ShenArts Fest Call for Artists
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ShenArts Fest – September 6, 2025 | 10 am-6 pm
Old Town Winchester, VA is a beautiful venue for a festival with dedicated crowds and wonderful staff and volunteers. We hope you will apply!
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The Shenandoah Arts Council (ShenArts) is proud to present a juried, fine art festival, showcasing the work of artists from all over our region. Located along Piccadilly St. between Cameron St and Indian Alley, visitors will have the opportunity to discover handmade-in-the-USA, original works of art across every medium, along with music and see a special flash mob event.
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ShenArts’ careful vetting process ensures the finest and most diverse offerings of sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting and more to suit every artistic taste and budget.
** ShenArts Fest will take place rain or shine.
**All booths will stay up for the duration of the event
Entry Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Notification: You will receive an email by July 15, 2025 if you are accepted.
Application Costs: Members $30 | Non-members $40
Taxes and Insurance
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**Each vendor/exhibitor is responsible for collecting and reporting all Local and VA State sales tax associated with their sales. **Each vendor is responsible for paying their own taxes.
**Vendors insurance or coverage through a personal Homeowner’s policy is recommended by the Festival’s organizers. Vendors may be asked to submit a certificate of insurance.
Equipment – All tents must be weighted down to allow for the possibility of wind.
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Staking into the pavement, tying tents to trees, or anchoring to buildings are NOT permitted.
**A minimum of 40 lbs. weight per tent leg is recommended for all tents. Failure to anchor tents appropriately will result in immediate removal from event without any refunds.
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*It is not the responsibility of ShenArts or volunteers to provide tent weights or weather proof your booth. Please come prepared.