Call for Artists - Art in the Park 2026

at O'Brien Park
10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138

Event Dates:
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, August 30, 2026, 8 am - 4 pm.
Setup is Friday, August 28, 2026, 11 am to 7 pm. Rain or shine!

Deadline for Artist Applications
April 30, 2026, midnight

Notification
May 15, 2026

Artists are invited to apply to Art in the Park 2026!

Sponsored by the Parker Artists Guild (PAG), Art in the Park welcomes artists working in the following categories to apply: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber art, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood.

The event is the primary fundraiser for the PAG, a small non-profit organization dedicated to art awareness in the local community. The Parker Artists Guild is pleased to partner with Parker Arts for this event.

The event is held at O’Brien Park with artists displaying their work in 10’x10’” white tents. Besides fabulous art, other activities are planned for everyone in the family, including live demonstrations, a children’s activity, food trucks, live music, and a silent auction featuring work donated by participating artists.

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General Exhibit Rules
Fine art and fine craft artists are encouraged to apply in the following categories: ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. See specific definitions below.

• All work must be original and hand-created by the exhibitor, including signed and numbered limited edition prints. Manufactured and imported work or kits may not be exhibited.

• All two-dimensional artwork must be matted, stretched, or framed.

• Artists may only exhibit work in the category in which they are accepted. Jewelry may only be sold by artists accepted in the jewelry category.

• Artists must be present throughout the entire show. No spouses or other people are permitted in place of the artist, except for short breaks.

• Artists are responsible for all of their sales. Please plan to have cash for change and credit card processing readers (i.e., Square, etc.) for accepting credit card payments.

• Colorado law requires that vendors collect 8% sales tax. The Parker Artist Guild will collect your taxes at the close of the event and submit them to the proper agencies.

• All work shown must be for sale.

• Vendors must use a WHITE tent for display during the event. Please make sure your booth shot shows a white tent with no signage that identifies you/your work.

• Acceptance to Art in the Park in previous years does not guarantee acceptance this year.

  
  

Artwork Definitions:
Ceramics: Signed ceramic (earthenware, stoneware, and/or porcelain) work. May not include ceramic jewelry.
Digital art: Work that the artist created and manipulated using a computer. Work must be signed and numbered limited editions on archival-quality materials. Digital photography falls under the photography category (see below). A small quantity of prints is allowed.
Drawing: Signed work created with chalk, charcoal, pastels, wax crayon, and other dry materials, and from inks and washes applied by brush or pen. Limited edition reproductions should be signed and numbered. A small quantity of prints is allowed.
Fiber art: Wearable or non-wearable work created from fibers such as weaving, tapestry, basketry, sewing, embroidery, leatherwork, and papermaking. No factory-made wearable items or other mass-produced items (even if the artist has enhanced them) will be accepted.
Glass: Glass blown, kiln-formed, molded, or cast functional or decorative glassware, including stained glass. Items may be engraved or etched, but may not include prefabricated items (e.g., pressed wine bottles or wine glasses). May not include jewelry.
Jewelry: Jewelry made from metal, glass, clay, or other materials. No commercial casts, molds, or mass-produced items are allowed.
Metal: Works produced from metals, not including sculpture and jewelry (apply instead to those categories). No mass-produced items are permitted.
Mixed media: Two-dimensional items crafted from more than one type of material. No mass-produced items are accepted. A small quantity of prints is allowed.
Painting: Works on canvas and paper created with acrylics, oils, watercolors, etc. A small quantity of prints is allowed.
Photography: Prints made from the artist's original images.
Printmaking: Signed and printed works made from artist’s plates, screens, or stones. No mass-produced items are permitted. Limited edition reproductions should be signed and numbered. A small quantity of prints is allowed.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work constructed of any materials (clay, metal, cloth, etc.), and of all sizes.
Wood: Hand-tooled, machine-turned, or carved wood items.

Important Notes about the Jury Process
Art in the Park is a juried show. The Parker Artists Guild strives to keep the jury fee at $35, the same as in previous years. The jury fee is non-refundable.

Artwork is evaluated only on the images supplied by the artist; therefore, high-quality photos are recommended. Please do not submit any photos that show the name or image of the artist, as this is a blind jury process.

Artists must submit four (4) high-quality photos of their recent work, and a (white tent) booth shot. Applications that do not include these 5 required photos will not be considered by the jury.

Artists are chosen based on the highest jury scores in their category. A waitlist will be created and used if artists withdraw from the show. PAG members will have priority consideration.

The jury is comprised of Art in the Park planning committee members. Decisions by the jury panel are final.

What You Will Need

Apply online HERE.

Photos: You will be asked to submit 5 high-quality images. Photos must be smaller than 1MB each. (4 images of your work and 1 of your booth showing your work on display). Applications will only be considered if the required photos are submitted.

• What is a high-quality photo? Since your work is evaluated only on your photos, it is essential that you submit the highest quality photos possible. A high-quality photo shows only the piece of work (not a portion of the frame, an easel, or other distracting background elements).

• What is a booth shot? A booth shot shows your work displayed in a professional manner inside your white tent. Because we consider the work (not the artist) during the blind jury process, it is important that you or any signage identifying you is not visible in your booth shot.

Short Paragraph: A short paragraph describing your media, materials, methods, and price range is required (500 characters maximum). If you are a PAG member and wish to share a tent, please indicate that in your paragraph, and a preferred partner (if desired).

Jury Fee: You will pay your $35 jury fee during the application process.

Booth Fees

10' x 10’ booth fee: $305
10' x 10’ booth fee Parker Artist Guild members: $225
10' x 10’ corner booth fee: $335
10' x 10’ corner booth fee Parker Artist Guild members: $260

PAG members only: A limited supply of tents is available to share for PAG members. (see How to Apply), Please indicate your preference for a shared tent in the paragraph included in the application. Requests will be honored in the order in which they are received. When the maximum number of shared tents has been reached, it will no longer be an option to select during the application process. Apply early for the best chance.

PAG members-only shared tents: half tent: $110

Booth fees are due on July 1, 2025. Artists who have not submitted their booth fees by July 1st will not be permitted to participate in the show.

Artists may cancel their participation up to July 14th for a booth fee refund minus 10% for administrative costs, and up to August 1st for a refund of half of the booth fee. No refunds will be issued after August 1st.

Tent Requirements
Tents must be white and measure 10' x 10’. Important: each tent leg must be weighted with at least 40 lbs. This is to prevent injury or damage to you, your work, and others associated with the event due to wind or other inclement weather. The event occurs rain or shine.

Booth Setup - Friday, August 29th, 11 am - 7:00 pm

Please check in to receive your packet and booth number. You will have 30 minutes to unload your vehicle at the curb by O’Brien Park. Please unload your vehicle, move your vehicle to the parking lot, and then move your items to your booth location. Following this 30-minute guideline is greatly appreciated and allows all artists close access for unloading.

Security will be provided from 6 pm Friday, August 28th, to 8 am Saturday, August 29th; and from 5 pm Saturday, August 29th, to 8 am Sunday, August 30th.

Load Out
Load-out begins on Sunday, August 30th at 4 pm. Please display your work until 4 pm.
You must submit your sales tax payment by 4:30 pm.

Liability
Artists accept full responsibility for their work during the event. The Parker Artist Guild is not responsible for the loss of artwork or personal property during the event.

Become a PAG Member
It is only $45 a year to join the Parker Artists Guild and be eligible for Art in the Park discounts. You will enjoy opportunities to show your artwork year-round in and around Parker, CO.

If you would like to become a member of the Parker Artists Guild, apply online HERE.

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