- Images: 4 + a booth shot is required
- Jury Fee: $25.00
- January 1, 2023: Application Opens
- May 12, 2023: Application Deadline
- May 15-21, 2023: Jury process
- May 28, 2023: Application Notifications
- July 23, 2023: Purchase Deadline
- September 16, 2023: Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Artist Banquet: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
- September 17, 2023: Festival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To a place where artists are treated like royalty, and proceeds from the festival go directly to our community art center. On the third weekend of September each year, the park-like grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center in historic downtown Lakeville (population 70,000) are filled with near 100 premium artists selling their exceptional work including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass, sculpture, mixed media, fiber, photography and more. This two day event also promotes a love of art through hands-on art projects for all ages, numerous art demonstrations, talented musicians on our outdoor stage, tasty food and beverages, and wonderful community camaraderie. Artists are treated to delicious meals, easy parking, set-up and take-down, booth sitting, 24 hour security, and $2,800 given out in awards. Come join us!
- Expected attendance: 10,000+
- $2,800 in cash awards.
- Artist award banquet-ceremony Saturday night.
- Delicious breakfast both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
- Food Coupon for use in the food court area.
- Emerging artist program for artists who have not previously shown in an outdoor event.
- Artist hospitality center.
- Free parking and unloading within close proximity for increased ease of set up/take down.
- Ample 10 x 10 booth with at least one foot between booths and 2-3 feet of storage behind.
- Circular configuration of booths on each side of historic building means no “bad” spaces.
- Artist ambassadors for booth sitting and assistance with set up/take down if needed.
- 24-hour security
- Advertising to include online website, social media, local and Twin Cities print, digital and TV platforms, postcards, and signage.
- If you are an emerging artist, please contact the festival director for further information on the emerging artist program.
- Artists booth spaces are ample with at least one foot between booths and 2-3 feet behind booth for storage.
- A large percentage of booth spaces are within steps of parking spaces for easy set up / take down.
- The booth fee for a single booth (10’x10′) is $220, a double booth (10’x20′) is $400. A corner booth is an additional $25. Electrical $25. All booth fees are payable upon acceptance into the festival.
- Booth assignments: Individual booth assignments are at the sole discretion of the Lakeville Art Festival. If you have a special request, please email the festival director and indicate it in the space provided when you purchase your space. We strive to accommodate special requests as much as possible.