St. James Court Section

The original and largest section, St. James Court, began in 1957 and is the centerpiece of the historic art show. The St. James Court Sections hosts 225 fine artists and contemporary craftspeople from throughout North America including 50 dedicated spaces reserved for newly juried applicants. A $5,000 Founder’s Award is given to the “Best of Show” in the newly juried section of St. James Court each year.

Click here to apply to the 2024 art show!

Application and Registration Information

  • Application Open: January 1, 2024
  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
  • Jury Notification for new applications: May 15, 2024
  • Booth Fee Deadline: July 1, 2024
  • Cancellation Deadline: August 1, 2024

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RULES OF PARTICIPATION

Please read it carefully before submitting an application. If you are unable to meet our criteria, please do not apply. We reserve the right to accept or reject any new or returning exhibitor for reasons not specifically listed below.

· All work MUST be original and of exhibitor’s own crafting; NO BUY/RESELL; NO PRODUCTION OR ASSEMBLY WORK ACCEPTED.
· Commercial or imported items, items made from kits or green-ware, or mass-produced items are NOT accepted. Any person exhibiting arts/crafts that have any resemblance to such items are subject to immediate dismissal from the show.
· Prints and mechanical offset reproductions (e.g., calendars, note cards, stationery) are allowed, but intent to display them must be clearly stated on the application. Prints must be properly signed and numbered, and prints/reproductions may not comprise more than 25% of the display. (This restriction is not applicable to artwork produced via traditional printmaking techniques (e.g., serigraphy, etching, lithography, etc.).
· Musical recordings may not be sold.
· No food products may be sold by exhibitors.
· Artists are to provide their own professional grade 10×10 WHITE display tent, racks and/or tables in order to display their work in an outdoor environment. Tent structures are to be of professional-grade and are to be properly weighted with at least 50 pounds on each tent leg.   Booth structure and displays must not exceed limits of assigned space. STAKES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ST. JAMES COURT.
· Artist MUST be present and have their booth open for business during all hours of the 3-day event. Any artist that leaves during the show will not be invited back. This rule applies to all sections of the St. James Court Art Show.
· Partners listed on application are not allowed to be here in place of the artist of record. Agents for artists, including dealers, frame shops and galleries are not allowed.
· Exhibitors will cause no noise which can be heard beyond the perimeters of their own exhibitor space. Hawking of items is prohibited.
· Exhibitors may not share booth space unless they have submitted a joint application and have been accepted as such, nor may they sublet or apportion space to anyone else.
· Participation in more than one section of the show is prohibited. Once you pay a booth fee to one section you may not accept an invitation from another section. Booth Fees are not refunded in this case.
· Photo I.D. required at check-in. · Street jurors will circulate at random during the show to ensure that all work shown is in compliance with these guidelines.

  • ELECTRICITY IS NOT AVAILABLE. Please don’t ask. Generators are NOT permitted; however, battery-powered lighting is acceptable.
  • Acknowledgment serving as “Signature of the Agreement” regarding the Rules of Participation of the St. James Court Art Show, Inc.
  • Completed application form online
  • Application Fee is Non-refundable
  • INSURANCE : general liability insurance is required of each exhibitor
  • The St. James Court Art Show will not be liable for personal property losses or injuries sustained while participating at the art show.
  • RULES OF PARTICIPATION vary between sections of the St. James Court Art Show. Refer to each section for details.

NOTEWORTHY: St. James Court Section
Past event attendance ~250,000
Limited to 225 artists/ Limited medium categories
50 reserved and dedicated booth spaces for Newly Juried Artists
Artists receive all sales proceeds
$5,000 Founder’s Award – St. James Court Section only
Scheduled Set-up on Thursday, October 3, 2024
Designated Artist Parking
24-hour on-site security
Indoor Artist Only Hospitality Lounge
Booth sitting available at your convenience
Complimentary continental breakfast (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Complimentary water and snacks delivered to your booth
Indoor Artist Only restrooms
Patron art pick-up services available during all hours of the Art Show
Extensive regional and national public relations and marketing, including social media, print, digital, radio and media interviews
Yearly Registration Fee/Jury Fee $40
Booth Fee: $575 (10’x10′) | $780 (XL10’x15′) | Limited Corner Spaces +$50
Commonwealth of Kentucky Sales Tax is 6%

Fees

  • Application Fee: non-refundable processing/handling fee of $40.00 is due with application. All artists, including invited artists must fill out an application and pay the $40.00 fee. Money orders, Visa, Mastercard or PayPal are accepted for application fees. Personal checks are not accepted.
  • Booth Fee:
    • $575 for a single 10 x 10 space (St-James-Ct-Section-Booth-MAP-May-2017).
    • Corner spaces are an additional $50 and are noted by a ‘C’ after the booth number.
    • There are a select few double booth spaces available for $1,100.00.
    • Extra Large (XL) booth spaces measure over 10 x 15 feet and cost $780.00.
    • Please indicate your booth request on your application.
    • Booth fee payments must be made: 1) through Zapplication with a credit card/Paypal or 2) by sending a check or money order into our office at the following address: St. James Court Art Show, PO Box 3804, Louisville, KY 40201.
    • All booth fees must be paid online or postmarked by July 1, no exceptions.
    • PLEASE DO NOT PAY A BOOTH FEE UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED A BOOTH NUMBER BY THE ART SHOW.
    • If a check is returned by our bank, you will automatically forfeit your space in the Art Show.

Instructions for Submitting an Application

The information herein pertains to the St. James Court Section. Other sections are using zapplication, so please be aware of which show you are applying. There are no refunds for application fees sent to the wrong section. All applications must be made through ZAPPlication.

Paper applications are not accepted. One application per medium category. Medium categories are limited. Emphasis is on Fine Art. Applications must be submitted through ZAPPlication by midnight EST, May 1, 2024.

  • Images: 4 of work. NO COLLAGE IMAGES ACCEPTED.
  • One Booth Display Image
  • Jury/Application Fee: $40.00

Before submitting your application, please double check all information is correct, especially your contact email. You will need to update your profile in Zapp if your address, email, website, etc. has changed. The art show cannot update these changes for you.

Display Space

  • The show is held in a residential neighborhood. Booth spaces are located mostly on concrete or grassy, tree-laden areas, with some straddling curves, curb cuts, walkways or driveways; there are few spaces on perfectly flat ground. St. James Court is lined with trees, which block direct sunlight in some areas. All booths on St. James Court face east or west; booths on Magnolia face north or south.
  • Electricity is not available. Generators are NOT permitted; however, battery-powered lighting is acceptable.
  • Storage must be neatly concealed within or around your booth.
  • Special requests for display space changes will be considered, but the St. James Court Art Show has the right to deny a request for change. The full cooperation of exhibitors is expected in this matter.

Set-up

  • Scheduled set-up is all day Thursday before the show. Booth setup is by staggered timed check-in. Late arrivals (after 8 p.m.) must notify the show director at howard@stjamescourtartshow.com by 8 p.m. or you will be considered a “no show” and automatically not invited to return to the show the following 2 years. There are no set-ups allowed on Friday morning.
  • Returning exhibitors will be given preferred booth space whenever possible; new artists will be placed in remaining booths after previous exhibitor spaces are assigned. Every effort will be made to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.
  • Loading and unloading is permitted in close proximity to booth locations. Vehicles cannot remain in the exhibit area during the show. RV and truck & trailers cannot be parked on city streets for overnight use. RV and camper parking options will be provided ahead of time.

Please note: because of the difficulty of set-up, it is generally not cost-effective for local tent rental companies to accommodate individual artists, and when willing, the company is often unable to work within our set-up parameters. If you must rent a tent locally, be prepared to pick it up from the rental company and bring it on site with you at your scheduled set up time. If you are unable to do this, the St. James Court section is not the best section for you to apply to due to our set-up constraints.

Parking

Designated artists only parking is available.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be submitted in writing and emailed to Karen Clayton at kclayton@stjamescourtartshow.com. Booth fees will be refunded, less $100, prior to August 1, 2024. No refunds after August 1, 2024.

The booth fee is for exhibit space rental by the applicant ONLY and is not transferable to another exhibitor. If the registrant cannot participate, control of the space reverts back to the show and refunds are made per stated policy. No refunds if inclement weather is experienced during the event.

Questions?

Contact St. James Court Section Director, Karen Clayton at kclayton@stjamescourtartshow.com