Fairs/Festivals
Loring Park Art Festival 2026
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Application Fee: $0
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 1, Max: 1
- Total | Max: 1
Opportunity Summary
We invite you to apply for the 26th annual Loring Park Art Festival, to be held July 25th & 26th, 2025 in beautiful Loring Park near downtown Minneapolis, MN. Wildflowers and formal gardens make this an idyllic setting for art, music, food, and entertainment. Circling the large pond in Loring Park, the work of juried fine artists and fine craftspeople is showcased. It is a beautiful urban setting with phenomenal art in every medium. Rated one of the Best Art Festivals in Sunshine Artist Magazine since 2004.
FESTIVAL DATES
Saturday, July 25 - open: 10 am -6 pm
Sunday, July 26 - open: 10 am -5 pm
FESTIVAL DATES
Saturday, July 25 - open: 10 am -6 pm
Sunday, July 26 - open: 10 am -5 pm
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Visual Artist Director : Heather Williams
email: heatherwmpls@gmail.com
Festival Director: Sara Collins
email: saracollinsemail@gmail.com
Culinary Arts Applications are not processed through ZAPPlication.
Contact: jackiesiewert@gmail.com
IMPORTANT DATES
CATEGORIES
We strive to include quality and unique work in all categories. Our goal is to include artwork that is accessible to a diverse buying audience and available at a variety of price points. No sell-through items. The artist attending the festival must handcraft all the work. Prints of photography, drawings, painting, and printmaking may be sold if original work is also present. Henna and caricature artists need to apply to management for invitation status.
1. CERAMICS - All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry. No machine-made or mass-produced work.
2. PAINTING and DRAWING - Works created in oils, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc., or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush are to be entered in this category. Prints must be signed and numbered.
3. FIBER - Works crafted from fibers including leather, paper, basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry, sewing, papermaking, knitting, etc. No factory-produced wearable items.
4. FINE CRAFTS - Collages, candles, and body products would qualify in this category. No form of mass production is permitted.
5. GLASS - Glass may be functional or decorative and crafted via glass blowing, molding, casting, and or kiln forming.
6. JEWELRY - All jewelry, whether produced in ceramic, metal, glass, fiber, paper, plastic, etc. No commercial casts, molds, or mass production.
7. METAL WORK - Non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals. No production studio work is allowed.
8. MIXED MEDIA & DIGITAL ART - Two or three-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical media.
9. PRINTMAKING - Printed works for which the artist’s hand manipulated the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition may be entered in this category. All photogravure, photocopy, and/or offset reproductions, will be rejected. Printmakers are required to disclose both their creative and printmaking processes.
10. PHOTOGRAPHY - Photographic prints from the artist’s original negative that have been produced by the artist or under his/her supervision. Please disclose creative and printing processes. Please divulge use of computer manipulation.
11. SCULPTURE - Three-dimensional work using any materials excluding clay/ceramics. These are typically non-functional art pieces.
12. WOOD - Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, turned, or carved.
13. EMERGING ARTIST- Designed specifically for artists who are beginning their careers in the art world and have very little experience exhibiting and selling their artwork. The application procedure and jury fee are the same as the regular show, however, upon acceptance emerging artists will pay a lower booth fee. Applicants must show proof of being a student and/or the first year of their business. A limited number of these booth spaces are available.
CULINARY ARTS
Pre-packaged handcrafted culinary products. These artists are selected separately and must apply through our Culinary Arts manager. For an application, email: jackiesiewert@gmail.com
FESTIVAL FAVORITE AWARDS
One award is given in each medium where there are five or more artists. The prize package includes:
The artists with the highest jury scores and the previous year's festival favorite award winners will be invited to the first round. The remaining slots are filled through a competitive jury process based on the jury score within each category. At least 2 rounds of invitations are standard.
Each artist is required to submit a total of five (5) images (four images of CURRENT work and one booth image) along with a $35 NON-REFUNDABLE jury fee per media. If a photo of your booth is not available, submit an additional photo of your work. All work to be exhibited must be represented in the images. Each of the four images should feature individual pieces that accurately represent the body of work to be exhibited; the work shown in the images must be representative of the current work. We cannot stress enough the value of current photographs.
Artists may apply ONCE per media. Collaborating artists (defined as “Artist Partners” on ZAPP™) may apply to participate in the event, but only joint work may be shown and sold and both artists must be present for the duration of the event. Both names must appear on all application materials and both artists must contribute to the creation of the art pieces.
FESTIVAL BUSINESS OFFICE
Loring Park Art Festival
950 Wayzata Blvd, Suite #104
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: 952-473-6422
www.loringparkartfestival.com
- Completed application for each medium entered.
- Photos of current work: Five images. Four images must be of individual pieces of work. The fifth image, must be of a booth or display of the artist’s work, showing overall continuity and presentation of your current body of work. If a photo of the artist’s booth is not available, submit an image taken of a grouping of works representative of the works to be exhibited.
- $35 NON-REFUNDABLE jury fee per medum.
Visual Artist Director : Heather Williams
email: heatherwmpls@gmail.com
Festival Director: Sara Collins
email: saracollinsemail@gmail.com
Culinary Arts Applications are not processed through ZAPPlication.
Contact: jackiesiewert@gmail.com
IMPORTANT DATES
- March 20: Artist Application Deadline
- March 30: Jury results e-mailed – First Round Invites, Wait List Notice. Subsequent invities from April 6-20.
- April 20: Deadline to accept and purchase booth space.
- April 30: Last day for cancellation with 50% refund. Beginning May 1st there are no refunds.
CATEGORIES
We strive to include quality and unique work in all categories. Our goal is to include artwork that is accessible to a diverse buying audience and available at a variety of price points. No sell-through items. The artist attending the festival must handcraft all the work. Prints of photography, drawings, painting, and printmaking may be sold if original work is also present. Henna and caricature artists need to apply to management for invitation status.
1. CERAMICS - All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry. No machine-made or mass-produced work.
2. PAINTING and DRAWING - Works created in oils, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc., or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush are to be entered in this category. Prints must be signed and numbered.
3. FIBER - Works crafted from fibers including leather, paper, basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry, sewing, papermaking, knitting, etc. No factory-produced wearable items.
4. FINE CRAFTS - Collages, candles, and body products would qualify in this category. No form of mass production is permitted.
5. GLASS - Glass may be functional or decorative and crafted via glass blowing, molding, casting, and or kiln forming.
6. JEWELRY - All jewelry, whether produced in ceramic, metal, glass, fiber, paper, plastic, etc. No commercial casts, molds, or mass production.
7. METAL WORK - Non-sculptural, non-jewelry works crafted from metals. No production studio work is allowed.
8. MIXED MEDIA & DIGITAL ART - Two or three-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical media.
9. PRINTMAKING - Printed works for which the artist’s hand manipulated the plates, stones or screens and which have been properly signed and numbered as a limited edition may be entered in this category. All photogravure, photocopy, and/or offset reproductions, will be rejected. Printmakers are required to disclose both their creative and printmaking processes.
10. PHOTOGRAPHY - Photographic prints from the artist’s original negative that have been produced by the artist or under his/her supervision. Please disclose creative and printing processes. Please divulge use of computer manipulation.
11. SCULPTURE - Three-dimensional work using any materials excluding clay/ceramics. These are typically non-functional art pieces.
12. WOOD - Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, turned, or carved.
13. EMERGING ARTIST- Designed specifically for artists who are beginning their careers in the art world and have very little experience exhibiting and selling their artwork. The application procedure and jury fee are the same as the regular show, however, upon acceptance emerging artists will pay a lower booth fee. Applicants must show proof of being a student and/or the first year of their business. A limited number of these booth spaces are available.
CULINARY ARTS
Pre-packaged handcrafted culinary products. These artists are selected separately and must apply through our Culinary Arts manager. For an application, email: jackiesiewert@gmail.com
FESTIVAL FAVORITE AWARDS
One award is given in each medium where there are five or more artists. The prize package includes:
- $100 check
- Acceptance and jury fees waived for the 2027 festival with automatic jury-in
- Standard booth fee waived for the 2027 festival
- Festival Favorite sign to display on the artist's tent
- Marketing and publicity during and after the event
The artists with the highest jury scores and the previous year's festival favorite award winners will be invited to the first round. The remaining slots are filled through a competitive jury process based on the jury score within each category. At least 2 rounds of invitations are standard.
Each artist is required to submit a total of five (5) images (four images of CURRENT work and one booth image) along with a $35 NON-REFUNDABLE jury fee per media. If a photo of your booth is not available, submit an additional photo of your work. All work to be exhibited must be represented in the images. Each of the four images should feature individual pieces that accurately represent the body of work to be exhibited; the work shown in the images must be representative of the current work. We cannot stress enough the value of current photographs.
Artists may apply ONCE per media. Collaborating artists (defined as “Artist Partners” on ZAPP™) may apply to participate in the event, but only joint work may be shown and sold and both artists must be present for the duration of the event. Both names must appear on all application materials and both artists must contribute to the creation of the art pieces.
FESTIVAL BUSINESS OFFICE
Loring Park Art Festival
950 Wayzata Blvd, Suite #104
Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: 952-473-6422
www.loringparkartfestival.com
Application Requirements
Participation is open to all artists who are 18 years of age or older. All work must be original in concept, design, and execution, and must be created solely by the artist. Mass-produced or commercially produced work, including those made with the use of commercial kits, molds, or greenware, will not be accepted. It is important that the majority of each piece consists of handmade components. Commercially produced parts may only play a subordinate role and should not be sold separately. Absolutely no buy/sell items, imports, work from kits, commercial designs, or non-original promotional items will be allowed. Jewelry findings can be handmade by the artist, while manufactured clasps and chains are acceptable. Our intent is for artists to manufacture the majority or primary focus of their work.
- All artists must be onsite during the festival.No sell through items. (Buy/Sell not allowed)
- Artists may only sell items represented in their application and only sell items within the media category they were juried into.
- Artists are responsible for proper insurance and protection of work and setup. Festival is not responsible for loss or damages.
- Artists are responsible to collect and report sales tax.
- Artist booths must be open all hours of the festival. No late arrivals or early exits.
- If an artist is removed at any time for non-compliance with the rules, no fee refunds will be issued.
- Artists must provide a tent and setup that all withstand wind and rain. 40 pounds per tent leg is the safety standard. We can not allow artists to use a tent that seems unsafe for neighboring artists or attendees. Shade tents are typically not acceptable. If you have any questions or doubts about the tent you plan to use, please ask in advance. Commercial tents with removable/sturdy sidewalls (set-up and taken down for the artist) are available to rent for approx. $300. This does NOT include grids, pro panels, or materials to hang/display art.
- Returned checks and credit cards for insufficient funds will be charged a $40 fee, after which only money orders or cashier checks will be accepted.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
500
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
225
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
12
Booth Information
2025 BOOTH FEES (2026 Fees subject to change)
Each booth space will be 12' wide and 10' deep. Your tent must measure 10’ x 10’ if you have a single space. If you require a space larger than 12' x 10', you’ll need to purchase a double booth space. The majority of spaces will be located on the grass.
Artists must provide a tent and setup that all withstand wind and rain. 40 pounds per tent leg is the safety standard. We can not allow artists to use a tent that seems unsafe for neighboring artists or attendees. Shade tents are typically not acceptable. If you have any questions or doubts about the tent you plan to use, please ask in advance. Commercial tents with removable/sturdy sidewalls (set-up and taken down for the artist) are available to rent for approx. $300. This does NOT include grids, pro panels, tables, chairs, or materials to hang/display art.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS
Individual booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the festival and are not interchangeable or transferable. If you have a special request, please email HeatherWMpls@gmail.com with your request when you purchase your space. We try to accommodate special requests, but unfortunately, it's not always possible.
- $375 Standard 10' x 12'
- $500 Corner
Each booth space will be 12' wide and 10' deep. Your tent must measure 10’ x 10’ if you have a single space. If you require a space larger than 12' x 10', you’ll need to purchase a double booth space. The majority of spaces will be located on the grass.
Artists must provide a tent and setup that all withstand wind and rain. 40 pounds per tent leg is the safety standard. We can not allow artists to use a tent that seems unsafe for neighboring artists or attendees. Shade tents are typically not acceptable. If you have any questions or doubts about the tent you plan to use, please ask in advance. Commercial tents with removable/sturdy sidewalls (set-up and taken down for the artist) are available to rent for approx. $300. This does NOT include grids, pro panels, tables, chairs, or materials to hang/display art.
BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS
Individual booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the festival and are not interchangeable or transferable. If you have a special request, please email HeatherWMpls@gmail.com with your request when you purchase your space. We try to accommodate special requests, but unfortunately, it's not always possible.
Refund Policy
April 30: Last day for cancellation with 50% refund. Beginning May 1st there are no refunds.
All booth fees will be returned if the festival is canceled. Jury fees are non-refundable.
All booth fees will be returned if the festival is canceled. Jury fees are non-refundable.
Additional Fees
Single space (12ft wide x 10ft deep): $375
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $0