St. James Court Art Show (3rd Street Section) 2026
Submit a minimum of 3 images for juried consideration in this fine arts and crafts show.
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- 1 day left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $3,250
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Exhibition window
- Oct 2, 2026 → Oct 4, 2026
About
Overview
Ranked the #1 Fine Art and Design Show in Sunshine Artist Magazine's "200 Best List" in 2023, 2019, 2012 & 2011, this juried fine arts and fine crafts show is consistently ranked one of the top in the country. The 3rd Street Section of the St. James Court Art Show has approximately 90 artists within a show of 600 total artists, held in the Old Louisville Historic District downtown. More than 250,000 people visit annually. Admission is free and the event is held rain or shine.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Exhibition: October 2–4, 2026
- Official hours: Friday 9am–6pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm
- Street jury begins Friday at 9am; artists must be open for business at that time
Media Accepted
- Paintings
- Sculpture
- Pottery
- Leather
- Woodcrafts
- Photography
- Textiles
- Glass art
- Other fine arts
To Apply
Submit a minimum of 3 images for juried consideration.
Fees & Awards
- Application fee: $35
- Awards: Over $3,250 in cash and prizes awarded to 3rd Street Section artists
- Artists keep all sales proceeds
Amenities
Artist amenities include parking behind the booth for artists located on 3rd Street, artist breakfast and lunch all three days, booth sitters, and volunteer staff.
Location & Setting
The show takes place in the 1400 Block S 3rd Street in the Old Louisville Historic District, Louisville, Kentucky. It is an outdoor event featuring one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the country as a backdrop.
- Award
- Over $3,250 in cash and prizes
- Eligibility
- Juried show; artists keep all sales proceeds.
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