Fenton Art Walk 2027

The Fenton Art Walk is a one-day, Fine-Arts event consisting of juried Artists’ work, juried Artisan crafts, music/dance entertainment,  and some of your favorite beverages and food trucks.


 

2027 RULES & REGULATIONS

1. All applicants must submit a minimum of 3 images of artwork and 1 image of your booth using the online ZAPP Application system.  
2. DO NOT HAVE NAME, LOGO, OR ANYONE'S PICTURE VISIBLE IN ANY IMAGE.  This is imperitive. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. 
3. All work exhibited must be original and handcrafted by the artist. No "Buy Sell" items allowed. The limited use of manufactured items is allowed only if they are small components of the final product. 
4. Artist must be present for the entire Art Walk event.
5. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE submitted and JURIED through the online ZAPP platform. Early artist applicants selected will be notified by March 14, 2027 and will receive additional information at that time. Regular registrations will be notified on or before May 17, 2027.  
6. The $25 Jury Fee is non-refundable and will be paid with the application.  
7. All artists are required to purchase the jury fee regardless of past participation.
8. Past acceptance does not imply automatic acceptance into this years Art Walk. 
9.  Artists selected will be notified and must submit their booth payment by March 21 (Early) or May 24 (Regular) Early registrations not paid by March 21 will have to pay the regular registration fee. 
10. Artists not selected will also be notified through ZAPP.
11. NO BOOTH REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.  However, they can be transferred to 2028 with notification by May 17, 2027. Cancellations received after this date are nontransferable. No refunds will be given due to the cancellation of the event by an act of God, local authorities, or a weather-related incident.
12. Booth spaces are 11’x15’. Absolutely all inventory, boxes, artwork, etc. must be contained within your booth space and cannot interfere with adjacent exhibits or walkways in any way. 
13. Fenton art walk reserves the right to make booth assignment changes at any time.
14. Artists are responsible for all sales tax on items they sell, for their own property, and for furnishing their own tents, tent weights, tables, chairs, and change. 
15. Tents must be weighted for safety, 30 lbs. minimum/post (Including tents that are staked). Artists are also responsible for insurance and protection of artwork and display. 
16. Be prepared to have all your items unloaded and your vehicle moved to the Vendor Parking Area ASAP on Saturday morning starting at 6 AM. A limited number of volunteers will be available to assist you. Specific directions for set up will be emailed to you by July 23rd. 
17. If you selected the option of partial setup on Friday night. be aware that the area is open to pedestrians and security will not be provided overnight (however, police will be on patrol).  SLPR, the Fenton DDA, or the City of Fenton will not be responsible for loss or damage to Art Walk participants property in any way or at any time. 
18. No Electricitity will be provided. (See rule # 19)
19. Gas Generators are NOT allowed, however, the use of silent battery operated portable power stations may be used. 
20. Exhibitors agree to conduct themselves in a respectful manner.  Any behavior deemed inappropriate by SLPR may result in expulsion. Art Walk is intended to be a family friendly event, free of radical and disturbing displays/outbursts. 
21. In participating in the Fenton Art Walk you are giving permission for use of photos of you and your artwork for marketing purposes via print or social media.
22. Exhibitors are not allowed to bring or display weaponry for the duration of the event. 
23. Violation of any rules is a basis for expulsion
24. At the end of the night you MUST break down your own boxes and put them - along with your garbage in the dumpster.
25. We reserve the right to limit the number of entries in certain categories. 
26. Anyone wishing to have your art displayed in a local business must deal directly with the business but must let SLPR know by June 1 to be included on the list for the map.

Fees for Event 

Jury Fee: $25.00 Regardless of past participation

Early  Regiatration - November 13, 2026 - February 28, 2027
Booth Fee: $75.00 
Additional Booth: $50.00
Jury Dates: March 1 - 7
Notified by March 14
Accept and pay deadline March 21

Regular Registration - March 1 - May 9
 Booth Fee: $100.00 
Additional Booth: $75.00 
Jury Date: May 10 - 14
Notified by May 17, 2027 or before
Accept and pay deadline May 24, 2027

Set Up Information 

Friday Evening Set-Up: 6:00pm – 8:30pm  

• No security overnight. The City of Fenton, Fenton DDA, SLPR and the Art Walk Committee will not be responsible for any theft or damage that may occur. 

 Saturday Morning Set-Up: 6:00am – 9:00am  

Process of Unloading  

1. Unload Items and Artwork at the sidewalk or grass...Not at your booth site. We need to keep traffic in the unloading area moving.  There will be volunteers to assist you.

2. Move vehicle to the Artist Parking (See Map), Shuttle will take you back to Rackham Park or walk back over the bridge.   

3. Move items and art to your assigned booth when you return from parking your vehicle. 

Booth Assignments  

Booth Size: 11’ Wide x 15’ Deep 

Artist is responsible for the following: 

• Pop-up tent  

• Tables and chairs 

• Unloading and loading their items  

• Setting up their display  

• Wagons and/or dollies 

• Tents must be weighted/anchored for safety. 30 lbs per leg. 

• Tearing down will start at 6 pm, please no early tear down.