• Applications will be accepted in the following categories:

  • Ceramics

  • Fiber (Wearable & Nonwearable)

  • Glass

  • Jewelry

  • Leather

  • Metal

  • Mixed Media

  • Painting & Drawing

  • Photography

  • Printmaking

  • Wood

• Exhibitors will be permitted to exhibit only the specific type of work accepted by the jury. If entering in multiple categories, submit separate applications, jury fees, and images for each category.

• Applicants must submit 3 images of current work as well as 1 image of booth display for the jurying process.

• The $35 jury fee is non-refundable, regardless of acceptance status.

• Artists who received awards at ArtWalk 2026 are exempt from the jurying process and jury fee. No payment is required. However, winning artists must complete the application to confirm participation in ArtWalk 2027.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

• Applicants must create 100% of all work displayed. Any work created by a person other than the exhibitor, or any mass-produced items, are unacceptable for exhibit. Arts for Rural Texas has the right to reject any work that does not fall within the spirit of the requirements.

• All work must be original in concept and design. Work may not be copied from another artist’s photographs or artwork, in part or whole, with or without rights/permission, and may not reproduce stock images or AI-generated art. Art created from kits, templates, or patterns not originally designed by the exhibiting artist is not permitted.

• Reproductions may be displayed only in portfolios or bins, not hung on walls, and must not exceed 20% of the exhibited work. (Does not apply to printmaking category).

• All work must be for sale, with prices clearly displayed on all items. Arts for Rural Texas does not take a commission on any sales.

• Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and reporting the appropriate sales tax. Information is available through the Texas State Comptroller. All exhibitors will be required to have a valid Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit.

• Each exhibitor is responsible for the sale of his/her work and must be present during the entire show. No agent or representative may manage the booth in place of the artist.

• ArtWalk is a rain or shine event. Please come prepared for all weather conditions.

• No pets allowed. Please leave your furry friends at home.

• Festival management and security personnel reserve the right to remove any individual from the event grounds at any time. Engaging in disruptive or unsafe behavior will result in immediate removal from the festival without warning. Any exhibiting artist expelled from the event for behavioral violations forfeits all jury fees and booth fees, or the right to apply to future festivals.

Failure to comply with exhibitor requirements will result in expulsion from the festival. No exceptions. Final interpretation of these requirements will be at the discretion of Arts for Rural Texas.

• The following booth spaces are available:

  • Open Air Booth Space (artist provides 10 ’x 10’ tent): $250

  • ARTS Tent (ARTS provides 10’ x 10’ tent with 9 Pro-Panel walls and electricity): $475

  • The Old Fire House (ARTS provides 9 Pro Panel Walls and electricity): $500

    • The Old Fire House is an indoor space with LIMITED availability.

    • This space is not air conditioned.

• Artists are allowed to share a booth and must apply and be juried into the event separately. Artists sharing booths will each pay half of the booth fee, plus an additional fee of $50 per artist.

• Booth type preferences are not guaranteed. ARTS will make every effort to honor requests on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Booth fees are final and may not be negotiated.

• Additional Pro Panel Walls will be available for rent by any participant while supplies last at $20/panel. Please note that ARTS will not rent or loan any tables.

• All personal tents/booths must be secured and weighed down with a minimum of 50lb on each corner. Ground stakes may not be used per city ordinance.

• Artists with Open Air Booth Spaces are expected to set up their own tent.

• January 15: The Artist Application will close at 11:45 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

• January 29: Notification of acceptance. The Artist Information Packet will be emailed with the acceptance notification.

• March 31: Booth fees and proof of Texas Sales Tax ID due. If booth fees and proof of Texas Sales Tax ID are not received by the deadline, ARTS will forfeit your spot to an artist on the waitlist.

• April 29 & 30: Artist check-in and set up.

• May 1 & 2: Event dates. Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM.

• Best in Show: $1,000

• First Place 2D: $750

• First Place 3D: $750

• Second Place 2D: $500

• Second Place 3D: $500

• Third Place 2D: $300

• Third Place 3D: $300

• Honorable Mention 2D: $150

• Honorable Mention 2D: $150

• Honorable Mention 2D: $150

• Honorable Mention 3D: $150

• Honorable Mention 3D: $150

• Honorable Mention 3D: $150

• People’s Choice 2D: $250

• People’s Choice 3D: $250

• Social Media Drawing: $100 gift certificate (vendor to be announced)

For questions or more information, please email Destinee Archer at specialevents@artsforruraltexas.org or call (979) 378-2113