The Art on the Green fine arts festival has space for 80 booths for local and national artists to sell their work commission-free on Saturday and Sunday June 11-12, 2016 in shady Sandstone Park, in the heart of the small Rocky Mountain town of Lyons, Colorado.

The Lyons Art on the Green Festival attracts thousands of visitors from nearby Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins, Colorado to this two-day event.

Artists apply now until May 9, 2016 — using the ZAPP online application system here or paper applications at lyonsartfestival.com

2015 festival artists exhibited paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media works, printmaking, ceramics, glass art, fiber art, metal works, wood, digital art, and more.

For this upcoming summer of 2016 event, Art on the Green has lower booth fees and will limit the number of jewelers and photographers booths.

Art on the Green is–
·         Run by artists for artists
·         Does extensive promotional marketing on TV, radio, in magazines, newspapers and social media
·         Offers the refreshing atmosphere of historic Sandstone Park
·         Provides the hospitality of tea, coffee, water & treats
·         Has outstanding volunteers, Booth sitters, Sponsors, and Activities for children

ARTIST APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

5 images total: 4 images of artwork + 1 image of booth. Artists may enter multiple categories for jurying. Artists wishing to exhibit work produced in more than one media category must apply with separate online user identification, set of digital images, and jury fee for each category.

Art on the Green has a “blind” jury, in that jurors only see an artist ID number and the five images. Jurors are professionals with extensive experience in various art fields. Some are show artists, some gallery owners, some are art educators. All are very knowledgeable.  Each year there is a new panel of jurors. Find full guidelines on lyonsartfestial.com site.

Fee (Jury Fee): $25.00

You can submit up to 3 applications for this show.

Artists Submit Your Application Now Until May 9th–
Beginning Jan. 1, 2016 –      Artist applications are available on www.zapplication.org or lyonsartfestival.com
Deadline is May 9, 2016 –   Artist applications due Midnight MT
May 13, 2016 –    Artists Receive notification of jury results
May 18, 2016 –    Booth fees, completed Artist Agreement + Booth Request due

Festival Dates and Hours

Friday, June 10:   Artist Booth Set up 10:00 a..m. to Dark

Festival Open to the Public:

Saturday, June 11:  10:00 a.m.  – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 12:    10:00 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m.