Artists: Apply for Art in the Park 2024!
All other applications open in January 2024!
Art in the Park is a fine arts and fine crafts festival that heralds the start of summer in Columbia, MO - an arts-focused college town, home to the University of Missouri and the recipient of the Missouri Arts Council's first ever Creative Community Award. The event features 110 fine artists each year from across the country, and attracts 22,000+ visitors over the 2-day event. Set amidst the parkland and lakeside of the picturesque Stephens Lake Park, the 2024 festival will be the 65th annual Art in the Park. Admission to the festival is free of charge!
The 2024 Art in the Park will include entertainment for children, local musicians, a children's art area, a Rising Artist Pavilion showing work by local high school and undergraduate students, a Young Collector's Tent, a Veterans’ Art Pavilion featuring artwork from veteran artists, art installations, and a food court.
Food vendors, non-profits organizations and non-artists can submit separate applications to participate - start with the button below. Deadline to enter an application: March 4, 2024.
Artist Application
We welcome applications from artists working in all fine art media: painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, sculpture, mixed media, wood, metal and glass. Please note that we only accept work designed and executed by an artist's own hand.
Commercially cast jewelry, molds and imported, commercially-made products or work created by a production house is not eligible for the show.
Applications for Art in the Park 2024 are due: February 12, 2024.
Call for Art Installations
Art in the Park aims to cultivate a more immersive experience, offering visitors spaces throughout the event to interact with large-scale experiential and/or participatory works.
Join the Rising Artists’ Exhibition
For many years, the Rising Artists’ Exhibit has showcased the skill, talent, and vision of new and up-and-coming artists in Boone & Cole County, and this year will be no exception! Students submitting work must be in high school, or undergraduates in college in Boone & Cole Counties. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded by a professional juror.
Applications Open Now
Applications Close April 25th
Join the Veterans' Art Exhibit
The Columbia Art League and the Veterans United Foundation are very proud to present the Veterans' Art Exhibit, which showcases the skill, talent, and vision of Missouri’s US Military Veteran artists. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as a People's Choice Award, decided by popular vote.
Applications are Open
Applications Close April 25th
Join the Maker’s Market
Debuting in 2022, the Maker’s Market tent showcases emerging artisans who are new to the fine art festival scene! Applications open in January 2024!
THANK YOU, ART IN THE PARK 2024 SPONSORS, FOR KEEPING THE FESTIVAL FREE FOR ALL!
