Art in the Park – Artist Info Center
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Artist Information Center
Welcome, Artists!
The application deadline has passed. Artists who submitted applications will be notified by email of their jury status in early May.
We will be adding and updating information on this webpage on a regular basis. All communications related to Art in the Park (AIP) will occur via email and this webpage.
Below is further information regarding fees, dates, and deadlines, as well as frequently asked questions. If you have questions regarding AIP, please check this webpage and the Artist Prospectus first. If you are not finding answers, please contact Andrea Burke at 208-345-8330, ext. 114 or email AIP@boiseartmuseum.org.
Thank you.
– Andrea Burke, Art in the Park Coordinator
| Artist Fees | ||
| Required Fees |
Application Fee (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Booth Fee (non-refundable after 7/10) | $100 | |
| City of Boise Vendor Fee (non-refundable) | $75 (requirement by the City of Boise) | |
| Artist Commission | 20% of sales | |
| Optional Fees |
Double Booth Additional Fee (non-refundable after 7/10)* | $150 |
| Overnight City of Boise Parking Permit Fee (non-refundable) |
$32 per night, per vehicle/trailer | |
| Overnight City of Boise Lodging Fee (non-refundable) |
$32 per night, per vehicle/trailer |
* Once accepted for participation, artists may request a double booth space. Please refer to the Artist Prospectus for details.
2026 Calendar and Important Dates
| Mid-January | Artist application process begins online. Visit this page, Art in the Park Artist Info Center, to apply. |
| Friday, March 20 at Midnight MDT |
Artist application deadline. |
| Early May | Artists notified via email of status. Begin booth location requests and fee payment. |
| Wednesday, June 3 | Deadline for booth location requests and fee payment. |
| End of June | Booth assignment notification. |
| Friday, July 10 | Deadline for email request for cancellation with 75% BAM booth fee refund. |
| Late July | Parking information, instructions for permits emailed to participating artists. |
| Friday, August 7 | Deadline to submit Overnight Parking and Overnight Lodging permit applications and fees. |
| Thursday, September 10 | Artist Check-In: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Artists must check in prior to setting up their booths. Artist Set-Up: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
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Art in the Park 2026 Event Hours |
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| Friday, September 11
Saturday, September 12 Sunday, September 13 |
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, September 13 | Artist Booth Removal: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Online check-out begins 5:00 p.m. Must be completed by no later than 8:00 a.m. MDT, Tuesday, September 15. Any artist not meeting this generous deadline will be eliminated from eligibility for any future Art in the Park festival. |
Q: When is the Deadline for Application? A: Completed applications are due Friday, March 20, 2026, midnight MDT.
Q: When will I find out if I am accepted into the show? A: The jurying takes place in April, and announcements are made via email in early May.
Q: Can I pay my fees with a check? A: Checks are not accepted. Accepted forms of payment are debit and credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only (no American Express).
Q: If I’m in the show, when do I get to pick out my booth location? A: We will post the booth map on this webpage in May, when notifications of the jury’s decisions are emailed to artist applicants. At that time, you will be able to request your preferred booth locations. While we do our best to accommodate artists’ preferences, we cannot guarantee requests will be granted.
Q: If I’m not accepted into the show, can I be placed on a waitlist? A: A waitlist is developed during the jurying process. You will be notified in May if you are on the waitlist. Vacancies due to cancellations are filled only from the waitlist. Artists who did not apply by the deadline are not eligible.
Q: How do I apply to be an artist in next year’s Art in the Park? A: The application process begins in January each year. The online application will be available on this webpage. If you would like to be notified when the application process begins, please send your name and email address to AIP@boiseartmuseum.org.
Q: What health safety measures will be in place? A: BAM works with the City of Boise and the Central District Health Department to ensure a safe event. BAM will share any arrangements made during the planning process with participants via email.
- If you do not see the emails in your inbox, check your spam/junk mail folder.
- If you are using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, it may be helpful to rotate the device to landscape orientation (rather than upright portrait position) so you may view all required form fields.
- The Images, Agreement, and Payment form has multiple pages. Avoid using your browser’s “back” navigation. If you need to return to a previous step, instead use the “previous” button at the bottom of each page.
- If you do not receive an email confirmation shortly after payment of the application fee:
- Check your spam/junk mail folder. If there is no email, then:
- Check your banking information for a transaction for the $50 application fee:
- If no transaction is shown, re-submit the form ensuring all required fields are filled.
- If the transaction is shown, contact the Art in the Park Coordinator.
- If you still encounter issues, try using a different internet browser, or computer. Using a PC or laptop is preferable to mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets.
- You may review your application and images by logging in to the portal.
Friday | Saturday | Sunday
September 11 – 13, 2026
Boise, Idaho
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
