Fairs/Festivals
Ethos Celebration of the Arts 2027
Contact Information
Discover Downtown Franklin
Contact Email: director@discoverdowntownfranklin.com
Contact Phone: 463-222-2007
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
Discover Downtown Franklin is excited to host the 2027 Ethos Celebration of the Arts event in the heart of beautiful, historic Downtown Franklin on October 2, 2027 from 10:00am - 4:00pm. The festival features local and regional juried artists showcasing original art in 2D, 3D, textile, photography, and jewelry categories. Artists will set up booths to showcase and sell their art throughout the day. Day-of judges will award prizes in each category (prizes expanded for 2027!) totaling $4,700. The event will include live music and beer, wine, soda, and snack vendor.
Discover Downtown Franklin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a nationally accredited Main Street Community.
Discover Downtown Franklin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a nationally accredited Main Street Community.
Jump to
General Information
Juried exhibition of fine arts. Ethos Celebration of the Arts will be held on October 2, 2027 from 10:00am-4:00pm rain or shine! Artists must be present during the entire show hours.
The Ethos Celebration of the Arts is a juried art fair that will showcase art from local and regional fine artists. Artists will bring their art for display and sales and will be automatically included in a day-of judging.
Permitted Work/Mediums:
The Ethos Celebration of the Arts festival is open to and welcomes all individual artists who make their own original fine art by hand. All work must be original and must be made by the artist who is present at the event.
Jury Procedure
Once you apply, the final selection of participating artists will be made by a jury comprised of professional artists and gallery owners. Jurors will review applicants on a rolling basis and artists will likely be notified within a month of application as decisions are made; however, all artists will be notified by the Notification Date listed above at the latest. Artists must certify that all images submitted via application to jurors represent your own original work. Discover Downtown Franklin may limit the number of artists accepted in some categories in order to present a balanced show. Decisions of the jury are final. Discover Downtown Franklin will fill all vacancies from the show waitlist based upon jury scores.
Cost
Once accepted into the show, artists will pay $100 for a 10' x 10' booth space (or $200 for a double, 20' x 10' booth space) in order to exhibit. These fees must be paid by the Purchase Deadline above or the artist will forfeit their spot in the show.
Awards
Day-of judges will be comprised of professional artists and/or gallery owners. Monetary prizes will be awarded as follows:
3D Art = ceramic, glass, metal, wood, etc...
Artists keep all proceeds from the sale of their art during the show. We do not collect a sales commission from our exhibitors. Winners of monetary prizes must submit a w9 at the time of award (we will provide form).
Prohibited Items:
The following items are NOT permitted at the event: any work that is not your own or that you did not make by hand. This includes imported items, commercially manufactured items, buy-and-sell items, and kit-made or pattern-made items. If you are found to be selling any of these items at the event, you will be asked to leave. Non-art items (including drinks, refreshments, etc...) are also not permitted to be sold by artists.
The Ethos Celebration of the Arts is a juried art fair that will showcase art from local and regional fine artists. Artists will bring their art for display and sales and will be automatically included in a day-of judging.
Permitted Work/Mediums:
The Ethos Celebration of the Arts festival is open to and welcomes all individual artists who make their own original fine art by hand. All work must be original and must be made by the artist who is present at the event.
Jury Procedure
Once you apply, the final selection of participating artists will be made by a jury comprised of professional artists and gallery owners. Jurors will review applicants on a rolling basis and artists will likely be notified within a month of application as decisions are made; however, all artists will be notified by the Notification Date listed above at the latest. Artists must certify that all images submitted via application to jurors represent your own original work. Discover Downtown Franklin may limit the number of artists accepted in some categories in order to present a balanced show. Decisions of the jury are final. Discover Downtown Franklin will fill all vacancies from the show waitlist based upon jury scores.
Cost
Once accepted into the show, artists will pay $100 for a 10' x 10' booth space (or $200 for a double, 20' x 10' booth space) in order to exhibit. These fees must be paid by the Purchase Deadline above or the artist will forfeit their spot in the show.
Awards
Day-of judges will be comprised of professional artists and/or gallery owners. Monetary prizes will be awarded as follows:
- Raymond F. Turner Best in Show Award ($1,000)
- *NEW* People's Choice Award ($500)
- 2D Art First Place ($500)
- 2D Art Second Place ($250)
- *NEW* 2D Art Third Place ($100)
- 3D Art First Place ($500)
- 3D Art Second Place ($250)
- *NEW* 3D Art Third Place ($100)
- NEW - Best Textiles ($500)
- NEW - Best Jewelry ($500)
- NEW - Best Photography ($500)
3D Art = ceramic, glass, metal, wood, etc...
Artists keep all proceeds from the sale of their art during the show. We do not collect a sales commission from our exhibitors. Winners of monetary prizes must submit a w9 at the time of award (we will provide form).
Prohibited Items:
The following items are NOT permitted at the event: any work that is not your own or that you did not make by hand. This includes imported items, commercially manufactured items, buy-and-sell items, and kit-made or pattern-made items. If you are found to be selling any of these items at the event, you will be asked to leave. Non-art items (including drinks, refreshments, etc...) are also not permitted to be sold by artists.
Application Requirements
Your images must represent work that has been executed by hand by the artist who will attend the show and the submitted images must be representative of the work that will be displayed at the show. Items that are NOT permitted include: imported items, commercially manufactured items, buy-and-sell items, and kit-made or pattern-made items. If you are found to be selling any of these items at the event, you will be asked to close your booth for the remainder of the event.
Artists who display work at the event not comparable to what was juried in will be required to remove the non-juried items. Artists who fail to comply will be asked to leave without refund.
The jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review. The day-of judges' decisions are also final and are not subject to review.
The artist must be present at check-in times and be fully set up by the deadlines given. You must present valid photo ID. You must also be present in your booth during festival hours except for reasonable breaks. You may not set up your booth after the set-up deadline nor may you tear down your booth before the end of the festival.
Booth spaces will be assigned at the event location on a first-come, first-served basis; pre-assigment of physical spaces will be sent to artists in a timely manner before the show, along with your exact set up arrival time and event location.
Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all aplicable sales taxes. Discover Downtown Franklin does not collect sales commission from our exhibitors.
This event is rain or shine. Refunds will not be given based on weather or any other circumstances beyond the control of Discover Downtown Franklin.
Artists must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times from setup through exhibition and teardown.
See also "Booth Information" below.
Additional instructions will be provided to the selected artists once jurying is complete.
Discover Downtown Franklin reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from the event without refunding any monies if the rules are not followed.
Artists who display work at the event not comparable to what was juried in will be required to remove the non-juried items. Artists who fail to comply will be asked to leave without refund.
The jury’s decisions are final and are not subject to review. The day-of judges' decisions are also final and are not subject to review.
The artist must be present at check-in times and be fully set up by the deadlines given. You must present valid photo ID. You must also be present in your booth during festival hours except for reasonable breaks. You may not set up your booth after the set-up deadline nor may you tear down your booth before the end of the festival.
Booth spaces will be assigned at the event location on a first-come, first-served basis; pre-assigment of physical spaces will be sent to artists in a timely manner before the show, along with your exact set up arrival time and event location.
Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all aplicable sales taxes. Discover Downtown Franklin does not collect sales commission from our exhibitors.
This event is rain or shine. Refunds will not be given based on weather or any other circumstances beyond the control of Discover Downtown Franklin.
Artists must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times from setup through exhibition and teardown.
See also "Booth Information" below.
Additional instructions will be provided to the selected artists once jurying is complete.
Discover Downtown Franklin reserves the right to remove any exhibitor from the event without refunding any monies if the rules are not followed.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
100
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
80
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
10
Booth Information
Each exhibitor must provide his/her own attractive tent and display at the event. Booth spaces are assigned at the discretion of the Ethos Celebration of the Arts Committee. Booth spaces accommodate a 10’ x 10’ tent. You may purchase a double booth (20' x 10') by paying two entry fees. Only one vehicle per artist allowed on the grounds during set-up and tear-down. You are solely responsible for the transportation, display, and sale of your work during the event. Artists must provide tents, tables, chairs, easels, and all other booth and/or display items needed. All artists must have their booths weighted at each corner to prevent damage in the event of high winds. Discover Downtown Franklin will not supply those items. Electricity and internet access are not available or provided during the event. Generators are not permitted. If accepted, the booth fee is $100 for a single 10' x 10' space or $200 for a double 20' x 10' space. Your entire booth setup can not exceed the space limits or encroach on neighboring booths in any way.
Logistics
The set-up period for artists will begin on October 2, 2027, from 6:00am and will end at 9:45am. We will email you an exact arrival time and your booth space in the weeks leading up to the show. Do not arrive earlier than your assigned time. Each vendor will recieve appx. 3 full hours to set up. Please have your booth FULLY set up by 9:45am for the festival and judging to begin at 10am. Tear down will begin no sooner than 4:00pm and must be complete by 6:00pm so that the streets can reopen. No vehicles for tear-down will be permitted into the area until all patrons have left the area. Set-up and tear-down will occur rain or shine.
The Ethos Celebration of the Arts festival will be held regardless of weather. There is no rain date for the event.
Free bottled water will be provided to artists, and restrooms will be available on-site.
Sales Tax
Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all applicable sales taxes.
Insurance
Artists are responsible for maintaining general liability insurance for their booth space during the event. Discover Downtown Franklin will not be responsible for any exhibitor property damage.
Notice
By submitting your application you are confirming that you have read and agree to all terms and conditions stated throughout this application and in the Legal Agreement should you be accepted to participate in Ethos Celebration of the Arts.
Logistics
The set-up period for artists will begin on October 2, 2027, from 6:00am and will end at 9:45am. We will email you an exact arrival time and your booth space in the weeks leading up to the show. Do not arrive earlier than your assigned time. Each vendor will recieve appx. 3 full hours to set up. Please have your booth FULLY set up by 9:45am for the festival and judging to begin at 10am. Tear down will begin no sooner than 4:00pm and must be complete by 6:00pm so that the streets can reopen. No vehicles for tear-down will be permitted into the area until all patrons have left the area. Set-up and tear-down will occur rain or shine.
The Ethos Celebration of the Arts festival will be held regardless of weather. There is no rain date for the event.
Free bottled water will be provided to artists, and restrooms will be available on-site.
Sales Tax
Artists retain 100% of their sales and are responsible for the collection and reporting of all applicable sales taxes.
Insurance
Artists are responsible for maintaining general liability insurance for their booth space during the event. Discover Downtown Franklin will not be responsible for any exhibitor property damage.
Notice
By submitting your application you are confirming that you have read and agree to all terms and conditions stated throughout this application and in the Legal Agreement should you be accepted to participate in Ethos Celebration of the Arts.
Refund Policy
No refunds.
Additional Fees
Booth Fee : $100