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Get matched →Held in what is considered to be the most up-and-coming neighborhood in Metro Atlanta, the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, for people of all ages, races, customs, and interests. The Festival is a major celebration of the arts while honoring the rich history of our community. At this festival, there is something for everyone: fine arts and crafts, a children's play area, local food and beverage concessions, and live acoustic entertainment. All this is within the environment of Atlanta's most lovely park and is part of the celebration of the Beltline redevelopment. Formerly, this area flanked "City Hall East," which is now under redevelopment as Ponce City Market by Jamestown Properties. This area is targeted as one of the prime examples of urban redevelopment and innovation, benefiting the surrounding communities.
Approximately 100 artists will participate in this annual event.
Festival Hours: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
Accept applications: October 03, 2026
Accept invitation & purchase deadline: September 15, 2027
Wait List Released: September 02, 2026 (or as deemed necessary by event/ category by category)
Event Dates: September 25-26, 2027
Load In: Saturday- September 25, 2026 (8:00 AM-9:30 AM) *Per City permit/guidelines
Saturday (11:00 AM - 6:00PM) Sunday (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.
CATEGORIES
2-D Mixed Media : Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting.
3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or, any other 3-dimensional objects.
Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or, other software applications.
Drawing & Printmaking : Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or, chalk. The printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or, lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- T-shirts and commercial clothing
- Posters
- Manufactured toys
- Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
- Jewelry is made from more than 50% manufactured components
- Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns
AMENITIES
- Water will be provided for artists on Saturday and Sunday.
- Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request. (if available)
- Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
- Saturday Load-In as directed by the City
- 24 Hour on-site Security
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
- AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
- Voted Best Festivals by local media
- The holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
- AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
- PR and online media platforms
- Print and online media ads
- Radio and TV
- Billboards, banners, posters, and yard signs
- Extensive business partner collaboration
- Social media
- Dedicated interactive website
- Direct mail
- 300+ online calendar entries
PARKING
Off-site Artist Parking will be available. On-street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhood. Paid parking options will also be available for festival guests and artists.
WAIT-LIST
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released before the event date.
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number (the number will be available in confirmation materials) by Friday at 7:00 p.m. will be considered a "no-show." No-show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no "rain date" and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place rain or shine.
SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 8% (Georgia 4%, Fulton County 3%, City of Atlanta 1%).
HOW THE FEES ARE USED
All AFFPS Festivals support the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic career
Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $30.
Event dates: September 26, 2027 to September 27, 2027.
Location: Historic Fourth Ward Park (592 N. Angier Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), Atlanta, Georgia.
Setting: outdoor.
Minimum 4 images required to apply.