Old Fourth Ward Spring Arts Festival: May 31-June 1, 2025
Old Fourth Ward Fall Arts Festival: September 27-28, 2025
Info for Artists
Welcome Artists to the annual Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park! This event has become a mainstay in the Atlanta Arts community. The Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival will showcase a wide variety of artistic disciplines including painting, metalwork, fiber art, ceramics, jewelry, woodcraft and more.
Important Information
SHOW LOCATION
592 N. Angier Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:
Can be found on Zapplication
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12457 (Spring)
https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12877 (Fall)
APPLICATION AND BOOTH FEES:
Application fee: $30 (Non-refundable Processing fee)
Standard booth fee: $300
Double booth fee: $600 (limited availability)
Corner upgrade: $75 (limited availability)
Electricity: $100 (limited availability)
Assigned booth spaces are approximately 10’ deep and 11’ wide or greater. Double booths are also available. Please note that the festival route is along a street with some areas that are not level. All work exhibited must be confined to the assigned space(s). Artists are responsible for providing their own means of displaying their work. All artist tents must be weighted with a minimum of 40 pounds per leg with a white canopy.
LOAD-IN/LOAD OUT
Artists will be able to unload near their booth during set-up and tear down. Artists can load in only during the designated times and must check in with a photo ID. The lane of traffic where the festival takes place is only wide enough for one vehicle. Therefore, we depend upon artists’ cooperation to keep traffic moving at a pace that will allow everyone equal time to set up. We ask that upon arrival at your booth location you unpack then move your vehicle before you start set-up. Artists will be responsible for bringing in additional merchandise after the designated load-in time.
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked-in by 8:00 AM Saturday will be considered a “no-show.” No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no “rain date” and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place in rain or shine.
AWARDS
The Artist Market Jury will award Exhibitor applications based on technical ability, originality of the art, and quality of the booth display. Judging and awards will be held on Saturday for Best of Show, Fine Arts; Best of Show, Crafts; 2nd Place; 3rd Place; Honorable Mention (two) and Best Booth.
AMENITIES
– Booth Sitters are available during event hours upon request.
– Designated Festival Hotline available during event hours regarding assistance, emergencies, questions, concerns, etc.
— Friday load-in
– 24 Hour on-site Security
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
– AFFPS is among the top award-winning art festival organizations in the southeast.
– With three events named in the TOP 100 of Arts Festivals in the nation.
– Voted Best Festivals by local media
– A holder of the only Guinness World Record by any arts festival organization in the U.S.
– AFFPS employs professional marketing strategies including:
– PR and online media platforms
– Print and online media ads
– Radio and TV
– Billboards, banners, posters, and yard signs
– Extensive business partner collaboration
– Social media
– Dedicated interactive website
– Direct mail
– 300+ online calendar entries
PARKING
Free parking is available for both artists and festival guests within close proximity to Roswell City Hall.
Parking on the residential streets around the park is not permitted.
LOAD-IN/LOAD OUT
Artists will be able to unload near their booth during set-up and tear down. Artists can load-in only during the designated times and must check-in with a photo ID. All work must be dollied/wagoned in, as we will be setting up in the park. Therefore, we depend upon artists’ cooperation to keep traffic moving at a pace that will allow everyone equal time to set-up. We ask that upon arrival at your booth location you unpack then move your vehicle before you start set-up. Artists will be responsible for hand carting in additional merchandise after the designated load-in time. We will be setting up inside the park, and all work must be dollied or wagoned in, (there is a sidewalk to follow) to your spot.
WAITLIST
A waitlist will be maintained. Selected waitlisted artists may be contacted when the Wait List is released one day prior to the event date.
NO SHOW POLICY
Artists who have not checked-in by Friday at 7:00 p.m. will be considered a “no-show.” No Show artists are not eligible for refunds. Assigned space(s) will be forfeited to a wait-list artist.
RAIN OR SHINE
There will be no “rain date” and fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather. The event will take place in rain or shine.
SALES TAX
Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting Sales Tax. A Sales Tax reporting documents are provided to participating artists at check-in at the event.
HOW THE FEES ARE USED
All AFFPS Festivals support the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger arts community. The GFPS provides scholarships for artists to help them with their artistic career
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The Festival provides only the ground space for exhibits. Each Exhibitor must provide and prepare his/her own displays. We require Exhibitors to use white top tents of EZ UP quality or higher. All tents must be weighted (40 lbs. per tent leg min.). Set up will be on grass/ mulch (inside the park) Everyone must dolly/ wagon in.
2. Two weeks prior to the Festival, Exhibitors will be notified of their site location and detailed setup information. Plan to set up your booth on Friday.
3. After unloading Exhibitor vehicles must be moved to designated parking. Vehicles will not be permitted to remain in the exhibition space during the Festival, nor may they enter the Festival grounds until approved by the Festival Committee.
4. Exhibitors shall be responsible for obtaining any required licenses, permits, or approvals under state laws applicable to his/her activity at the Festival and for paying any taxes, sales taxes, fees, or other charges that may be applicable to any Exhibitor’s activity at the Festival.
5. The Festival is a rain or shine event. Cancellations prior to the due date must be made in written form and submitted by mail or email received by AFFPS 60 days prior to the event. By mail: send to P.O. Box 422571, Atlanta GA 30342. By email: to info@affps.com. No refunds will be given for cancellations after the 60-day deadline date or no-shows. All refunds will incur a $50 administration fee. Jury Exempt spaces are none-refundable. Covid credit will carry over on account until used.
6. The Festival reserves the right to cancel an Exhibitor’s contract. The Festival may require the Exhibitor to leave the Festival at any time if the Exhibitor is in violation of any rules and/or regulations stated herein.
7. Neither AFFPS nor its agents or representatives will be responsible for any injury, damage, or loss that may occur to the Exhibitor, the Exhibitor’s agents or representatives, or his/her property from any cause whatsoever. Exhibitors should obtain, at their own expense, insurance against any loss, damage, or injury they may require.
8. All Artist Market merchandise must be original, handmade, and created by the Exhibitor. Reproductions must be clearly identified as such. Original art must occupy at least 50% of the artist’s space. Browse bins may occupy only minimal space and must be aesthetically pleasing and not obstruct patron flow. All artwork on display must be for sale.
9. Artists may only show work in categories approved by the Jury.
10. Artists must be present with their work for the duration of the Festival. No commercial agents, dealers or, salespeople may operate an artist’s booth.
Click here to access Zapplication for this event : Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival
Sponsors
THANK YOU!
Our Sponsors’ commitment to the success of this event truly speaks volumes for their commitment to the metro Atlanta Arts community. We appreciate these fine folks, and hope you will support them as they are supporting you.
Sponsors -Thank you for your generous support! Without you, this event would not be possible.
Visitors, please patronize these fine establishments!
Plan Ahead!
It’s not too late to secure a sponsorship role for any of our events. We invite sponsors who support the arts and environment to participate at various levels. We understand the current economic challenges and allow combining direct financial support with in-kind services.
Tax Deductible!
All sponsor contributions are made to the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces, and are tax deductible as allowed by IRS standards and Georgia law under Tax ID 80-0615037.
Selected Charity
Each event has a selected charity, with proceeds and support dedicated to the cause.
