2024 Art & Craft fair artist application
The Cedarhurst Art & Craft Fair, a Southern Illinois tradition, is celebrating its 48th year! Join us the weekend after Labor Day Sept. 6 (5pm to dusk/7:30pm) and Sept. 8 & 9 (10am to 5pm) on the picturesque grounds at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, where the Fair attracts approximately 6,000 visitors. Our Fair is supported by the City of Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon Tourism, plus regional, enthusiastic communities. We invite you to be a part of the weekend festival as we celebrate the finest in American hand-made craftsmanship. Our jury committee is looking for quality artisans in a variety of mediums. In addition to traditional artists and crafters, we welcome applications from “indie” crafters, and those with a unique or unconventional sense of aesthetics.
New this year – returning artists are invited to participate in a referral program and receive $50 off their booth fee!
Cedarhurst, a non profit arts foundation, hosts one of the longest running craft fairs in the country, and we are proud of our long history of supporting the local fine art & craft movement. In addition to shopping the art booths, our weekend festival features food vendors. beer tent, live music, and a Kid Zone with make-and-take crafts and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors to the weekend Fair are encouraged to experience our 80-acre sculpture park and visit our indoor art museum galleries.
