PREMIER FINE ART & CRAFT FESTIVALS
application information & process
2025 pre-jury form is below, as well as a printable version of our 2025 applications.
Filled Mediums
Thank you for your interest in applying for our 2025 program. We are excited to see such enthusiasm and talent from our community. However, we want to inform you that we are now fully booked and no longer accepting applicants for the waiting list in the following mediums:
- Soaps
- Candles
- Sweets
- Food
We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore other opportunities or consider applying for different mediums that may still be open.
1. For your convenience NEW EXHIBITORS may fill out an online Pre-Jury form by clicking HERE
Pre-Jurying exhibitors will not be juried until January 1st and it can take up to 3 weeks to complete, please be patient during this process. IF YOU ARE A RETURNING EXHIBITOR FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR DO NOT FILL OUT THE PRE-JURY FORM, simply mail in the applications and the deposits.
We will start jurying new exhibitors on January 1st each year.
Current year applications are also available for download at the link below if you prefer to apply via mail.
We do not accept any tumblers or T-shirts so please do not apply with those items unless it is your art on the T-shirts. We do not accept any commercial or buy sell vendors.
2. If your Pre-Jury form is accepted, you will be notified via email and will then need to download and submit the signed applications along with a $100.00 deposit to reserve your spot in the show. Please print neatly and legible on your applications.
Applications, payment information, prices per show (all pricing is on the applications) are found below. Please be sure to read all of our rules & regulations that are listed below as well. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to email or call us anytime.
Previous exhibitors whose media category is unchanged can skip the steps listed above as you have already been juried. Returning exhibitors also do not need to include photos of their work or booth display. If you are a returning exhibitor, please submit your applications prior to January 1st to reserve your spot in the show. You may still apply after Jan. 1st but your chances of getting in are reduced.
3. A $100.00 deposit for each show accepted is due with the application as well as photos of your work & booth display when available. You may print out photos as long as they are in color and clear.
We do accept credit card payments with a 3% surcharge. If you'd like to pay via credit card, please email us at festivals@madeinthesouthshows.com for further instructions.
Please make checks or money orders payable to:
Carolina Shows Inc.
Please mail applications, photos, and payments to:
Carolina Shows Inc.
PO Box 853
Matthews, NC 28106-0853
A $100.00 deposit must be received with each application before your spot will be reserved.
If you prefer, you may pay the full amount due or include with your applications a second postdated check for the balance due with the date you wish the check to be deposited on the date line. Please place a post it note on the postdated check so we don't overlook those directions.
For returning exhibitors your cleared deposit check will be your show acceptance notification. Please check your bank account after January 1st.
4. Any remaining balances will be due 60 days prior to the event's start date. We will invoice you via the mailing address listed on your application. If payment is not received by the due date, we will not guarantee your space.
5. Assigned booth numbers, lodging and parking information, and general setup information about each show will be posted on this website under the "Exhibitor Information" tab on the homepage.
rules & regulations
Jurying & Rules
- Each show is juried independently of each other with emphasis being on uniqueness, unusual works, quality and booth design.
- Exhibitors must make all items sold and must be present at the show. No representatives allowed.
- Imports, craft supplies, kits and commercially produced items will not be allowed .
- Under no circumstances will exhibitors be allowed to advertise discounted works. Example: signs "50% off- Last Day." This detracts from the overall quality.
- Exhibitors must not extend their booth space past the confines of the curtain or sit in the aisles.
- Tables must be covered to the floor and booths kept neat at all times.
- Electrical cords must be securely taped to the floor.
- Exhibitors must collect the state sales tax.
- Breakdown will not be permitted until 5: 00 p. m. Sunday.
- Promoter will have sole decision on acceptability of work and reserves the right to remove any items or signs from booths.
- Do not display items not listed on your application without prior approval. Exhibitors may only show work typified by slides.
- Exhibitors are not to relocate or move from their assigned spaces.
Refund Policy
- In the event an exhibitor must cancel their space, or transfer to another event in which they have been accepted, a refund or a transfer will be made less a $50 booking fee. NO refunds or transfers will be made 60 days prior to the show.
Entry Deadlines
- Current Exhibitors have until January 1st to re-apply for any fall show (NOTE this does not mean you cannot apply after January 1st, however, you will be juried as a new exhibitor).
- New Exhibitors will be juried after January 1st and notified as soon as possible.
- There is no deadline for New Exhibitors, however, shows fill fast as well as mediums so we encourage all to send in early.
- Checks will be promptly returned to those not accepted.
Media
- Shows are open to all professional artists and craftsmen. Accompany each entry with slides or photos of your work. One photo must be of booth display. Include self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like them returned to you. We will retain a photo for possible media advertising unless otherwise stated by you.
- Important: Please stay within your specific media category. If you do not see your media category here please describe what your art or craft is. Feel free to send a cover letter explaining your works, we love learning as much as we can about your creative processes.
- The following are acceptable categories: Baskets, Jewelry, Soaps, Gourmet Food, Calligraphy, Leather, Carving, Metal, Christmas Theme, Nautical, Clothing, Photography, Fine Art, Pottery, Functional Painting, Gourd Art, Sculpture, Furniture, Textiles, Glass, Weaving, Recyclable Art, Wood & Wood Turning, Misc. We understand you may not find your art or craft here, if that is the case please list as Misc.
Misc.
- Note: The price of electricity will double if not indicated on Entry Blank and paid for in advance.
- Extension cords must be the heavy duty, three-pronged type.
- Verbal communications MUST be followed up by a dated, written communication.
- The Producer, Carolina Shows, Inc., will not be liable for refunds due to the reasons of the facility in which the show is to be produced, being before or during the show, destroyed by fire or other calamity, or by an act of God, public enemy, strikes, statutes, ordinances, or any legal authority, or any other cause beyond the Producer's control.
- Security is furnished on a 24 hour basis.
- Detailed information, including set-up times, pertaining to each show will be sent out 6-8 weeks prior to show date.
- Exhibitors are encouraged for all Christmas shows to decorate their booths in some fashion in keeping with the season.
- Exhibitor's booth must not interfere with adjacent exhibits in any way.
- Where possible Carolina Shows, Inc. will be purchasing the parking lots to allow for FREE PARKING.
- TV's, tablets, etc. are not allowed in booths unless approved by Carolina Shows, Inc.