Fine Art & Craft Application

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

• 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.

Art on the Side 2027
Juried Fine Art & Fine Makers Application
Event Date: Saturday, June 5, 2027 | Festival Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Artist Set-Up: Begins at 6:00 AM

Art on the Side is a rain or shine event. Please review the application carefully and contact us with any questions before applying.

This is an electronic agreement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to all festival rules and requirements. All artwork displayed within your booth must be available for sale.

Jury Standards
Art on the Side is a juried Fine Art & Fine Makers festival celebrating original artwork and exceptional craftsmanship. All work must be original in concept and created by the exhibiting artist. Unless otherwise noted, the artist must complete at least 90% of the creative and production process.

Mass-produced, kit-built, assembly-only, commercially manufactured, or primarily AI-generated work is not eligible. Reproductions are permitted only in categories where specifically stated.

If your work does not meet the Fine Art & Fine Makers standards described below, we encourage you to apply through our Commercial Art & Craft Application instead. We welcome a wide variety of creative businesses and handcrafted products through that category.

Jury Categories
Clay: Functional or sculptural work created by the artist.

Digital Art: Original artwork conceived and created by the artist using digital tools. Prints must be signed, numbered, and offered in limited editions. Artwork that is primarily AI-generated is not accepted.

Fiber: Handcrafted work created using fiber arts techniques.

Glass: Functional or sculptural work. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, casting, and all cold-working processes are permitted.

Fine Art Jewelry: Jewelry in which the artist handcrafts a significant portion of the piece. Assembly of commercially manufactured components or findings alone does not qualify.

Metal: Sculptural or decorative work created using metal.

Mixed Media: Artwork combining two or more artistic mediums into a single piece.

Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments created by the artist.

Natural Materials: Work created primarily from materials found in nature, including basketry, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and similar media.

Photography: Original photographs captured and artistically processed by the artist. Prints must be signed, numbered, and offered in limited editions. Only the artist's original source material is permitted. Open-edition prints and primarily AI-generated images are not accepted.

Printmaking: Original hand-pulled prints created by the artist. Prints must be signed, numbered, and offered in limited editions.

Sculpture: Three-dimensional work created using additive or subtractive processes.

Two-Dimensional: Drawings, paintings, and other two-dimensional artwork. Signed, numbered, limited-edition reproductions of the artist's original work are permitted.

Wood: Work created using hand tools, machinery, turning, carving, or other woodworking techniques.

• -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.