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Art on the Side Liberty Art Festival – A Celebration of Creativity!
Join us in historic downtown Liberty, Missouri, for the annual Art on the Side Liberty Art Festival, a vibrant showcase of art, craftsmanship, and entertainment! This year’s festival will feature over 80 talented artists and artisan makers displaying their stunning creations. From fine art to handcrafted goods, there will be something for everyone to admire, purchase, and enjoy.
The event will take place in the parking lots and on Main Street, right next to The Artisan Market at 118 N Main Street, Liberty, MO, transforming the area into a lively hub of artistic expression.
The festival runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, packed with activities for all ages! Here's what you can look forward to:
Fine Artists & Artisan Marketplace: Explore an array of artwork and handcrafted items created by local and regional artists and makers. Paintings, glass, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and more await you.
Food Trucks: Treat yourself to delicious eats from a variety of food vendors offering local favorites.
Children's Activities: Bring the kids for chalk art, face painting, and other fun activities designed to spark their creativity.
Performances: Experience the magic of live theater and dance as performers take the stage, delighting the audience with their artistry.
Live Music on Two Stages: Enjoy a diverse lineup of musical performances featuring local bands and solo artists. From upbeat tunes to soulful melodies, these performances will keep the energy high all day long.
This is more than just an art fair—it's a celebration of community, culture, and creativity in the heart of Liberty. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a family looking for a fun day out, or someone who loves supporting local businesses, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable event.
Mark your calendar and come experience the best of Liberty’s vibrant art scene! See you at Art on the Side!
Dates
Jun 07, 2025 · 8:00 AM - Jun 07, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
Vendor Parking will be in the City Lot off of Gallatin Street. Street parking is available for attendees.
Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications
Deadline:
May 23, 2025
The "artist application" is intended for Fine Artists and Artisan Craftsmen.
- Work that has been produced with commercially-acquired kits, commercial patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted.
- .All work - in every category - must be the original work produced by the exhibiting artist.
Welcome to Art on the Side located in beautiful Historic Downtown Liberty. We will have 50 available spaces for artists. We hope to grow each and every year. Event Date: Saturday, June 7th 2025 from 8am to 5pm. Set-up begins at 6:00am. Art on the Side will happen "rain or shine". Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by completing the application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically. All work displayed in the booth must be for sale.
- Clay: Original work, functional or sculptural.
- Fiber: Includes wearable and non-wearable, original designs only.
- Glass: Functional and sculptural work is accepted. Kiln forming, blowing, molding, or casting, as well as all cold working processes are permitted.
- Jewelry: Original designs, no resale items, no assembly only work.
- Metal: Sculptural or decorative work made from metal.
- Mixed Media: Work which combines materials from two or more mediums in one piece.
- Musical Instruments: Handmade instruments.
- Natural Materials: This includes basket weaving, chair caning, brooms, gourds, and other works made from materials found in nature.
- Photography: Includes traditional film photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital photography. Only artist’s original source material and prints made from the original source are acceptable.
- Printmaking: Only hand-pulled original prints are allowed. Prints must be in limited editions, signed, and numbered.
- Sculpture: Three-dimensional work using additive or subtractive processes in a single medium.
- Two-Dimensional: Drawing, painting, and digital works. Reproduction prints from original art is permitted.
- Wood: Original works that are hand tooled, machine-worked, turned or carved.
Deadline:
May 23, 2025
This area is for crafters and artists that are not are not eligable for our Fine Arts or Artisan Makers categories because you either are a performing artisan (face painter, caricaturist, etc) or your product is a commercial product (tumblers, coffe cups, t-shirts, assembled jewelry etc.)We will have 9 available spaces for our marketplace area: Marketplace arts are not included in the juried show and are not eligable for prize money.
Event date: Saturday, June 7th, from 8am to 5pm. Set-up begins at 6:00am. Art on the Side will happen "rain or shine". Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by completing the application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Event date: Saturday, June 7th, from 8am to 5pm. Set-up begins at 6:00am. Art on the Side will happen "rain or shine". Browse through our application and let us know if you have any questions. This is an electronic agreement and by completing the application, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.
Sponsors
Interested in applying:
7 active applications
Deadline:
May 04, 2025
Benefactor: $1,000 (3 available)
Your name/Company Name on all print material included in social media advertising. Mentions from the band stand. Included on Event signage. Logo and link on website. Logo added to our Billboard advertisement.You will have a free booth space at the event.
Deadline:
May 04, 2025
Patron: $500
Your name/Company Name on all print material included in social media advertising. Mentions from the band stand. Logo and link on webside. Free commercial tent at the event (commercial tents must be art related or have an art related activity happening within the tent).
Deadline:
May 04, 2025
Enthusiast: $250
Your name/Company Name included in social media advertising. Logo on website.
Deadline:
May 04, 2025
Emerging Artist: $150.00 Your Name or Company Name prominently displayed on the tent . This sponsorship pays the application fee and tent rental for a new artist.
Deadline:
May 04, 2025
The main stage and the gazebo stage. This year we are offering sponsorships for each stage. This will give your company the naming rights on the stage for the 2025 festival. Your signage would be prominenlty displayed on/around the stage area. Main Stage $600 and Gazebo Stage $300
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Hosted by The Artisan Market
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