Geneva Arts Fair 2027

Overview

Geneva Arts Fair is a prestigious, original-only art show in its 25th year, renowned for quality and attracting collectors. Presented by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, the fair is set among 100+ specialty shops in historic Victorian-style homes and century-old buildings. Geneva, Ill. is a chic and bustling historic town on the Fox River, offering a picture-postcard setting. Its proximity to Chicago and the train line makes it a convenient weekend stop.

Exhibition Dates

• Saturday, July 24, 2027
• Sunday, July 25, 2027

Application Dates

• Application deadline: February 10, 2027
• Artist notification date: March 5, 2027

Eligibility & Accepted Mediums

• Artist must be in attendance during event; no artist's representatives allowed.
• Work done by a production studio is not accepted.
• No work made with commercial kits or patterns allowed.
• No digital fabrication allowed.
• Exhibitors may not sell promotional items such as t-shirts, postcards, notecards, tumblers, keychains, coasters, or books.

Awards

2D and 3D awards of excellence (3 each) will be presented during Saturday afternoon. Judges will walk the entirety of the fair and are NOT required to talk with artists.

Application Fee

• Jury Fee: $50

Application Requirements

• Minimum 4 images required to apply.

Artist Amenities

• Booths are spaced comfortably from each other.