Information for Exhibiting Artists
The application for the Fall 2025 festival will open June 1, 2025.
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. Create your account now and apply before the deadline.
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.
Spring 2025 Important Dates
October 1, 2024: Application Opens
December 15, 2024: Application Closes
January 8, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
January 22, 2025: Deadline to Confirm and Purchase Booth Space
February 7, 2025: Booth Notification
February 7, 2025: First cancellation deadline
February 21, 2025: Final cancellation deadline
March 6, 2025: Load-In & Set-Up Day
March 7 – 9, 2025: 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!
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Frequently Asked Questions