Talbot Street Art Fair 2027

Talbot Street Art Fair, Inc. invites you to submit your entry to the oldest juried art fair in Central Indiana, founded in 1956. Our long standing reputation has established this show as a top quality, juried exhibition of fine arts and fine crafts. Talbot Street Art Fair is held in Indianapolis, Indiana in the picturesque Herron-Morton neighborhood which graciously hosts us each year; this area is full of quaint restaurants and coffee shops and is close to downtown Indianapolis. We have strong community support thanks to our intensive marketing with local tv, radio and social media which draws approximately 60,000 attendees annually. Customers are loyal and come rain or shine, hot or cold.  We pride ourselves on continuing to offer free admission to this beloved, family-friendly event. The fair provides security at every entry point and patrols regularly. Overnight security is provided in addition to daytime support.

The 2027 TSAF will be held on Sat 6/19/2026 from 10am-6pm and Sun 6/20/2026 from 10am-4pm Rain or Shine! 

Artists must be present during all show hours.

Monetary awards for Best of Show as well as Second and Third Place.

2027 winners will be invited back for 2028.

Deadlines below are at 12:00 midnight EST unless otherwise noted

Applications open 11/01/2026 $40

Applications are due 02/01/2027

Jury process will begin on 02/02 and complete by 02/06/27

Invitations to the show will be emailed on 02/15/27

Wait listed artists will also notified on 02/15/27

Deadline to accept invitation and PAY for booth is 03/15/27

Waitlisted artists will be called via email or phone up until set-up day of the fair.  Please make sure to watch your email if you are on the waitlist and do not archive your application as this might not allow you to receive notices.  Waitlisted artists will be required to pay booth fees upon invitation.

2027 Jurors:

TBA

• Jury images must represent work that has been executed within the last three (3) years, including the image of your fully stocked OUTDOOR booth. The booth image must be the highest photographic quality and an accurate representation of your actual booth in a white tent. Your submitted images must be representative of the work you will display at the show as we accept NO ADDITIONS OR SURPRISES. Your booth image AND all image descriptions must not have your name or business name. Failure to remove identifying information will result in a 1 point reduction out of 7 from your average jury score.
• Work must be that of the artist submitting the application. Artists must be present at all times of the fair. Collaborating artists must be listed in the application. Multiple applications from the same artists will be combined and may be subject to rejection if the committee perceives misrepresentation.
• Artists not juried in for jewelry will not be allowed to display jewelry. If you wish to have any jewelry inventory at all, you are required to submit an additional jury application specifically for jewelry. Violators will be asked to leave and not allowed to return. Acceptance must be received for your jewelry application to include ANY jewelry in your inventory for sale.
• Prints and mechanical offset reproductions (e.g. note cards, stationery) are allowed, but intent to display them must be clearly stated on the application. Prints must be properly signed and numbered, and prints/reproductions may not comprise more than 25% of the display. (This restriction is not applicable to artwork produced via traditional printmaking techniques (e.g., serigraphy, etching, lithography, etc.).
• Artists are to provide their own professional grade 10×10 WHITE TENT and any display items required to set up your display. Tent structures are to be of professional-grade and are to be properly weighted with at least 50 pounds on each tent leg. Booth structure and displays must not exceed limits of assigned space. No art bins, additional display items and/or stands may be IN FRONT of your tent. This art fair takes place on an urban street and staking is prohibited. 
• Sidewalks (behind booths) must be open to residents and such that emergency and art fair personnel can easily navigate. The sidewalks can NOT be blocked. This will be strictly enforced by art fair committee members/art fair personnel.
• NO imports, commercially manufactured items, cottage industry, buy/sell or kits are allowed, any resemblance to such items are subject to immediate dismissal from the fair. Display of any such items will jeopardize participation in future events. Work in the booth must be consistent with the quality of images submitted.

• The TSAF committee reserves the right to reject participation. If an exhibitor is found to be not in compliance with the rules during the hours of the fair, the committee reserves the right to remove without refunding any monies.

  Deadline for Cancellations is midnight  April 15, 2027 with an 80% refund of your paid booth fee. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER THIS DATE. 

  APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

10' x 10' booth $400. Most spaces have 2’ of “back booth” space for storage etc. Sidewalks may NOT be blocked and must remain passable for emergency personnel and/or committee and staff of the fair at all times.

Each exhibitor must provide his/her own display. No generators allowed. Booth spaces are assigned at the discretion of the Talbot Street Art Fair Committee. Booth spaces easily accommodate a 10' x 10' white canopy tent.

The majority of spaces on this historic city street, have the front 6' of the space at street level, and the remaining 4' of space on the sidewalk, which can vary from approximately 3" to 6" higher than the street.  Please plan to shim accordingly to level your display. Space requests are submitted upon application; if you are a returning artist and want your previous space, we will do our best to accommodate that request.

ADDITIONAL SPACE: There are a limited number of double spaces available. These will be assigned on a first paid, first reserved basis. Additionally, there are a small number of larger spaces ranging from 14' to 18’ within designated areas at $40 per additional foot. You will be contacted via email as early as 3/15 and as late as 6/3 as extra footage becomes available. Additional footage will also be assigned on first paid, first reserved basis.

PREMIUM INTERSECTION CORNERS: Limited spaces available for additional $150 on a first paid, first reserved basis.

SET UP: Friday afternoon from 12:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Saturday morning beginning at 6:30 am until 8:30 am; all vehicles must be off the street by 8:30 am.  If there are concerns about being able to set up in time, please contact us via email. Artists will not be allowed onto the streets with their vehicles until 12:00 noon on Friday due to city and neighborhood restrictions (committee members and block captains have early access). Booths must be fully set up by 9:00am on Saturday for judging to begin. **Attempting to access your booth early without checking in will jeopardize future acceptance into this event.**

Patrons often arrive before the official fair opens at 10, therefore selling can begin as early as 9:00 am when judging begins; we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the eager early birds. Artwork may be left in place overnight at the artist's discretion and acceptance of liability. Security will be on duty from Friday morning through 7:00 pm on Sunday.

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Booth fees for invited artists are due by 3/15/2027.

Cancellations prior to midnight of 4/15/2027 receive 80% refund of booth fees only. No refund of application fees.

No refunds after 4/15/2027.