Contact Email: aue@lcsc.edu
Contact Phone: 208-792-2447
ANY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FROM THIS POINT ON WILL BE WAITLISTED ONLY.
The 42nd annual Art Under the Elms is a three-day arts festival held on the scenic Lewis-Clark State College campus in Lewiston, Idaho. This free community event features over 75 artisan vendors, youth and emerging artist exhibits, live performances, and food vendors. Visitors can enjoy hands-on workshops led by artists, creative activities in the Children’s Art Tent, and interactive youth art experiences.
Coinciding with LC State’s Family Weekend, Art Under the Elms attracts more than 8,000 visitors each year and supports the Center for Arts & History’s mission to connect campus and community through the arts, culture, and humanities. All proceeds benefit the Center’s exhibitions, programs, and arts education initiatives.
| Application fee* | $35.00 |
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$20.00 |
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$20.00 |
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No charge |
| Booth size | |
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$350.00 |
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$675.00 |
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$500.00 |
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$600.00 |
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$150 (10x10) or $275 (10x20) |
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$25.00 |
| Extras | |
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$150.00 |
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$75.00 |
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$25.00 |
| November 7, 2025 | Artisan vendor application available on CAH’s website |
| January 30, 2026 | DEADLINE for artisan vendor applications |
| February 2, 2026 | Artisan vendor jury notification, booth fee invoicing |
| February 20, 2026 | Deadline for fee payment |
| March 6, 2026 | Deadline for cancellation with partial refund, no refunds after this date |
| March 20, 2026 | Parking and map information with instructions for permits will be emailed |
| March 27, 2026 | Deadline for insurance, registration |
| April 16, 2026 | Artist check-in and set up |
| April 17, 2026 April 18, 2026 April 19, 2026 |
Art Under the Elms Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Art Under the Elms Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Art Under the Elms Hours 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
| Certificate of Insurance | Your insurance provider | Due to AUE by Friday, March 27 |
| Idaho Tax Commission Event Participant Registration | Online form required of all event participants, regardless of sales permit status. Event ID will be provided to accepted vendors. | Submit form by Friday, March 27 |
Average number of applications submitted each year
200
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
125
Electricity Fee (limited spots available): $60
