The Wickford Art Festival is a fine art juried festival that has showcased the work of hundreds of talented artists in the historic seaside village of Wickford, RI. Attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year, the festival provides an exciting platform for artists to engage with attendees and sell their work. The Wickford Art Festival has a long history and reputation for featuring some of the top fine artists from across the country, but also hosting many of the well known and beloved New England and local Rhode Island artists widely admired by art enthusiasts. Wickford is located conveniently between New York City and Boston a short ways off the I-95 corridor and is a charming village that many descend upon the beautiful summer months from all over the country.
ARTIST APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 FESTIVAL ARE NOW OPEN THROUGH MARCH 15.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE OPEN JANUARY 1 – MARCH 15.
***Before applying, please make sure to read through the ARTIST GUIDE to understand eligibility, application, festival & booth requirements.***
RETURNING ARTISTS – Apply before February 15 for your art work to be considered to be the cover of the 2025 festival Digital Magazine & the festival’s marketing materials!
The Wickford Art Festival is a juried fine art show. Your work will be juried on originality, workmanship and professional presentation. Jurors also consider total show composition (i.e. number of exhibitors per category.) All work displayed in show should be of the consistent, high caliber as indicated in your initially submitted images for jury.
Applications can easily be submitted online. If you are interested in applying to next year’s festival, please review the eligible art details and additional booth information below. Any questions can be directed to: wickfordartfestival@gmail.com
This year’s accepted artists will be sent additional festival information directly to the artists in an email from the Festival Director. Additional details for artists will be posted here as we get closer to the event.
ELIGIBLE ART
All work must be the original work of the exhibiting artist.
Fine Art & Fine Functional Art:
- Ceramics
- Digital Art
- Drawings & Pastels
- Fibers
- Glass
- Jewelry
- Mixed Media
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Watercolor
- Wood
INELIGIBLE ART
- Crafts
- Leather
- Art supplies
- Soaps, candles
- Neon signs
- Houseware appliances
2025 BOOTH FEES
- Jury Fee $50 (non-refundable)
- Single Booth – Non WAA Member $375
- Single Booth – Current WAA Member $325
- Double Booth Fee – Non WAA Member $750
- Double Booth Fee – WAA Member $650
Please read through the ARTIST GUIDE linked above for cancellation policies.
WHERE TO STAY
Visit South County Tourism Council for a list of RI Hotels and lodging options. No matter where you are in the state, you’re only 50 minutes from Wickford!
Check out area Air BnBs or VRBOs !
The following accommodations are located within 15 minutes of Wickford
TownPlace Suites by Marriott North Kingstown – special artist pricing – email wickfordartfestival@gmail.com for more details!
Holiday Inn South Kingstown – special artist pricing – email wickfordartfestival@gmail.com for more details!
Blue Beach Motel – Walk to Wilson Park!
RI TEMPORARY RETAIL PERMITS
Although original and limited edition artwork is now exempt from sales tax (certain restrictions apply), the state of RI requires that every artist possess a Temporary or Annual RI Retail Sales Permit.
- Temporary RI Retail Sales Permits will be emailed ahead of time and passed out at Festival Registration and before booth set-up.
- Annual Retail Sales Permits can be obtained online at https://www.ri.gov/taxation/BAR/ prior to the festival. RI Certificate of Exemption for Artistic Works applications are available here too.
- The State of RI requires Wickford Art Association to keep a copy of your permit(s) on file. Copies of Annual Retail Sales Permits and Certificate of Exemption for Artistic Works must be submitted with your festival application.
- The Town of North Kingstown requires the artist’s Date of Birth. Please help WAA comply – your information will be kept secure.
For a complete summary of the Temporary and Annual Retail Sales Permit process from the state of RI, please click here.
For more information about annual permits, please visit these websites: