Fairs/Festivals
Montclair Village Art Walk 2026
Oakland, California
Application fee: $15
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 7, Max: 7
- Total | Max: 7
Opportunity Summary
April 25 & 26, 2026
Montclair Village, Oakland, CA Mountain Boulevard and La Salle Avenue, Oakland (off Hwy 13 and near Piedmont)
The 49th annual Montclair Village Art Walk lines the sidewalk of this busy shopping district that attracts people from one of Oakland’s most affluent communities. Montclair Village is a charming and vibrant shopping district, nestled in the beautiful, tree-covered Oakland Hills. The Village has a laid-back, small town feel, plenty of parking in the City-owned garage, and many small business retailers and restaurants. On Sundays, the Farmer’s Market joins us bringing early morning shoppers. This event stands as one of our top selling Sidewalk Fairs. Event Hours 10:00am - 5:00pm
Montclair Village, Oakland, CA Mountain Boulevard and La Salle Avenue, Oakland (off Hwy 13 and near Piedmont)
The 49th annual Montclair Village Art Walk lines the sidewalk of this busy shopping district that attracts people from one of Oakland’s most affluent communities. Montclair Village is a charming and vibrant shopping district, nestled in the beautiful, tree-covered Oakland Hills. The Village has a laid-back, small town feel, plenty of parking in the City-owned garage, and many small business retailers and restaurants. On Sundays, the Farmer’s Market joins us bringing early morning shoppers. This event stands as one of our top selling Sidewalk Fairs. Event Hours 10:00am - 5:00pm
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APPLY ONLINE
1) www.zapplication.org Non-refundable application fee through ZAPP $25.00.
2) www.pacificfinearts.com Non-refundable application fee through our website's downloaded / fillable application $15.00.
Important: Applicants considered will be those showcasing their individual perspective in unique, unusual and/or unexpected ways, and with good creative design in their art or craft. Artwork or crafts solely assembled with purchased components are not a good fit for our events. Application is open to creators of quality handcrafted, small batch products made in the USA by the artisan selling their works. Not accepted: Buy/sell, imports, kit-based, mass-produced items, work not made by the applicant(s), books, body art, permanent jewelry, CDs, packaged specialty foods, toys that are weapons. Artwork depicting weapons, nudity, or sensitive wording may be declined to maintain a family-friendly environment. No booth sharing except married/significant-other partners. Two artists may request adjacent booths (each applies separately). With pre-arranged permission, a representative may sell at events.
1) www.zapplication.org Non-refundable application fee through ZAPP $25.00.
2) www.pacificfinearts.com Non-refundable application fee through our website's downloaded / fillable application $15.00.
Important: Applicants considered will be those showcasing their individual perspective in unique, unusual and/or unexpected ways, and with good creative design in their art or craft. Artwork or crafts solely assembled with purchased components are not a good fit for our events. Application is open to creators of quality handcrafted, small batch products made in the USA by the artisan selling their works. Not accepted: Buy/sell, imports, kit-based, mass-produced items, work not made by the applicant(s), books, body art, permanent jewelry, CDs, packaged specialty foods, toys that are weapons. Artwork depicting weapons, nudity, or sensitive wording may be declined to maintain a family-friendly environment. No booth sharing except married/significant-other partners. Two artists may request adjacent booths (each applies separately). With pre-arranged permission, a representative may sell at events.
Business license required for OAKLAND RESIDENTS. Form provided prior to event.
NON-OAKLAND RESIDENTS: City requires a Special Event Business Tax Certificate ($94.50) good for three Oakland events. Form provided prior to event. Form and fee submission to the City is artist's responsibility.
COMMISSION EVENT A 10% commission on gross, pre-tax sales is required for all work sold as a direct result of this opportunity for public exposure, including sales completed after the fair or festival. Commissions should be postmarked to our office (PO Box 280, Pine Grove, CA 95665) by the Wednesday following the event, and for any subsequent sales, as soon as possible. We also accept payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle. Detailed instructions are provided in the event instruction letters.
Free event postcards available upon request for artists' mailing lists. Digital media available for artists' social media/email lists.
REFERRAL PROGRAM Refer an artisan and when both of you participate in any event within the same year, each receives a $50 space-fee credit. Download the certificate at pacificfinearts.com or request one at pfa@pacificfinearts.com / 209-267-4394 and include it with your applications.
NON-OAKLAND RESIDENTS: City requires a Special Event Business Tax Certificate ($94.50) good for three Oakland events. Form provided prior to event. Form and fee submission to the City is artist's responsibility.
COMMISSION EVENT A 10% commission on gross, pre-tax sales is required for all work sold as a direct result of this opportunity for public exposure, including sales completed after the fair or festival. Commissions should be postmarked to our office (PO Box 280, Pine Grove, CA 95665) by the Wednesday following the event, and for any subsequent sales, as soon as possible. We also accept payments via PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle. Detailed instructions are provided in the event instruction letters.
Free event postcards available upon request for artists' mailing lists. Digital media available for artists' social media/email lists.
REFERRAL PROGRAM Refer an artisan and when both of you participate in any event within the same year, each receives a $50 space-fee credit. Download the certificate at pacificfinearts.com or request one at pfa@pacificfinearts.com / 209-267-4394 and include it with your applications.
Application Requirements
Application and participation constitute agreement to/acceptance of these policies and instructions governing each Pacific Fine Arts Festivals’ event.
INSURANCE Insurance is not required but strongly recommended. Resource link available at: pacificfinearts.com/insurance/
PHOTOGRAPHY / MEDIA By applying, you allow PFAF to use your submitted images and event photos/videos for marketing.
CANCELLATIONS (Artist) Refer to “Dates to Remember” on Page 3 of the application, or pacificfinearts.com/important-dates/.) No-shows may be removed from future events.
CANCELLATION (Event) If the event is cancelled due to weather, disaster, pandemic, or circumstances beyond control of the Host of the Event, the City in which the event is held or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals cause the cancellation of the fair or festival, participation fees will not be returned. The Host of the Event, the City or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals cannot be held liable by exhibitors for the failure of the event to take place.
WEATHER / SETUP Be at the fair or festival no matter what weather is predicted. In case of rain, follow directions given by on-site PFAF staff. Arrive at the event prepared with heavy, see-through plastic and clamps to cover your work in case of rain, and at set-up always install at least 40 pounds of weight on each tent leg and display piece or, in the case of sidewalk events, throughout your display in case of wind (heavily weight all umbrellas, too).
PRODUCTS FOR SALE Pacific Fine Arts Festivals and its designated representatives reserve the right to limit or remove any products from sale based on quality and integrity, as determined by Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. Any products not listed in the application are not permitted for sale and must be removed from the booth if they have not received prior approval from Pacific Fine Arts Festivals.
THEFT Although rare, theft does sometimes occur. Pacific Fine Arts Festivals, the Host of the Event, or the City in which the event is held cannot be held liable by exhibitors for any theft that may occur at the event.
EVENT MARKETING Your marketing efforts are a key part of our collaboration in promoting each event. We provide free color postcards for distribution—indicate the quantity you’d like for each event on your application. In addition, downloadable event graphics are available for use on social media or email campaigns to reach your own customers directly. For every event, we also create Facebook and Instagram posts that are easy to customize and share. Feel free to use these, or create your own content—just tag us with #PacificFineArts and @PacificFineArts. Don’t forget to like and follow us to stay updated on the latest news!
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & BOOTH Arrive on time, follow parking/load-in/out instructions, and complete all show days. No early teardown or bringing vehicles to your space early. No pets (unless service animals), young children, generators/open flames, smoking, alcohol, drugs, or disruptive music. Booths must be clean and professional, front and back. No “SALE/DISCOUNT” signs. Offensive/abusive behavior is not tolerated. Harassing/abusive/threatening language, physical assault, failure to respond to staff instructions will be addressed and may result in participant’s immediate removal from the event. This is a professional environment—please strive to always reflect that in booth appearance and personal behavior.
ATTITUDE Our goal is to run a show that is fun as well as profitable for us all. As important as the search for art talent is we do not lose sight of the need for artists who are cooperative and easy for us and other participants to work with. No amount of talent or ability to sell will compensate for this.
INSURANCE Insurance is not required but strongly recommended. Resource link available at: pacificfinearts.com/insurance/
PHOTOGRAPHY / MEDIA By applying, you allow PFAF to use your submitted images and event photos/videos for marketing.
CANCELLATIONS (Artist) Refer to “Dates to Remember” on Page 3 of the application, or pacificfinearts.com/important-dates/.) No-shows may be removed from future events.
CANCELLATION (Event) If the event is cancelled due to weather, disaster, pandemic, or circumstances beyond control of the Host of the Event, the City in which the event is held or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals cause the cancellation of the fair or festival, participation fees will not be returned. The Host of the Event, the City or Pacific Fine Arts Festivals cannot be held liable by exhibitors for the failure of the event to take place.
WEATHER / SETUP Be at the fair or festival no matter what weather is predicted. In case of rain, follow directions given by on-site PFAF staff. Arrive at the event prepared with heavy, see-through plastic and clamps to cover your work in case of rain, and at set-up always install at least 40 pounds of weight on each tent leg and display piece or, in the case of sidewalk events, throughout your display in case of wind (heavily weight all umbrellas, too).
PRODUCTS FOR SALE Pacific Fine Arts Festivals and its designated representatives reserve the right to limit or remove any products from sale based on quality and integrity, as determined by Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. Any products not listed in the application are not permitted for sale and must be removed from the booth if they have not received prior approval from Pacific Fine Arts Festivals.
THEFT Although rare, theft does sometimes occur. Pacific Fine Arts Festivals, the Host of the Event, or the City in which the event is held cannot be held liable by exhibitors for any theft that may occur at the event.
EVENT MARKETING Your marketing efforts are a key part of our collaboration in promoting each event. We provide free color postcards for distribution—indicate the quantity you’d like for each event on your application. In addition, downloadable event graphics are available for use on social media or email campaigns to reach your own customers directly. For every event, we also create Facebook and Instagram posts that are easy to customize and share. Feel free to use these, or create your own content—just tag us with #PacificFineArts and @PacificFineArts. Don’t forget to like and follow us to stay updated on the latest news!
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & BOOTH Arrive on time, follow parking/load-in/out instructions, and complete all show days. No early teardown or bringing vehicles to your space early. No pets (unless service animals), young children, generators/open flames, smoking, alcohol, drugs, or disruptive music. Booths must be clean and professional, front and back. No “SALE/DISCOUNT” signs. Offensive/abusive behavior is not tolerated. Harassing/abusive/threatening language, physical assault, failure to respond to staff instructions will be addressed and may result in participant’s immediate removal from the event. This is a professional environment—please strive to always reflect that in booth appearance and personal behavior.
ATTITUDE Our goal is to run a show that is fun as well as profitable for us all. As important as the search for art talent is we do not lose sight of the need for artists who are cooperative and easy for us and other participants to work with. No amount of talent or ability to sell will compensate for this.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
85
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
50
Booth Information
Sidewalks are narrow and some are hilly—Spaces are 4 ft. deep x 13 ft. long. Spaces are on concrete on the sidewalk along the curb. Displays must be flexible to work around or bypass light poles, bike racks, etc. Pro panels, tables, grid structures, jewelry cases, potter racks all work well.
No tent spaces, but market umbrellas are festive and welcome.
Space sizes and fees 3% fee added to space fee credit card charges
4dx13w space: $175.00 + 10% commission
4dx26w space: $350.00 + 10% commission
Up to 65 artist spaces.
Set-up/Tear-down
Saturday morning check-in for set-up begins at 7:00am until 8:00am.
Drive to or near space
RVs/Vehicles with trailers Unloading/loading is near impossible for RVs and vehicles with trailers and are discouraged.
Security
No overnight security provided. We do suggest taking your work overnight in this location. Displays left overnight should be wrapped in tarps and secured making access difficult.
Daytime Parking
Available for vehicles under 6’8” tall in parking garage's top floors
Oversized Vehicle and Overnight Parking
Daytime parking for vehicles with trailers or oversized (over 6’8” tall) and for all overnight, self-contained parking needs available in nearby private lot with cameras.
Free digital or hard copy color event postcards available for social media posting, sales tables or customer mailout.
Special requests
Please indicate any special request on your application. Space requests are taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed.
Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy
February 16 - March 28 PFAF Credit Slip minus $50.00 per cancelled space
March 29 - Show Space fee is forfeited
Pacific Fine Arts Festivals' credit slip may be used towards any future space fee.
February 16 - March 28 PFAF Credit Slip minus $50.00 per cancelled space
March 29 - Show Space fee is forfeited
Pacific Fine Arts Festivals' credit slip may be used towards any future space fee.
Additional Fees
C. 4dx26w space fee (paid by credit card/PayPal): $360.5
D. 4dx26w space fee (paid by check): $350
A. 4dx13w space fee (paid by credit/PayPal): $180.25
B. 4dx13w space fee (paid by check): $175
Terms to Apply
Application fee: $15