Apply Delaware Arts Festival
Closed city streets provides a great arena for sales, fun, food, entertainment, youth art exhibits and children's activities at this very well attended and public supported event.
Artists - connect with us on our Artist Application app:
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Please note: we are no longer accepting applications, we are closed for the 2025 event.
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Please note: there is only ONE way to apply to be in this juried show, and that is to apply through www.zapplication.org Do NOT send a DM or money to any individual claiming to be able to get you into this show!
Step #2
Apply on our direct Zapplication link
- ONLY Applications processed by Zapplication are accepted. Mail in applications are no longer accepted.
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Questions
- If you have any questions regarding your artist application you can contact us.
Sponsorship Application:
$3,000 - Gold Level Sponsorship: (click here to view details) ..
Gold Level Sponsorship - $3,000
- Your logo will be displayed prominently on printed materials, including the Delaware Arts Festival insert in the Delaware Gazette, on the DAFA website and social media accounts, event sponsorship signage, as well as recognition at the Student Scholarship Awards Ceremony
- Sponsorship of one entertainment group, with your name/logo displayed on a placard by the stage
- All benefits of Silver Level Sponsorship
- If questions contact us: Sponsors@DelawareArtsFestival.com
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$1,200 - Silver Level Sponsorship: (click here to view details) ..
Silver Level Sponsorship - $1,200
- 10’ x 10’ booth space, logo displayed on printed materials, including the Delaware Arts Festival insert in the Delaware Gazette, on the DAFA website, and on event sponsorship signage
- Booth Requirements - All tents/shelters (if used) MUST be FRAME WEIGHTED (minimum 40 lb. per leg) for WIND Gusts. No awnings are permitted to protrude into fire lanes. You must adequately protect yourself and your neighbor from potential damage.
- All sponsor exhibitors are responsible for proper insurance and protection of booth materials and setup. The Delaware Arts Festival will not be responsible for any sponsor exhibitor’s property. If you choose to participate in the festival, you must provide an appropriate Certificate of Insurance, naming the Delaware Arts Festival Association as an additional insured pursuant to a general liability policy with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.
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If questions contact us: Sponsors@DelawareArtsFestival.com
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$500 - Bronze Level Sponsorship: (click here to view details) ..
Bronze Level Sponsorship - $500
Name on printed materials and on event sponsorship signage.
If questions contact us: Sponsors@DelawareArtsFestival.com
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The Delaware Arts Festival Association is offering three scholarships in the visual arts to graduation high school seniors who plan to study art in an institution of higher education.
There are many tasks and costs associated with planning an event like the Arts Festival and we could not do it without the generous support of our sponsors. We could not do this without all of you and your ongoing support of our annual festival.
Other Applications: v7
Food Truck Application: (click here to view details)
If art and food are your favorites, the festival offers an array of foods to satisfy a hungry crowd! Visitors won't go away hungry.
There is certainly no shortage of food choices at the Delaware Arts Festival, that is for sure! We take great pride in welcoming many well-known and delicious food truck options from all over. Many of our food truck partners return year after year to the Delaware Arts Festival, just to see you again!
Download the application form -
Submit the application form to: Concessions@DelawareArtsFestival.com
Entertainment Application / Contract: (click here to view details)
The Delaware Arts Festival has a 2-day fun filled schedule of entertainment. To participate:
1) email your contact info and your website links to:
Entertainment@DelawareArtsFestival.com
2) you will be contacted after we review your info.
3) If you are chosen to be part of our entertainment schedule - download the Entertainment Contract below and send to the email address that will be provided to you.
Volunteer Information: (click here to view details)
The Delaware Arts Festival has a 2-day fun filled schedule of entertainment. To participate:
1) email your contact info and your website links to:
Volunteer@DelawareArtsFestival.com
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2) click this link:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- Awarded to Delaware County High School Seniors graduating who plan to study art. The Delaware Arts Festival Association is offering three scholarships in the visual arts to graduation high school seniors who plan to study art in an institution of higher education.
- Submit to:
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