2026 ArtWalk Artist Application

Saturday, May 2, 10 AM - 5 PM & Sunday, May 3, 10 AM - 4 PM

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Exhibitor Requirements

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 Tax ID#. Please download this guide for more information.

  • Final interpretation of these requirements will be at the discretion of Arts for Rural Texas.

Application Information

  • Applications will be accepted in the following categories: Ceramics, Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting/Drawing, Photography, Sculpture, and 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. Jewelry, for example, cannot be exhibited with another medium without being accepted by the jury.

  • 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 into the show.

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

Booth Information

  • The following booth spaces are available:

    • Open Air Booth Space (artist provides 10 ’x 10’ tent): $225

    • ARTS Tent (ARTS provides 10’ x 10’ tent with 9 Pro-Panel walls): $450

    • The Old Fire House (ARTS provides 9 Pro Panel Walls): $475

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

      • This space is not air conditioned.

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

  • Additional Pro Panel Walls will be available for rent by any participant while supplies last at $20/panel.

  • 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.

Important Dates & Deadlines:

  • January 16: The artist application will close at 11:59 PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

  • January 30: Notification of acceptance.

  • March 31: Booth fees and proof of Texas Sales Tax ID due.

  • May 1: Artist check-in and set up.

  • May 2 & 3: Event dates. Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM.

2026 ArtWalk Artist Application

To apply for ArtWalk, please complete the form below. After submission, you will be redirected to a payment page to submit the jury fee. Applications are considered complete only when both the application form and jury fee have been received.

Artists who received awards at ArtWalk 2025 are exempt from the jurying process and jury fee. However, award recipients must still complete the application form to confirm their participation in ArtWalk 2026. No payment will be required upon submission.

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