Downtown Englewood Art & Craft Show January 2027

Overview

This is the 2nd year of this boutique Art & Craft show, limited to a maximum of 50 artists. The event features handmade and artist-designed items, with the jury also considering unique/creative gift ideas, authors, inventors, and designers for holiday gift-giving. All artist exhibitor tents must be white (except branded sponsor booths), and displays must be professional and pleasing to the eye.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: January 28, 2027
• Artist notification date: April 15, 2027
• Event dates: Saturday, January 30 – Sunday, January 31, 2027
• Event hours: 10am to 5pm both days
• Setup: Saturday 6:30am to 9:30am (all vehicles must be off festival footprint by 9am)

Eligibility

Open to all artists and emerging artists of all levels, including authors, inventors, and designers. May apply in up to 2 categories. Categories are capped with no more than 25% jewelry. Sponsor spaces (for service businesses) start at $600 and are limited to 4-6 booths.

Booth types

• Artist - made by my hands
• Artist - production/studio work (no more than 2 assistants)
• Artist - studio work with more than 2 assistants
• Craft - made by my own hands
• Craft - production/studio work (no more than 2 assistants)
• Inventor - created an innovative concept that is put into production
• Designer - creates all designs and images that may be utilized in final creation
• Other, describe (includes fair trade and anything NOT made by your hands)
• Sponsor (start $600) - all other service businesses looking to sell a service or product

Booth specifications

Booth spaces are approximately 10' wide by 10' deep with at least 2 feet between booths. Booth and a half and double booths are available on a limited basis. Only 75 booth spaces available. Easy load-in and load-out next to booth (weather permitting). Setup email will be sent about 30 days before the event.

Tent & display requirements

All artist exhibitor tents must be white (no exceptions, except branded sponsor booths). No cheap camping tents. Pop-up tents are not recommended due to wind and rain issues. If using an EZ UP or umbrella-type pop-up tent, a minimum of 40 pounds per leg (160 pounds total) is required. Displays must be professional and pleasing to the eye with no hand-made signs. Your booth display should reflect the pictures sent in for jury review. If your display changes, send updated photos. Booth checks will be done Friday morning.

Application requirements

• Minimum 4 images required to apply
• Jury fee: $25
• Booth fee: $399 if paid before December 20, 2027; $449 if paid after
• Artists are selected through a review of their work by a panel of experts

Fees & payment

• Jury fee: $25
• Booth fee: $399 if paid before December 20, 2027 (save $50); $449 if paid after December 20

Marketing & amenities

Participating artists are listed on the Facebook event page for each event. Marketing and advertising include social media ads, posters, rack cards, local tourism websites, local area signs, and print ads. Staff support is provided on location throughout the event.