Application & Booth Area Information
Please consider the following before beginning your application:
- Each application is reviewed carefully, only artists who meet eligibilty requirements fully will hear back from the fair on the next steps of their application.
- The application deadline is June 30, 2025 and all applicants will be notified on a rolling basis through July 2025.
- Applications must be completed in one sitting, so we highly recommend making sure you start the application when you can take the time to complete it in full.
- Prepare to upload image files of four (4) artworks that are indicative of the type of work you wish to exhibit at the Fair, please keep in mind works showcasing a similar in style, medium, price, and size. Files will need to be .jpg and under 5MB.
- Prepare to upload two (2) images of past booths at other fairs, events or artist marketplaces. Files will need to be .jpg and under 5MB.
- Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
- All successful applicants must commit to attending the fair in person to represent their own work. A deposit is required to confirm participation, and 100% of booth fees are due in advance of the fair.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This application is for The Artisan Edit. If you are wishing to apply to our General Artist Application or New Futures program you will need to submit through a different application.
If successful, you will be contacted with an offer to exhibit. Your Fair Package will include:
- A booth at The Other Art Fair Chicago taking place at Artifact Events October 30-November 2, 2025
- Preparatory materials to assist you in making the most of your investment, including dedicated workshops, an artist portal, weekly email updates, and more.
- Consideration for inclusion in pre- and post-Fair marketing campaigns through The Other Art Fair and Saatchi Art.
- Artist networking to help you connect with a global community of artists.
Booth Pricing for Chicago Fall 2025 Artisan Section:
$500 USD
Open booth area equal to 8'x 8' of space (No walls or lighting are provided)
Note: No tax is applied on booths in Illinois.
All art sales made onsite at the fair are processed through our central payment system, where an 18% commission is taken by the fair.
Please visit our website or contact Emma Punch at emma.punch@theotherartfair.com for further information about applying and exhibiting.