Exhibitor Information
Learn more and apply to each section below
Section Applications & Deadlines
There are six sections of the art show, each responsible for its own exhibit space/exhibitors.
St. James Court Section
Application Fee: $40 / Deadline: 5/01/24
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Belgravia Court Section
Application Fee: $40 / Deadline: 5/01/24
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Fourth Street Section
Application Fee: $35 / Deadline: 5/01/24
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3rd Street Section
Application Fee: $35 / Deadline: 5/01/24
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1300 Association
Application Fee: $35 / Deadline: Open Until Full
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West End Baptist Church Section
Open to Invited/Returning Artists ONLY
Application Fee: $40 / Deadline: 5/01/24
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Additional Section Information
Click below to learn more about each section.
- St. James Court Section
- Belgravia Court Section
- Fourth Street Section
- 3rd Street Section
- 1300 Association
- West End Baptist Church Section
Each section is responsible for its own exhibit space/exhibitors, which total approximately 600 artists spread over four blocks. The art show is produced by a consortium of 5 neighborhood groups and a church. Each section uses a juried selection process in selecting artists to participate. You may apply to any or all of the sections (applications are not shared between groups); however, participation is limited to one section. Once invited and a booth fee payment is made, the artist is then with that section for the current show year. Booth fees will not be refunded in this case.
A total of $10,000 in awards is presented by the jurors to be awarded to artists where excellence is determined.
Consistently ranked as one of the top Fine Art and Contemporary Craft Shows in the country, the St. James Court Art Show attracts 250,000 visitors annually from all across the nation who come to purchase unique handcrafted items directly from the hands that crafted them. Held annually on the first full weekend of October, the St. James Court Art Show has been running continuously since 1957.
We take great pride in the focus and importance we place on our participating artists. The St. James Court Art Show exists to connect our artists with art enthusiasts. Our team works hard year-round to ensure that the show remains to the level of expectations that our artists and guests deserve.
St. James Court Art Show works with the marketing agency, Cambium Marketing, to manage and direct all marketing efforts for the art show. Our media coverage reaches national regional and local outlets. Regional coverage includes Louisville Public Media, Extol Magazine, CityBeat-CiNWeekly, TOPS Lexington, Courier-Journal, LEO Weekly, Voice-Tribune, Louisville Magazine, StyleBlueprint, as well as all local NBC, CBS, and ABC affiliated televisions stations.
The show has also been recognized for many awards throughout the years, including:
2020
Second Place, 200 Best Fine Art & Design Shows – Sunshine Artist Magazine
Second Place, Best Arts & Crafts Fair – KY Living Magazine
Fine Art Event of the Year – USA – LUX Life Magazine
2019
Mark Bird’s Print voted “Best Original Artwork” in the Sunshine Artist Magazine Poster Contest
First Place, 200 Best Fine Art & Design Shows – Sunshine Artist Magazine
Named one of “America’s Best Art Fairs” as chosen by the readers of ArtFairCalendar.com
2018
Twelfth Place, 200 Best Fine Art & Design Shows – Sunshine Artist Magazine
Exhibitor Parking Information
Exhibitor Parking Map SJCAS
All Parking Maps and Information are updated to the best of our knowledge, please confirm with each location on updated pricing/availability.
Please note that paid parking lots at area schools, churches and valet parking are fundraisers for these organizations. Patronizing them is much appreciated.
Choose to Pay to Park and help raise money for these organizations:
- Cochran Elementary School: 500 W Gaulbert
- DuPont Manual High School: 120 W. Lee St.
- Noe Middle School: 121 W Lee St.
- Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS): 1517 S 2nd St.
Handicapped Parking
Handicapped Parking is available on the East Side of 6th (along Central Park) at 6th & Magnolia Ave. and the north lane of Hill between St. James Court and 3rd Streets.
Jury Process
Each section of The St. James Court Art Show uses a juried selection process in selecting artists to participate. Jurors are made up of non-exhibiting professional artists. These individuals are all from the Kentucky/Indiana region and are connected with art either through their profession or as community partners. For more information on the jury process for specific sections, please refer to the section information pages.
Sales Tax
Kentucky law requires collection of a 6% sales tax on all sales made during the Art Show. Artists will receive a KY sales tax form in their packet at the show. It is not necessary for you to obtain a Kentucky tax I.D. number. The Kentucky Revenue Cabinet will provide documents which will be given to you at the show.
Security
Security is provided during the art show hours of operation as well as after hours, covering a 24 hour period. St. James Court is an urban residential area, so reasonable precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of exhibitors and their property. All work is exhibited at the artists’ own risk. It is required that each exhibitor obtain general liability insurance, as the shows’ insurance does NOT extend coverage for exhibit damage or bodily injury.
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