Apply now to share your art

with our creative community.

Call for Artists

A woman and a man standing behind a table at an outdoor market stall displaying seashell, coastal-themed jewelry, and decorative items. The stall has a blue tablecloth and a sign that reads "Joan B's Treasures from the Sea." The background shows trees and sky, with the stall covered by a canopy.
A display of handmade crocheted stuffed animals and hats at an outdoor market stall, including a wolf, unicorn, lion, and other animals, under a white tent.
At an outdoor market stall, a woman with blonde hair tied up in a bun is smiling and holding a cork bag. The stall displays various cork products, including handbags, wallets, and earrings. There are signs indicating sales and product details. The backdrop shows other market stalls and trees.

HELPING ENTREPRENEURS MAKE WAVES

Because when local makers thrive, culture comes alive

The Pawtucket Arts Festival brings together artists, makers, and creatives from across the region to share their work with a vibrant and engaged audience. Our vendor marketplace is a lively space where original, handcrafted work is showcased and celebrated as part of a citywide arts experience.

We provide a welcoming platform for artists to connect with new audiences, grow their visibility, and be part of a community-centered festival that highlights creativity in all its forms. Each year, the marketplace continues to grow as a destination for discovery, connection, and inspiration.

CALL FOR

Artists & Crafters


  • Showcase your craft in a vibrant, curated marketplace featuring local and regional artisans offering handmade goods, original artwork, and unique specialty items.

  • Connect directly with festival attendees through a high-visibility outdoor setting designed to highlight creativity, craftsmanship, and small business entrepreneurship.

  • Join a diverse community of makers, creators, and food vendors contributing to a lively, family-friendly festival experience that celebrates art, culture, and local talent.

View of an outdoor craft fair booth under a white canopy tent, displaying various jewelry items on white display boards and tables with pink, green, and white floral tablecloths. Two people, a man and a woman, stand behind the display, smiling at the camera. There are trees and a grassy park in the background.

CALL FOR

Food Trucks


  • Serve festival attendees in a high-traffic outdoor setting designed to highlight a variety of local and regional food vendors offering fresh, specialty, and crowd-pleasing options.

  • Connect directly with thousands of guests throughout the weekend while showcasing your menu in a lively, community-focused event atmosphere.

  • Join a curated lineup of culinary vendors contributing to a diverse food experience that enhances the overall festival celebration.

A colorful cookie food truck with the words 'Cookie Chow' on the sign, two people inside smiling, with various cookies on display in the front glass case.

WHAT TO EXPECT

WHAT TO EXPECT

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Visibility

As a vendor, you’ll be part of a vibrant, well-attended arts festival that draws visitors from across the region. It’s an opportunity to showcase your work in a lively, creative environment designed for discovery and connection.

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Curation

Our vendor marketplace features a thoughtfully selected mix of artists and makers working in a range of mediums. You can expect a supportive, well-organized space that highlights originality and creative quality.

Audience

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Meet thousands of festival attendees who come ready to explore, shop, and connect with artists. The Pawtucket Arts Festival offers direct access to an audience that values handmade, original work and creative expression.

View of a booth at an outdoor market with hanging colorful craft items, with two women browsing and shopping under a white umbrella, leafy trees in the background.

Showcase your work at

Pawtucket Arts Festival