Richmond Arts in the Park 2027

The 56th annual Arts in the Park (AIP) show, held annually on the first weekend in May, takes place May 1-2, 2027 at The Carillon in beautiful Byrd Park in Richmond, VA. Our goal is to provide a venue for creators of fine art and fine craft to connect with the art-buying public.

Hosted by the Carillon Civic Association (CCA) and residents of the Carillon neighborhood, AIP continues to be community-run and inclusion-focused, staffed by volunteers from the neighborhood and drawing large local crowds and artists from across the country; in 2026 we had almost 400 artists from 25 states and Canada exhibit. We estimate the show drew 80K attendees over the two days.

Arts in the Park is a Richmond tradition, and we advertise the show on our social media, website, ZAPP, and local media.

Our community comes together to put on AIP, and we try our best to create a friendly, open atmosphere and provide excellent artist hospitality throughout the weekend, with coffee and light refreshments provided each morning of the show.

Always free to the public, Richmond Arts in the Park draws strong community support. More than just an art show, it’s about fostering community spirit and reconnecting with friends.

**Please carefully read the Medium descriptions, excluded items and jury sections below. Changes have been made since the 2026 AIP; even returning artists should read these sections thoroughly.**

Show  Dates and Times

• Saturday, May 1, 2027 11:00 am - 6:00 pm - open to the public
• Sunday, May 2, 2027 11:00 am - 5:00 pm - open to the public

Note: Richmond Arts in the Park (AIP) is a “rain or shine” event. 

Link to the Show Site Map with Booth Layout

2027 Arts in the Park Site Map

Application Deadline

January 13, 2027 11:59pm EDT

Show Timeline

• November 4, 2026 - Applications open - $40.00 per application.
• January 13, 2027 - Application Deadline: (Closes at 11:59pm EST).
• January 14, 2027 - The jurying process begins.
• February 7, 2027 - Last date for AIP emails to all artists of final Jury decisions and invitations to artists that have been selected. Artists may receive invitations before this date.
• February 25, 2027 - Deadline for artists to accept the invitation and pay the booth fee. If the deadline is missed your booth will be offered to another artist on the waitlist.
• March 21, 2027 - Show information packet and booth assignments emailed.
• April 30, 2027 - 9am - 6pm: Artists Set up.
• May 1, 2027 - Show Day 1
  • 8:00am - 10:00am:  Artists arrive and set up.
  • 8:30am - 11:00am: Complimentary coffee and donuts will be available for artists at a local residence adjacent to the park.
  • 11:00am - 6:00pm: Open to the public.
• May 2, 2027 - Show Day 2
  • 8:00am - 10:00am:  Artists arrive and set up.
  • 8:30am - 11:00am: Complimentary coffee and donuts will be available for artists at a local residence adjacent to the park.
  • 11:00am - 5:00pm: Open to the public.
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm: Show closes and artists break down and load-out.

​Application Submission Requirements and Process

• Applicants must be 18 years and older.
• AIP applications must be submitted through zapplication.org; payment must also be made in ZAPP through PayPal or by credit card. We will no longer be accepting paper applications or checks.
• Arts in the Park exclusively uses ZAPP for payments; any request you may receive for payments through anything other than ZAPP should be reported as fraud.
• Only one Medium per application is allowed; artists with multiple Mediums must submit a separate application for each Medium they want considered for invitation to the show. Artists may NOT exhibit art that has not gone through the application and jury process and for which they did not receive an invitation to exhibit.
• Artist Images: Each application must include four (4) digital photographs: 
  • Three (3) photographs must clearly show a cohesive body of work the artist intends on exhibiting
  • One (1) photo must be an image of the artist’s booth. 
• Food Vendor Images: Each application must include four (4) digital photographs: 
  • One (1) photograph must be of the menu for the show
  • One (1) photograph must show samples of some of the food to be served at the show
  • One (1) photograph of either additional menus or sample food
  • One (1) photograph of your set up including tent/trailer and any storage vehicle that will be needed at your vending location. Please indicate the measurements for your setup (including front, side, and back). Applications submitted without this image with measurements will be rejected. 
• Images must meet ZAPP requirements prior to uploading them to your ZAPP profile. If you have questions or need help, the ZAPP team is available to help you upload your images. Either click the Help button at the top of the ZAPP screen, visit this link to the ZAPP Help Center to learn about Image Preparation, or call (888) 562-7232.
• Wednesday, January 13th is our final application deadline, and the nonrefundable application fee is $40. Non-acceptance to the show does not qualify for a refund of the application fee.

Medium Categories 

• 2-D Mixed Media - Original, flat, wall-hanging artwork created using two or more distinct physical art materials or artistic methods combined on a single flat surface. All components must be created by the artist.
• 3-D Mixed Media - Original, freestanding or hanging sculptural artwork that has height, width, and depth, and is built using two or more different physical materials or art mediums. All components must be created by the artist.
• Ceramics / Pottery - Original functional and/or decorative works created by the artist from clay, porcelain, stoneware, and/or earthenware. No factory-produced or RAM pressed work allowed. All work must be signed. 
• Digital Art - Any original work for which digital technology is the primary tool used by creators/artists to design, create, and manipulate a visual output using original images, or the manipulation of other source material, and executed by the creator/artist using a computer.  The creator's/artist's output is typically intended for framing and/or display in the home. Work in this category must be in limited editions, signed and numbered on archival quality materials. Concurrent with our event AI Usage Policy, Digital Art submissions should provide supporting proof of creation (such as process images, screen captures, workflows, and/or other documentation) to distinguish creator/artist-crafted digital art from AI generation.
• Drawing and Pastels - Original compositions that are drawn by the artist's hand incorporating ink, chalk, wax, crayon, charcoal, pastel, pencil, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and washes applied by pen or brush.
• Fiber - 

Decorative fiber: Work crafted from plant, animal, or synthetic fibers including basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry and paper making to create expressive, conceptual, and/or functional decorative items. No machine-tooled, machine screen patterns or other forms of mass production are permitted. No pieces made from kits. All work must be original in conception and created by the artist.

Wearable fiber: Work crafted from plant, animal, or synthetic fibers and fabrics - such as yarn, thread, and cloth - to create expressive, conceptual, and/or functional wearable items. No work fabricated from a pattern not created by the artist. No pieces made from kits. No factory-produced wearable items, regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist are permitted. All work must be original in conception and created by the artist. 

• Glass - Artwork that has been handcrafted by the artist using glass blowing, fusing, casting or kiln forming techniques, or the artist's original designs hand made by the artist in stained glass. No pre-manufactured items, regardless of additional modification or enhancements by the artist.
• Jewelry - Hand-fabricated jewelry designed and made by the artist in metals, wire wrapping, precious metal, clay, wood, fiber, gems, stones, flame-worked beads, and bead weaving is acceptable. Work that has been designed by the artist, but with no subsequent hands-on work by the artist is strictly prohibited (e.g., casting services). No commercial casts or molds.
• Leather - Functional, and/or decorative work created using leather. Wearable items, belts, handbags qualify, as long as all components are handcrafted by the artist.
• Metal - Original works created through the forging, twisting, and fabricating of various metals. No commercial or mass production works are permitted, regardless of additional modifications or enhancements by the artist.
• Painting - Original compositions created by the artist's hand on surfaces such as stretched canvas, rigid panels, boards and wood panels, masonite and hardboard, canvas boards or panels, paper designed to handle wet washes, illustration or hot/cold press board, and non-traditional surfaces such as metal, glass or plexiglass, and fired ceramic tiles. Painting over the artist's original prints/gicless or pre-existing images (regardless of the substrate) is not considered an original, but rather "altered reproductions" which must go in browse bins.
• Photography - Artwork created from the artist's original image of real light reflecting off physical subjects through a camera lens to document or interpret a real moment. Includes photo collage and painting on photographs. Photographers must disclose both their creative and printing processes. All pieces must be signed, numbered and dated in a limited edition. No computer-generated or photoshopped images.
• Sculpture - Original three-dimensional works created by the artists' hands incorporating any materials that are created by assembling, firing, welding, molding, casting, carving, shaping or combining materials such as plastic, text, light, stone, rock, marble, metal, glass, or wood.
• Upcycled/Creative Re-use - Art that uses found objects as the primary medium.  Works can be either two- or three-dimensional but must use a minimum of 75% recycled or reused materials. Artists must demonstrate that they have substantially transformed by-products, waste materials, useless and/or unwanted products into new works of art.  
• Wood - Original handcrafted work in wood (functional or decorative) that the artist has hand-tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.

Parking

• Our show is held at an historic monument adjacent to our historic neighborhood, and we ask that you please respect traffic and parking directions to ensure you don’t damage our roads, the park/monument areas, and our load-in and load-out processes run as smoothly as possible.
• Load-in and load-out will take place adjacent to the park; you cannot drive your vehicles onto the show area (unless directed by a parking volunteer), across the brick walkways, in front of the Carillon, or in other park areas. We will have directional signs and parking attendants to help you locate your load-in and load-out areas. After load-in, you will be directed where to go to park; parking is free for the duration of the show. Please be mindful that you will be driving through our neighborhood and some of our streets are narrow. Please be aware of and adhere to all directional signage, "No Parking" signs, and volunteer instructions.
• Driving or parking across the bricks in front of the Carillon is strictly prohibited. Any Artists seen doing this may be asked to leave the show immediately, will NOT receive a refund and may be restricted from participating in any future AIP shows. 
• You will be emailed parking instructions as part of your show information packet once you have accepted your invitation, paid your booth fees, and received your booth assignment. 
• Parking is based on booth location and will not necessarily be in the same place where you load-in and load-out.
• In your emailed information packet, AIP will provide a color coded parking pass for one vehicle, aligned with the artist’s designated parking area. 
• The parking pass should be printed out, placed inside the car on the driver’s side of the dashboard, and presented to parking volunteers during load-in so they can provide appropriate directional guidance.
• After load-in, artists should move their vehicles into their assigned parking area based on their color coded parking pass.
• Vehicles parked in handicap spaces during show hours that do not have official handicap tags will be towed at the owner's expense.  
• Designated parking is in grassy areas near the show, which can become muddy if it rains; the CCA is not responsible for any damage to vehicles in the artist parking areas. In the event a vehicle becomes stuck or inoperable, the CCA is not responsible for moving or towing vehicles.

Food and Amenities

• Food concessions will be available only during show hours on Saturday and Sunday. 
• Tables and chairs will be available for food consumption and rest for attendees/artists.
• A program of artists and food vendors will be available. 
• Port-a-toilets, hand washing stations, and trash cans will be available during show hours on Saturday and Sunday.
• A show Information and Assistance tent will be available only during show hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Sales and Sales Tax

• Exhibitors are responsible for overseeing the promotion and sale of their work during show hours. All proceeds earned from sales belong to the artists. By law, artists must collect Virginia sales tax on work sold during AIP. The sales tax in Virginia is 6%. If an artist or food vendor does not already have a sales tax account with the Virginia Department of Taxation, please see www.tax.va.gov and form ST-50. Download form and use Part B (for Central VA): https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/taxforms/retail-sales-and-use/any/st-50-any.pdf

Security

• AIP is not responsible for security, and we urge artists to be diligent and alert, and secure their booths as they would at any other festival or show. Exhibiting at AIP is at the discretion of the artist and every artist participates at his or her own risk. AIP does not insure the personal property, art, or inventory of any exhibitor/artist. All exhibitors/artists participate at AIP as independent contractors.

Artist Rules and Regulations

• Richmond Arts in the Park (AIP) is a “rain or shine” event. NO refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. Artists leaving or loading out early without approval of the AIP Committee is prohibited, and artists who do so face the risk of not being invited back to future AIP shows. Additionally, leaving a customer’s purchase unattended because an Artist has left early is unacceptable and may result in an artist being banned from future AIP shows.
• Selling out of inventory does not warrant an early load out. Artists should prepare for a show attendance of at least 50,000 to 80,000 people. If inventory is depleted Artists may consider starting a mailing list when inventory is available again. 
• No artist may swap or resell space to another artist. Sharing of booths is not allowed, unless there is a collaboration of 2 artists as defined below. Only artists who have been juried will be allowed to display.
• Collaborations are accepted and defined as two (2) artists working together in creation of the same body of work, each taking part in the design and creation of any one work of art.
• The AIP Committee reserves the right to reassign your space if you have not checked in by 9:30 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2027. 
• Artists will be expected to set up between 8 AM and 10 AM on Saturday and  Sunday. Display equipment and tents may be set up Friday, April 30, 2027. 
• Artists must remain set up and be present for the entire two days of the event. No dealers, agents or representatives will be permitted. Artists who arrive late or break down and leave early compromise their standing with AIP and may forfeit their ability to exhibit in future AIP shows.
• All work must feature original, handcrafted art, created by the display artist. An artist must guarantee that the work presented is authentic and created as indicated in the artist’s application.
• AI Usage Policy for Exhibiting Artists: While AI can be a valuable tool for inspiration, our focus remains on celebrating the original, handcrafted work of exhibiting artists. Artwork submitted for exhibition must be the original, handcrafted creation of the artist. Works generated by AI are not eligible for participation.
• Exhibitors displaying work different from what was originally accepted and shown in their photos will be asked to leave the show without a refund. Artists violating the rules will not be eligible for future shows. 
• All artists' work on display must be for sale.
• Artists cannot exhibit or sell subcontracted work for another artist. 
• Artist demonstrations, artist live product creation, or attendee participation in creating products is prohibited.  
• Prohibited are:
  1. Work done by a production studio. AIP showcases artwork made by the hands of the artists selling the work. If the hands of others make the artwork, please do not apply to the show; you will not be accepted. If you are a production studio, AIP is not for you.
  2. Buy-sell and/or imports. Work from commercial casts/molds, kits, patterns, commercial designs, or done in classes/workshops are ineligible.  
  3. Commercially manufactured or reproduced items. For example: posters, mouse pads, magnets, T-Shirts, and all other commercial clothing
  4. Any item that employs the use of commercially available molds or patterns.
  5. Items that have been purchased and then embellished.
• 2D Reproductions: All reproductions must be clearly labeled "reproduction" on the front of the piece or clearly labeled on the front of a display bin. If you are a painter, we expect at least 50% of the display to be paintings hanging and not more prints than paintings. 
• Artists are responsible for proper insurance and protection of work and booth. AIP is not responsible for damage to work or booth due to weather or unrelated incidents.
• Each artist is responsible for collecting 6% Virginia sales tax on all show sales. Out of state artists will need to file a Temporary Sales Tax Certificate/Return ST-50 form (Used for shows/events). Download form and use Part B (for Central VA): https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/taxforms/retail-sales-and-use/any/st-50-any.pdf
• AIP is a family friendly and inclusive show; therefore, the jury selects only those works which meet the standards set by the committee.
• Load-in and load-out will take place adjacent to the park; you cannot drive your vehicles onto the show area (unless directed by a parking volunteer), across the brick walkways, in front of the Carillon, or in other park areas.
• Electricity is not available, and generators are not permitted. 
• Tents are required. Artists must provide their own display racks, tables, chairs, and tents. Relocation and use of AIP event show chairs and tables (i.e. used for food eating areas), or other show items or infrastructure is strictly prohibited.
• Removing, moving or destroying CCA/AIP or City property is prohibited. If you need assistance moving signs, chairs, or other items, please ask one of our volunteers or come to the Information Tent for help. We will be glad to assist you.
• Artists’ tents must be sturdy and properly weighted (at least 40lbs per pole leg) to withstand winds. Please be mindful that high winds can occur, and additional weights and anchoring are necessary.
• All spaces are approximately 10’ X 10’ (20’ x 10’ for Double), flagged/marked and preassigned. Products and displays may not extend beyond the boundaries of an assigned space (including tent poles and  stakes). Park trees cannot be used for display purposes. Violations may result in not being invited back to the event.
• The CCA is not responsible for any damage to vehicles in the artist parking areas. In the event a vehicle becomes stuck or inoperable, the CCA is not responsible for moving or towing vehicles.
• Artists and their agents, associates, and assistants should maintain high standards of professionalism. Show organizers reserve the right to remove an exhibitor whose conduct and/or merchandise are unacceptable and whose participation conflicts with these rules and regulations of AIP.
• If accepted, Richmond Arts In the Park and the Carillon Civic Association have permission to publish photographs or video taken of the artist, the artist’s booth, and artist’s work before and after the show for purposes related to promotion of the show.
• By submitting an application, you hereby agree to discharge, release and hold harmless, The Carillon Civic Association (CCA), The City of Richmond, VA, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Eventfull VA LLC from and against all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions and all related expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) by reason of injury or death to any person or damage to any tangible property arising or resulting from my participation in or presence at AIP. 
• THE CARILLON CIVIC ASSOCIATION, THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VA, ANY RICHMOND CITY AGENCIES, AND EVENTFULL VA LLC AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, DIRECTORS, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO PARTICIPATING ARTISTS OR FOOD VENDORS, THEIR ATTENDANTS, TENTS, EQUIPMENT, ARTWORK, FOOD TRUCK, OR ANY OTHER ACCOMPANYING PARTS OF THE ARTISTS OR FOOD VENDORS THROUGHOUT THE SHOW.

Food Vendor Rules and Regulations

• Richmond Arts in the Park (AIP) is a “rain or shine” event. NO refunds will be issued due to inclement  weather. Food Vendors leaving or loading out early without approval of AIP/Eventfull is prohibited and food vendors who do so face the risk of not being invited back. 
• Food Vendors will be assigned a Food Tent/Truck location by AIP. Location assignments will be sent out approximately 30 days before the show along with directions and other pertinent information. AIP reserves the right, for a proper purpose, to reassign food vendor locations at any time prior to the beginning of the show.
• Food Vendors are not allowed to swap or resell assigned locations.
• Food Vendors are required to upload their current health permits, business licenses, and certificate of insurance (COI) in ZAPP (and pay their Food Tent/Truck) fee before they will be confirmed vendors in the show.
• Food Vendors are expected to set up in their assigned location, and those knowingly setting up in an alternate or another Food Vendors location may be asked to leave and compromise their standing with AIP and may forfeit their ability to participate in future AIP shows.
• If food vendors need to set up their space before the Friday prior to the show, they need to contact AIP using the “Contact Event” button in ZAPP or the AIP email address.
• Food Vendors need to be prepared for a potential health department inspection no later than 9:30 am Saturday the day of the show. 
• Food Vendors are prohibited from breakdown and load-out until 5 pm on Sunday, when the show closes, and should be completely removed from the show site by 8 pm on Sunday. 
• AIP does not provide Wi-Fi, electrical, or water service, so food vendors will provide their own electrical power by use of a quiet, clean generator at the food vendor’s expense. Food Vendor shall provide any necessary propane and other fuel utilized in the preparation of food at the food tent/truck, together with any necessary refrigeration or coolers. 
• Food Vendor is responsible for all tents, tables, chairs, cooking equipment, utensils, napkins, cups, food, beverages, and all other equipment or supplies necessary for operating the food booth. 
• The Food Tent/Truck shall be used exclusively for the sale of food and beverage products on the menu described in the AIP application, and at the prices described in the application. 
• Prices for all menu items should be on display. Not adhering to this may result in removal from the show and/or not being allowed as a Food Vendor in future AIP shows. 
• The Food Vendor shall not use the tent/truck for solicitation of funds or for promotion of any other purpose apart from the sale of approved menu items and other approved products.
• Food Vendors must also provide fire extinguishers, tent anchors, extension cords, water hoses, and other approved equipment as required.
• Food Vendor shall at all times comply with health and safety requirements and shall obtain necessary licensing or permits for sale of food and beverages at the food booth.
• Food Vendor shall maintain the booth and the area surrounding the booth in conformity with all applicable sanitary and health laws and regulations and shall also keep the booth and the surrounding area neat, clean, and free of accumulated refuse and debris.
• The Food Vendor is responsible for disposing of all refuse and debris (gray water, grease, etc.) arising from any of the activities conducted in their booth in accordance with all applicable State and local laws and ordinances.
• Food Vendor must pay all applicable taxes and fees to the City of Richmond, and State Sales Tax Payable to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Insurance: The Food Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless both the Carillon Civic Association and Eventfull VA LLC, and their assigns, from all claims which may be brought by its workers against the Carillon Civic Association or Eventfull VA LLC arising out of the vendor’s activities in this Event.  Accepted food vendors shall carry such workers’ compensation and commercial general liability as is reasonable and customary for similar enterprises and such insurance as required by law.  Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Accepted food vendors shall carry and must provide and upload a Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing a General Liability policy with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 Aggregate, along with a separate Endorsement specifically naming the Carillon Civic Association, Eventfull VA LLC, and the City of Richmond as an additional insured on General Liability for this show.  The COI shall be uploaded prior to the commencement of the AIP and Food Vendor acknowledges and agrees that they may not be permitted to participate in the show if the COI has not been uploaded timely.
• If accepted, Richmond Arts in the Park and the Carillon Civic Association have permission to publish photographs or video taken of food vendor’s tent/truck, food vendor’s employees, and food vendor’s menus and food items before and after the show for purposes related to promotion of the show.
• By submitting an application, you hereby agree to discharge, release and hold harmless, The Carillon Civic Association (CCA), The City of Richmond, VA, Department of Parks and Recreation, and Eventfull VA LLC from and against all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions and all related expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses) by reason of injury or death to any person or damage to any tangible property arising or resulting from your participation in or presence at AIP. 
• THE CARILLON CIVIC ASSOCIATION, THE CITY OF RICHMOND, VA, ANY RICHMOND CITY AGENCIES, AND EVENTFULL VA LLC AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, DIRECTORS, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEFT, ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO PARTICIPATING ARTISTS OR FOOD VENDORS, THEIR ATTENDANTS, TENTS, EQUIPMENT, ARTWORK, FOOD TRUCK, OR ANY OTHER ACCOMPANYING PARTS OF THE ARTISTS OR FOOD VENDORS THROUGHOUT THE SHOW.

Artist Booth Information

Artist Booth Fees and Sizes

• Application Fee
  • The application fee is $40.00, non-refundable, and must be paid via Zapplication at the time of application.
• Artist Single Booth
  • Fee: $425.00, Size: 10’ wide x 10’ deep
• Artist Double Booth (limited number available)
  • Fee: $850.00, Size: 20’ wide x 10’ deep

Accept and Pay Booth Fee Deadline is February 25, 2027 -  If the deadline is missed your booth will be offered to another artist on the waitlist.

Artist Booth Assignment

• AIP and its show partners are responsible for assigning booths and will attempt to accommodate requests for specific booth locations whenever possible. NO booth space request is guaranteed. 
• Booth assignments will be sent out approximately 45 days before the show along with  directions and other pertinent information. 
• No booth assignments will be changed within 30 days of the show.
• Artists are not allowed to swap, share, or resell booth locations.

Artist Booth Display and Set-Up

• Load-in and load-out will take place adjacent to the park; you cannot drive your vehicles onto the show area (unless directed by a parking volunteer), across the brick walkways, in front of the Carillon, or in other park areas. 
• Artists can decide how best they want to showcase their work; however the overall booth presentation should be representative of the image provided in the application. 
• All spaces are flagged/marked and preassigned. Products and displays may not extend beyond the boundaries of an assigned space (including tent poles and  stakes). Park trees cannot be used for display purposes.
• Please note this is an outdoor show, in a park with very mature trees and minimal grassy areas. If it’s dry, it may be dusty, and if it rains or is wet, there could be some mud. Some booths will be adjacent to or in front of large trees with extensive root systems and canopies while some will be in the open. Many of our returning attendees bring some type of rug or ground covering to help alleviate any concerns with dirt or mud in their tent.
• AIP does not provide dollies, hand trucks, wagons, or other moving equipment. Many booths are far away from unloading areas so come prepared with necessary equipment to move your setup a long distance over natural, uneven park grounds (grass, leaves, tree roots, and soft ground if there is inclement weather).
• Please be conscious of other artists' time and space, and if necessary, unload belongings from your vehicle and then promptly move it to the designated Artist parking space to allow another Artist a close unloading spot.
• Artists need to be certain their booth and its contents easily fit into the area provided and are able to withstand large crowds and weather. Show organizers and AIP are not responsible for damages to artists' booth or work. If an Artist’s display goes beyond the allotted space provided, AIP show organizers will request for items to be moved. 

Artist Booth Breakdown and Load-Out

• Artists can begin breakdown and load-out at 5 pm on Sunday, May 2, 2027 when the show closes. All booths must be completely removed from the show site by 8 pm on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
• Please be conscious of other artists' time and space, and break down your tent and move your belongings near a loading spot, before parking in one of the limited spots available for loading (versus parking in a loading spot before starting tent breakdown). This practice will accelerate load-out for everyone.
• Artists are responsible for cleaning up their booth space at the conclusion of the show.

Food Vendor Booth Fees and Sizes

• Application Fee
  • The application fee is $40.00, non-refundable, and must be paid via Zapplication at the time of application.
• Food Tent - Regular
  • Fee: $525.00, Size: 10’ wide x 10’ deep
• Food Tent - Large
  • Fee: $1,700.00, Size: 20’ wide x 20’ deep
• Food Truck - Less than 20 feet in length
  • Fee: $850.00
• Food Truck - 20 to 30 feet in length
  • Fee: $1,100.00
• Food Truck - longer than 30 feet in length
  • Fee: $1,600.00

Accept and Pay Food Tent/Truck Booth Fee Deadline is February, 25, 2027 -  If the deadline is missed your tent/truck space will be offered to another Food Vendor on the waitlist.

Artist Refund Policy

• Arts in the Park (AIP) is a “rain or shine” show. NO refunds will be issued due to inclement weather.  
• NO REFUNDS for application fees, as these offset upfront costs associated with our application management and jurying processes.
• Booth Refund Policy - please read carefully as our policy has changed. All booth payments are due in ZAPP by February 25, 2027. Refunds are based on the cancellation date: 
  • Through March 15, 2027: 50% refund; 
  • After March 15, 2027: NO REFUNDS.
• Cancellation by AIP: If AIP is canceled, you will be refunded your booth fee, if already paid. NO REFUNDS will be returned for application fees. 

Food Vendor Refund Policy

• NO REFUNDS are available for Food Vendors for application fees or food tent/truck fees.
• Cancellation by AIP: If AIP is canceled, you will be refunded your booth fee, if already paid. NO REFUNDS will be returned for application fees.