Grand Traverse Bay Summer A&C, August 15 & 16, 2026
- Deadline
- 31 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Aug 15, 2026 → Aug 16, 2026
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About
Artists may apply to exhibit handmade and artist-designed items, unique/creative gift ideas, or related work at this 2-day art and craft show.
Overview
A 2-day art and craft show featuring a maximum of 80 artists in a highly visible outdoor location in Traverse City, Michigan, during peak tourist season. The event focuses on handmade and artist-designed items, but the jury will also consider unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers.
Key dates
- Exhibition: Saturday–Sunday, August 15–16, 2026
- Event setup: Saturday, 6:30am–9am
- Submission deadline: August 13, 2026
Hours
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Eligibility
Open to emerging artists of all levels. You may apply in up to 2 categories. Each event is juried separately; participating in one does not guarantee acceptance to every show.
Application & fees
- Early Bird Application Jury Fee: $15 if paid before June 16, 2026
- Application Jury Fee: $25 if paid after June 16, 2026
- Minimum 4 images required to apply
Location
Grand Traverse Bay Civic Center, 1213 West Civic Center Drive, Traverse City, Michigan. Outdoor setting.
- Entry fee
- Application Jury Fee: $15 if paid before June 16, 2026; $25 if paid after.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 2
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging artists of all levels.
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