Art Splash 2027
Artists and makers are invited to apply for booth space at this juried fine art fair to exhibit and sell handmade work.
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- 260 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- $300
- Location
- Cheboygan, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Jul 16, 2027 → Jul 17, 2027
About
Overview
Art Splash 2027 is the fourth annual juried fine art and makers fair in downtown Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring handmade work and art-related activities including workshops and live music.
Key dates
- Submission deadline: May 1, 2027
- Artist check-in: 7:00 a.m., Friday, July 16
- Booths operational by: 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 16
- Exhibition: Friday, July 16 (12:00–6:00 p.m.) and Saturday, July 17 (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
- Vendor pack-up begins: 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17
- All vendors must depart by: 7:00 p.m., Saturday, July 17
Eligibility
You must make your own products (no buying and reselling), no independent distributors, no items with copyright infringement, and no products with offensive messages or imagery. Artists are juried throughout the application process.
Application & fees
- Application fee: $35 (non-refundable)
- Juried art booths: $200
- Maker's booths: $100
- Minimum 5 images required to apply
- Application response time: within one week
Jury criteria
The jury evaluates applications based on uniqueness, skill level, medium, category, and booth display. As booths for similar categories fill up, that category closes to maintain diversity.
Awards
- Best in show: $300
- 2nd place: $200
- 3rd place: $100 (awarded July 16)
Vendor services & logistics
Coffee, donuts, and bottled water provided. Volunteers available for booth sitting up to 15 minutes. Artist parking is designated; vehicles must be parked before setup. Vendors must stay for both days. On Saturday, bring a ticket to load your vehicle at your booth.
Location
Cheboygan Opera House and Main Street, Cheboygan, Michigan, connected by accessible sidewalks to free public parking and adjacent to the concurrent Farmer's Market.
- Award
- Best in show $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd place $100
- Entry fee
- Application fee: $35. Juried art booths: $200. Maker's booths: $100 (in addition to application fee).
- Eligibility
- Artists and makers who create their own products; no independent distributors or copyright-infringing items.
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