
Of the Arts And Crafts
ARTISTS APPLY TO BE A PART OF THE 50TH YEAR
APPLY NOW: Zapplication is now live
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026
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​Thank you to all our partners and show supporters.
See full list here!​
Download the 2025 Program here:
Labor Day Weekend \\ Bloomington \\ Indiana
2026
Artist Info
Saturday, SEPT 5, 2026
10am-6pm &
Sunday, SEPT 6, 2026
10am-5pm
We are just getting started organizing the event with the city.
Keep an eye out here for updates for 2026.
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Jury-2026
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Chris Charles
Chris Charles is a graduate of Montserrat College of Art, where she earned her BFA in
painting. In 2010 she established Moon Rabbit Press, which focuses on fine-art
letterpress and block prints that celebrate the familiar through bold colors and
composition. In addition to selling her work in galleries and art festivals across the
country, Chris also teaches printmaking in her home of Rochester, NY. -
Wendy Franklin
Wendy Franklin is a contemporary abstract painter and fiber artist with a passion for
color. She pursued art in some form, with much enthusiasm all of her life but became
convinced after a brutal string of all nighters to switch her major from art to teaching,
graduating with the Oh So Practical Degree in Education in 1995 from Ball State
University. In the winding path of life, she never taught and instead routinely, happily
pulls all nighters meeting deadlines. She resides in Indianapolis, Indiana working from a
sunny studio surrounded by happy chaos. Her work is in private and corporate
collections across the country and is well represented in galleries across the country. -
Kelly Roach
Kelly Roach studied Interior Design at Kent State University and has been a full-time
artist for the past twenty years. She has exhibited in numerous local and national shows
and has been represented by galleries in Ohio, North Carolina and New York. She
currently lives and works in a small, historic town in northeast Ohio creating sculptural
ceramics with her husband from their home studio.
​Day Of Show Judges-2026
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Instructions: Things MAY CHANGE for 2026
We have been working hard to organize our show to make it the best year ever for you. Below are the important details - please note that we have made some changes to set up and check in with the hope that this streamlines our flow.
​BEFORE THE SHOW:
Check in and Set Up:
Friday Sept 4, 2026
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ARTIST PARKING:
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Important Note: City and IU regulations prohibit overnight camping in parking lots or on city streets. Fourth Street Festival will not be responsible for parking tickets.
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BOOTH REGULATIONS:
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​Booth signs must be visible on the right front corner of your booth.
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All tents must be properly weighted and secured, this will be monitored and enforced.
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No generators or open flames allowed.
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All merchandise and displays must be contained within your designated booth space.(i.e. no chairs, a frame signs, or print bins should extend out past the front of your booth)
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Sidewalks behind booths must remain clear at all times for pedestrians and emergency crew access.
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Awnings are to be up only during festival hours, 10am-6pm Sat and 10am-5pm Sun. They must be down for emergency vehicle access after show hours.
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The artist or artists who juried into the show must be present at the festival, no exceptions.
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Standards committee: Saturday morning individuals will be visiting and comparing your work and booth with the images you submitted in your ZAPP application.
a. Artists may only display work in the category into which they successfully juried and confirmed.
b. Reproductions cannot exceed 20% of your booth.
c. Only those artists that are accepted in the jewelry category are permitted to display and sell jewelry.
DURING THE SHOW:
SHOW HOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: SATURDAY 10am –6pm and SUNDAY 10am –5pm
This is a free show and buyers will come early!
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Breakfast: Breakfast and coffee are available to artists at the info booth on both Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8am and Sunday beginning at 9am until gone.
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Awards & Judging: Judging will take place 10am - 2pm on Saturday.
Judges will place a colored dot on your sign after viewing your booth.
Awards will be presented Sunday morning at the artists’ booths. The award recipient list will be available on Sunday at the info booth.
Day of Show Judges: TBA
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Indiana Sales Tax: You are responsible for collecting, reporting and remitting 7% Indiana Sales Tax on all purchases. For information, visit http://in.gov/dor/3504.htm.
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Food options: There are many fantastic small restaurants for your lunch and dinner choices. You can also purchase water or other beverages at these establishments.
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Safety and Security: Security is provided day and night, beginning at noon on Friday through 8pm Sunday. If you must return to your booth outside of show hours, you must show your artist credentials and inform security officials.
In the event of a weather emergency, take shelter at The Monroe County Public Library (303 E Kirkwood Ave – one block north of the Festival).
The Fourth Street Festival assumes no liability for damage or theft to booths. Streets will be closed to traffic until 9:00 pm Sunday.
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Booth Sitting: Volunteers will stop by on Saturday and Sunday morning with signup sheets for designated booth sitting time slots. You may also sign up for a booth sitter at the information booth throughout the weekend.
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Information Booth: The information booth is located at Fourth & Grant Street and includes the following:
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Information regarding restrooms and ATMs.
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Ability to sign up for booth sitters.
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AFTER THE SHOW
Breakdown:
Water barricades will begin draining at 4pm on Sunday. Some of this water will go down 4thstreet, be prepared to pull your artwork off the ground prior to this time.
Teardown will begin at 5pm Sunday, your booth must be broken down entirely before retrieving your vehicle. You will enter the festival grounds from Lincoln and 4th St., exactly as during set up. No vehicles will be allowed to enter until the streets are cleared of patrons.
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Trash containers are collected at 5pm on Sunday. Please use the trash bag provided to you at check in to take any remaining trash with you that was not disposed of before 5pm. Failure to clean up your area before leaving may jeopardize future participation.
Artist surveys and name tags can be turned in to volunteers, block captains or the info booth.
All booths must be completely removed by 9pm Sunday for street reopening.
ARTIST HOTEL INFORMATION-2026
4th Street partners with several hotels to reserve rooms for artists. ​
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