Holy Trinity Arts Festival 2027

Holy Trinity Arts Festival 2027
You are invited to participate in the sixth annual Holy Trinity Arts Festival as we celebrate Spring and the Arts on Saturday, May 1, 2027. The Festival continues to grow, adding more artists and larger attendance every year. This event incorporates visual artists, performing artists, and floral arts design, as well as food vendors and a beer garden, to create a true Festival atmosphere! 

Please join us, and the many returning artists, in what is quickly becoming a truly wonderful and successful event!  ART-MUSIC-FLOWERS-FOOD-(and BEER)---what could be better?!

Each year we are truly honored, and humbled, by the comments we receive from participating artists:

"You can tell these people care. I never attend one-day festivals but there is a reason that I have come back to this festival again".
- 2026 Festival Artist

"These guys really care about us, the artists. Booth sitters, food coupons, always checking-in on us-appreciate the attention to details."
-2025 Festival Artist

"We sold every piece we brought, and took orders for more! Great show! See you next year!
-2025 Festival Artist

"This is the most organized festival that I have ever participated in, and I have been in a lot of shows. That's what keeps me coming back each year."
-2024 Festival Artist

"This is the most accomodating show for the artists-thank you!"
-2023 Festival Artist 
 

OUR GOAL:  “Come and See”.  Bringing people together through the artists, the performers, the flowers, and Children's Art—all of which celebrate Spring and the Arts.

THE PREMIER EVENT:  The Holy Trinity Arts Festival is the first art show of the season for Lincoln, and as Spring arrives, people are truly ready to “get out and enjoy”. The combination of our early timing, ample booth-side parking, continuous performances throughout the day and stunning floral displays all contribute to draw several thousand visitors to the artists’ booths. 

This year will be highlighting young artists with a student art contest. We have invited local high schools and students (up to fifty) to participate in an art competition. This ties into a theme of this year of "then and now" and also provides an opportunity to "pair" a young emerging artist up with a seasoned artist, while providing the young artists a chance to be emersed in the local art community. 

CHILDREN'S ART TENT:  The Children's Art Tent saw huge participation last year, with activities including mural fence painting, Squeegee Art, and quilt making with the Internation Quilt Museum (located here in Lincoln). Each year, new activities are incorporated for the kids--something exciting awaits this year as well! The children's art activities have become a huge attraction for families!

MARKETING:  Our website currently describes the details of the upcoming Festival and serves as one portal for artist applications. This will be updated with information regarding all of the selected artists once that process is completed. Our Facebook and Instagram pages will provide links to our artists, sponsors and vendors. The Festival will be listed on the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau website and calendar. Posters are distributed to all local art galleries, coffee shops and businesses. Eye-catching signage will appear on the busy street adjacent to the Festival site. Promotional appearances/announcements are scheduled for locally produced TV shows including “Pure Nebraska” and “Backyard Farmer” which attract huge audiences.

A “BLOSSOMING” FESTIVAL:  In our inaugural Festival, 2022, twenty artists participated, along with the nine performances and six florists. 2023 saw big changes, with thirty-nine artists, thirteen performances, and ten florists. The Holy Trinity Arts Festival continues to grow and change each year, with more artists (many returning artists), and new performances, and we are excited to watch as this event truly does "blossom".

THE DETAILS: 
Timeline:
Application and Jury Fee Deadline:  02/28/27  11:59 PM CST
Jurying:  03/02/27
Notification to Artists:  03/08/27
Accept Invitation and Pay Booth Fee Deadline:  03/12/27
Festival Date:  05/01/27

Festival Hours:  05/01/27  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Exhibits:  The Festival is held outdoors, this year on pavement. Booth sites are a minimum of 10’ x 10’. Exhibitors are encouraged to provide their own tents, however tents are not mandatory. A small number of tents (10) are available for rental for a small additional fee. Artist unloading/loading is available adjacent to display area. This is a “Rain or Shine or Wind" event.

Media Categories:

• Painting
• Drawing
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Fiber
• Ceramics
• Jewelry
• Glass
• Leather
• Metal
• Wood
• Sculpture
• Mixed Media

Application Process:  Applications can be submitted via the Zapplication website, and application information is also available through our website:  holytrinityartsfestival.com.
Artists may apply in more than one medium, but must submit a separate application for each medium.

Digital Images:  We require five (5) images of individual pieces of work.

Jury Process:  Jurying will take place on 03/02/27. The process is blinded using three jurors who are professional artists or gallery/museum curators. A grading process is used and the accepted artists are invited to participate. No scoring information is shared. Notifications of acceptance will be emailed by 03/08/27.

Security:  No security measures are available and hence, set-up is recommended the same day as the Festival. Please see the attached artist agreement document, as well as Rules/Regulations.

Amenities: 

• Advertised to the local community and surrounding area by social media, print ads, radio, TV, website, extensive emails, posters, fliers, direct mailings, and the Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• Dedicated Arts Festival website, Facebook and Instagram.
• Convenient unloading/loading for artists
• Booth sitters
• Booth-side parking for attendees/patrons
• Application fee waived for returning artists
• Food/beverage coupons for artists

 

• Booth spaces are 10’ x 10’, minimum. (Double and triple booth spaces are available). Tents are preferred, but not mandatory. A small number of tents (10) are available for rent on a first come first serve basis. Corner booths spaces are available upon request. See booth information/prices below.
• Artists assume all responsibility/liability for artwork/displays. Holy Trinity or its’ volunteers are not responsible for any damage or loss. Insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
• Electricity is not available. Generators are prohibited.
• Artists receive 100% of the proceeds from their sales, and are responsible for any sales tax, etc.
• Set-up begins at 6:30 AM on the day of the Festival (05/02/26). Early set-up can be arranged, however no security is provided/available.
• This is a Rain or Shine or Wind event. No refunds due to inclement weather.
• Unless requested to do so, or granted permission by the Festival Director, no artist may break down displays/booths or depart before closing time on the day of the Festival.
• Artists will remove all articles, tents (if their own), and any trash form their booth space at the completion of the show.
• No amplified sound allowed in booths.
• Complimentary standardized booth signage will be provided.

FEES:
Jury/Application:  $25/application  (Application Fee waived for returning artists.)
Single Booth (10’ x 10’):  $100                                                                                                                
Single Booth (10’ x 10’) (plus tent rental):  $175 
Corner Booth (10’ x 10’):  $150
Corner Booth (10' x 10') (plus tent rental):  $225
Double Booth (10’ x 20’):  $200
Double Booth (10' x 20') (plus tent rental):  $350

There are a limited number of Corner Booths available.
There are a limited number of tents (10) available for rental.

Application Fee:  Non-refundable
Booth Fees:  Non-refundable