Articles
Take Your Time When You Apply
September 2026, by Mary Davisson, Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
Professional, well-lit photos make all the difference. Your artwork may be incredible in person, but if your photos do not showcase it properly, you are already at a disadvantage. Invest the time to…
Application Advice and Tips for Artists
September 2026, by Kerry Royer, Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show
For artists hoping to break into high-quality outdoor art festivals, the application process can feel like a mystery — part art, part strategy, and part sheer preparation. But after years of working…
Show Review of the Month Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival
September 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor
November 4-6, 2022; Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival, Richmond, VA. Contact: Gilmore Shows, Carly Gilmore, 13400 Sutton Park Drive S., #1201, Jacksonville, FL 32224; Phone…
No. 1 in Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows Shaker Woods Festival
August 2026, by Sunshine Artist Editor, Angie Landsverk
The Shaker Woods Festival features some of the top artisans and crafters from throughout the United States in a setting that Lana Wilt describes as a magical forest. Wilt and her husband, Rob, are…
2026 200 Best Press Release
August 2026, by Sunshine Artist
IOLA, WIS. – Sunshine Artist magazine, www.sunshineartist.com, has announced the release of its 2026 200 Best, ranking the most profitable art and craft festivals in the country based on artists…