Tiedeman Park Fall Arts Festival (Inaguaral), Savannah, GA, November 13-14, 2027
Artists are invited to submit their original, handcrafted works in a variety of artistic mediums for consideration in the inaugural Tiedeman Park Fall Arts Festival.
Experience the charm and elegance of historic Savannah at the inaugural Tiedeman Park Fall Arts Festival, set in one of the city's most beautiful residential neighborhoods. Surrounded by stately homes, mature trees, and beautifully landscaped grounds, Tiedeman Park offers an exceptional setting for a fine arts festival. The park's expansive green spaces and extensive network of scenic walking paths create a natural outdoor gallery, allowing visitors to stroll comfortably among artists and their work. Located in an established, upscale Savannah neighborhood, the festival offers artists an opportunity to connect with local residents, art enthusiasts, collectors, and visitors who appreciate original, handcrafted works of art. The Tiedeman Park Fall Arts Festival will feature a carefully curated selection of talented artists representing a variety of artistic mediums. Produced by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the festival will emphasize artistic quality, professional presentation, and an inviting atmosphere that complements the natural beauty of the park. Join us for an exciting new fine arts tradition in one of Savannah's most picturesque settings!
Important Dates & Deadlines
Accept applications: November 04, 2026
Application Deadline: August 03, 2027
Jury dates: August 04-05, 2027
Notification of acceptance: August 05, 2027
Accept invitation & purchase deadline: September 07, 2027
WaitList Released: (as deemed necessary by the show/ category by category)
Event Dates: November 13-14, 2027
Load-In Dates: May 08, 2026: Friday ONLY (12:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (subject to change if concert scheduled)
Late Applications
Late applications may be accepted at the discretion of the Director and included on the Wait List.
Categories
2-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. The finished art is suitable for wall mounting.
3-D Mixed Media: Includes more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or, any other 3-dimensional objects.
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Ceramics: Original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
Digital Art: Two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer using programs such as Drawing, Illustrator, Paint, or other software applications.
Drawing & Printmaking: Original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels or chalk. The printmaking process may include pulled plates, linoleum prints, etching, engraving, silkscreen, or lithography. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.
Fiber: Works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Glass: An object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded. The embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
Handicraft: Handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials transforming the combined materials into a unique product in a cohesive collection. A complete description of items is required.
Jewelry: All Jewelry is crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product used must be produced by the artist.
Metal: Functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.
Painting: The use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.
Photography: Prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist's original negative or taken with a digital camera that has been processed by the artist.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional work is done in any individual medium.
Wood & Furniture: Original works in wood that are built, turned, carved, or tooled. Embellished manufactured wood items are not permitted.
Prohibited Items
T-shirts and commercial clothing
Posters
Manufactured toys
Commercially manufactured or reproduced items (resale)
Jewelry is made from more than 50% manufactured components
Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns
Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
24 Hour onsite Security by Atlanta Police Department
Waitlist
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.
No Show Policy
Artists who have not checked in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number (the number will be available in confirmation materials) by Saturday at 8:00 a.m. will be considered a "no-show." No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
Sales Tax
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Taxes. Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event. The current Sales Tax rate for this event is 8% (Georgia 4%, Fulton County 3%, City of Atlanta 1%).
How the Fees are Used
All AFFPS Festivals support the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic career.