Arts Alive Festival | Art Market in the Park 2027

The Arts Alive festival is celebrated in historic downtown Florence, Alabama during the third weekend in May. Presented by the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts Volunteers, Arts Alive features two juried venues: a gallery exhibition and an art market in the park. This application is for park participants only. 

 

On May 15th and 16th, Wilson Park will transform into one of the largest art markets in the southeastern US as up to 100 juried artists utilizing various mediums sell their work from colorful booths. 

The purpose of Arts Alive is to raise money for the sponsorship of workshops and scholarships for art teachers and students in northwest Alabama. Your participation in Arts Alive aids in the promotion of arts education.

The festival is committed to eliminating impediments and is dedicated to the involvement of artists and patrons of every social position, ethnology, convention, orientation, ability, and walk of life. 

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR PARK ARTISTS ONLY

Arts Alive Art Market in the Park
Wilson Park, Downtown Florence, Alabama
May 15 & 16, 2027
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Jury Fee (nonrefundable) $40.00
Booth Fee $225.00
Application Deadline is February 05, 2027
Artists working in the areas of painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, textiles, mixed media, metal, clay, glass, jewelry, photography, and wood are invited to apply for a booth position to sell artwork in Wilson Park the weekend of May 15 & 16, 2027. Artist applications will be reviewed by a juror and selected based on skill, quality of work, booth display, and creativity. Artists will be notified of acceptance the first weekend of March. Selected artists may sell artworks in the park (commission-free) and will be judged for  awards.

Awards, as selected by qualified jurors, will be announced and presented on the night of Saturday, May 15th at the garden party honoring artists at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. 

Open to all artists 18 years of age and older residing in the United States, Mexico, and Canada who are working in the following disciplines: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, textiles, mixed media, metal, clay, glass, jewelry, photography, and wood. Artists are selected based on the quality, creativity, and originality of their work.

Booths displaying work created by more than one artist must be noted on the application.

All booths must be equipped with stable support (weights, stakes, etc) and artwork displayed with weather and large crowds in mind. 

The Arts Alive Committee is not responsible for the set up or break down of booths or the transport of artwork. If special accommodations are necessary please contact us. 

Entries received after the deadline will not be considered. 

Booth spaces are 12 feet x 12 feet.

Additional adjoining booth space may be purchased for $200.00. Adjoining booth spaces may only be purchased after a booth space at regular price has been purchased. 

Artists are responsible for their own displays (supports, structure, set up, and tear down). The Arts Alive Festival is not responsible for property damage or loss.

A security patrol will operate in the park Friday and Saturday night. 

All booth requests will be considered; however, please understand not all can be accommodated. If you have a special need or require enhanced accessibility please contact us. 

In the event of severe or threatening weather, the park will close. This decision will be determined by the coordinators. 

Artists will transact their own sales and will comply with all sales tax regulations. Tax information and paperwork will be provided in the artist check-in packet. 

NEW: PLEASE READ
Tents and other materials used to build booths must be securely anchored, either via staking or ballast, according to manufacturer recommendations. This is a critical safety measure intended to protect both attendees and property. In cases where no manufacturer recommendation is available, and a booth appears to be insufficiently anchored, the festival will require modifications to be made until adequate anchorage is achieved. Artists are solely responsible for securing their tents and displays.

 

Cancellations made in writing and emailed to info@alabamaartsalive.com at least 60 days prior to the event will result in refunds of booth fees, if paid. Jury fees are non-refundable. Cancellation notifications received by festival organizes within 60 days of the event will result in a booth credit valid during next year's festival. Credits cannot be carried over from year to year. In every case, jury fees are nonrefundable.