Courtesy Bayou City Arts Festival
The Bayou City Art Festival — produced by the Art Colony Association Inc. (ACA) and benefiting Houston area nonprofits — is inviting artists to apply for the opportunity to showcase and sell their art at the nation’s premier fall outdoor art festival scheduled for Friday-Sunday, October 10 -12, 2025 in Memorial Park.
The artist application deadline for the Fall 2025 Bayou City Art Festival is
Monday, June 16, 2025, at midnight CST.
ACA produces a Bayou City Art Festival in the spring and in the fall and has provided a venue for more than 20,000 artists to showcase their work to thousands of art lovers from all over the world. Patrons can meet the artists personally, view original works, and purchase world-class art. The festival benefits local nonprofits and features live music, food, beverages, entertainment, an Active Imagination Zone, a VIP Hospitality Lounge, and
much more.
More than 1,000 qualified applicants from 19 different disciplines submit their applications to be reviewed by ACA jurors. The festival receives applicants from around the world, including Canada, Mexico, South America, and more.
For artists who have participated in two or fewer juried art festivals, Bayou City Art Festival invites them to apply for the “Emerge: Artists on the Rise” program. Selected “Artists on the Rise” will receive a booth in a dedicated area alongside other exhibiting artists and can submit a fifth image of their work in lieu of a
booth image.
Only 300 artists will be selected to exhibit at the Bayou City Art Festival in the Fall of 2025. Cash prizes are awarded for “Best in Show,” second and third place, as selected by on-site judges at the festival. Ribbons are also awarded for “Best Booth” as well as the Museum of Fine Arts Curatorial award, which is determined by judges from The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. All winners receive jury-exempt status for two years, as well as priority
booth placement.
Artists are required to submit five images and an application fee of $50 by the deadline. All artists selected to participate in the fall 2025 Bayou City Art Festival will be notified by July 7, 2025. For more information on the festival or to submit an artist application, visit BayouCityArtFestival.com.
For the most recent updates, follow the official event hashtags #HouArtFest and #BCAF, like the Facebook page, or follow on Instagram.
