Bloomington Parks and Recreation now accepting applications for A Fair of the Arts in 2023

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Parks and Recreation invites local and regional artists to apply to participate in the 2023 A Fair of the Arts art and fine craft fairs. A Fair of the Arts is held on the second Saturdays of the summer season, May through October, at 401 N. Morton St. in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market.

Criteria for selecting artists include style of work, quality of work, price, and variety of artists. All work for sale must be original and made by the applicant; be safe, have a decent life expectancy, and exhibit the quality of craftsmanship.

There is a non-refundable $20 jury fee per application. Participating artists are selected by a jury of Parks and Recreation staff, artists, and A Fair of the Arts customers. The cost for selected artists to participate in A Fair of the Arts is $55 per Fair; commissions are not collected on sales. 

For more information about A Fair of the Arts, or to request an application, visit the link below or call Community Events Coordinator Crystal Ritter at 812-349-3725.

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