2026 FestivArts – Artist Exhibitor

Submission Guidelines

The 2026 FestivArts Claremont Art Festival returns on Sunday, November 1 at the historic Padua Hills Theatre in Claremont, California.

Now in its 22nd year, FestivArts is a highly regarded fine arts festival with an emphasis on showcasing highly skilled artisans. With a high percentage of returning artists, space is competitive. Please apply early and submit only the most representative images of your work. All submissions will be reviewed by a jury made up of local artists, arts administrators, and curators from the Claremont area.

We invite artists of a variety of mediums to apply. Mediums include, but are not limited to: ceramics, glass, jewelry, furniture, metalwork, painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, textiles, prints, wearable art, and wood.

To apply, visit the Submission Form here.

The deadline to apply to be considered for the 2026 FestivArts Claremont Art Festival is August 24 at 11:59 PM PST.

Please note: All returning artists must use the Submission Form to be considered for exhibiting in 2026.

Rules for Submission

  1. This event focuses on artists from Claremont, the Pomona Valley, and Inland Empire region.
  2. All work must be created and executed solely by the artist.
  3. FestivArts does not allow mass-produced artwork or artwork created with kits.
  4. The jury will only consider individuals who have submitted the Submission Form by the deadline.
  5. If selected, there will be a $50 flat fee for approximately 100 square feet. You must bring your own table(s) and fixtures. A chair will be provided to you. Please bear in mind that due to the nature of the venue’s layout, we will not allow EZ Up style 10X10 tents on the premises.
  6. All sales will be handled by the artist. You are responsible for any cash handling or credit card purchases made during the festival.
  7. If selected, you are responsible for obtaining a seller’s permit with the City of Claremont. Your seller’s permit number will be requested upon acceptance.
  8. Upon the conclusion of the event, 20% of all sales made shall be paid to the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art.
  9. Invitations to exhibit are not transferable, and you may not share a sales space with another artist. Please do not send money to participate until you’ve received confirmation of acceptance via an invitation from the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art jury committee.
  10. Invitations and acceptance to participate are the responsibility of the jury committee at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art. The jury committee reserves the right to remove from the fair work that is substantially different from submitted work samples or work not done by the artist.

For questions regarding the submission guidelines or exhibiting at the 2026 FestivArts Claremont Art Festival, please contact festivarts@clmoa.org.