About the Open Call

Art in Wilder Park is an outdoor art festival that values artistic expression and provides a platform for artists to fund their creative practice. The festival features nearly 130 booths of art, food vendors, and hands-on activities. It includes a newly commissioned temporary public art installation and attracts over 11,000 visitors over two days. The museum's PR team promotes the event with a campaign across major TV and print outlets, as well as digital marketing to a database of over 15,500 members and social media followers.

What is Offered

Exhibition booth space (10x10) at the festival, non-refundable $25 jurying process, marketing and PR coverage, and access to a diverse audience of 11,000+ visitors.

Requirements

Artists must submit a completed application in two parts by February 18, 2026. Acceptance notifications are sent by March 13, 2026. If not accepted, the booth fee is refunded minus a non-refundable $25 jury fee.

How to Apply

The application is a two-part process. Part 1 involves completing the online payment form for the booth/jury fee. Within 24-48 hours of purchase, applicants receive a link to Part 2, which is the actual artist application form. Both parts must be submitted online by the deadline of February 18, 2026.