Downtown Bethlehem PA - Mother's Day Fine Art and Craft Show 2026

SHOW DATES AND HOURS:

10:00 - 5:00 Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:00 - 5:00 Sunday, May 10, 2026

The artists' reception, which starts soon after show closure at 5pm on Saturday, is a fun opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow artists and show organizers while enjoying complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. Awards are announced at the reception.

ELIGIBILITY:

All works must be original and created by the applying artist. Objects made from commercial kits or commercially available plans are not acceptable. The majority of the exhibited works must be originals and not commercially reproduced prints. Artists may show work only in the category for which they were juried and accepted. Images submitted for jurying must be representative of the works on display at the show.

This is a juried show, and submissions are evaluated each year based on creativity, originality, technique and presentation. Acceptance into a previous show does not guarantee acceptance into the current show.

ART SHOW FEES:

$20 non-refundable application fee due with application.
$170 booth fee due upon acceptance.

No refunds given for cancellation after acceptance.

AWARDS:
Each year the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission selects a judge to review the displayed works on Saturday afternoon and selects the prize winners. The judge will be a professional artist, art instructor or curator known and respected in the region. Awards are determined at the discretion of the judge and not by category/media.

The awards are as follows:

• Best of Show $600 
• Second Prize $400 
• Third Prize $250 
• Best Display $100

• A registration is a commitment to the two days and official hours of the Show. 
• No refunds will be given for cancellation after acceptance. 
• Artists sharing a space must each submit an application and pay full Art Show fees. 
• The images submitted for jurying must be representative of the work to be exhibited and the display tent to be used. 
• Participating artists must supply their own tent and display fixtures. 
• The Bethlehem Fine Art & Craft Show will be held rain or shine. Artists should be prepared for the possibility of inclement weather, including rain and/or wind. 
• The artist whose work has been accepted must be present for the entire show.
• All work must be priced and be for sale.
• Each artist is responsible for assembling, managing, cleaning and removing their exhibit. The Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any artwork or displays.
• No generators or external electrical hookups are permitted.
• By participating you agree to permit the reproduction of your images for publicity purposes. (May include print and/or website use.)
• IMPORTANT: The City of Bethlehem requires artists to acquire a Business Privilege License (valid for a 12-month period May - April, for all events within the City of Bethlehem) and to pay a minimal mercantile tax on sales. Information and all mandatory forms and permits can be found at www.bfac-lv.org (go to the Events section)
• Each artist is responsible for collection and payment of Pennsylvania's 6% sales tax.

• Booth spaces will accommodate a 10' x 10' tent.
• A limited number of double spaces are available for $340. Please contact the show manager at jslbg2@verizon.net to to request a double space.
• Artists must furnish tents and fixtures that are able to withstand weather and crowds, and fit within a 10’ x 10’ space.
• Most booth spaces are located on pavement. Local topography makes it imperative to bring items with which to level your tent and display fixtures. Drilling or nailing into the street surface is prohibited.
• We will try to accommodate booth location requests, but specific spaces cannot be guaranteed.
• This is an outdoor show and electricity is not available.
• Booth locations and other details will be emailed to you in April.