2026 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival Member Tent Application Open For Submissions

One of the great benefits of being a Cultural Arts Alliance Artist Member is the opportunity to exhibit and sell your work at the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, which will take place Saturday, May 2 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday, May 3 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) at Grand Boulevard’s Town Center.

This year, we have an exciting announcement to share with you! To celebrate the legacy of longtime CAA volunteer, ambassador and artist member, we are renaming the Artist Member Exhibit in honor of the beloved Donnelle Clark Reagin.

As many of you may know, Donnelle coordinated the CAA Artist Member Exhibit at ArtsQuest for over a decade, and she also spent many years as a lead artist, coordinator and mentor at the CAA’s Foster Gallery, giving freely of her time and supporting other artists in the exhibition and sale of their work. 

To thank Donnelle for her years of service and generosity of spirit, we are excited to announce the “Donnelle Clark Reagin Collaborative Exhibit,” and you are cordially invited to apply to be included. Artist members may present up to three original pieces of work to be featured alongside around 40 other artist members and more than 120 juried artists. 

If your work reflects the quality and presentation standards of a juried fine arts festival, please review the guidelines below carefully before applying. All pieces will be included in the judging process, and awards will be given for 1st place ($200), 2nd place ($100), and 3rd place ($50).

The CAA welcomes 2D and 3D original fine art in mediums including Oils & Acrylics, Works on Paper, Mixed Media, Photography, Original Digital Art, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, Fiber, Metal, and Ceramics.

The first 40 qualifying applicants will be accepted in the order submissions are received and approved. All submissions will be reviewed for quality and adherence to the guidelines. The review panel reserves the right to decline submissions that do not meet the requirements outlined below.

The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Requirement Guidelines:

This exhibition is limited to fine art categories only. Craft items and food products will not be accepted.

1. Artists must be current CAA Members in good standing at the time of submission and exhibition. Not yet a member? No problem! Join online today.

   
   

2. Exhibiting artists are required to volunteer four (4) hours during ArtsQuest, and volunteer assignments may include areas outside the Collaborative Exhibit.

   
   

3. Only original, one-of-a-kind artwork created by the applicant will be accepted. No prints or Giclée reproductions will be accepted.

   
   

4. Submit up to three (3) pieces of work per artist. Maximum size per piece is 48 in. x 48 in. (including frame) or a total surface area of 96 in.

   
   

5. Artwork must be delivered to the Collaborative Exhibit tent at Grand Boulevard on Friday, May 1, between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

   
   

6. Due to the type of hanging system used, all hanging work must arrive professionally finished and ready to install with secure hardware AND wire attached. “D” rings are preferred. Sawtooth hangers are not permitted. 

   
   

7. Each submitted piece of artwork must include the required details in the application, including title, medium, dimensions, and price. Additionally, upon delivery, each piece of work must be accompanied by a legible label attached to the back of the artwork that includes the following: 

   1. Artist Name

   2. Title of Work

   3. Medium

   4. Dimensions (including frame, if applicable)

   5. Retail Price (price should include 7% sales tax)

   6. Artist’s cell phone number (for Festival use only)

8. The Cultural Arts Alliance will provide printed labels that will be placed at the bottom edge of each piece of work.

9. Gallery-wrapped works must have a minimum depth of 1.5” finished sides. Photography may be gallery-wrapped (1.5” sides) or professionally printed, matted, and framed.

   
   

10. The CAA will process any sales and provide a check to the artist (less credit card fees) within two weeks of the sale. The CAA cannot facilitate the sale of artwork that is not clearly priced. 

    
    

11. Artists are responsible for reporting and remitting their own sales tax.

    
    

12. Artists are responsible for monitoring weather conditions and retrieving work if necessary due to inclement weather.

    
    

13. All artwork must be picked up Sunday, May 3 between 5 - 6 p.m.

    
    

14. Applications are due before Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

The CAA is proud to offer this member benefit as part of our commitment to supporting and elevating our artist community. We hope you will be a part of this special year as we honor our friend, Donnelle, and celebrate the 38th annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival! We look forward to showcasing your work!