St. James Court Art Show (Belgravia Section) 2026

Overview

Belgravia Court is a historic section of the St. James Court Art Show, ranked the #1 Fine Art Show in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine in September 2019. It hosts 75 selected artists within the larger show of over 600 artists. The court features Victorian homes opening to a center green where artists set up booths.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: September 22, 2026
• Invitation-only period: through January 30, 2026
• Event dates: October 2–4, 2026
• Mandatory setup: Thursday, October 1, 2026 (8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
• Show hours: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday
• Booth fees due: August 1, 2026

Location and setting

Belgravia Court, a historic walking court that intersects with St. James Court in the heart of the historic Old Louisville neighborhood, the largest collection of Victorian homes in the country. The event is held outdoors.

Eligibility and jury process

Invitation only until January 30, 2026. The Belgravia section is juried by individuals from the Kentucky/Indiana region with extensive art backgrounds. All 3 submitted images plus a booth shot are viewed using a 1–5 scoring system. Invitations are issued annually based on jury scores. All accepted artists are required to attend all three days of the show. No vendors are permitted.

Media and categories

Applications accepted across all 15 medium categories including: clay, crafts, fiber/clothing, eclectic, glass, jewelry, images 2D, leather, metal, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood.

Application requirements

Minimum 3 images required. One application per medium category. Applications submitted through www.zapplication.org on a rolling basis until full. Applicants must verify email address, spelling of name, capitalization, and hyphens, as this information will be printed on booth cards.

Fees

• Application/jury fee: $40 (non-refundable)
• Booth fee: $625 for single space (premium and double booths available at additional cost, approved by show director)
• Booth fees due by August 1, 2026
• Kentucky sales tax: 6% required on all sales

Booth assignments and policies

Booth spaces are assigned only to selected artists. Each booth will be adjacent to another artist, a tree, or a historic gas lamplight. Booth fees are for exhibit space rental only and are not transferable. If the registrant cannot participate, the space reverts to the show. No refunds for inclement weather; full refunds only if the St. James Art Show is canceled. All work is exhibited at the artist's own risk. General liability insurance is required; the show's insurance does not cover exhibit damage. Louisville Metro Police provide security during show hours; private security walks the site after hours.