Arts on the Green at the Maples Park 2026

Arts on the Green is a juried Fine Arts and Crafts Festival benefiting the Arts Association of Oldham County (AAOC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Now in its 25th year, this festival takes place in the beautiful 22-acre Maples Park in Crestwood, KY on June 13-14, 2026.

The event features:

• 80+ artist booths with quality handmade artwork
• Food vendors
• Adult beverages
• Live entertainment
• Children's activities
• Emerging Artists showcase
• Artist demonstrations

We attract 8,000-10,000 visitors annually with FREE ADMISSION for the public. This juried event maintains high standards by auditing booths to prevent buy/sell and mass-produced vendors, ensuring a quality experience for both artists and visitors.

Festival Dates and Times:

• Saturday, June 13, 2026: 10am - 5pm
• Sunday, June 14, 2026: 10am - 4pm

GENERAL INFORMATION

Artist Categories: Ceramics, Consumables, Drawing, Digital Art, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, 2D Mixed-Media, 3D Mixed Media, Metal/Blacksmithing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Wood.

Artist Awards:

• 1st Place: Award + $100 per category
• 2nd & 3rd Place: Awards per category
• Best of Show: Award + $300 + FREE booth at AOG 2027 + Featured Artist status for 2027

Artist Amenities:

• Early Bird & AAOC Members discount
• Friday check-in & set-up
• Golf cart assistance for loading & unloading
• Onsite parking for artists
• Free brunch Saturday & Sunday for artists
• Booth sitters
• Security Friday & Saturday nights
• Discounted hotel rates in La Grange (10 minutes from park)
• Professional marketing campaign

RULES/REGULATIONS

Artist Eligibility:

• Only artists displaying their own original works are eligible
• Artist must be present throughout both days of the show
• Photo ID required at check-in must match application name

Prohibited Vendors:

• Buy-sell artwork distributors
• Factory or team-assembled artwork
• Representatives selling others' work
• Kit-assembled items or imported/mass-produced items

Reproductions Policy:

• All original artwork should be signed when possible
• All reproductions must be clearly labeled
• Reproductions should not exceed 10% of total offerings
• For 2D artists, prints must be labeled and numbered editions only
• Prints can comprise up to 50% of total display
• Giclee prints are accepted in painting category

Multiple Categories/Jewelry:

• Artists may exhibit in up to two categories but must jury and be accepted into each
• Jewelry as an adjunct (up to 10% of offerings) requires separate jewelry category acceptance
• Booth sharing requires special permission from Director

Emergency/Safety:

• Stay alert to inclement weather
• Tents must be secured with weights
• Tent stakes permitted in grassy areas
• Additional emergency information will be provided before the show

Kentucky Sales Tax: Artists are responsible for collecting and reporting 6% KY sales tax

Venue Rules:

• Park open dawn to dusk
• No smoking
• No fireworks or firearms
• Well-behaved pets on leashes permitted

Setup/Breakdown:

• Setup: Friday, June 12, 9am - 6pm (staggered times)
• Saturday setup by Director approval only
• Breakdown: Sunday, June 14, 4pm - 7pm
• Early breakdown requires Director approval
• Park gates lock at dusk

Parking:

• Onsite artist parking available
• Trailers may remain in lot all weekend
• Public parking in nearby lots with shuttle service

JURY DETAILS

Average number of applications submitted each year:

130

Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event:

90

Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event:

1

How returning artists are selected:

Received an award

Selected by peer jurors

Selected by show director or board

History of participation

Vendors that are excluded/ineligible:

Only those who display buy/sell All artwork must be handmade using original materials by the artists themselves

How images are viewed by jurors:

Computer monitor

The show organizes the jurors for a:

Single jury panel that scores applications for all medium categories

Jurors score

Separately from various locations

Am I allowed to observe the jury process?

Jury process is open for specific times