Bloomington, Ind. ~ Bloomington, Ind. - The Parks and Recreation department is calling all local and regional artists to apply for the 2025 A Fair of the Arts art and fine craft fairs. This annual event, held on the second Saturdays of the summer season from May to October, takes place downtown at 401 N. Morton St. in conjunction with the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market.

Interested artists can submit their applications online or request a paper application by contacting Crystal Ritter, Community Events Coordinator, at 812-349-3725. It is important to note that Parks and Recreation does not authorize third-party sales or the reassignment of vendor spaces. Any offers or contacts made through social media or third parties are considered scams.

To be considered for participation in A Fair of the Arts, artists must submit their applications by February 28th. There is a non-refundable $20 jury fee per application. If selected, artists will be required to pay a participation fee of $60 per fair; however, no commissions will be collected on sales.

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The selection process for A Fair of the Arts involves a jury made up of Parks and Recreation staff, artists, and previous customers of the fair. Criteria for selecting artists include style of work (divided into 10 categories: clay, drawing/painting/photography, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, metalwork/woodwork, natural materials, recycled arts, surface decoration, and personal care), quality of work, price range of work, and variety of artists.

All artwork displayed and sold at A Fair of the Arts must be original and created by the applicant. Additionally, it must meet certain safety standards and exhibit quality craftsmanship.

For more information about A Fair of the Arts or to request application materials in an alternate format, interested individuals can email Crystal Ritter or call 812-349-3725.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your original artwork at A Fair of the Arts and be a part of this highly anticipated event. Submit your application today for a chance to be selected by the jury and join other talented artists in displaying and selling your work.

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