Springfield Cultural Arts Festival

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Union Square Park | Springfield, IL

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Springfield Cultural Arts Festival 2026, Visual Artist Application
Event Summary:
The Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation is seeking artists for a new spring festival which shall be held on Saturday, May 30th, at Union Square Park in downtown Springfield, IL! The Springfield Cultural Arts Festival is meant to showcase our region's diverse creative community, and shall feature visual, culinary, and performing arts.
We are seeking a wide range of artists who work in all mediums and styles, but especially those who's work reflects their cultural background. If you believe your art fits this description please consider applying! Please read this form thoroughly before submitting.
For inquiries regarding performing arts, like dance, or culinary arts, such as food trucks, please email Monica at: [email protected]

Location:
Union Square Park
500 E Madison St, Springfield, IL 62701
https://forms.gle/SNVywjiDDKwnoX838
Date:
Saturday, May 30th
Times
Setup: 9am to 11am
Show hours: 11am to 5pm
Submission Deadline:
Saturday, March 14th
Additional Information:
All booth spaces are 10x10 and can be shared between multiple artists if desired. All booth spaces are $40. The proceeds will go to the organization of the festival.
All booths must have a tent. The organizers have no access to extra tents.
Artist who are sharing tents should submit a single application, paying special attention to the directions below.
All artists must supply their own tables and chairs.
Both decorations like tablecloths are strongly encouraged.
Electricity will not be available for booths.
All artist must bring tent weights to hold their tent down.
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Union Square Park, 212 N 6th St,Springfield,IL,United States

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