Hyde Park Square Art Show 2026

Overview

The 60th Annual Hyde Park Square Art Show is accepting applications for art exhibitors to display and sell their work in one of the area's finest juried art shows. The show is held in beautiful and picturesque Hyde Park Square on Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Features include over 200 juried exhibitors, cash awards, 10,000+ annual attendance, free admission, live music, youth exhibit competition, and complementary coffee and donuts during setup.

Key Dates

• July 13, 2026 - Application deadline
• August 17, 2026 - Acceptance notifications emailed
• August 31, 2026 - Accept and purchase deadline
• September 14, 2026 - Info including booth assignments
• October 4, 2026 - Show date (Rain or Shine)

Eligibility

All applicants will be prejudged. Work must be the artist's own creation and representative of items submitted for prejudging. No pre-manufactured or commercially made items (t-shirts, sweatshirts, towels, etc.) will be permitted. Each applicant may exhibit in only one category per space and must enter in only one individual's name (no group entries).

Media & Categories

• 2D/3D Mixed Media
• Ceramics
• Drawing/Printmaking
• Fiber/Leather
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Painting
• Photography
• Sculpture/Metal
• Wood

Submission Requirements

Five (5) digital images must be submitted for the media category entered. Images should not include any artist identifying marks or booth images. Provide a clear description of the medium, including materials and technique for judges' use. Total maximum of 7 files to upload. High quality photography is recommended.

Fees

• Application fee: $35 (non-refundable)
• Booth fee: $150 (due after acceptance notification; non-refundable except in very critical situations with a replacement available)

Booth & Exhibition

The entrance fee entitles the applicant a booth space of 11 feet for exhibition and sale of work. There is a limit of one space for each applicant, and the artist's booth must contain only works in their prejudged category. Applicants are responsible for providing their own tent, display rack(s), and tables. No electric outlets will be available. The artist's presence during the show is required.

Awards

• Best of Show - $600
• First Place - $500
• Second Place - $400
• Third Place - $300
• Honorable Mention - $150

Jury Process

Images are reviewed by a panel of judges selected by the Hyde Park Square Art Show, comprised of professional artists and art educators with expertise in the offered categories. The five images will remain anonymous and viewed by judges to evaluate each artist's overall work. Each judge independently grades each entrant and a cumulative score is developed. Judges' decisions are final and confidential. The Art Show reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with submitted images and application rules.