Information for Exhibiting Artists
Approximately 350 fine artists and crafters display and sell their original works amid this street festival atmosphere throughout Downtown Tempe. Coming from throughout the country, and even internationally, festival artists’ original works cover the gamut of creative visual categories from drawing to sculpture to jewelry and more. The Tempe Festival of the Arts features only original works and artists are required to be present to greet festival attendees.
NO BUY/SELL PRODUCTS ARE ALLOWED AT THIS FESTIVAL, and if discovered, booths will be closed and the artist will not be invited back to the festival.
The Tempe Festival of the Arts accepts artists’ applications exclusively through Zapplication. The service is free and easy: go to the Zapp website and follow the instructions for creating your own account. Once you have done that, you’ll receive all of Zapp’s notices for shows throughout the country, including the Tempe Festival of the Arts.
Fall 2026 Important Dates
June 1, 2026: Application Opens.
August 15, 2026: Application Closes
September 9, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 22, 2026: Deadline to Confirm and Purchase Booth Space
October 16, 2026: Booth Notification
October 31, 2026: First cancellation deadline
November 15, 2026 : Final cancellation deadline
December 3, 2026 Load-In & Set-Up Day
December 4-6, 2026: Tempe Festival of the Arts
Spring 2027 Important Dates
October 1, 2026: Application Opens
December 15, 2026: Application Closes
January 6, 2027: Notification of Acceptance
January 19, 2027: Deadline to Confirm and Purchase Booth Space
January 29, 2027: Booth Notification
February 12, 2027: First cancellation deadline
February 24, 2027 : Final cancellation deadline
March 11, 2027: Load-In & Set-Up Day
March 12 - 15, 2027: Tempe Festival of the Arts
Artist Resources
Below are resources for artists. These are updated regularly, so check back often. If you have any questions, let us know!