Arts on the Green at the Maples Park 2026 - June 13-14, 2026

Arts on the Green is a juried Fine Arts and Crafts Festival benefiting the Arts Association of Oldham County (AAOC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Now in its 25th year, this festival takes place in the beautiful 22-acre Maples Park in Crestwood, KY on June 13-14, 2026.

The event features:

• 80+ artist booths with quality handmade artwork
• Food vendors
• Adult beverages
• Live entertainment
• Children's activities
• Emerging Artists showcase
• Artist demonstrations

We attract 8,000-10,000 visitors annually with FREE ADMISSION for the public. This juried event maintains high standards by auditing booths to prevent buy/sell and mass-produced vendors, ensuring a quality experience for both artists and visitors.

Festival Dates and Times:

• Saturday, June 13, 2026: 10am - 5pm
• Sunday, June 14, 2026: 10am - 4pm

Key Deadlines:

• Application Period: December 3, 2025 - May 20, 2026
• Early Bird Discount Period: December 3, 2025 - March 1, 2026
• Rolling Jury Process: Through June 3, 2026
• Rolling Invite Notifications: Through June 3, 2026
• Acceptance Deadline: June 3, 2026
• Booth Fee Payment Deadline: May 23, 2026
  • In order to be included on promotional material, fees must be paid by 5/30/2026 

Artist Categories: Ceramics, Consumables, Drawing, Digital Art, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, 2D Mixed-Media, 3D Mixed Media, Metal/Blacksmithing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood.

Artist Awards:

• 1st Place: Award + $100 per category
• 2nd & 3rd Place: Awards per category
• Best of Show: Award + $300 + FREE booth at AOG 2027 + Featured Artist status for 2027

Artist Amenities:

• Early Bird & AAOC Members discount
• Friday check-in & set-up
• Golf cart assistance for loading & unloading
• Onsite parking for artists
• Free brunch Saturday & Sunday for artists
• Booth sitters
• Security Friday & Saturday nights
• Discounted hotel rates in La Grange (10 minutes from park)
• Professional marketing campaign

Waitlist Policies: After the jury process, artists are notified as "Invited," "Waitlist," or "Not-Invited." Waitlisted artists are sorted by jury score and category, and will be notified of openings as they occur. Art category, jury score, and application date affect waitlist order.

Application Requirements:

• $25 jury fee (non-refundable)
• Completed application
• 5 images: 3 product images, 1 booth image, 1 workspace/studio image (this is NOT a booth photo, but a photo of where you create)
• Artist statement including inspirations and technique

Artist Eligibility:

• Only artists displaying their own original works are eligible
• Artist must be present throughout both days of the show
• Photo ID required at check-in must match application name

Prohibited Vendors:

• Buy-sell artwork distributors
• Factory or team-assembled artwork
• Representatives selling others' work
• Kit-assembled items or imported/mass-produced items

Reproductions Policy:

• All original artwork should be signed when possible
• All reproductions must be clearly labeled
• Reproductions should not exceed 10% of total offerings
• For 2D artists, prints must be labeled and numbered editions only
• Prints can comprise up to 50% of total display
• Giclee prints are accepted in painting category

Multiple Categories/Jewelry:

• Artists may exhibit in up to two categories but must jury and be accepted into each
• Jewelry as an adjunct (up to 10% of offerings) requires separate jewelry category acceptance
• Booth sharing requires special permission from Director

Emergency/Safety:

• Stay alert to inclement weather
• Tents must be secured with weights
• Tent stakes permitted in grassy areas
• Additional emergency information will be provided before the show

Kentucky Sales Tax: Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting 6% KY sales tax

Venue Rules:

• Park open dawn to dusk
• No smoking
• No fireworks or firearms
• Well-behaved pets on leashes permitted

Booth Requirements:

• 10'x10' WHITE tent only (no colored tents)
• 25lb weights on all corners and/or lawn anchors required
• Artists provide own displays, tables, chairs, and leveling blocks
• Space is 10'x10' to 10'x12'
• Yard art may extend into grass (must note on application)

Fees:

• Booth Space: $230
• Jury Fee: $25 (non-refundable)
• Electricity: $25 (limited availability)
• Early Bird Discount: $15 (apply by March 1, 2026)
• Late Application Fee: $25 (after May 14, 2026)

There will be no refunds after May 23, 2026.