Apply for the ArtWorks Festival
Show us how you make the art work.
Whether you're a homegrown painter or a fiddler from half a world away, your art belongs here.
Visual Artists
Applications for the 2027 festival will open late fall 2026. Keep checking back here!
Authors
Applications for 2027 will open later this year. Contact sweetreadsbooks@gmail.com for more info.
Musicians
Music acts for the festival are selected by committee to bring a variety of diverse musicians to the stage and to surprise and delight festival goers. Those interested in being considered for Festival 2027, please reach out to amy@austinareaarts.org. Links to videos of live performances are recommended.
Food Trucks
Food vendors, with appropriate city and state licensure, are invited to set up at the Austin ArtWorks Festival (limited spots). There is a $100 up front fee. Interested vendors may reach out to kelsey@austinareaarts.org for more info.
Volunteers
All ages and skill sets needed for 2-hour shifts. Every volunteer gets a free Festival t-shirt! Reach out to kelsey@austinareaarts.org to learn more.