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The Delaware Arts Festival is asking artists and craftspeople to submit applications with images of their work for consideration in their 52nd annual festival.
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Get matched →The Delaware Arts Festival Association is an all-volunteer non-profit that uses proceeds from this annual two-day event to provide $25,000 in Visual Arts Scholarships to high school seniors and $12,000 in art-related grants. This 52nd Festival Year will exhibit high-quality Arts/Crafts in the heart of Historic Downtown Delaware, Ohio, adjacent to Ohio Wesleyan University, coinciding with the annual OWU Alumni reunion.
All work exhibited must have originated from the exhibiting artist/craftsman. Items that will NOT be considered are "buy-sell" merchandise, handmade items assembled from purchased parts, homestyle crafts (except in the Juried Marketplace Craft area), manufactured items, kits, and work produced by anyone other than the juried-in exhibitor. Absolutely NO Artificial Intelligence applications will be allowed in any work displayed at the Festival. No copyrighted, CADD, or 3D duplicated or printed objects will be considered. Applications will be jury-screened per category for originality, design, technique, creativity, and craftsmanship.
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Exhibitors are eligible for cash awards and ribbons. The Best of Show 2027 will also receive a free exhibit space for the 2028 Festival. Awards are based on originality, design, technique, creativity, craftsmanship, and display as determined by independent judges.
Double booth space is very limited. If you require a double booth, apply. If juried in and invited, contact [email protected] immediately with your double booth request. You must be preapproved for a double booth and will receive a code to request and pay the double booth fee of $500.00. The payment for a double booth space will be due on or before March 15th. Booth sitters and volunteer helpers are available by pre-arranged schedule; more details will be included in an email to jury-approved applicants.
When a category fills, a limited waitlist per category is established. Applicants may be asked if they wish to be placed on a waitlist. Approximately 40% of waitlisted applicants usually receive a space assignment due to cancellations.