Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2027

Overview

Celebrating its 91st year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is an Atlanta tradition with an emphasis on art, music and family entertainment. Artists from across the country participate in Atlanta's premiere spring festival that attracts an average of 200,000 visitors each year. Continually rated amongst the top art shows in the country, professional management coupled with strong community and volunteer support make this a first class event.

Festival Dates & Location

• Friday, April 9, 2027: 12:00 noon – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 10, 2027: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 11, 2027: 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia

Eligibility

Professional artists who create and execute original, professional quality work. Only one artist may display per booth unless the work is a collaboration of two artists (max 2 individuals). No agents, dealers, or representatives may attend in place of the artist. All artists must be able to attend the entire festival and will be required to present a Photo ID upon check-in.

Artist Standards

• Reproductions (giclees, photo-offset, etc.) must be labeled and placed in browse bins, or framed reproductions may hang on only one wall (max 10 linear feet) and must be labeled.
• Multiple employee studios engaged in production work are not eligible.
• No buy-sell. No merchandise such as coffee cups, note cards, calendars, or other mass-produced items from original artwork are permitted.
• Items made using commercial molds, patterns, or hobby crafts are ineligible.
• All work shown must be for sale.

Categories

Artist may only exhibit art in the category in which they were accepted. Available categories are: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Clay, Photography/Digital Art, Drawing/Graphics/Printmaking, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Painting – Oil/Acrylic, Painting – Watercolor/Pastel, and Wood.

Jury Process

Exhibitors are selected based on design, quality, and presentation as determined by an independent jury of art professionals. Artists are juried by category and assigned a score; those with the highest scores per category are invited to participate. A limited number of artists per category will be accepted to provide a balanced show. A score-based wait list will be maintained in each category with cancellations filled from that list. The jury process is done anonymously and the decision is final. Previous year's award winners are jury exempt but must complete an application, submit all images, and pay all fees by the deadline. Total booth capacity is 260.

Application Requirements

• Submit 3 digital images of your artwork and 1 digital image of your booth setup.
• Digital images must be current and show artwork completed within the past two years.
• Booth image should show your booth as set up for an outdoor show, without the artist's name, banners, titles, or people visible to remain anonymous.
• Submission deadline: October 28, 2026.

Marketing & Promotion

Marketing strategy includes extensive pre-event mass media advertising (print, radio, internet, television), social media updates, and sponsor/patron promotions. Participating artists may be invited to participate in radio or television promotions during the event.