The nationally acclaimed Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), will open applications for exhibiting visual artists; Emerging Festival Artists; performing artists; ; and food vendors on Monday, September 8.

The 64th-annual festival, ranked ninth best in the country for Fine Art and Design Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine, will take place June 12-14, 2026 on Columbus’ downtown riverfront.

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