Fairs/Festivals
Eagle Rock Art Guild Riverwalk Art Festival 2026
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Jury Fee: $25
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 6, Max: 6
- Total | Max: 6
Opportunity Summary
Eagle Rock Art Guild's 71th Riverwalk Art Festival
The Eagle Rock Art Guild is a volunteer, non-profit art organization serving the community since 1948. The Guild’s Annual Festival is a two-day event held at the Greenbelt along Memorial Drive next to the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Festival attracts thousands of individuals each year and is a family friendly event with FREE admission to the public. Patrons of the arts look forward to the variety of exceptional artwork presented by regional and national artists each year as well as live music and local food vendors on both days. Promotion of the festival through advertising is managed by the guild.
There are benefits of being a member of the Guild. Our members are vital to the organization and community. Members participate in public service events such as teaching classes and encouraging the arts through public shows.Guild members are charged a jury fee for events but receive half-off the booth fee for the RWAF. Artists 18 years and older who are residents of Idaho Counties Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Power, Oneida and Teton are invited to submit membership applications. The membership fee is $45 the first year, then $40 annually.
The Eagle Rock Art Guild is a volunteer, non-profit art organization serving the community since 1948. The Guild’s Annual Festival is a two-day event held at the Greenbelt along Memorial Drive next to the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Festival attracts thousands of individuals each year and is a family friendly event with FREE admission to the public. Patrons of the arts look forward to the variety of exceptional artwork presented by regional and national artists each year as well as live music and local food vendors on both days. Promotion of the festival through advertising is managed by the guild.
There are benefits of being a member of the Guild. Our members are vital to the organization and community. Members participate in public service events such as teaching classes and encouraging the arts through public shows.Guild members are charged a jury fee for events but receive half-off the booth fee for the RWAF. Artists 18 years and older who are residents of Idaho Counties Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Caribou, Clark, Franklin, Fremont, Jefferson, Madison, Power, Oneida and Teton are invited to submit membership applications. The membership fee is $45 the first year, then $40 annually.
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MEDIA CATEGORIES:
PAINTING/DRAWING Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Pencil, Charcoal, Ink and Mixed Media.
PHOTOGRAPHY Original photographs.
PRINT MAKING Hand manipulated plates, stones or screens resulting in original works, signed and numbered as limited editions.
SCULPTURE Three-dimensional original works done in any medium will be considered, including ironwork.
JEWELRY Work produced from metal, clay, glass, fiber or mixed medium must be entered in this category. NO commercial casts, molds or strung beads will be considered (items must be the original work of the artist).
FIBER Basket weaving and original woven textiles
WOOD Original hand tooled, machine worked or carved work, functional and non-functional.
GLASS Hand-blown or stained glass, Stained glass must be original design and one of a-kind in nature.
CERAMICS All original clay work must be hand thrown or built, NO machine made, mold made, pre-cast or mass-produced work will be acceptable.
ART IMAGE SUBMISSION
Please submit five images of your work and one image of your display booth to be juried. All Images must be representative of the work to be displayed. The artwork must be original, designed and produced by the exhibiting artist(s). Reproduction of artwork must adhere to 50% original and 50% prints rule (limited number of lithographs or giclee signed and numbered by the artist will be accepted). No mass-produced kits or manufactured crafts, no uncut or unset gems are allowed. Nudes or distasteful art is not allowed at this family event.
Artists may exhibit/sell in up to two categories, but must jury in for each, pay the jury fee for each, and be accepted into each category to be invited into the show. All artwork exhibited must be reflective of the art juried into the show. A jury fee of $25 must be submitted for each category, and one booth fee upon invite/confirmation status will be charged. Exhibitors may only display and sell artwork in the categories that were accepted in the jury process.
ARTIST JURYING POLICY
The work will be juried as it is submitted UP TO our application deadline of June 26, 2026 and artists will be notified of their acceptence by June 30, 2026. Invited Artists need to accept/confirm and pay their booth fee no later than July 2, 2026.
Upon acceptance through jury process, booth payment will be paid using Zapplication.
Please make sure to accept the invite on Zapplication before checking out.
ARTISTS AMENITIES
When accepted we will provide a listing of several hotels/motels, and RV parks located near Downtown Idaho Falls and include a map to the location. When you arrive to set up your booth on Friday afternoon, July 25, an artist’s packet will be provided to you at the Guild's Booth. These packets include further instructions for parking and set up and booth location maps. Tax Information: Each exhibitor will receive via email a event number and must file with the state of Idaho that they are a vendor with this event. (We will obtain and provide the number and a link to submit the information to the state.)
Additionally, we are planning extensive local and regional marketing including posters, newspaper/magazine ads, television, signage and social media. Follow our website at www.eaglerockartguild.com, Facebook page at www.facebook.com/eaglerockartguild/ and Instagram at eagleroackartbuild, please share event information on your personal social media accounts.
PAINTING/DRAWING Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Pencil, Charcoal, Ink and Mixed Media.
PHOTOGRAPHY Original photographs.
PRINT MAKING Hand manipulated plates, stones or screens resulting in original works, signed and numbered as limited editions.
SCULPTURE Three-dimensional original works done in any medium will be considered, including ironwork.
JEWELRY Work produced from metal, clay, glass, fiber or mixed medium must be entered in this category. NO commercial casts, molds or strung beads will be considered (items must be the original work of the artist).
FIBER Basket weaving and original woven textiles
WOOD Original hand tooled, machine worked or carved work, functional and non-functional.
GLASS Hand-blown or stained glass, Stained glass must be original design and one of a-kind in nature.
CERAMICS All original clay work must be hand thrown or built, NO machine made, mold made, pre-cast or mass-produced work will be acceptable.
ART IMAGE SUBMISSION
Please submit five images of your work and one image of your display booth to be juried. All Images must be representative of the work to be displayed. The artwork must be original, designed and produced by the exhibiting artist(s). Reproduction of artwork must adhere to 50% original and 50% prints rule (limited number of lithographs or giclee signed and numbered by the artist will be accepted). No mass-produced kits or manufactured crafts, no uncut or unset gems are allowed. Nudes or distasteful art is not allowed at this family event.
Artists may exhibit/sell in up to two categories, but must jury in for each, pay the jury fee for each, and be accepted into each category to be invited into the show. All artwork exhibited must be reflective of the art juried into the show. A jury fee of $25 must be submitted for each category, and one booth fee upon invite/confirmation status will be charged. Exhibitors may only display and sell artwork in the categories that were accepted in the jury process.
*Overnight Security Friday and Saturday nights will be provided.*
ARTIST JURYING POLICY
The work will be juried as it is submitted UP TO our application deadline of June 26, 2026 and artists will be notified of their acceptence by June 30, 2026. Invited Artists need to accept/confirm and pay their booth fee no later than July 2, 2026.
Upon acceptance through jury process, booth payment will be paid using Zapplication.
Please make sure to accept the invite on Zapplication before checking out.
ARTISTS AMENITIES
When accepted we will provide a listing of several hotels/motels, and RV parks located near Downtown Idaho Falls and include a map to the location. When you arrive to set up your booth on Friday afternoon, July 25, an artist’s packet will be provided to you at the Guild's Booth. These packets include further instructions for parking and set up and booth location maps. Tax Information: Each exhibitor will receive via email a event number and must file with the state of Idaho that they are a vendor with this event. (We will obtain and provide the number and a link to submit the information to the state.)
Additionally, we are planning extensive local and regional marketing including posters, newspaper/magazine ads, television, signage and social media. Follow our website at www.eaglerockartguild.com, Facebook page at www.facebook.com/eaglerockartguild/ and Instagram at eagleroackartbuild, please share event information on your personal social media accounts.
Application Requirements
FESTIVAL RULES
***** YOUR BOOTH MUST BE SET UP ON FRIDAY, JULY 24 BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 7 P.M. AS MEMORIAL DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED EARLY SATURDAY MORNING! No exceptions.
***** YOUR BOOTH MUST BE SET UP ON FRIDAY, JULY 24 BETWEEN 9 A.M. AND 7 P.M. AS MEMORIAL DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED EARLY SATURDAY MORNING! No exceptions.
- No metal stakes are permitted to anchor your booth. Please use at least 40lb weight on each corner.
- No lude, nude or offensive works will be permitted and ERAG reserves the right to ask that such work to be removed by the artist. Non-cooperation will result in the artist being asked to leave.
- Your booth must be fully operational by opening on Saturday, July 25 at 9 a.m. through Sunday July 26 at 4PM. Artists may not close early. Hours Saturday 9 am to 6pm and Sunday 10 am to 4PM.
- No encroaching on other artists space.
- All City of Idaho Falls, State and Federal Laws apply.
- Well-behaved pets on leashes are permitted.
- There is NO ELECTRICITY OR SHADE promised. Special requests for spots are accepted but not guaranteed.
- No alcohol/smoking on festival grounds.
- No driving or parking on grass. Posted parking restrictions are to be followed.
- Be prepared for seasonal weather (wind, heat, rain). Exhibitors must remain at the festival for the entire duration, rain or shine.
- Artists must provide their own canopy with sides, tables, chairs and display. No equipment or materials will be provided.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
80
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
65
Booth Information
NON-MEMBER INFORMATION & FEES
$25 Jury Fee (non-refundable) for each category
$225.00 single booth (12’ X 12’)
$450.00 Double Booth (12’ X 24’)
Applications are due June 26, 2026. Notification of acceptance on or before June 30, 2026. Your Acceptance and booth fees are due by July 2, 2026. Do not forget to accept your invitation within Zapplication. The Eariler you appy and pay for a booth the more choice you have on booth location.
MEMBER INFORMATION AND FEES
$25 Jury Fee (non-refundable) for each category
$100.00 single booth (12’ X 12’)
$225.00 Double Booth (12’ X 24’)
Application and fees are due by June 26, 2026.
ERAG Members MUST NOT BE DELINQUENT in paying their annual dues that are required at the beginning of every year. ERAG membership dues must be paid prior to February 1st, 2026, otherwise new member membership fees will apply. The eariler you apply and pay for a booth the more choice you have on a booth location.
$25 Jury Fee (non-refundable) for each category
$225.00 single booth (12’ X 12’)
$450.00 Double Booth (12’ X 24’)
Applications are due June 26, 2026. Notification of acceptance on or before June 30, 2026. Your Acceptance and booth fees are due by July 2, 2026. Do not forget to accept your invitation within Zapplication. The Eariler you appy and pay for a booth the more choice you have on booth location.
MEMBER INFORMATION AND FEES
$25 Jury Fee (non-refundable) for each category
$100.00 single booth (12’ X 12’)
$225.00 Double Booth (12’ X 24’)
Application and fees are due by June 26, 2026.
ERAG Members MUST NOT BE DELINQUENT in paying their annual dues that are required at the beginning of every year. ERAG membership dues must be paid prior to February 1st, 2026, otherwise new member membership fees will apply. The eariler you apply and pay for a booth the more choice you have on a booth location.
Refund Policy
Cancelations must be communicated to the RWAF committee by June 6, 2026 to receive a full booth fee refund. Jury fees and membership fees are non-refundable. If the ERAG must cancel the show, 100% of booth fees will be refunded. Every effort will be made to notify the exhibitors as soon as possible if a cancelation is required. Refunds typically take 3 to 5 weeks.
Additional Fees
Non-member Double Booth Fee: $450
Non-member Booth Fee: $225
Member Double Booth Fee: $200
Member Booth Fee: $100
2024 Eagle Rock Art Guild Poster: $20
Jury Fee Member : $0
Terms to Apply
Jury Fee: $25