Acrylic painting in banner by Shannon Godby.
Artist Applications
Applications to be an artist at the 2027 East Lansing Art Festival are open!
Early bird jury fee (Sept 1 - Nov 30) - $35
Jury fee (Dec 1 - Jan 31) - $45
All applications are due January 31, 2027.
Poetry Journal
The East Lansing Art Festival publishes a poetry journal to support creative, written expression within the community. A limited number of copies will be available at the festival merchandise tent. See the guidelines below for details on submitting!
Emerging Artists Info
Purpose of the Emerging Artist Program: To foster and highlight the next generation of exhibiting artists by creating an opportunity for NEW artists to participate in a fine art show. New Artists are anyone who has not exhibited at a fine art festival or had a solo gallery show, including those artists with and without formal training. The timeline for application is the same as the artist applications for the regular show.
2026 Artist Award Winners
2026 Artists
