2025 Decatur Arts Festival “Artists’ Market”

Artists working in a variety of mediums are invited to apply for a booth space in the 36th annual Decatur Arts Festival!  The 2-day art extravaganza features over 200 performances, including dance, spoken word, theatre, and live music – among many other exciting presentations.  The “Artists’ Market” typically comprises around 130 booths with handcrafted artworks by local and regional artists.  A “Kids Fest” provides activities for budding artists, and 2025 will be the second annual partnership between the Decatur Arts Festival and the Decatur Children’s Book Festival.  This is the can’t-miss art event of the Southeast – be sure to connect with the vibrant Decatur community.

2025 Festival Dates and Times:
Saturday, May 3rd: 10am until 6pm
Sunday, May 4th: 11am until 5pm

Fees:
A non-refundable jury fee of $35 is required. The booth fee is $375 for a 10’ x 10’ booth space, $725 for a double space. Double booth spaces are limited. Invitations to participate will be issued by February 5th. Artists must submit their booth fee by March 31st. No rain date and no refund of booth fees from accepted artists. Checks post-dated or returned unpaid by the bank will result in immediate disqualification. No exceptions.

The status of each artist will be posted to their Zapplication account. We will not send letters or call – all communication will be via email.

Artist Amenities:

• City of Decatur Police Department will provide 24 hour security beginning on Friday, May 2nd until the close of the festival on Sunday, May 4th.
• Booth sitting provided by volunteers
• Complimentary artists’ breakfast on Saturday
• All booths located on the street – Friday evening set-up and drive up access for unloading.

Judging and Prizes:
Prizes for Best of Show, Second and Third Place will be awarded. The Best of Show winner will receive an invitation to the 2026 show free of charge. Second and Third Place will receive invitation to the 2026 show at half price. Cash prize for Best of Show is $1000, Second Place is $700, Third Place is $500.

Additional Information:
Exact set-up times, a map, and parking information will be sent electronically after acceptance into the Artists’ Market is confirmed. Set-up will be completed on Friday evening.

If you have questions, call the Decatur Arts Alliance office, 404-371-9583 during business hours (10am – 4pm, EST). If you reach voicemail, please leave a message with your specific question.