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Artist Applications

Alley Art Festival is the last Saturday of August from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Aurora, IL. 

Applications are open March 1 - June 1

We are looking for local artists and thing makers. If you live or work in the Aurora region and create original work, then apply within. Volunteers are also welcome to email us and jump on board. All items must be handmade.

Artists

The festival is open to local artists* only. Fill out THIS FORM between March 1 and June 1. All artists will receive notes back by the first week of July. The festival is limited to local artists, which will allow artists within approximately 30 miles in any direction from Aurora, however preference is given to Aurora and its adjacent communities if space is limited. 

 

**No artists will be accepted past June 1. No exceptions.**

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3 to 5 photo file images of your art will be needed (no zip files or links).

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*Everything at Alley Art Festival should be handmade. No vintage or resale items. No vinyl adhesion items, novelty products, or MLM. No authors, etc. All artists are responsible for their area. No offensive art allowed. Festival guidelines will be emailed out prior to the festival with all details, including:

  • Artists bring their full setup (nothing is provided)

  • All tents must be weighed down properly with fitted sandbags or concrete weights (no bricks)

  • Plan on a 10 x 10 area. 

  • Price your art. Bring a "Be back soon" sign for bathroom or food breaks.

  • The booth fee is equal to 10% of total sales at the festival.

  • You MUST check IN and OUT at the info booth and stay for the entirety of the festival.*

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Shop local art. Listen to local music. Enjoy local food.

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