FOR ARTISTS

If you are on the fence about applying to our

Fine Arts Festival, please understand that we

strive to create a weekend that embraces the unique,

not the stuffy; our sole purpose is to celebrate

the artisan and their art in all it's glorious forms.

We pride ourselves on providing those

little extra touches that have helped

make RAW an artist favorite.

The application opens on January 9.

Early bird deadline for priority selection is February 15.

The deadline for the reduced cost of $150 for the whole weekend (single booth), ends April 15th. The price then goes up to $175 for the whole weekend (single booth).

Additional key dates and information is listed below.

APPLY HERE

What We Offer

Unique Setting
Riverside Arts Weekend is held annually in
Guthrie Park - at the center of the
historic downtown Riverside, IL.
Conveniently located AT the Metra Station. This allows patrons access from all over the
Chicagoland area, with FREE visitor admission.

Great Vendor Amenities
We space out our vendors so there is room to breathe and spread out for optimal displays.
We also offer early Friday set up,
volunteer booth sitters, close parking,
night security, complimentary food and drinks.

Non-profit Curators
Every dime we take in goes right back into the weekend. Our board is comprised of accomplished business men and women of the community, all of us are strong supporters of the Arts. This allows us to create a ARTIST FORWARD environment.

Fair Vendor Fees
Unlike so many other shows, we've kept the costs at the same low price for the last several years so the artists can keep more money in their pockets. We've also eliminated the application fee because the economy is hitting artists the hardest.
We also offer financing and a one day event option.

Artisan Environment
Our jury is comprised of artists and community members who are committed to creating an amazing and unique event. We work hard at artist recruitment and chose a variety of styles in every categories so that none of the artists are competing directly with one another.

Key Dates & Information

January 9, 2026: Application Opens

February 15, 2026: Early bird submissions are due for priority selection.

March 1, 2026: Notification for early bird submissions. Payments are due 30 days after acceptance; payment plans are available.

February 15 - April 15, 2026: Submissions will be accepted as space allows with rolling notifications.

April 15, 2026: Deadline to submit prior to vendor booth price increase.

May 15, 2026: Submission portal closes.

There is no fee to submit your application.

Booth Fees: $150 for 10'x10' space for both days ($175 after April 15)

Within the application you may also request to be a single day vendor, or request a double booth space.

For your convenience, you can read a copy of our Rules, Regulations and Terms of Agreement here.

Questions regarding the event and application process should be submitted to riversideartsweekend@yahoo.com.

"The support throughout the process was spectacular. It was well-organized, great communication and amazing volunteer help with booth sitting.

It all came together to make this a great weekend."

2025 Participating Artist

FOR ARTISTS

What We Offer

Unique Setting Riverside Arts Weekend is held annually in Guthrie Park - at the center of the historic downtown Riverside, IL. Conveniently located AT the Metra Station. This allows patrons access from all over the Chicagoland area, with FREE visitor admission.

Great Vendor Amenities We space out our vendors so there is room to breathe and spread out for optimal displays. We also offer early Friday set up, volunteer booth sitters, close parking, night security, complimentary food and drinks.

Non-profit Curators Every dime we take in goes right back into the weekend. Our board is comprised of accomplished business men and women of the community, all of us are strong supporters of the Arts. This allows us to create a ARTIST FORWARD environment.

Artisan Environment Our jury is comprised of artists and community members who are committed to creating an amazing and unique event. We work hard at artist recruitment and chose a variety of styles in every categories so that none of the artists are competing directly with one another.

Key Dates & Information

Unique Setting
Riverside Arts Weekend is held annually in
Guthrie Park - at the center of the
historic downtown Riverside, IL.
Conveniently located AT the Metra Station. This allows patrons access from all over the
Chicagoland area, with FREE visitor admission.

Great Vendor Amenities
We space out our vendors so there is room to breathe and spread out for optimal displays.
We also offer early Friday set up,
volunteer booth sitters, close parking,
night security, complimentary food and drinks.

Non-profit Curators
Every dime we take in goes right back into the weekend. Our board is comprised of accomplished business men and women of the community, all of us are strong supporters of the Arts. This allows us to create a ARTIST FORWARD environment.

Artisan Environment
Our jury is comprised of artists and community members who are committed to creating an amazing and unique event. We work hard at artist recruitment and chose a variety of styles in every categories so that none of the artists are competing directly with one another.