2026 Adult Application

Welcome to the 2026 Application for the Kawartha Arts Festival

  • Application deadline is May 1st.
  • Cancellation policy: Cancellations only accepted until June 15th and a $50 administration fee will be held back from the refund at that time. No refunds will be available after June 15th.

As always,  we try to accommodate people who request the same spot as the previous year, but this cannot always be guaranteed. No requests will be considered until payment is received. Availability will depend on the registration numbers and setup.

* Special Occasion Tent Rentals – 705-326-5653

Spaces for 2026

  • AG Building – Limited Spaces (8′ x 4′ booths): $240 with Electrical Access
  • Mini enclosed Marquee: Limited Spaces: (8 x 10 booths $220 – no electrical provided)
  • Outdoor (10′ x 10′) Bring your own 10′ x 10′ Tent:  $200

2026 Adult Application

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Name(Required)
Are you a New or Returning Artist?(Required)
Address(Required)
Email(Required)
Business page only, not personal pages. Full address please.
Please give full address. eg. https://www.instagram.com/yourname
What type space would you like.(Required)
All spaces are limited, and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Would you be willing to donate a small item for door prizes?(Required)
Having door prizes will encourage more visitors.
Please supply us with 4 good quality images of your work and an updated bio. New artists will be juried, we ask returning to send images for promotional purposes.
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    Rules & Regulations
    1. All pieces on display or for sale must be original works created by the artist/exhibitor.  They should also be the same medium as the work juried and accepted by the Board. Prints are allowed in the show but must be displayed in a separate ‘show case’. All prints must not be hung. Prints may be matted but not framed.  We have the option of requesting the removal, at any time, of work that does not comply with the Festival conditions.
    2. Security will be provided after hours on Friday and Saturday. The Festival will not be responsible for any damage, theft or mishap. All artists are responsible for their own insurance including liability.
    3. Agricultural Building and Marquee exhibitors must supply their own ‘backdrop’. Panels or display cases must be self‐supporting, preferably not over 7’ high and must fit within the space of  8’ x 10’  in the mini marquees and 8’ x 4’ in the Ag. Building. A single 110v outlet is provided to booths in the Ag. Building and Marquees (see costs). There is a max of four (4) spotlights allowed in each booth. It is recommended that all spaces be covered with plastic drop sheets overnight, in the event of condensation. Outdoor exhibitors must supply their own tent as well as backdrop and must fit within the space of 10’ x 10’. After set-up is done, no vehicles are allowed within the artist compound.
    4. SET UP: Set up can start Friday at 8 a.m. at which time your site location will be available. Set up must be completed prior to Festival opening Saturday 9:30 a.m. and remain intact until the Festival closing on Sunday at 4 p.m.
    5. Smoking is permitted only within the restricted smoking areas.
    6. No camping is allowed within the artist compound.
    7. Accommodation - Tent, trailer, and motor‐home parking is available onsite at no extra charge. Regular electricity is also available; you must supply your own power cords. The washrooms will be kept open all night.
    8. Artists must comply with all local Health Unit protocols in place at the time of the Festival.
    9. Artists should promote the event through personal social media accounts to increase attendance to the show and their own booth.
    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
    1. All artists will receive an email acknowledging that the festival has received their application.
    2. New artists will receive notification regarding when their work will be juried by the Festival’s committee. A decision will be made within 4 weeks of submitting the application.
    3. Each new artist will receive an email indicating if their application has been approved or declined.
    4. Application Deadline for ALL artists is MAY 1st.
    5. Payment Deadline for ALL artists is MAY 31st. Artists will lose their spot if payment is not received by this date. Requests for a specific space will not be considered until payment is received.
    6. Cancellation policy: Cancellations only accepted until June 15th and a $50 administration fee will be held back from the refund at that time. No refunds will be available after June 15th..
    7. Payments can be made with an e-transfer to KawarthaArtsFestival@yahoo.com.

    Please email the festival if you have any questions regarding the application process.
    Agreement(Required)
    Please e-transfer your application fee to: KawarthaArtsFestival@yahoo.com

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