Information for Exhibiting Artists
APPLY NOW for the Fall 2025 festival. The application closes August 15.
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.
Fall 2025 Important Dates
May 30, 2025: Application Opens
August 15, 2025: Application Closes
September 10, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
September 23, 2025: Deadline to Confirm and Purchase Booth Space
October 17, 2025: Booth Notification
October 31, 2025: First cancellation deadline
November 15, 2025: Final cancellation deadline
December 4, 2025: Load-In & Set-Up Day
December 5-7, 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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