Artists & Vendors
Applications are now open
Youth Art Show
Call for Submissions
Each teacher can submit up to 5 pieces of artwork on behalf of their students. Please complete this form by May 21st. Detailed instructions are available here.
School Districts and/or students must be in Kent , Ottawa, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, Ionia, Berry, or Allegan County to be eligible to enter the Festival 2023 Youth Art Competition. Please make sure you have adult permission to enter artwork into the show.
Applications for Festival 2023 will be open soon!
Applications are now open
Regional Arts Exhibition
Entering online early will speed up the process at the Art Drop-Off site so please enter and pay online.
Art Drop Off information:
Entries must be delivered to the rear door of John S. Hyatt and Associates, 1765 Alpine Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, on:
Thursday, April 27, from Noon to 5:00 pm
Friday, April 28 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 29, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
There will be signs to guide you through the parking lot to the correct door.
Artists will be notified which pieces are selected or not by May 7, 2023. Pick up of non-selected art will be the same location on:
Thursday, May 11, from Noon to 5:00 pm
Friday, May 12, From 4:00 to 8:00 pm
Saturday, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Check back here for the 2023 application!
Applications are closed for Festival 2023
Perform At Festival
Performance applications for Festival 2023 are now closed. All performers who completed an application will be notified via email.
Festival presents a variety of performers. For information on applying to perform at during Festival 2023 click the instructions button below. You must reside in Kent, Newaygo, Barry, Montcalm, Ionia, Muskegon, Ottawa or Allegan counties to perform at Festival.
Stage plots are an integral part of a smooth running schedule. It helps our stage managers and sound engineers speed up your setup and ensure maximum performance time for all performers. Please download, print, and markup the plot using the button below. Upload the completed plot when completing the online application.
The Performance Application can be completed via the following link:
Interested in working on one of our stages? Sign up to be a member of our Stage Team
Applications are closed for Festival 2023
Artisan Village
Applications for Artisan Village are now closed. You will be notified shortly of the next steps. Please reach out to artsalesinfo@festivalgr.org if you have any questions.
Showcase and sell your work at the Festival Artisan Village! We welcome makers of jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber arts, metalwork, and much more. You must be a resident of Kent, Newaygo, Barry, Montcalm, Ionia, Muskegon, Ottawa or Allegan Counties. Details are on the application form below.
Applications for Festival 2023 ARE Now OPEN!
Use the link below to complete you application online. Questions? Reach out to us at artsalesinfo@festivalgr.org
Applications are closed for Festival 2023
Festival Food Vendors
Food vendor applications are now closed for Festival 2023. You will be notified via email by March 31 with additional information.
Apply now to be a Festival 2023 Food Vendor. Festival always attracts lots of hungry people. It’s a great money-making opportunity for any organization or food truck. All food vendors must be residents of Kent, Newaygo, Barry, Montcalm, Ionia, Muskegon, Ottawa or Allegan Counties.
Details are available with the following links:
Click here for the online application:
Need help? Email us at: food@festivalgr.org
Open THRU MaY 1, 2023
Fun With Printmaking
Fun with Printmaking is once again reaching out to the community requesting submissions for designs for the 2023 screen printed t-shirts. We are seeking submissions from all levels of artists, of all ages.
15 Designs will be selected. 5 will be used per day. Designs will be juried by the Fun with Printmaking Committee. If your art is selected, you will get a free shirt and a chance to actually hand print your own design!
Click here for the online submission form:
If you prefer to mail your design, click below for the printed submission form.
Need help? Email us at: funwithprintmaking@festivalgr.org
The Fun with Printmaking tent needs volunteers to help in the tent. If you are interested please let us know at: funwithprintmaking@festivalgr.org
