Artist Application

Thank you for your interest in our 66th Annual Show, July 25-26, 2026! Applications for our 2026 Show are due March 31, 2026.

Please read the instructions and rules carefully.

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Applicant Information

Artist Name*

First Last

Partner Name (If Applicable)

NOTE: Please only complete this field if you have a business partner whose name should be included with yours on our program.

First Last

Business Name*

Business Name

Email*

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Phone*

Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Website

Facebook (Optional)

Instagram Handle (Optional)

Applicant Artwork

Medium(s)*

NOTE: Please select only the primary categories you are applying under. Artists applying under 2+ categories (e.g. Painting and Jewelry) must submit separate jury fees for each category.

In 5 words or less, describe your art for our program:*

Image Submission

For jurying and promotions, please submit THREE images of your work that best represent the body of work you plan to exhibit and sell at the show. Please label files with artist's LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME followed by entry number. Example: DOE_JOHN1.jpg. ***Alternatively, images may be emailed to artontherocksapp@gmail.com.

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Accepted file types: png, jpg, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Annual Art Poster Submission (Optional)

The Art on the Rocks Art Poster is an annual poster run featuring a 2D work of an artist exhibiting at that year's show. Applicants are invited, though not required, to submit one image for consideration. The poster is a high-quality digital print of the artwork that also includes the selected artist's name, title of the piece, and "Art on the Rocks 2026." Work submitted must not have been previously used for event advertisement or other commercial purposes. The selected artist shall grant Lake Superior Art Association one-time reproduction rights for sale of the poster during shows. Artist retains original art and all further rights. Artist receives 50 free posters to do with as they please no later than Saturday morning prior to the show opening to the public. ***Image submission may also be emailed to artontherocksapp@gmail.com.

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Booth and Fees

In addition to a completed application, artists must submit booth and jury fees prior to the application deadline of March 31st. For more information regarding fees and how to submit, please review the terms and conditions below or in the artist prospectus linked at the top of this page.

I am applying for a:*

Single Booth (12' x 12' space) - $240.00

Double Booth (24' x 12' space) - $420.00

I will be paying my booth and jury fees via:*

Physical checks, mailed to Art on the Rocks; P.O. Box #9; Marquette, MI 49855

PayPal, directed to artontherocksapp@gmail.com

Additional Information

I will be bringing a large rig/trailer (larger than a van)

I will require a space with handicap access

I will be using a low-emission, now-noise generator, located on an edge of booths pace where it will not disturb other artists

Rules, Terms, and Conditions

Rules, Terms, and Conditions*

RULES - READ CAREFULLY

1. Artwork must be original in design and executed by the accepted artist. Use of AI in art creation is strictly forbidden.
2. Artists must accompany their own work for the entire two days of the show.
3. Artists may display and sell only in the category in which their work has been accepted, e.g. only artists accepted in the jewelry category may display and sell jewelry.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO commercial dealers, agents, kits, crafts, or castings from commercial molds allowed.

Art on the Rocks committee members will visit booths periodically throughout the show. Artists violating rules of the show will be required to remove all work not in compliance or be asked to leave with no refund. Artists violating rules, no-showing, or breaking down early will be denied future entry. The Art on the Rocks committee reserves the right to make final interpretation of all rules.

JURY & BOOTH FEES

In addition to a completed application, artists must submit booth and jury fees prior to the application deadline of March 31, 2026.

Jury/Application Fee: $30 per medium (non-refundable)
Single Booth Fee (12'x12' space): $240
Double Booth Fee (24'x12' space): $420

Payment may be submitted via either physical check in the mail or PayPal.

If you are paying via physical check in the mail, please send SEPARATE Jury and Booth Fee checks to:

Art on the Rocks
P.O. Box #9
Marquette, MI 49855

PLEASE SEND TWO SEPARATE CHECKS:
1st Check: A non-refundable jury fee of $30 per category
2nd Check: A booth fee of $240 (or $420 for double), to be deposited upon acceptance between April 1-15 or destroyed if not accepted.

If you are paying via PayPal, please direct payment to artontherocksapp@gmail.com.

PayPal payments for booth fees will be returned to denied applicants via PayPal between April 1-15. No refunds for booth fees upon notification of acceptance into the show.

IMAGE SUBMISSION

In addition to a completed application, artists must also submit three images per category of recent work as well as a photo of your booth. Images must be representative of the body of work that will be present at the show.

Images may be submitted on this form or by emailing artontherocksapp@gmail.com.

Please label files with artist's LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME followed by entry number. Example: DOE_JOHN1.jpg

Images should be high-quality JPEG or PNG. Please, no PDFs.

PRIZES

Cash prizes totaling over $4,000 will be awarded. Artists must be set up by 10:00am on Saturday when the show opens and judging begins. Award winners are invited the following year.

SHOW PROGRAM

Accepted artists' name(s), business name, city, state, website, artwork description, and medium(s) are listed on our show programs. Please make sure all of this information is provided and accurate on your application.

SALES TAX & COMMISSIONS

Artists are responsible for 6% Michigan sales tax. No commissions taken.

REGISTRATION & SET UP

Registration and artist setup will take place on Friday, July 25 between 12:00pm-6:00pm and Saturday, July 26 between 7:00am-9:00am. Upon arrival, artists must check in with Art on the Rocks staff before setup. After 8am on Saturday, no-shows without notification may hve their space reassigned. Artists will be asked to park in a designated area upon check-in, except for when set up and takedown are taking place.

LIABILITY

Overnight security is provided on Friday and Saturday nights of Show weekend as a courtesy. LSAA assumes no responsibility for loss and/or damage, for any reason, to any product or display. Artists are responsible for their own insurance.

PARK RULES

Per City of Marquette law, overnight camping in Mattson Lower Harbor Park and the adjacent parking lots is strictly forbidden.

Please fully clean up your area throughout the show and following take-down, including stray clips, fishing line, and tape.

Picnic tables are for public use only.

Parking on the grass is not allowed at this time, except during artist set up/teardown. Driving on the grass may be limited due to extremely wet conditions.

SPACE

Artists' work must be professionally displayed and limited to 12'x12' (or 24'x12' for Double Booths) space assigned. Artist must provide sturdy, protective coverings, ready for wind or rain. Spaces are assigned per artist or legal working partnership. Partners who produce individual work must submit individual applications and may request adjacent booths.

I have reviewed and agree to the artist prospectus and its rules, terms, and conditions reiterated above for application and exhibition.

One last check! Before submitting, have you remembered everything?

Completed application

Jury Fee(s): PayPal or mailed check for $30/category

Booth Fee: PayPal or mailed separate check for $240/$420

Three images of recent work in your category, uploaded above or emailed to artontherocksapp@gmail.com