ArtFest, sponsored by the University of Mount Union and the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, annually features original works by area artists showcasing various media including watercolor, oil, ceramics, fine crafts, photography, jewelry, and printmaking, among others. The event features artwork that is both on display and for sale.
The 60th Annual ArtFest is back and will once again be held at its historic location around the Campus Lakes of Mount Union. The event will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Mount Union vs. John Carroll football game and Carnation City Food Truck Rally.
In the past, ArtFest has hosted more than 50 vendors and 3,000 visitors.
Registration for the 60th Annual ArtFest is currently open.
NEW FOR 2024
- Merchant Market and Artisan Village spaces for different types of ArtFest vendors:
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Artisan Village
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Fine Art: watercolor/acrylic (under glass), oil/acrylic (without glass), photography, collage, printmaking, graphics, drawing, pastels, and sculpture.
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Functional Art: jewelry, fiber, woodworking, glass, enamel, lights, mirrors, purses/bags, etc.
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- Merchant Market
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New for 2024, we are inviting vendors whose works are not entirely original or created in bulk. These include but are not limited to direct sales, plants, or crafters who produce bulkpieces like 3-d printed items, t-shirts, signs, lotions, candles, soaps, etc. These vendors will not be juried for awards. Vendors selling food items will not be accepted.
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- Pick your own vendor spot (when available) during registration
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New for 2024, booth space will be reserved when registering for ArtFest (if space is available). Vendors will choose their top five booth spots and the ArtFest committee will assign them.
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