Fairs/Festivals
Flint Art Fair 2026
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 5
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
59th Annual Flint Art Fair 2026
PRESENTED BY: THE FRIENDS OF MODERN ART
Named one of the 200 Best Shows in America by Sunshine Artist in 2025, the annual Flint Art Fair is a juried FINE ART and FINE CRAFT fair held on the lawn of the Flint Institute of Arts in the heart of the beautiful Flint Cultural Center. All artists and fine craft persons are invited to apply. Up to 150 artists will be invited to participate in this two-day event.
As an invited artist you will enjoy one of the most exciting and hospitable festival locations in Michigan. And, as we make a special effort to connect patrons with our artists, we require that all artists, regardless of weather, be present each day of the fair. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
Spaces are a grassy 10' x 10' with storage space behind each booth. Rental is a modest $250 per space for the two days; double spaces and corner spaces may be requested (additional fees) for the display of your work. We provide easy check-in and checkout procedures with drive-up access to your booth for set-up and breakdown. Parking is free and we have an area for RV's as well as 24-hour security during the fair.
Show Dates: 6/13/26 - 6/14/26
Application Deadline: 4/15/26 Midnight EST
PRESENTED BY: THE FRIENDS OF MODERN ART
Named one of the 200 Best Shows in America by Sunshine Artist in 2025, the annual Flint Art Fair is a juried FINE ART and FINE CRAFT fair held on the lawn of the Flint Institute of Arts in the heart of the beautiful Flint Cultural Center. All artists and fine craft persons are invited to apply. Up to 150 artists will be invited to participate in this two-day event.
As an invited artist you will enjoy one of the most exciting and hospitable festival locations in Michigan. And, as we make a special effort to connect patrons with our artists, we require that all artists, regardless of weather, be present each day of the fair. Hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm on Sunday.
Spaces are a grassy 10' x 10' with storage space behind each booth. Rental is a modest $250 per space for the two days; double spaces and corner spaces may be requested (additional fees) for the display of your work. We provide easy check-in and checkout procedures with drive-up access to your booth for set-up and breakdown. Parking is free and we have an area for RV's as well as 24-hour security during the fair.
Show Dates: 6/13/26 - 6/14/26
Application Deadline: 4/15/26 Midnight EST
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General Information
ARTIST AMENITIES
At the Flint Art Fair we strive to keep our artists comfortable. Donuts and coffee are available Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Artist Hospitality area. Our Hospitality team of experienced volunteers will be pleased to watch your display area to allow for short breaks. Complimentary bottled water is available to artists at any time during the fair and is distributed by volunteers throughout the fair.
JUDGING
Artists are judged on Saturday. Awards of automatic acceptance and a complimentary booth for the following year are made to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Two additional artists are awarded Honorable Mentions. Winners are announced over the loud speaker throughout the fair.
At the Flint Art Fair we strive to keep our artists comfortable. Donuts and coffee are available Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Artist Hospitality area. Our Hospitality team of experienced volunteers will be pleased to watch your display area to allow for short breaks. Complimentary bottled water is available to artists at any time during the fair and is distributed by volunteers throughout the fair.
JUDGING
Artists are judged on Saturday. Awards of automatic acceptance and a complimentary booth for the following year are made to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. Two additional artists are awarded Honorable Mentions. Winners are announced over the loud speaker throughout the fair.
Application Requirements
RULES/REGULATIONS
RULES FOR PARTICIPATION:
Before applying please make sure you work meets the following criteria. By applying you agree to abide by the rules, policies and decisions of the Flint Art Fair. Participating artist's booth will be visited periodically throughout the fair by the Jury Group to ensure compliance with the rules. Artists will be required to remove all work that is not in compliance. Persistent and/or major violation of the rules may result in expulsion from the fair and ineligibility for future fairs.
1. All work must be original, handcrafted work. One of a kind work is encouraged.
2. No commercial reproductions or embellished commercial products are allowed.
3. If you produce work in editions, you must disclose edition numbers to the Fair audience.
4. Artists must be present with their work for the entire two days of the Fair. All artists must check in with the Exhibition Committee at Registration upon arrival. Photo ID is required.
5. Artists must prominently display Artist Statement, with the artist's picture, describing how and by whom the work is made and materials used to make the work.
6. All work must be for sale.
7. Artists must be at least 18 years of age.
8. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury. All work exhibited must be of the quality and type of that shown in the images juried.
DUE TO THE INCREASE OF ARTISTS CREATING JEWELRY WE ASK THAT IF YOU INTEND TO SHOW MORE THAN ONE DISCIPLINE OF ART AT YOUR BOOTH I.E. CERAMICS AND JEWELRY, YOU MUST APPLY IN BOTH CATEGORIES.
RULES FOR PARTICIPATION:
Before applying please make sure you work meets the following criteria. By applying you agree to abide by the rules, policies and decisions of the Flint Art Fair. Participating artist's booth will be visited periodically throughout the fair by the Jury Group to ensure compliance with the rules. Artists will be required to remove all work that is not in compliance. Persistent and/or major violation of the rules may result in expulsion from the fair and ineligibility for future fairs.
1. All work must be original, handcrafted work. One of a kind work is encouraged.
2. No commercial reproductions or embellished commercial products are allowed.
3. If you produce work in editions, you must disclose edition numbers to the Fair audience.
4. Artists must be present with their work for the entire two days of the Fair. All artists must check in with the Exhibition Committee at Registration upon arrival. Photo ID is required.
5. Artists must prominently display Artist Statement, with the artist's picture, describing how and by whom the work is made and materials used to make the work.
6. All work must be for sale.
7. Artists must be at least 18 years of age.
8. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury. All work exhibited must be of the quality and type of that shown in the images juried.
DUE TO THE INCREASE OF ARTISTS CREATING JEWELRY WE ASK THAT IF YOU INTEND TO SHOW MORE THAN ONE DISCIPLINE OF ART AT YOUR BOOTH I.E. CERAMICS AND JEWELRY, YOU MUST APPLY IN BOTH CATEGORIES.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
150
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
100
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
3
Booth Information
PRICING:
Application Fee: $25.00 per genre.
Must apply and be juried in each discipline available for sale in booth (i.e. glass and jewelry)
10x10 Booth Fee $250
Corner Booth Fee $300
Double Booth Fee $500
Corner Double Fee $550
SET-UP:
Friday, June 12, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:30am – 9:30am
Application Fee: $25.00 per genre.
Must apply and be juried in each discipline available for sale in booth (i.e. glass and jewelry)
10x10 Booth Fee $250
Corner Booth Fee $300
Double Booth Fee $500
Corner Double Fee $550
SET-UP:
Friday, June 12, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:30am – 9:30am
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be made in writing or emailed at least 30 days prior to the art show. If you cancel with the proper amount of notice, you will receive a credit for all show fees paid, good for the following year. Application fees are non-refundable. We do not, at any time, issue refunds unless FAF is canceled prior to its scheduled date. Refunds will not be issued under our rain or shine policy nor due to any forces of nature, (i.e., hurricanes, tornados, floods, earthquakes.) We understand that there are many unforeseen circumstances that may arise last minute, however, we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
Additional Fees
10 x 20 Corner Double Booth: $550
10 x 20 Booth: $500
10 x 10 Corner Booth: $300
10 x 10 Booth: $250
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $25
