Art Under the Elms 2027

Overview

The 43rd annual Art Under the Elms is a three-day arts festival held on the scenic Lewis-Clark State College campus in Lewiston, Idaho. This free community event features over 100 artisan vendors, youth and emerging artist exhibits, live performances, and food vendors. Art Under the Elms attracts more than 10,000 visitors each year and supports the Center for Arts & History's mission to connect campus and community through the arts, culture, and humanities. All proceeds benefit the Center's exhibitions, programs, and arts education initiatives.

Application Opportunities

Booth options are available for Youth Artists, Emerging Artists, and Artisan Vendors. Shared booth options may be available upon approval.

Eligibility & Artwork Guidelines

• Youth Artist: Artists under 18 years old (individuals or school groups). Work must be original and created by the youth artist(s). Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or supervising teacher.
• Emerging Artist: Artists aged 18 or older who are new to exhibiting or selling professionally (typically with fewer than two years professional experience or fewer than three juried show acceptances).
• Artisan Vendor: Professional or established artists and artisans aged 18 or older who create and sell original, handcrafted work, with experience exhibiting at art fairs, galleries, or similar venues.

Medium Categories

• Beverage (non-alcoholic)
• Food (pre-packaged)
• Lifestyle (candles, home goods, personal products)
• Ceramics
• Digital Art
• Drawing
• Fiber Art/Textiles (wearable and non-wearable)
• Furniture/Design
• Glass
• Graphic Art (animation, calligraphy, illustration, text-based)
• Jewelry
• Metalwork (non-jewelry or sculpture)
• Mixed Media (2D/3D, including recycled/found objects)
• Music/Instruments
• New Media (interactive, kinetic, robotics, AR/VR)