Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival 2026

About the Open Call

The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival is an annual two-day outdoor event held in Lakefront Park. It features fine art and traditional crafts, art demonstrations, live music, food trucks, and a drinks tent. The event is juried with a focus on original fine art and excludes manufactured or commercial products.

What is Offered

Best of Show ($150), second ($100), third ($50), and People's Choice ($25) prizes. Best of Show winner receives free entry to next year's event.

Requirements

Artists must exhibit only in the category they are accepted into; no manufactured or commercial goods allowed; artists must be present for the entire duration of the festival.

How to Apply

Apply via the ZAPP platform at https://www.zapplication.org/login.php?applyingTo=14462. Requires submission of 5 digital photographs including a booth shot.