The 62nd annual Dogwood Arts Festival will be held April 28-30, 2023 at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville, TN. This spring celebration features a fine art market, live music, artist demonstrations, and hands-on activities for the entire family. 100+ art vendors will be selected by an internal jury to participate this year! The application deadline is Monday, November 21st at 11:59PM.
The Dogwood Arts staff, Festival Committee, and community volunteers are committed to ensuring the quality and diversity of artwork showcased at the festival while providing participating artists an ideal setting to engage with patrons. Established and emerging artists working in all mediums are invited to apply. Artists are eligible for several cash awards during the Dogwood Arts Festival including Best of Show, People’s Choice, and Artist Awards. Our 2023 awards will total $2,000.
Application Timeline
- Application Deadline: November 21, 2022 [Application Fee: $35]
- Notification of Acceptance via Email: December 16, 2022
- Contracts & Booth Fees Due: January 31, 2023 [Standard Booth Fee: $375 & Corner Booth Fee: $435]
- Move-In Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 [9am-6pm]
- Event Date: April 28-20, 2023
Performing Artist Application
The Dogwood Arts Festival has a long history of showcasing the diverse talents of our artistic community – including the performing arts! From opera and ballet to musical theatre and cultural performances – we have a unique opportunity for you to share your talents with the Knoxville community (15,000 festival attendees in 2023).
There are several performance venues at the event: the World’s Fair Park amphitheater, a stage on the performance lawn, and in our children’s Creation Station Area. If selected, the festival committee will determine where we believe your performance will be best suited.
Performing Artists: Click Here to Apply
Mobile Food Vendors
Interested in being a mobile food vendor at an upcoming Dogwood Arts event? Applications for our 2023 season are now open! Click HERE to find out more + apply.
2023 Dogwood Arts Festival Information
