Artist Application 2026

The "artist application" is intended for Fine Artists and Artisan Craftsmen.

• Work that has been produced with commercially-acquired kits, commercial patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted.
• .All work - in every category - must be the original work produced by the exhibiting artist.

Welcome to Art on the Side located in beautiful Historic Downtown Liberty.  We will have 50 available spaces for fine artists.  We hope to grow each and every year. Event Date: Saturday, June 6th 2026 from 8am to 5pm. Set-up begins at 6:00am. Art on the Side will happen "rain or shine". Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by completing the application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.  All work displayed in the booth must be for sale.

• Clay: Original work, functional or sculptural.
• Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable, original designs only.  
• Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as all cold working processes are permitted.
• Jewelry: Original designs, no resale items, no assembly only work.
• Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal.
• Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece.
• Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments.
• Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.
• Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only artist’s original source material and prints made from the original source are acceptable.
• Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.
• Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.
• Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints from original art is permitted.
• Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

• -All participants must be 18 years or older.
• -The artist must be present for the entire event from 8am to 5pm.
• -Work displayed on site will be consistent with the work shown in the digital images submitted
• .-All work - in every category - must be the original work produced by the exhibiting artist.
• -Work which has been produced with commercially-acquired kits, commercial patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted.
• Studios involved in volume production are not permitted to exhibit.
• SALES: Art on the Side does not require an artist to pay any commissions. Each artist is responsible for collecting and paying Missouri sales tax. It is the responsibility of each artist to return payment to the Missouri Tax Revenue Service.
• BOOTH SPACES: Each artist is provided a 10'X10' exhibition space, which is assigned by the Art on the Side Committee. Participants are expected to bring their own weighted canopy, display booth, display racks and any booth support materials. Electricity is not provided for this show.
• INSURANCE: Accepted artists must have proof of event insurance or sign a hold harmless waiver.
• REFUNDS There are no refunds. This event is rain or shine.