July 4 - 6, 2025
Ski Butternut, Great Barrington, MA
Deadline: January 15
25th Year | 185 Exhibitors
Outdoor, Tented, and Indoor Spaces Available. Upper Lodge ( air-conditioned)
Entering its 25th year, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become a 4th of July summer tradition, attracting thousands of art lovers who come to the Berkshires for theater, dance, music, and art.
While most cultural events, such as Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, and the Berkshires Theatre Festival, take place in the evening, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become the chosen daytime attraction for thousands of visitors. Artists across the country have discovered a strong customer base for higher-priced work and the potential to produce significant sales.
About The Producers & Gallery Owners
Richard and Joanna Rothbard, founders and directors of American Art Marketing, have launched and produced art fairs and craft shows for over 40 years. In addition to their current summer Berkshires Arts Festivals and Crafts at the Cathedral, their past productions include the American Craft Show Sarasota, the American Fine Craft Show Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Museum, the Art Festival at Rockefeller Center, Contemporary Art Fair NYC, and American Fine Craft Show NYC and Washington DC.
Richard and Joanna spent 35 years on the circuit selling Richard's boxes. As veteran exhibitors, they know what it takes to become successful in the business.They are always available to help artists when answers to specific questions are not readily available.
40 Plus Years Retailing American Crafts An American Craftsman Galleries was founded by Richard & Joanna Rothbard as an exhibition space for contemporary American artists working in all craft media. The Rothbards, artists and art show organizers, opened the first AAC in Greenwich Village in 1980. Since then, An American Craftsman has had over ten locations throughout NYC and is currently located in Lenox, MA.
Who May Exhibit? All work must be handmade by the exhibiting artist in the USA or Canada.
Categories Accepted: 2D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Drawing, Digital-Media, Fiber -Wearable, Fiber -Decorative, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Photography, Painting, Sculpture, Wood
Prior Exhibitors
If you have exhibited in the Berkshires Arts Festival in the past three years and applied through the AAM site, your images are on file, and no images are required. We highly recommend sending new images if you want to be considered for promotional purposes. Application Fee is $35.
CHANGES TO TENT LAYOUT 2025
If you choose to be under one of our large tents, please be aware that we will be adjusting the position of the second tent. Due to the challenging terrain we work with, there may be only two tents instead of three, set up side by side with enough space in between for comfortable flow of traffic. The second tent will accommodate more exhibitors. This change may result in fewer tented spaces, but it is necessary to ensure a comfortable and safe environment for everyone..
NEW APPLICANTS
The Upper Lodge is carpeted and air-conditioned. There are height limitations throughout the Lodge. If you have a tall booth, please make a note on your application so we can address this as early as possible.
Please review all Booth Options.
OUTDOOR, TENTED, and INDOOR SPACES are available. Upper Lodge is air-conditioned & carpeted.
If you are unsure which booth location suits your work, please contact Richard. 845-661-1221.
Email Richard@americanartmarketing.com
BOOTH OPTIONS
OUTDOORS
Provide your own booth, under your own canopy. Most booths are fairly level on grassy surfaces.
Electricity is available for demonstrating artists only.
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10'x10'............ $640
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10'x15'............ $960
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10'x20'........... $1280
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Corner............+ $195
UNDER LARGE WHITE TENTS
Provide your own display. 500 watts electricity included.
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10'x10'............$835
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10'x20'......... $1,670
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Corner.......... + $195
UPPER LODGE is carpeted & air-conditioned
Provide your own display. 500 watts of electricity included. 35 spaces available.
Most booths have a 7'6" height limit. There are height limitations throughout the Lodge. If you have a tall booth, please make a note on your application so we can address this as early as possible.
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7'x9'................ $595
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8'x10'.............. $695
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10'x10'............ $775
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8'x15'-16'....... $885
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Corner........... +$85
LOWER LODGE. Indoor.
Provide your own display. 500 watts of electricity included.
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10'x10'............$695
- 10'x15'......... $935
- Corners not available
SHOW SCHEDULE
Move In & Set Up
Thursday, July 3, 9 am-7 pm
No Arrivals After 5 PM. No Friday morning set-up
SHOW HOURS:
Friday, July 4: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, July 5: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, July 6: 10 am-5 pm
Application Fee: $35.00 Please note that application fees are non-refundable.
Late Application Fee: $50.00
Booth Fee : Booth fee Payment is due on March 1st.
Booth payments received after 10 day grace period subject to $40 administrative fee.
Jury notification will be emailed within three weeks of the application deadline. Berkshires Arts Festival notification by February 8, 2025
Cancellation & Refunds:
All cancellations must be made in writing. No refunds will be given after April 1, 2025. A 50% refund will be given before that date. Call /email the AAM office to confirm if you have not received a cancellation confirmation via email within five (5) business days from your initial email request.
Terms & Conditions of participation HERE
FAQ'S
You may also Apply on ZAPP
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline: January 15
Invitations mailed: February 8
Booth Fee Payment: Due March 1st
