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43rd ANNUAL FOOTHILLS ART FESTIVAL

Location: ParksEdge Event Center - 601 E Main St., Jackson, Ohio


DATE & TIME

  • Friday, October 17, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

  • Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM


DESIGNATIONS


Artists will designate themselves as Professional, Amateur, or Youth for this festival.

  • A Professional Artist earns 30% or more of their income from creating/teaching art (active or retired), has specialized training, or is considered a professional by their peers.

  • An Amateur Artist does not rely on income from art, has limited training, and is not pursuing art as a career.

  • A Youth Artist is under the age of 18 as of October 5, 2025.

Each artist may enter pieces under only ONE designation.


CATEGORIES


Professional, Amateur, and Youth Artists may submit in two categories:

  • 2 Dimensional

  • 3 Dimensional


AWARDS:

1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each category


Professional

$300

$150

$75

Amateur

$150

$100

$50

Youth

$75

$50

$25

  • Best of Show: $200 (chosen from all 1st Place winners)

  • Patricia Best Eley Award for Most Creative: $150


ENTRY FEES


  • $12 per piece

  • $10 per piece for 4 or more entries

  • Late & On-Site Entry: $15 per piece or $12.50 for 4+ entries

  • Fees are non-refundable

  • No limit to number of pieces entered this year


COMMISSION

25% commission will be retained for each work sold


ENTRY DEADLINE


Monday, September 8, 2025

Artist Designation
I am entering the following number of pieces:
2 Dimensional$12
3 Dimensional$12
More than 4 total entries: 2 Dimensional$10
More than 4 total entries: 3 Dimensional$10

DELIVERY OF ART

  • Sunday, October 12, 2025 – Noon to 5:00 PM

  • Monday, October 13, 2025 – Noon to 4:00 PMDeliver To: ParksEdge Event Center, 601 E Main Street, Jackson, OH 45640



REMOVAL OF ART

  • Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ONLY



RESTRICTIONS

  • All entries must be original works of art (no previous Foothills entries or copies)

  • Reproduced works (e.g., giclee prints) must be clearly labeled

  • Work must not exceed 8' (one long side + one short side combined)

  • All 2D work must be framed and wired (no saw tooth hangers)

  • Unfinished edges are not acceptable

  • Oversized or heavy 3D work must be pre-approved

  • Festival staff will hang all entries

  • Nudity is not permitted due to family emphasis

  • We may be unable to accept work not pre-registered due to space



RECEPTION

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM – For all exhibitors, purchase award patrons, sponsors, and volunteers

  • Purchase award selections begin at 7:45 PM

SEND A MESSAGE

740-577-3841

269 E Main St, Jackson, OH 45640

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