2026 Fall Fest Artist Market

Overview

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts invites artists from across Alabama to participate in the 2026 Fall Fest Artist Market. This celebration of fine arts and fine crafts welcomes creators to showcase and sell their original works to a vibrant community of art lovers. Proceeds benefit the local artist community and support educational programming at the Museum.

What to Submit

Work for sale may include visual art (painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, and digital art), fabric, clothing and accessories, jewelry, and handcrafted items such as sculpture, ceramics, glass, and woodworking. All artists who create their own items are encouraged to apply.

Jury Process

A blind jury composed of artists, community leaders, and City of Montgomery team members seeks makers who are accomplished in their medium and bold in their ideas. The selection process highlights those whose craft elevates the Fall Fest experience for all who attend.

Key Dates

• Call opens: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 8 AM
• Submissions close: Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM
• Notification of acceptance: Friday, July 31, 2026, by 5 PM
• Artist confirmation and booth payments deadline: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by 5 PM

Event Schedule

• Artist Setup: Friday, September 18, 2026, 1 to 5 PM
• American Worker Exhibition Reception: Friday, September 18, 2026, 5 to 7 PM
• Fall Festival: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM
• Breakdown: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 4 to 6 PM

Eligibility

Open to artists creating their own original items in any of the eligible media categories. Alabama residency required.