Fairs/Festivals
Kierland Fine Art & Wine Fall Festival - 2026
Scottsdale, Arizona
Application/Jury Fee: $30
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 2
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
The 5th Annual Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival - a stunning venue, enthusiastic patrons, and friendly knowledeable staff are committed to providing an exceptional VIP festival experience, are just a few of the draws to this award-winning Festival. Vermillion Promotions invites you to apply to be one of the 150 premier artists selected to join us for this prestigious weekend event.
Located on the picturesque Main Street in Kierland Commons, an upscale outdoor lifestyle destination that artfully blends shopping, dining and entertainment. Well placed in the enviable enclave where North Scottsdale meets Phoenix, the center features a mixed use oasis located within minutes of Arizona's most prestigious events, including the world renowned Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, the PGA Waste Management Open, and Westworld, attracting ideal demographics..
Located on the picturesque Main Street in Kierland Commons, an upscale outdoor lifestyle destination that artfully blends shopping, dining and entertainment. Well placed in the enviable enclave where North Scottsdale meets Phoenix, the center features a mixed use oasis located within minutes of Arizona's most prestigious events, including the world renowned Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction, the PGA Waste Management Open, and Westworld, attracting ideal demographics..
A strong partnership between Vermillion Promotions, Arizona Wine Festivals, and Kierland Commons produces a significant marketing and advertising campaign reaching a broad audience of art and wine enthusiasts. With sixteen wineries represented, live entertainment, charming sidewalk cafes, and chef-driven restaurants, the award-winning Festival has become Arizona's largest and most anticipated Fine Art & Wine event of the season!
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General Information
Application Deadline:
Notification Date:
Accept & Purchase Deadline : August 28, 2026
No Refunds: After September 10, 2026
Amenities:
November 7-8, 2026
Festival Times:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Application Categories:
Artists may apply in more than one category, but you must provide images for each medium. If you apply in more than one category, your booth image must showcase art in the categories in which you are applying.
Artists Representation of original work: Artist agrees that all work submitted for the jury process and displayed at the show has been designed and created by the Artist. Artist may only display work that has been juried and accepted. Vermillion Promotions has the right to advise or disqualify any work that does not meet event standards and may take action as deemed necessary for compliance.
Notification Date:
Accept & Purchase Deadline : August 28, 2026
No Refunds: After September 10, 2026
Amenities:
- Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff
- Easy access for load-in and load-out
- Promotional opportunities
- 24 hr Private Security
- Overnight parking
- Refreshments
- Bottled Water
November 7-8, 2026
Festival Times:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Application Categories:
Artists may apply in more than one category, but you must provide images for each medium. If you apply in more than one category, your booth image must showcase art in the categories in which you are applying.
Artists Representation of original work: Artist agrees that all work submitted for the jury process and displayed at the show has been designed and created by the Artist. Artist may only display work that has been juried and accepted. Vermillion Promotions has the right to advise or disqualify any work that does not meet event standards and may take action as deemed necessary for compliance.
Application Requirements
1. All work must be of original design and personal execution.
2. All categories must be juried prior for acceptance.
3. Collaborating artists may apply to participate, but both must be juried.
4. One image of booth display and four images of current work are required for jury process. Entries will not be considered without a booth image. The booth image is used to judge appearance, professionalism and creativity and will assist in the determination of placement in the most advantageous location.
5. Images may be selected and used by Vermillion Promotions for marketing and publicity.
6. There will be a $35.00 fee for all bank returned checks and cancellations.
7. Artists must provide a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax number prior to setup
8. Artists must provide clean white fire retardant canopies and professional displays. Canopies must be properly weighted. Tables must be draped to the ground and pro-panels and pedestals used to display work.
9. Staking or tying off to structures or trees is prohibited.
10. Exhibitors display must represent art work submitted for jury.
11. All work, display and storage must stay within designated space.
12. Space assignments may be requested, however all space assignments are the final decision of Vermillion Promotions, and Vermillion Promotionsw reserves the right to change or modify booth locations as they deem necessary.
13. Exhibitors must be checked-in and setup up by 9:00am on opening morning or exhibitor may be considered a no-show and his/her space may be assigned to another artist without refund.
14. Exhibitors must park in designated artist parking areas. This will be strictly enforced by Security.
15. Set up and breakdown times will be strictly enforced. Vendors/Artists are prohibited from parking inside of show area prior to check-in times.
Vermillion Promotions values our artist/vendor relationships. If you have any questions, please contact Candy Vermillion at 623-734-6526 or via email at cvermillion12@cox.net.
2. All categories must be juried prior for acceptance.
3. Collaborating artists may apply to participate, but both must be juried.
4. One image of booth display and four images of current work are required for jury process. Entries will not be considered without a booth image. The booth image is used to judge appearance, professionalism and creativity and will assist in the determination of placement in the most advantageous location.
5. Images may be selected and used by Vermillion Promotions for marketing and publicity.
6. There will be a $35.00 fee for all bank returned checks and cancellations.
7. Artists must provide a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax number prior to setup
8. Artists must provide clean white fire retardant canopies and professional displays. Canopies must be properly weighted. Tables must be draped to the ground and pro-panels and pedestals used to display work.
9. Staking or tying off to structures or trees is prohibited.
10. Exhibitors display must represent art work submitted for jury.
11. All work, display and storage must stay within designated space.
12. Space assignments may be requested, however all space assignments are the final decision of Vermillion Promotions, and Vermillion Promotionsw reserves the right to change or modify booth locations as they deem necessary.
13. Exhibitors must be checked-in and setup up by 9:00am on opening morning or exhibitor may be considered a no-show and his/her space may be assigned to another artist without refund.
14. Exhibitors must park in designated artist parking areas. This will be strictly enforced by Security.
15. Set up and breakdown times will be strictly enforced. Vendors/Artists are prohibited from parking inside of show area prior to check-in times.
Vermillion Promotions values our artist/vendor relationships. If you have any questions, please contact Candy Vermillion at 623-734-6526 or via email at cvermillion12@cox.net.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
250
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
138
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
12
Booth Information
Artist / Vendor participation is not confirmed until after receipt of marketing/space fee.
* Application fee is $30.00 (non-refundable)
* Marketing/Space Fee as follows:
10' X 10' = $450.00
10 X 15" = $550.00
10' X 20' = $850.00
* Set-up begins Friday at 7am until 9pm or Saturday morning from 7:00am to 9:30am. All participants must be completely set-up and ready for business by 9:30am.
* Space assignments are made based on booth images, exhibit flow, and artist's requests when possible.
* Application fee is $30.00 (non-refundable)
* Marketing/Space Fee as follows:
10' X 10' = $450.00
10 X 15" = $550.00
10' X 20' = $850.00
* Set-up begins Friday at 7am until 9pm or Saturday morning from 7:00am to 9:30am. All participants must be completely set-up and ready for business by 9:30am.
* Space assignments are made based on booth images, exhibit flow, and artist's requests when possible.
Refund Policy
No refunds after the September 10, 2026 deadline.
Additional Fees
10ft x 20ft Artist Booth/Promotional Fee: $850
Food Vendor 10ft x 20ft: $700
10ft x 15ft Artist Booth/Promotional Fee: $550
10ft x 10ft Artist Booth/Promotional Fee : $450
Food Vendor 10ft x 10ft: $400
Melinda Kocci - balance: $75
David Kocci - balance: $75
Terms to Apply
Application/Jury Fee: $30