Summerlin Festival of Arts 2026

The Summerlin Festival of Arts is a hallmark outdoor art festival set on The Lawn in Downtown Summerlin, the walkable, open-air, fashion, dining and entertainment venue in the affluent Summerlin area of Las Vegas. The highly successful event features the works of more than 100 fine artists. The art festival hours are 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 9-11, 2026. 
 

SUMMERLIN FESTIVAL OF ARTS

Phone: 702-234-5307
E-mail: McKinzie@twgpr.com
Show Dates: 10/9, 10/10 & 10/11
Application Deadline: 6/02/26

REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Images: total of five images - four image of your art, one booth shot

Jury Fee: $25.00 for each artist (non-refundable)

Overview Information 
The Summerlin Festival of Arts is a hallmark outdoor art festival set on The Lawn in Downtown Summerlin, the walkable, open-air, fashion, dining and entertainment venue in the affluent Summerlin area of Las Vegas. The highly successful event features the works of more than 100 fine artists. The art festival hours are 9:00 am until 4:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday Oct. 9-11, 2026. 

Important Dates 
Applications Open: Jan. 13, 2026
Application Deadline: Jun. 02, 2026
Jurying Starts: June 3, 2026
Jurying Ends: June 24, 2026
Artist Notifications Sent Out By: July 14, 2026
Accept Invitation & Purchase Deadline: Aug. 4, 2026
Thursday Check-In for Set-Up: Oct. 8, 2026 (9 am to 4 pm - notify producer if coming later than 4 pm)
Friday Check-In for Set-Up: Oct. 9, 2026 (7 am to 8 am)
Show Dates: Oct. 9, 10 & 11, 2026 (9 am to 4 pm)
Sunday Teardown: Oct. 11, 2026 (no earlier than 4 pm)

Application Process 
Mail a check to Howard Hughes:
Check to be made out to Howard Hughes 
And sent to:
Howard Hughes
1700 South Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Attn: Summerlin Festival of Arts

Certification of Artwork’s originality: 
By applying for a booth in the Summerlin Art Festival, all artists and artisans certify and can provide proof of the following: the work submitted is my own original artwork or fine craft, designed, and created by me. I further understand that I may display and sell only my own work, and artwork that has been accepted through the Summerlin Festival of Arts jury process.

Jury Process 
The jury consists of three jurors – artists (not in the festival), photographers, gallery owners or curators are chosen each year. They will review all art and fine crafts between June 3 and 24 to determine who shall be accepted into the festival. Criteria include mastery of medium, creativity, originality, overall effect of the artwork. The jury’s decisions are final. There will be a wait list of artists and, if artists submit late, they also will need to be juried in order to gain admittance to the festival. Acceptance notification will be e-mailed no later than July 14, 2026.

On-site Set-Up and Tear-Down
See times listed in Important Dates above. Carts are necessary for transporting artwork from vehicle to booth space. Walking on GRASS is necessary from your vehicle to booth space. NO VEHICLES ALLOWED ON SHOW SITE. Leveling materials may be needed. Temporary parking and unloading are adjacent to the site from all parking lots and artist parking. Set-up assistance and motorized carts will be available at the Information Booth on a first-come, first-served basis. Displays will be checked for appearance and a photo ID may be requested for exhibitor verification. All displays must be removed from the field on Sunday by 9 pm but not before 4 pm.

BENEFITS TO ARTISTS 
Artist Amenities

• The location of the site is in a grassy area on The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, an open-air shopping center.
• The area will be lit at night with security patrolling the site 24-hours from Thursday setup through Sunday until 9:00 pm.
• Real restrooms in a central location. Also, porta-potties available during show hours.
• Convenient artist and visitor parking on site.
• Coffee and sweet rolls provided for artists Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.
• Volunteers available for booth sitting upon request.
• Complimentary helpers and motorized carts are available for set-up and tear-down on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Most booths have a corner location due to the ‘quad’ set-up. Booth Layout will be provided one week prior to the event. 
• RV, trailer, and overnight parking is allowed in parking lots on site. Artists must park in designated parking lots and ONLY with a parking pass displayed, license plates registered with the Summerlin Festival of Arts and cell phone written on the parking pass. Vehicles in unauthorized areas are subject to towing at the owners' expense.

Event Publicity 
Publicity for the event includes citywide newspaper, radio, and TV coverage, outdoor signage, electronic media, social media, the Summerlin events calendar, a magazine distributed throughout Summerlin, artist postcards and artist e-blasts. The event is presented in partnership with sponsors.



 

RULES AND REGULATIONS
Artist Rules/Show Policies - Summerlin Festival of Arts 2026

• All artwork must be original and personally executed by the exhibiting artist. No purchased retail items such as hats or sunglasses, commercially produced kits, mass-produced items or imports. No representatives. Ceramic work must be hand thrown or hand-built, no molds. Reproductions from originals must be signed by the artist, editions numbered, and certificates of authenticity included in each sale. Some original work must be displayed along with reproductions. Only juried categories may be displayed. Any artwork or items NOT approved must be removed.

Certification of Artwork’s originality – please initial.
______By applying for a booth in the Summerlin Festival of Arts, all artists and artisans certify and can provide proof of the following: the work submitted is my own original artwork or fine craft, designed, and created by me. I further understand that I may display and sell only my own work, and artwork that has been accepted through the Summerlin festival jury process. Please initial this statement.

• Exhibitors must provide all display materials. Canopies / Umbrellas should be white or cream in color. Display materials should be clean and presentable. Each canopy/umbrella MUST BE secured for wind. Artists must provide the proper amount and type of weights or cannot proceed with the set-up. NO STAKES ARE AUTHORIZED AT ALL. Artists on the sidewalk areas must provide weights. (These artists are notified about their locations prior to the final site plan and can request being on the grassy areas.) NO DRIVING ON THE FESTIVAL SITE.
• No music to be played in booth space without being juried and/or prior approval. No food or drinks to be sold or distributed by any other than designated food vendors. No “SALE” or “DISCOUNT” signs permitted.
• NEW FOR 2026: ALL Vendors participating in SFOA 2026 will need to have their OWN SUT (Sales/Use Tax Account #) TAX ACCOUNT #.  This is a new requirement from the Nevada Department of Taxation. Forms will be passed out in the artist welcome packets and will be required to be completed and collected at the end of the event BEFORE loading out starts. The new guidelines state that ANY vendor that sells more than 2 events in a 12-month period is required to have their own SUT account # anyway so this shouldn’t be too much of an additional requirement. THIS CHANGE IS IN LIEU OF HAVING TO COLLECT CASH/CHECK DIRECTLY AT THE EVENT FOR THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION. ALL COLLECTION WILL BE HANDLED VIA THE SUT NUMBER THAT NDOT WILL HAVE FOR EACH ARTIST FROM OUR INITIAL SFOA EVENT FILING. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• NEW for 2026: All artists will be required to submit their sales from the weekend. This information will only be used internally and will NOT be shared with Nevada Department of Taxation. This form will also be included in the artist welcome packet and will be required to be submitted before the end of the event on Sunday.
• Take-down will not begin until 4:00 pm on Sunday unless otherwise authorized by the festival producer. Artist vehicles are NOT to be relocated for loading until after 4:00 pm and cannot be moved until artists receive their Load Out Authorized card. Location of vehicles to be determined by event organizers. Striking before the show formally ends is a safety hazard, disrespectful to other artists still doing business and discouraging to continued sales.
• All artist vehicles must park in designated areas ONLY with a parking pass displayed, license plates registered with the Summerlin Festival of Arts and cell phone written on the parking pass. Artists that do not comply will be asked to move their vehicles and are subject to being towed at the owner's sole expense and will not be accepted in future events. Handicap requests should be submitted in writing.
• Artists who participate in the Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market may not participate in the Summerlin Festival of Arts on the same weekend.
• Original artist/exhibitor must attend their booth and be present during the entire show. A photo ID may be required for proof of identity.
• Artists may be asked to sign a "hold harmless" document when they check into show. 
• In the event of the Summerlin Festival of Arts producers canceling the festival after applications have been accepted, all fees will be returned to the artists who have applied. 

No refunds. There are no refunds for inclement weather or for non-compliance of event rules. No refunds if an artist withdraws from the festival after the final purchase deadline of August 4, 2026. 

No shows. If an artist does not notify the art producer that they will be loading in on Friday (vs. the Thursday before the event) and does not show up by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the event, that artist will be automatically withdrawn and a Wait List artist will be substituted into the festival.

Tents and Canopies 
Artists must provide their own white or cream tents and canopies - white or cream canopies are the ONLY colors acceptable for your booth. You will need to use a canopy weight (concrete filled buckets or PVC pipe, sandbags with a minimum of 200 pounds). You must weight your canopy. No stakes.

On-site Set-Up 
See times listed in Important Dates above. Carts are necessary for transporting artwork from vehicle to booth space. Walking on GRASS is necessary from your vehicle to booth space. NO VEHICLES ALLOWED ON SHOW SITE. Leveling materials may be needed. Temporary parking and unloading are adjacent to the site from all parking lots and artist parking. Set-up assistance and motorized carts will be available at the Information Booth on a first-come, first-served basis. Displays will be checked for appearance and a photo ID may be requested for exhibitor verification. All displays must be removed from the field by Sunday at 9 pm.
Artist Contract 
APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT $25 JURY FEE PAYMENT, PHOTOS OF WORK AND DISPLAY, METHODOLOGY STATEMENT AND SIGNED AGREEMENT. All applicants upon signing and submission of the official Artist Application Form consent to be bound by these policies and will abide by them throughout the Summerlin Festival of Arts period.

The applicant's digital signature is created by checking the Legal Agreement box. See "Legal Agreement" below.

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy whereof is hereby acknowledged, the digitally undersigned hereby agrees to release and indemnify, defend and hold free and harmless, the Company (as defined below) and its direct and indirect parents and subsidiaries any of their affiliated entities, successors and assigns and any current or future director, officer, employee, partner, member or agent of any of them (each an “Indemnitee” and collectively, the “Indemnitees”) and against any and all actions, claims, liabilities, assertions of liability, losses, costs and expenses including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees, reasonable investigative and discovery costs and court costs, which in any manner may arise or be alleged to have arisen, or resulted, or alleged to have resulted, from the presence, activities and promotions of any nature whatsoever or otherwise of the undersigned, its agents, servants or employees on or adjacent to the premises known as Downtown Summerlin, including, but not limited to, claim or claims for bodily injury or death of persons and for loss of or damage to property, including claims or loss by the Indemnitees, except to the extent caused by the gross neglect or willful misconduct of an Indemnitee.

The applicant further agrees to abide by all guidelines set forth by the Summerlin Festival of Arts, written and oral, and understands that failure to do so could result in expulsion from the show. All decisions are final. Summerlin Festival of Arts representatives reserve the right to make final interpretation of all rules, as well as the right to disqualify any exhibitor for any reason. 


Eligibility Requirements 
Fine Art, Fine Crafts - all listed media. Exhibition in previous shows does not guarantee acceptance. The festival is juried by a panel of 3 experts. They will determine eligibility based solely on the images of work submitted. They look for originality, design and high-quality craftsmanship.

All artwork must be original and personally executed by the exhibiting artist. No purchased retail items such as hats or sunglasses, commercially produced kits, mass-produced items or imports. No representatives. Ceramic work must be hand thrown or hand-built, no molds. Reproductions from originals must be signed by the artist, editions numbered, and certificates of authenticity included in each sale. Some original work must be displayed along with reproductions. Only juried categories may be displayed. Any artwork or items NOT approved must be removed. No actual artwork will be reviewed in lieu of photographs.

A team of jurors will walk the show to check for display quality and authenticity of work and artist. A photo ID may be required to verify the identity of the applicant. If said artist or display is any other than that represented in the application or does not meet the show standard for quality or professionalism, the artist will be asked to pack up and leave the site.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy 
No refunds. There are no refunds for inclement weather or for non-compliance of event rules. No refunds if an artist withdraws from the festival after the final purchase deadline of August 4, 2024.

No shows. If an artist does not notify the art producer that they will be loading in on Friday (vs. the Thursday before the event) and does not show up by 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the event, that artist will be automatically withdrawn and a Wait List artist will be substituted into the festival.

Photos/Videos Taken at Event 
We also ask you to sign this form so that so your image, name, voice, etc. may be used in promotions.
 
I consent to and authorize Company to:

• take or cause to be taken Images and Sound Recordings of me, my Likeness, and/or my Property;
• display, copy, edit, publish, release, distribute, alter, modify, sell and publicly perform these Images and Sound Recordings;
• combine these Images and Sound Recordings with other Images, sounds, text or graphics; and
• use these Images and Sound Recordings, my Likeness, and/or Name in any and all Media in any way and as often as Company desires, whether within Company or outside Company.

I understand and agree that:

• The company is under no obligation to use my Likeness, Sound Recordings, Images, Property or Name in any advertising or promotion;
• There will be no payment or further consideration to me;
• I have no rights in the Images or Sound Recordings, and Company owns all Images, Sound Recordings, and the copyright rights to all Images and Sound Recordings;
• The company may, at its discretion, register the copyright rights to the Images and Sound Recordings;
• I am waiving any causes of action I may have on account of the use of my Likeness, Property, and/or Name and release Company from any and all liability that may arise from the use of my Likeness, Property, and/or Name, including but not limited to any rights of privacy or publicity;
• I acknowledge my receipt of good and valuable consideration; and
• All consents, authorizations, waivers and releases by me in this form cannot be revoked, are perpetual, are worldwide, and are binding on my heirs and assigns.

DEFINITIONS:
“Company” means THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION, its affiliated entities, and anyone authorized by it. (Including Clark County, the City of Las Vegas, The Summerlin Council, Summerlin South Community Assn., Downtown Summerlin, R+W Advertising, The Warren Group, McKinzie Cogswell and sponsoring organizations, beneficiaries, and all employees, volunteers, or associates of the above)
“Likeness” means your appearance, likeness, photograph, voice, or any other means of identifying you.
“Media” means all media, including digital, print, electronic, television, and other media now known or later developed, throughout the world.
“Name” means all or parts of your name.
“Images” means all photographs, negatives, videos, or other image recordings, in any form, digital or otherwise.
“Sound Recordings” means all sound recordings in any form, digital or otherwise.
“Property” means your real and/or personal property.

PLEASE FILL IN ALL THE AREAS MARKED IN RED. YOU MAY SCAN COMPLETED PAGES 4-11 AND SEND VIA EMAIL TO: mckinzie@twgpr.com or mail WITH your $25 jury fee to the address shown on the bottom of page 2. If you are applying via written application, your $25 jury fee MUST be mailed to address on page 1.

Medium Categories – SELECT ONE CATEGORY

• Basketry
• Batik
• Clay and ceramics
• Drawings
• Glass
• Gourds
• Jewelry
• Leather crafts
• Metalwork
• Mixed-media
• Painting (oil, acrylics)
• Paper
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Watercolor
• Weaving/Fiber Art (NO apparel)
• Wood crafts

NO artisanal lotions or perfumes, artisanal food or apparel allowed.

BOOTHS AND CANOPIES FEES

Booth Fees – SELECT THE SIZE OF YOUR BOOTH – YOU WILL BE INVOICED UPON ACCEPTANCE

• 10x10 booth: $350 (booth fee will be invoiced upon acceptance notification)
• 10X20 booth: $625 (booth fee will be invoiced upon acceptance notification)
   

NOTE: There are only two booth sizes available - 10x10 or 10x20.

Please let us know about any booth preferences. We will try to accommodate your request but cannot guarantee any booth locations. DESCRIBE YOUR PREFERENCE HERE.
 

Booth Sharing
MAXIMUM LIMIT: 2 artists per 10x10 and 4 artists per 10x20
Even when sharing a booth, each individual artist must submit a separate application and each pay the $25 jury/application fee. Each artist will be juried independently. The entire Booth Fee is to be submitted by ONE ARTIST ONLY upon acceptance. Therefore, you will need to notify Summerlin Festival of Arts who will be paying the fee and who will not. We will then issue the non-paying artist a discount code to enter so that they can complete their acceptance. Each artist is responsible for their own Nevada state taxes.

ARE YOU SHARING THE BOOTH?  
IF SHARING THE BOOTH, WHO WILL BE PAYING THE FEES?
Name of the one artist responsible for the payment of all fees.
Space Assignments
Space numbers will be given approximately one week prior to the festival. No phone calls please.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 6/2/26 Midnight PST.
Jury Fee: $25.00 for each artist (non-refundable) – even if you are sharing a booth, ALL artists must pay jury fee of $25.

• Each artist will be juried into the festival and must submit a non-refundable jury fee. Previous acceptance does not guarantee acceptance.
• All artists to submit Jury Fee with application, including any artists that are sharing a booth. Do not submit booth fees until acceptance into the event. Thank you.
• There will be a $35 fee for all returned checks and you must immediately provide a replacement money order or cashier’s check. Failure to do so will result in cancellation. No refunds for inclement weather or for non-compliance of event rules.
   

PLEASE FILL OUT ALL REMAINING INFORMATION.

Exhibitor Business Name (if any)
Exhibitor First and Last Name ____________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________ State________________ Zip Code _____________

Cell Phone ____________________________________________________________________________

Email Address _________________________________________________________________________

Website ______________________________________________________________________________

Nevada State Sales Tax Permit No. (if you have one – you do not need this for participation in the festival).
 
NOTE: At the festival, you will need to fill out the one-time sales tax return form which we will provide at the event – all artists must fill out and hand in with taxes ON SUNDAY.

_____I do not have a Nevada Sales Tax Permit and will pay sales tax with a check before I leave the festival on Sunday evening.

Price range of artwork

From $____________________________ to $____________________________

I will be selling originals and prints ______________________.
I will be selling originals only ________________________.

Please list the last three art festivals in which you participated by name, city and state.
 

1. ______________________________________________________________________________

 

2. ______________________________________________________________________________

 

3. ______________________________________________________________________________

Have you been accepted into the Summerlin Festival of Arts (formerly Summerlin Art Festival) in prior years? How many? When?

How did you hear about the Summerlin Festival of Arts?

Artist referral _______ Website ______ Attendance at festival ______ Other _____________________
Parking overnight – will you be parking overnight at the festival? If so, what type of vehicle will you be parking? Please describe color and model.
Artist Statement
Please provide a very brief statement (300 characters or less) that describes the materials and techniques used to create your artwork. This statement will be read by the jurors and will also help us with publicity for the event if you are selected as a featured artist. Thank you.

 

ARTIST’S SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________________

DATE: _____________________________




Thank you for your application to the 2026 Summerlin Festival of Arts. Please don’t forget to email your photos to mckinzie@twgpr.com (total of five images - 4 art; 1 booth) and send your $25 jury fee check with this application to:

Check to be made out to: The Howard Hughes Corporation
And sent to:
Howard Hughes
1700 South Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 250
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Attn: Summerlin Festival of Arts

 

BOOTHS AND CANOPIES FEES AND LAYOUT 

IF YOU ARE PAYING BY CHECK, PLEASE MAKE THE CHECK OUT TO THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION

Jury Fee: $25.00 for each artist (non-refundable)
All artists to submit Jury Fee with the application, including any artists that are sharing a booth. Do not submit booth fees until acceptance into the event. Thank you.

Booth Fees 
10x10 booth: $350 (to be paid upon acceptance notification)
10x20 booth: $625 (to be paid upon acceptance notification)
NOTE: There are only two sizes available - 10x10 or 10x20.

Booth Layout 
Most booths will be on the grass forming rows of “quads.” All spaces have at least two open sides. Display or artwork should not exceed booth dimension. Some booths are available on concrete - anyone placed in this location will be notified prior to the event. 

Booth Sharing 
MAXIMUM LIMIT: 2 artists per 10x10 and 4 artists per 10x20 
Each artist must submit a separate application and each pay the $25 jury/application fee. Each artist will be juried independently. The entire Booth Fee is to be submitted by ONE ARTIST ONLY upon acceptance. Therefore, upon acceptance, you will need to notify  Summerlin  Festival of Arts who will be paying the fee and who will not. We will then issue the non-paying artist a discount code to enter so that they can complete their acceptance. Each artist is responsible for their own Nevada one-time state sales taxes.

Tents and Canopies 
Artists must provide their own white or cream tents and canopies - white or cream canopies are the ONLY colors acceptable for your booth. You will need to use a canopy weight (concrete filled buckets or PVC pipe, sandbags with a minimum of 200 pounds). No staking. You must weight your canopy. NO STAKES! 

Space Assignments 
Space numbers will be provided one week prior to the festival. No phone calls, please.

On-site Set-Up 
See times listed in Important Dates above. Carts are necessary for transporting artwork from vehicle to booth space. Walking on GRASS is necessary from your vehicle to booth space. NO VEHICLES ALLOWED ON SHOW SITE. Leveling materials may be needed. Temporary parking and unloading are adjacent to the site from all parking lots and artist parking. Set-up assistance and motorized carts will be available at the Information Booth on a first-come, first-served basis. Displays will be checked for appearance and a photo ID may be requested for exhibitor verification. All displays must be removed from the field by Sunday at 9 pm.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy 
No refunds. There are no refunds for inclement weather or for non-compliance of event rules. No refunds if an artist withdraws from the festival after the final purchase deadline of August 4, 2026.