polo Field! After you unload at your booth (weather permitting), you must move your vehicle to the south parking lot to allow other artists access to their booths. - You are responsible for your own setup. - Booth sitters are provided by VAC volunteers. - Overnight security will be provided Friday and Saturday night. Valley Art Center does not assume any responsibility for loss due to theft or damage. - 10+ food trucks will be onsite during festival. - Complimentary coffee and continental breakfast will be provided Saturday and Sunday mornings. Artist party with pizza dinner will be held Saturday night, RSVP required. - Estimated attendance is 25,000-30,000. - Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their work within their tent. - Dogs are not permitted within the artist areas. **Our Commitment** Valley Art Center is committed to authentically and intentionally reflecting the rich diversity of Northeast Ohio by doing the work of inclusivity through openness, broadened opportunities, continuous evaluation, and engaging supportive culture across all of its programming, activities, and actions. VAC promotes involvement and expanded access to arts opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, or professional level. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** ceramics, digital media, fiber/textiles, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media/other, painting/drawing, photography, wood ### Additional Requirements - 5 images total (a booth shot is required) - $50 non-refundable application fee - Vendor's license according to the State of Ohio ## Compensation & Benefits Cash awards for Best of Show, 1st-3rd place in 2D and 3D categories, the Jan Jones Family Award, and Honorable Mentions (more than $1,500 total). **Includes:** Prize More than $1,500 will be given in cash awards, including Best of Show, 1st-3rd place in 2-D and 3-D art, and the Jan Jones Family Award. Jurors visit all booths in person during the festival to make these awards. ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 16, 2026 - **Deadline:** February 15, 2027 - **Program Start:** June 12, 2027 - **Program End:** June 13, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14900