We hope you will become an exhibitor at our 9th annual Art Blitz!
Our goal is to draw an audience that will partake in our activities as well as support exhibiting artists. We understand the time commitment and expense of participating and we wish you much exposure and prosperity!
Deadline for registration/payment has been extended to 8/30/25
EVENT SUMMARY
Immerse yourself in a world of art-making, with live demos and creative detours for all ages. Roll up your sleeves or just relax and watch. An engaging schedule of demonstrations and hands-on art activities for children and adults will also include live music, food, artist booths, an exhibition of artwork from our permanent collection, and fun for all ages.
The annual Art Blitz festival helps Art Barn highlight its educational art offerings with participatory activities, an exhibition of regional art, and collaborations with other arts organizations. The festival is designed to encourage visitors and residents of all ages to actively engage in and view various art activities. Art Barn offers a beautiful natural setting ideal for outdoor Plein Air painting and a variety of creative activities. An engaging schedule of demonstrations and hands-on art activities for children and adults will include live music, food, plus an exhibition of visiting artists from the region.
All proceeds generated from this event support Art Barn School of Art educational programs.
We anticipate 500 - 1,000 visitors of all ages will attend.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Art Barn School of Art in Porter County, just 4 miles west of Valparaiso.
Festival Date: September 20, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission/Parking FREE
Activity tickets are available for purchase at entrance
INTERACTIVE ART ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES:
Interact with local artists as they demonstrate their process.
Collaborate by adding to our mural.
Peruse works from our permanent collection.
Create colorful washes with ink on vellum.
Decorate a chair to brighen your home.
Visit our beautiful gardens & cut some sunflowers to take home.
Photograph monarch butterfly releases.
Enjoy live performances by local talent all weekend long.
Participate in a variety of free mini-classes inside the barn.
Experiment with clay in our Ceramic Arts Studio.
Face painting for kids.
Participate in a drawing for artistic items and creative fun.
Sample culinary delights
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS:
Booths available to artists 18 years of age and up and living in the United States.
All entries must be of original design and personal execution
Exhibitors are encouraged to demonstrate their art or craft at their booth and actively engage with visitors about their process and materials. As an incentive we provide a reduced booth rate for those that commit.
We have space for 50 booths. Exhibitors who are placed on the waitlist will be notified as openings become available.
Demonstrating artists will be required to outline how they will engage with visitors while showing their process and materials.
AMENITIES FOR EXHIBITORS:
Drive up & drop off at booth
Parking - Designated parking areas for exhibitors are nearby.
Indoor restrooms will be accessible during setup and festival hours, in addition to portable restrooms outside.
Volunteers available to watch your booth should you need a break.
Beverages (water & soft drinks) available just outside the front entrance of the barn
Golf Cart available to transport visitors and artists needing assistance.
MEDIA CATEGORIES:
• 2-Dimensional Art (painting, drawing, printmaking, pastels, mixed-media & digital)
• Fine Craft (functional, clay/ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber/textile/paper)
• Jewelry
• Photography (traditional & digital techniques)
• Sculptural Objects (non-functional, all media)
• Wearable Art (wearable & accessories)
Art Barn reserves the right to move artists to a more appropriate category at its discretion.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Booth spaces are 12’x12’, suitable for a 10’x10’ tent.
Booth Fee Options:
$100 - discounted rate for artists who demonstrate for at least 3 cumulative hours in their booth space
$150 - for artwork sales only (artist NOT required to demonstrate)
$75 - discounted rate for artists who were accepted into the annual Juried Art Exhibition in 2023, 2024 or 2025).
Optional amenities (available on a first-come-first served basis):
$20 fee for access to water
$20 fee for access near 120v electrical
About Art Barn School of Art
The Art Barn fosters art education and cultural access for residents, businesses, and partners in the community. The mission of the Art Barn School of Art is to provide quality art education programs for all ages in a supportive, creative environment in order to enrich the quality of life in the region. Our vision is to be a recognized forum for the arts in a collaborative, community-based setting which provides an idyllic and supportive place for exploration, growth, inspiration and development of artistic endeavors.
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