Artalicious Fine Arts Fair 2026

We are most happy to announce that the 19th annual Artalicious Fine Arts Fair will be held in downtown Adrian in September of 2026.  This year Artalicious Fine Arts Fair will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 10 am until 7 pm AND on open Sunday, September 20 from 11 am until 5 pm.  

Artalicious is a juried fine arts fair held in historic downtown Adrian, Michigan.
 
Supported by numerous foundations and grants, a passionate committee, and the businesses and the citizens of Adrian, we intend to put on an outstanding event. Our plans include:

• A layout that will concentrate the visual artists in the best locations.
• Enhanced artist amenities such as booth drive-up, close parking, and artist hospitality area.
• Artist demonstrations.
• An aggressive regional marketing campaign including print, TV, radio, online, social media, and outdoor advertising to expand the fair’s audience.

 

Important Dates
Applications open: July 20
Applications close: July 31
Show dates: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026
                     
Jury dates: August 1 - August 3
Notification: August 3
Acceptance and Payment of booth fees: no later than August 9

Payment by Visa, Mastercard, or Paypal

Images Required: 4
3 images of art work and 1 booth shot are required

Application Fee: $30.00 (not refundable)

Booth spaces are 10x10 and are set up on the street. No stakes are permitted. Please have proper weights for securing your tent.

Set-Up Time (New)—Set-up time will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday evening (the 18th) and from 7:00 am to 9:00 am Saturday, September 19.   Please have all set-up completed by 9:00 am. The fair begins at 10:00 am and we need to have all cars out and setup completed by 9:00 am. 
When You Arrive—Since downtown streets will be closed please enter from W. Maumee.  The check-in booth will be located at the corner of W. Maumee and Winter Streets.  You will be given a packet with some Art Fair information and your booth sign and someone will guide you to your space.  Please help us to keep traffic moving by unloading and then moving your vehicle before you begin to set up. You may park in city lots which ring the downtown area.
Please note that we will supply electricity this year.

Artist Amenities Include:

• a dedicated artist lounge with bathroom, light snacks, and water
• continental breakfast on Saturday morning
• easy access to booths for loading and unloading
• convenient parking
• volunteers to help in unloading and booth set up
• 24 hour security

Conditions for Participation:
1. All work must be designed and executed by the accepted artist. No commercially manufactured work, AI generated art, work made from mass produced components or production studio work may be sold.
2. 2D artists are allowed to sell reproductions of their original work in limited, signed and numbered editions that are well marked as reproductions. These reproductions cannot represent the majority of the work in the booth.
3. Each artist is responsible for the collection and payment of the 6% Michigan sales tax.
4. Artist booths must be open and staffed during the entire art fair hours (Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm).
5. Upon arrival, you will be required to promptly unload your vehicle and move it immediately. Upon departure, you are required to pack up your work first before bringing your vehicle into the art tent area.
6. There will be no refund of application or booth fees for artist cancellation. 
 

No refund will be issued for cancellation after acceptance and payment.