The 48th Annual Festival of the Arts will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 and 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

North River Arts Society is now accepting applications from artisans who would like to participate in the Juried Artisans Show. Due to space constraints, a limited number of Artisans will be accepted. Previous participation does not guarantee a booth space in this year’s show. 

Application Fee Due upon application entry: $25 (please note we have decided to reduce the application fee this year and instead add the difference to the booth fee so you are paying less to apply)

Note: Application Fee is non-refundable. Booth Fee will be charged upon acceptance; unaccepted applicants will not be charged booth fees.

Booth Fee Due upon acceptance into Festival: $205 Members/ $275 Nonmembers
You can join or renew your membership at NorthRiverArts.org/Join. If you are unsure if your membership is active, please email northriverarts@gmail.com. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 24, 2025 at 11:45PM

ARTISAN NOTIFICATION: April 1, 2025

Set-up Details: The Festival of the Arts is a rain-or-shine event and the Juried Artisans Show is held outdoors at designated sites. Booth sites will be assigned upon acceptance to the Juried Artisans Show. Each space is 10 feet by 10 feet, set up on grass. Artisans must supply and set up their own tents with weights, tables, chairs and displays. Displays may be left overnight if secured under a tent. NRAS is not responsible for loss or damage. Street parking available or parking and shuttle buses from Eames Way School.  

Booth Set-Up: Friday 5/23 12pm - 5pm and/or Saturday 5/24 beginning at 7:30am. Note that the Festival opens to the public at 10am. The Festival closes at 5pm on Sunday 5/26. All booths must be removed on Sunday after 5 p.m.

Disclaimers: Your submitted application serves as acknowledgement of the following.

• All work for exhibit and sale must be designed and created by the applicant (crafts derived from commercial molds or commercial kits will not be accepted). 

• NRAS reserves the right to decline space to anyone exhibiting inappropriate items. 

• Any work that is juried into the Juried Fine Art & Sculpture or Photography Exhibit is not eligible to be sold in the Juried Artisans Exhibit. 

• NRAS is not responsible for loss or damage of any equipment or merchandise.