Exhibiting Artists

The best artists from around the world earn a spot at the nationally-ranked Columbus Arts Festival after competing through an annual blind jury process. Through ZAPPlication™, artists submit four digital images of their work and one image of their booth display. Jurors score each artist based only upon the artists’ images and statements. Top-scoring, invited artists receive their own booth and marketing from the Arts Festival, as well as the chance to win cash awards.

See past award winners here.

For detailed information on the application process for exhibiting artists, download a complete 2022 prospectus. The 2023 prospectus will be posted here soon!

Emerging Artists

Designed for artists who have limited or no experience exhibiting at major arts festivals, the Emerging Artist Program offers both a lower booth fee and training for selling artwork at the Columbus Arts Festival. Artists who apply in this category must be residents of Franklin, Union, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Fayette and Madison counties.

Prospective Emerging Artists apply through ZAPPlication™, however, their fifth image must be either 1) a grouping of their work or 2) a booth display, if possible. Artists should select “Emerging Artist Program” as the discipline category in their ZAPPlication™.

For detailed information on the application process for emerging artists, download a complete prospectus.

Important Dates

Application Open:

September 14, 2022

Application Close:

December 7, 2022

Jury:

Late January

Notification:

Mid-February