The Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg Presents Art on the Square 2027

Overview

Art on the Square is the 61st Annual juried outdoor art fair held in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, dedicated to showcasing original, high-quality, handcrafted work in diverse media. The event attracts thousands of residents and tourists and features approximately 100 juried artists. Proceeds from artist booth fees support visual and performing arts organizations throughout the Williamsburg area and JWCW's arts scholarships program.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: January 16, 2027 (Midnight EST)
• Artist Notifications: Early February 2027
• Deadline to Accept Invitation: March 1, 2027
• Booth Fee Due: March 15, 2027
• Show Date: Sunday, April 25, 2027, 10 am–5 pm

How to Apply

Submit applications online via ZAPP (www.zapplication.org). Each application requires 3 images of your work, 1 booth image, an artist information statement, and the non-refundable $35 jury fee. This is a blind jury process—jurors evaluate only your images without knowing your name or location.

Jury Process

Your work is scored 1–5 by a four-person panel of experienced art professionals. Scores are averaged, and top-scoring artists are reviewed by committee for final selection. High-scoring artists not invited to the show are retained on a waitlist of alternates. Decisions are final; previous acceptance does not guarantee future acceptance.

Awards & Categories

First place in each media category receives $250. Categories include Ceramics, Painting/Drawing, Jewelry, Photography, and others. No single category may comprise more than 25% of the show.

Media Categories

• Ceramics: All original clay and porcelain work (excluding jewelry); no mass-produced items.
• Painting/Drawing: Oils, acrylics, watercolor, and works in dry media (charcoal, pastels, pencil) or fluid media (ink, wash).
• Jewelry: Original work in metal, glass, clay, fiber, and other materials; no commercial casts, molds, strung beads, or catalogue merchandise.
• Photography and other media as approved.

Booth & Fees

• Jury Fee: $35 per application (non-refundable); pay online by credit card.
• Booth Space: 10' x 10' for $200 (due by March 15, 2026). Includes $5 donation to arts scholarships; remaining proceeds support arts donations.

Multiple Applications

Artists may submit separate applications for work in different media categories or distinctly separate bodies of work within one category. Each application requires its own Zapplication account, digital images, and jury fee. No advantage is gained by submitting the same body of work multiple times.

Contact & Additional Info

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (757) 561-0718
• Website: www.williamsburgjuniors.org
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1117, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187
• Parking: Available at nearby William & Mary Campus (passes provided at registration on event day).