Fairs/Festivals
Festival of Arts in Gresham 2026
Gresham, Oregon
Jury Fee: $35
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
Submission Limit: 10
Media Requirements
Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
Total | Max: 5
Opportunity Summary
Close your eyes. Imagine some 20,000 voices oohing and aahing over your amazing art! Picture the equivalent of a sold-out Moda Center as prospective customers! Dream of introducing your social media channels to a crowd the size of all the passengers on the three largest Royal Caribbean cruise ships...combined! Envision capturing new fans of your art that equals the population of Ashland, Oregon!
You create your art out of passion and love of the medium. You’re inspired by a myriad of sights, sounds, thoughts, and things. You translate your vision into a tangible extension of your soul.
You are an artist. You don’t work, you create. Mostly you create alone. All you need from time-to-time is an affordable venue to showcase your creations.
Let the Festival of Arts in Gresham bring thousands of the greatest attendees ever to you! Coming from near and far, our guests count the days until the next festival. Renamed and under new management for the 3rd year, the nonprofit Center For The Arts Foundation is pulling out all the stops to reinvigorate this annual event.
The move back to the main streets of Historic Downtown Gresham is just one of the many things done to ensure the biggest and most successful arts festival since it began over two decades ago.
Whether you regularly exhibit with us, or are new to this incredible opportunity, you will love what we have in store. You really need to be there! How else will you hear all that oohing and aahing on July 18th?!
You create your art out of passion and love of the medium. You’re inspired by a myriad of sights, sounds, thoughts, and things. You translate your vision into a tangible extension of your soul.
You are an artist. You don’t work, you create. Mostly you create alone. All you need from time-to-time is an affordable venue to showcase your creations.
Let the Festival of Arts in Gresham bring thousands of the greatest attendees ever to you! Coming from near and far, our guests count the days until the next festival. Renamed and under new management for the 3rd year, the nonprofit Center For The Arts Foundation is pulling out all the stops to reinvigorate this annual event.
The move back to the main streets of Historic Downtown Gresham is just one of the many things done to ensure the biggest and most successful arts festival since it began over two decades ago.
Whether you regularly exhibit with us, or are new to this incredible opportunity, you will love what we have in store. You really need to be there! How else will you hear all that oohing and aahing on July 18th?!
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General Information
We are excited to have you join us for the 24th annual event.
NEW THIS YEAR: Holiday Market
We invite you to apply to the 24th annual Festival of Arts Gresham, a well-established, highly attended event known for strong sales, professional management, and a welcoming, artist-centered experience. Juried artists are supported throughout the day by dedicated volunteers. Load-in is straightforward: unload at your assigned space, then park close-in before booth setup.
In 2026, we are introducing a juried Holiday Market, inspired by the warmth and craftsmanship of traditional European Christmas markets. This curated section will feature fine, handcrafted holiday and winter-themed work, and will be held alongside the main festival, offering artists the opportunity to reach an engaged buying audience well ahead of the holiday season.
Accepted Mediums:
2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics/Pottery, Cottage Craft, Holiday, Digital Art, Drawing/Pastels, Fiber (decorative), Fiber (wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Woodworking.
A community concert on Friday evening will kick off the festivities, followed by a full day of art and activities on Saturday.
To maintain an unbiased jury process, artist names, studio names, or likenesses may not appear in submitted images.
This is a fully outdoor, mid-summer event. Artists should prepare for variable weather conditions. Booths must remain staffed from 9am–5pm. Volunteer breaks are not guaranteed; bringing a second person is recommended. No refunds due to weather.
If the $35 application fee presents a hardship, please email angela@centerfortheartsfoundation.org for options. Waitlisted artists will be notified of status as space becomes available.
Application Requirements
All items submitted to the jury and offered for sale in the booth must be the artist's original product or the direct result of the artist's original product. No resale or third-party product will be accepted or allowed. No brokers or agents. Outside suppliers may be used to fulfill reproduction of your original work.
If you are offering photographic prints or print reproductions of your work, all reproductions must be of archival quality, signed, and professionally packaged.
By clicking “I Agree”, the Artist hereby releases and forever discharges and holds harmless the Festival of Arts in Gresham, Center For The Arts Foundation, the City of Gresham, Multnomah County, all sponsoring organizations, and each of their directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any responsibility, personal liability, claims, loss or damage of any kind related to the Artists application to and participation in the Festival, including without limitation negligence.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
250
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
125
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
20
Booth Information
Booth Setup Day and Times
Saturday 6am-8:30am.
Must be set and ready to open by 8:45am
Booth Hours: Saturday, July 18th - 9am to 5pm
Teardown may not start until public closing at 5pm and must be completed by 7pm when road reopens.
Outdoor 10' x 10' for $135.00 and 10' X 20' for $260.00.
Booths will be set up on the street.
The Festival will assign location and will try to honor requests made by the artist.
Each booth must only represent one medium. If you have more than one medium, you must apply for and manage an additional booth.
Each Artist is expected to bring their own 10x10 or 10x20 canopy. White is preferable.
Booths must be fire-resistant with either a tag or evidence of fire retardant.
All fabrics within the booth space must be fire-retardant. Including walls, table coverings, and display fabrics
Each Artist is expected to bring a rated Fire Extinguisher. Fire permit info will be distributed prior to event.
Booths must have weights attached. It can be very windy!
No open flame allowed.
Electrical connections are limited; if you need electricity, you must mark on the application and pay the electrical fee.
Bring a friend. Each artist is expected to be present in their space from the time the Festival opens through the end of Festival.
If you wish to take a break, make sure that your booth is attended. Volunteers will be available for short breaks.
Each Artist is encouraged to obtain insurance such as A.C.T. for their booth and artwork.
Saturday 6am-8:30am.
Must be set and ready to open by 8:45am
Booth Hours: Saturday, July 18th - 9am to 5pm
Teardown may not start until public closing at 5pm and must be completed by 7pm when road reopens.
Outdoor 10' x 10' for $135.00 and 10' X 20' for $260.00.
Booths will be set up on the street.
The Festival will assign location and will try to honor requests made by the artist.
Each booth must only represent one medium. If you have more than one medium, you must apply for and manage an additional booth.
Each Artist is expected to bring their own 10x10 or 10x20 canopy. White is preferable.
Booths must be fire-resistant with either a tag or evidence of fire retardant.
All fabrics within the booth space must be fire-retardant. Including walls, table coverings, and display fabrics
Each Artist is expected to bring a rated Fire Extinguisher. Fire permit info will be distributed prior to event.
Booths must have weights attached. It can be very windy!
No open flame allowed.
Electrical connections are limited; if you need electricity, you must mark on the application and pay the electrical fee.
Bring a friend. Each artist is expected to be present in their space from the time the Festival opens through the end of Festival.
If you wish to take a break, make sure that your booth is attended. Volunteers will be available for short breaks.
Each Artist is encouraged to obtain insurance such as A.C.T. for their booth and artwork.
Refund Policy
REFUND POLICY: Jury fees and booth fees are not refundable
Additional Fees
10x20 Outdoor Booth Spaces: $280
10x10 Booth Fee: $140
Non-profit Org/Sponsor Booth: $0
Non-profit Org/Sponsor Jury: $0
Electrical Connection at Booth: $100