GENERAL INFORMATION:

ART ON THE GRAND is a juried fine arts and crafts show located in downtown Farmington on the first weekend of June - June 7 & 8, 2025. Due to its amazing popularity, this will be our fifteenth annual event along Grand River Avenue! Grand River Avenue is a highly-traveled thoroughfare in the charming and historic downtown section of Farmington, MI. Several blocks of Grand River Avenue are closed as ART takes center stage. Farmington is neighbored by the larger city of Farmington Hills, located in Oakland County, Michigan, ranked in the top 25 wealthiest counties (with populations of 65,000 or greater) in the United States.

More importantly, the City of Farmington Hills is one of the few municipalities in the state of Michigan with a dedicated Cultural Arts Division, funded in-part by its residents through a special millage. The arts are enthusiastically supported by residents, business owners and elected officials of Farmington and Farmington Hills, and both cities work together to present this stand-alone art show.

This is a very ARTS focused fair - meaning our artists take center stage! Other events arranged around ART on the GRAND offer activities for kids, demonstrations, food and more. The show has consistently won rave reviews from the community, attendees and participating artists.  Let us show you our hospitality - we love ART!!!

ART on the GRAND will follow all of the State of Michigan rules for outdoor events. Check www.artonthegrand.com for updates as we get closer to  the event.

ARTIST INFO | JURY REQUIREMENTS:  ART on the GRAND is open to all artists. All artwork must be handmade by the applying artist. No kits, molds, body products, mass-produced or resale items are allowed. Prints of original work are allowed. If you have more than one artistic medium (e.g. jewelry & photography), this information (including jpegs) must be included in your application for juror consideration.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Artists may apply using this online application; there is no paper application. Application fees are non-refundable and will be required for submission. If you have issues submitting your application, try to apply on a different browser or device. You can also resize your images; if it still doesn't work, please email karlaaren@fhgov.com, and she will reach out.

JURYING PROCESS:

Application submission will not guarantee entry. All artist's work will be juried. Our jury wants to see the most current work that will be featured at the fair. The jury is made up of the the Cultural Arts Division of Farmington Hills, a team of artists and arts management professionals that also works the fair. Jurying will take place in two rounds - the first round will take place before December 31, 2024, and the second round will conclude in late January 2025. Artists will be notified of acceptance, waitlist or declined status via email on or before February 1, 2025. Detailed instructions, maps, area information, etc., will be provided to artists upon acceptance. Festival officials have the right to exclude any work failing to match that which was submitted with application or is deemed unsuitable.

Thank you for applying to the sixteenth annual ART on the GRAND! We look forward to reviewing your submission! Please make sure to have all areas below with red asterisks completed, otherwise you will be unable to submit this application.

Tell us about YOU! If you would like to share a booth with someone else, each artist must apply individually, unless you and another artist create the artwork together (collaborate), in which case, indicate the collaborator's name below.

If you are accepted into the fair, this contact info will be used in programs and publicity exactly as it appears here (including capitalization), so it must be accurate! Please note that your personal email address, mailing address and phone number will NOT be shared or used in any promotional publicity. We will share your website address or business facebook page (if you have one available and indicate that below).

Below, indicate the category in which your work would best fit. If your work fits into two categories, select a secondary category. Please note: if selected, the jury may recategorize your work.

All submissions will be juried and past participation does not guarantee entry. The jury wants to see your most current work that will be featured at the fair. If you are a past participant, please do not submit the same photos used from previous year, as these may be used in marketing/promotional materials for this year's event. 

*Please be aware that Early Bird applicants' images have increased chances of being used in our marketing materials due to printing deadlines, early promotions of the fair, etc.

Three representative photos are required with application. A photo of your booth setup with display is also required. If this is your first show and you do not have booth photos, upload a photo of the type of tent you are purchasing and a sketch of the intended setup.

Make sure that images are clear. Images must be of good quality at 300 dpi or better and saved as jpeg, gif, png or pdf format, no larger than 1024k/1.024M

A photo of your booth setup with display is required. If this is your first show and you do not have booth photos, upload a photo of the type of type of tent you are purchasing and sketch of the intended setup.

BOOTH REQUIREMENTS AND FEES:

All booths are provided by the exhibiting artists. Booths must be able to close on all sides and MUST have weights to hold side poles down. No electricity is available, therefore if the artist would like to include lighting, battery-powered lighting is recommended and would be the artist’s responsibility to furnish. Small generators are allowed if neighboring artists are not distracted by noise or smells.

Once artists are invited to the show, booth set up instructions will be provided and will include: set up time, booth number, etc.

2025  Booth Fees are $325 for 11x11 (outside dimension) tent site, $400 corner site, $650 for a double site, $725 for a double with a corner site. Booth fee of $325 for all accepted artists is due by February 10, 2025. Please do not make payments for a booth until notified of acceptance. Final decision on corner booth assignments and double booths will be made by the jury. Selected artists will be notified with option to accept or decline the invitation to purchase a corner or double site.

NO REFUNDS for applications or booth fees.

DISPLAY, SETUP & DEMONSTRATIONS: Artists must provide their own means of displaying items in an 11’x11’ (outside dimension) space on pavement. Tents MUST BE HELD DOWN BY WEIGHTS, MINIMUM OF 25 LBS ON EACH LEG OF TENT. Electricity is not available; artists who wish to light their booths are encouraged to bring battery-operated lights. Displays must remain set up during all festival hours, except in the case of extremely inclement weather. Setup is on Friday evening, June 6. All booths must be ready and open to the public by 10am on Saturday, June 7th. Public hours are 10am-7pm on Saturday, June 7 and 11am-5pm on Sunday, June 8.

ARTISTS will be responsible to bring their own necessary help/staff needed for the evenings of both set-up and tear-down. ART on the GRAND Staff will be accessible for directions and so forth, but not to physically assist with any artwork and/or tents.

SECURITY: The City of Farmington Police Department will patrol grounds during the day and overnight. Additional contracted security will also be on the grounds overnight.

COMMISSION & TAXES: No commission charged. Artist is responsible for MI 6% Sales Tax. For tax information, register online at www.michigan.gov/treasury.

PHOTO/VIDEO AUTHORIZATION: By signing below and submitting this application, artists give consent for the City of Farmington Hills to use, without compensation, photographs, video and audio recordings of participating in the events in future City of Farmington Hills community publications, advertising and City-sponsored website postings.

 

I certify that the artwork described in this application is that which will be on display and is completely my own work, in which I have sole rights for its display. I understand that my work will be reviewed by a jury and that applying does NOT guarantee entry into the fair. If selected to participate in the fair, I agree to pay the Booth Fee by the deadline, otherwise will forfeit my opportunity as a participating artist.

I agree that the City of Farmington Hills, the Farmington Downtown Development Authority, or the City of Farmington or their sponsors shall not be held responsible for any injuries, loss or damage to artwork or personal property of any kind. I understand that in the event my exhibit does not conform to the stated guidelines, I may lose my space and the fee paid. I agree to allow my submitted images to be used for promotional purposes.

I agree that the information on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and if anything changes from submission date to the date of the art fair, I will contact the staff and let them know of those changes that include addition or withdrawal of any artwork, changes in transportation, etc.

 

If you're having trouble submitting, make sure that all fields with a red asterick are filled. You may need to upload a photo with higher/lower resolution or try a different browser. If you have any questions or difficulties using this application, WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Please feel free to contact the Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division at (248) 699-6709.