Fairs/Festivals
Art Studio Clearance Sale 2027
Columbus, Ohio
Application Fee: $35
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist & Non-Artist Vendor
- Submission Limit: 3
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 5, Max: 5
- Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
Passionate art collectors who love great deals shop the Art Studio Clearance Sale! Clear out your studio and make some quick cash now during pre-show season. BONUS: ART STUDIO CLEARANCE SALE IS THE EASIEST SHOW YOU WILL DO ALL YEAR!
- Have you been hauling around pieces that can’t seem to find a home?
- Do you have slightly flawed or discontinued work collecting dust in your studio?
- Did you unload a kiln only to discover a few firing mishaps?
- Do you need some quick cash in February?
- Drive inside the building for easy load-in/load-out just a few feet from your booth!
- Full booth setup is NOT required at this show. Ordering electricity is optional.
- 24-hour security Friday through Sunday
- Experienced and knowledgeable staff
- Volunteers for booth sitting available both days of the show
- Low booth fees
- Centrally located at the Ohio Expo Center's Lausche Building
- Fully stocked ATM available to customers
- Free coffee/tea service on set-up day
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General Information
Contact Information:
Roxanne McGovern- Fairs Coordinator
Ph: 614-486-7119
fairs@ohiocraft.org
For more information on Ohio Designer Craftsmen, visit www.ohiocraft.org
Show Dates:
Artist Set-Up Day: Friday, February 5, 2027, 11AM - 7PM
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 10AM - 5PM
Sunday, February 7, 2027, 10AM - 4PM
Gourmet Marketplace:
Open to pre-packaged food items intended for home consumption off-site and/or gift giving (such as salsa, teas, coffee, cakes, bread, jerky, cheese, soup mixes and dips, candy, nuts, seeds, spices, chocolates, apiaries, maple syrup, etc.), as well as bath and body products, candles and pet products.
All vendors selling food products and giving food samples must comply with the State of Ohio Health Department and Ohio Expo Center regulations. Gourmet Marketplace exhibitors are NOT required to be ODC members.
Everything sold in your booth in the Art Studio Clearance Sale Gourmet Marketplace must be made by your small business. For example: If you sell candles that your business creates, you cannot sell decorative ceramic candle holders, metal candle snuffers or any purchased items that you did not make. If a product you are selling is in packaging or has a maker's mark of a company name other than your own, you will be asked to remove these items from your booth.
Jury Procedure:
Your images will be viewed and scored by a panel of jurors chosen for their fine craft/art expertise, and an effort is made to invite jurors specializing in a variety of media. Applicants are not identified to jurors.
Exhibitor numbers in each category will be limited to ensure a balanced show; however, only the top scorers in each medium will be accepted. Up to 10% of the spaces can be filled at the discretion of the Executive Director, in order to introduce new artists and ensure a quality, balanced show.
Presented by Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Art Studio Clearance Sale is presented by Ohio Designer Craftsmen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fine craft for over 50 years. We present two fine art and fine craft fairs annually: Columbus Winterfair and the Art Studio Clearance Sale, in Columbus, Ohio.
The goals of ODC's fairs, exhibitions, education programs and publications are to establish a standard of excellence in craft, encourage creative growth, provide professional support to craftspeople, and build public awareness, appreciation and collection of fine craft.
Ohio Designer Craftsmen Membership:
Anyone may apply to ODC shows; however, if accepted, membership is required to participate. Annual membership is $35 for individual, $45 for joint, and may be paid after acceptance. ODC membership fee is non-refundable. Membership benefits, applications and renewals are available on our website: http://ohiocraft.org/membership-2/
Roxanne McGovern- Fairs Coordinator
Ph: 614-486-7119
fairs@ohiocraft.org
For more information on Ohio Designer Craftsmen, visit www.ohiocraft.org
Show Dates:
Artist Set-Up Day: Friday, February 5, 2027, 11AM - 7PM
Saturday, February 6, 2027, 10AM - 5PM
Sunday, February 7, 2027, 10AM - 4PM
Gourmet Marketplace:
Open to pre-packaged food items intended for home consumption off-site and/or gift giving (such as salsa, teas, coffee, cakes, bread, jerky, cheese, soup mixes and dips, candy, nuts, seeds, spices, chocolates, apiaries, maple syrup, etc.), as well as bath and body products, candles and pet products.
All vendors selling food products and giving food samples must comply with the State of Ohio Health Department and Ohio Expo Center regulations. Gourmet Marketplace exhibitors are NOT required to be ODC members.
Everything sold in your booth in the Art Studio Clearance Sale Gourmet Marketplace must be made by your small business. For example: If you sell candles that your business creates, you cannot sell decorative ceramic candle holders, metal candle snuffers or any purchased items that you did not make. If a product you are selling is in packaging or has a maker's mark of a company name other than your own, you will be asked to remove these items from your booth.
Jury Procedure:
Your images will be viewed and scored by a panel of jurors chosen for their fine craft/art expertise, and an effort is made to invite jurors specializing in a variety of media. Applicants are not identified to jurors.
Exhibitor numbers in each category will be limited to ensure a balanced show; however, only the top scorers in each medium will be accepted. Up to 10% of the spaces can be filled at the discretion of the Executive Director, in order to introduce new artists and ensure a quality, balanced show.
Presented by Ohio Designer Craftsmen
Art Studio Clearance Sale is presented by Ohio Designer Craftsmen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting fine craft for over 50 years. We present two fine art and fine craft fairs annually: Columbus Winterfair and the Art Studio Clearance Sale, in Columbus, Ohio.
The goals of ODC's fairs, exhibitions, education programs and publications are to establish a standard of excellence in craft, encourage creative growth, provide professional support to craftspeople, and build public awareness, appreciation and collection of fine craft.
Ohio Designer Craftsmen Membership:
Anyone may apply to ODC shows; however, if accepted, membership is required to participate. Annual membership is $35 for individual, $45 for joint, and may be paid after acceptance. ODC membership fee is non-refundable. Membership benefits, applications and renewals are available on our website: http://ohiocraft.org/membership-2/
Application Requirements
Artist Eligibility and Show Policies
2D Reproductions Policy:
Reproductions of two-dimensional work are permitted, subject to the following stipulations:
- Artist must be present each day of the show
- Work must be of original concept, design and execution by the exhibitor; no kits, commercial molds, bisqueware or purchased templates. No commercially printed, mass-produced merchandise, including : t-shirts, coffee mugs, magnets, stickers, wine totes, tote bags, shopping bags, water bottles, etc. Prints, greeting cards and postcards of your original works are acceptable. ABSOLUTELY NO BUY/SELL.
- Only work of individual or collaborating artists may be shown and sold. For this show, artists may share booth space but must apply separately with each artist submitting their own images. Both artists must be invited to share a booth space.
- Images submitted for jurying must be representative of the majority of work to be exhibited and sold in terms of both quality and price range. Jurors use booth images to judge overall appearance and make up of your display.
- The studio has no more than six full-time (or equivalent part-time) assistants (not including non-artist employees such as office help).
- The studio adheres to the above outlined stipulations regarding actual production of work.
2D Reproductions Policy:
Reproductions of two-dimensional work are permitted, subject to the following stipulations:
- Reproductions must be clearly marked as such. The word "reproduction" must appear on each piece. No other word (e.g. "print") is to be substituted for "reproduction."
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
200
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
125
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
7
Booth Information
Booth Cost:
10' x 10' booth space - $300.00
10' x 15' booth space - $450.00
10' x 20' booth space - $600.00
Corner space - additional $75.00
Electricity is optional and not included in booth fee. Order forms for electricity will be made available upon acceptance.
Side panel drapery (optional), tables and chairs may be rented from our decorator. Artists are responsible for any display, lighting and display equipment that they wish to use. Artists who choose to order electric are required to bring their own heavy-duty extension cord and heavy-duty power strip to access electricity.
Artists should also bring their own hand carts to load and unload their display.
10' x 10' booth space - $300.00
10' x 15' booth space - $450.00
10' x 20' booth space - $600.00
Corner space - additional $75.00
Electricity is optional and not included in booth fee. Order forms for electricity will be made available upon acceptance.
Side panel drapery (optional), tables and chairs may be rented from our decorator. Artists are responsible for any display, lighting and display equipment that they wish to use. Artists who choose to order electric are required to bring their own heavy-duty extension cord and heavy-duty power strip to access electricity.
Artists should also bring their own hand carts to load and unload their display.
Refund Policy
Deadline for Cancellation Refund: Sunday, January 10, 2027 (less $75.00 administrative fee). ALL cancellations must be received in writing by January 10, 2027, to receive refund. Requests after this date are non-refundable. Jury fees are non-refundable. ODC membership fees are non-refundable.
Additional Fees
10 x 20 booth space: $600
10 x 15 booth space: $450
10 x 10 booth space: $300
Corner fee: $75
Joint Professional Artist Membership: $45
Individual Professional Artist Membership: $35