Get Ready, Get Set: June 6-8, 2025
It’s time for your art to shine.
We’re calling on artists like you to share your gift with Columbus. Find your opportunity to take part in the 63rd Columbus Arts Festival, at the downtown riverfront in 2025.
Calling all Columbus-area artists! Have you ever been to the Columbus Arts Festival and are interested in showcasing your work, but need more information on what is involved? Join us at our next in-person Artist info Session.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Columbus Arts Festival.
artist gallery
View selected works from past juried artists who were invited to the Columbus Arts Festival.
performing artists
Add to the vibrancy of the Columbus Arts Festival by taking the stage as a musician, dancer, theater group or spoken word artist.
food vendors
Do you create through cooking? Share your cuisine with over 500,000 hungry art lovers.
2025 Official Guidebook
Check back here in late Spring for the official look into the 2025 Columbus Arts Festival!
Sponsors
Many thanks to our 2024 corporate and community partners for their support.
Interested in becoming a partner for the 2025 Columbus Arts Festival? View our partnership opportunities here.
Press Room
Columbus Arts Festival News
Nicario Jimenez Takes Best in Show at the 2024 Columbus Arts Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nicario Jimenez from Naples, FL took home $4,000 and the Best in Show award today at the 2024 Columbus Arts Festival. Nicario Jimenez, located at booth 405 on Civic Center Drive, will …
MEDIA ALERT: Downtown streets closing for the Columbus Arts Festival starting Wednesday, June 5
WHO: The Columbus Arts Festival, produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) WHAT: 2024 Columbus Arts Festival Street Closures WHEN: The following streets will close at noon on Wednesday, June 5 and will re-open at 6 a.m. on …
Where to Bike, Bus, Ride and Park at the 2024 Columbus Arts Festival
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) June 7-9, has become the city’s “welcome to summer” event. Even with …