Application Information
All fine artists and fine craft persons are invited to apply for this premier fine arts festival. Two hundred seventy artists will be invited to participate in this three-day event. Each year, more than 15,000 guests visit the festival spending on average $4,000 per artist. The Southwest Arts Festival® features a wide selection of crafts, drawings, jewelry, paintings, photographs, printmaking, sculpture and textiles-all for sale to the discriminating art enthusiast. It's not just Southwest art! It's art for everyone! As an invited artist you will enjoy one of the most exciting and hospitable festivals anywhere. Because we make a special effort to connect patrons with our artists, we require that all artists, regardless of weather, be present every day of the festival. Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm each day. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch are provided daily. The Artist Awards Reception on Saturday is included with your space fee. Application fee is just $35 for early-birds (before August 31) and $50 after that. Spaces (12' x 12') are $250 each. Electricity is available for $35 per space. Up to four spaces may be purchased.
NEW THIS YEAR Apply online at www.zapplication.org. It is FREE for artists to register and add images of your work. Completing the application, uploading the images, and submitting your application is easy. There is an online tutorial to guide you through the process. Trust us, once you try this application method, you'll love it!
