Columbus Arts Festival Opens 2026 Registration

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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