Carmel International Arts Festival 2026

The Mission of the Carmel International Arts Festival is to educate the public about art and artists from around the world; to provide scholarships to art students to further their education; and, to hold art festivals to promote and educate the public about art, all within the meaning of our 501(C)(3). Important Dates **ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE** Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT: Application submission deadline Sunday July 12, 2026: Notification & invitation sent via Zapplication Sunday, August 16, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT: Deadline to accept invitation & submit payment for Booth Fee via Zapplication. Artists who miss the deadline will be moved to the waitlist, NO exceptions. Carmel International Arts Festival Hours Saturday, September 26th Festival Hours 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday, September 27th Festival Hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Application & Jury Fee: $40 (non-refundable) Corner Booth Additional Fee: $125 Corner booths are in high demand and limited in quantity therefore will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Double Booth Additional Fee: $450 for the additional booth space, and organizer permission is required. Electricity Fee: $100 if paid before August 16, 2026, 11:59 PM. If requested after August 17, 2026 through the day of the event, the fee is $125. Due to our power limitations, only a total of 600 watts will be permitted. All returned checks will result in a $50 fee in addition to any fees charged by the artist's bank. Booth Space and Requirements Artists will be located on Main Street and Rangeline Road in the Carmel Arts and Design District. Artists must supply or rent a 10' x 10' tent WITH WEIGHTS to protect against strong winds. No concrete nails or stakes of any kind are permitted. Artists must bring their own booth display equipment including table and chairs. Aluminum-frame webbed lawn or beach chairs are not allowed. All artwork must be contained within the artist’s booth. AWNINGS THAT EXTEND OUTSIDE OF THE BOOTH SPACE ARE NOT PERMIT