Visual Artist Application Information

The application process for the 2012 Festival is now CLOSED. 

Each year, artists who wish to be considered for the Columbus Arts Festival apply through ZAPPlication™, an online application tool, by submitting four digital images of their work and one image of their booth display. A jury panel, selected by the GCAC staff, conducts a blind jury process, where jurors review the artists’ images and technical statements without any biographical information about the artists. The top scores, allowing for a balanced show across mediums, are invited to participate in the Festival.

For detailed information on the application process for Visual Artists, download a complete Prospectus and information about the required Artist Statement (including sample statement). You may also find the Artist Planning Guide and Bios of the 2012 Jurors useful.  For more information about the Emerging Artist program or with questions email Festival Coordinator Shana Scott at sscott@gcac.org.

Are you a central Ohio area artist and new to exhibiting at Festivals but want to apply?  Click here to read more about our Emerging Artist program.