- Deadline
- 170 days left
- Entry fee
- $40
- Award
- $3,500
- Location
- Dothan, Alabama
- Exhibition window
- Apr 9, 2027 → Apr 10, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Jan 18, 2027
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About
Submit a minimum of 3 images of your original art for consideration in this curated fine art festival.
Overview
The Loop Music & Art Festival is a curated fine art festival in Downtown Dothan, Alabama, now in its 6th year. Organized by Art in Public Places, it features 55–70 carefully curated exhibiting, demonstrating, and group artists at Porter Park Plaza, a newly renovated park and amphitheater set against the backdrop of the city's celebrated downtown murals, restaurants, and shopping. The festival draws over 5,000 festival-goers across two days.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: December 30, 2026
- Artist notification date: January 18, 2027
- Event dates: Friday, April 9, 2027, 4–8 PM and Saturday, April 10, 2027, 11 AM–7 PM
Awards
- Best of Show: $1,000
- 2 Awards of Distinction: $575 each
- 6 Merit Awards: $225 each
- Total: $3,500 in awards
Fees & Booth
- Application fee: $40
- Early Bird application fee: $30
- Booth fee: $150 flat (no commission split)
What's Included
- Private artist hospitality with meals, drinks, and snacks on both days
- Booth sitters throughout the festival
- Loop Loot Patron Program—patrons arrive with pre-purchased dollars spent exclusively on your art plus patron awards
- Multi-channel promotion: print, radio, TV, digital ads, and social media
Application Requirements
Minimum 3 images required to apply.
- Award
- $3,500 in awards: Best of Show ($1,000), 2 Awards of Distinction ($575 each), 6 Merit Awards ($225 each)
- Entry fee
- $40 application fee; Early Bird Application Fee: $30.
- Sales commission
- No commission — you keep 100% of sales
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