Chastain Park Spring Arts & Crafts Festival:(19th Annual) 2027, Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA

Overview

Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival is a juried, two-day outdoor fine arts festival held each spring in beautiful Chastain Park, one of Atlanta's most established and scenic public parks. Located in the heart of Buckhead, the festival attracts a strong, art-savvy audience from surrounding neighborhoods and the greater metro Atlanta area. The event features approximately 125 juried artists showcasing original fine art and fine craft. The festival is free and open to the public, drawing a diverse mix of serious collectors, local residents, families, and returning patrons. Additional elements include live acoustic entertainment, food vendors, and a family-friendly environment.

Key Dates

• Applications open: September 25, 2025
• Application deadline: April 8, 2026
• Jury dates: April 9–10, 2026
• Artist notification: April 10, 2026
• Accept invitation & pay deadline: April 23, 2026
• Load-in: May 8, 2026, Friday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM (or 9:00 AM–4:00 PM if concert scheduled; Saturday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM for booths 124–190)
• Festival: May 9–10, 2026

Media & Categories

• 2-D Mixed Media (collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, photography)
• 3-D Mixed Media (mosaic, papier mâché, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, and other 3-dimensional objects)
• Ceramics (earthenware, porcelain, raku)
• Digital Art (computer-manipulated images)
• Drawing & Printmaking (pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, chalk; pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, lithography; all prints must be signed and numbered)
• Fiber (basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, quilting)
• Glass (blown, fused, stained, cast, molded)
• Handicraft (handmade items from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials)
• Jewelry (at least 50% of organic materials must be produced by artist; no commercial molds)
• Metal (functional and non-sculptural)
• Painting (oils, acrylics, watercolors, tempera)
• Photography (prints, transparencies, or digital images from original negatives/digital camera, processed by artist)
• Sculpture (three-dimensional work)
• Wood & Furniture (built, turned, carved, or tooled; no embellished manufactured items)

Application Requirements

Submit a minimum of 4 images to apply.

Fees

• Non-Refundable Administrative Processing Fee: $35

Eligibility

Open to all artists. Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.

Prohibited Items

• T-shirts and commercial clothing
• Posters
• Manufactured toys
• Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
• Jewelry made from more than 50% manufactured components
• Any item employing commercially available molds or patterns

Waitlist & No-Show Policy

A waitlist will be maintained. Selected wait-listed artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date. Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number by Saturday at 8:00 a.m. will be considered a 'no-show.' No-show artists are not eligible for refunds, and assigned space will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.

Amenities & Logistics

• Free parking nearby for artists and guests
• Designated Festival Hotline during event hours
• 24-hour onsite security by Atlanta Police Department
• Rain or shine (no rain date; fees not refunded for inclement weather)
• Artists responsible for collecting and reporting 8% sales tax (Georgia 4%, Fulton County 3%, City of Atlanta 1%)

Festival Details

The festival is professionally produced by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, known for well-organized events, clear communication, and strong artist support. Voted Best Festivals by local media; professional marketing includes PR, online and print media ads, radio, TV, billboards, social media, and 300+ online calendar entries.