BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department invites local and regional artists to apply to participate in the 2024 A Fair of the Arts, fine craft, and art fairs.
Apply online at bloomington.in.gov/afair. Request a paper application by calling Crystal Ritter, Community Events Coordinator, at 812-349-3725.
A Fair of the Arts is held the second Saturday of the summer season, May through October, downtown at 401 N. Morton St. in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market.
Artists may apply online to display and sell their original artwork at A Fair of the Arts. Applications must be submitted by Feb. 16 to receive full consideration. There is a non-refundable $20 jury fee per application. The cost for selected artists to participate in A Fair of the Arts is $60 per Fair; commissions are not collected on sales.
Criteria for selecting artists for A Fair of the Arts include style of work (divided into ten categories: clay, drawing/painting/photography, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, metalwork/woodwork, natural materials, recycled arts, surface decoration, and personal care); quality of work, price of work, and variety of artists.
All work for sale at A Fair of the Arts must be original and made by the applicant. In addition, work must be safe, have a decent life expectancy, and exhibit quality craftsmanship. Participating artists are selected by a jury of Parks and Recreation staff, artists, and A Fair of the Arts customers.
For more information about A Fair of the Arts, or to request an application or fill out an application online, visit bloomington.in.gov/afair or call Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3725.
