76th Annual Old Town Art Fair (IL)

June 13-14, 2026

Application Deadline 1/15/26

WHAT: 76th Annual Old Town Art Fair 

WHERE: Residential streets of Chicago's Old Town Triangle neighborhood 

WHEN: June 13-14, 2026 | Sat. 10am - 7pm | Sun. 10am - 6pm

NOTEWORTHY:

• Limited to 235 Juried Artists
• 5' Between Each Booth
• Public Attendance 30,000
• Amazing Volunteer Assistance
• Friday Set-Up
• Booth Sitting
• Secured Flat Lot Paid Artist Parking
• Continental Breakfast Saturday and Sunday
• Complimentary Water and Snacks Delivered 
• 24/7 Security
• Extensive PR and Marketing 
• Jury Fee: $50
• Booth Fees: Single $800 (10'x15') - includes $25 Itinerant Merchant Fee
  Double $1,500 (10'x30') Limited | Corner Booth +$275 Limited number
• Limited Large Scale Sculptor Spaces

EMERGING ARTIST CATEGORY:

The Old Town Art Fair launched an Emerging Artist program in 2023 to elevate and provide a platform for new and under-recognized artists to show their work and evolve in a variety of genres and mediums. We are proud to continue the program. “Emerging Artists” are defined as artists who are at an early stage in their career development and have little experience exhibiting and selling their artwork.  

Artists may apply to either the Emerging Artist program or the general show, but they may not apply to both. OTAF reserves the right to prescreen and research any Emerging Artist applicant to ensure they conform with this category's requirements and have the experience level represented in the application.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Application Deadline: January 15, 2026

Artist Notification: February 1, 2026

Booth Fee Due: March 1, 2026

Email inquiries to Barbara Guttman, Director of Arts & Operations, Old Town Triangle Association at Info@OldTownTriangle.com or call 312-337-1938

The Old Town Art Fair (OTAF) is considered one of the top outdoor fine art shows in the nation. Celebrated for more than 75 years, the fair will once again line the streets of the historic Old Town Triangle neighborhood on Chicago’s near north side, amid charming homes, leafy parkways, and welcoming neighbors.

This is a show for artists and art buyers alike -- our art patrons are considered to be discerning, art-educated, and loyal art buyers. We continue to place a strong emphasis on increasing our marketing profile to bring more buyers to you in a unique direct-to-consumer sales model.


The volunteer-led Old Town Art Fair is committed to providing the highest quality experience possible for both our artists and our patrons. The Fair is produced by the Old Town Triangle Association, a nonprofit neighborhood organization whose Director also serves as staff support to the Fair.



We invite you to apply for one of our highly coveted artist spots!

Visit our Website for more information