ARTSFEST PERFORMER APPLICATION, WAIVER AND INFORMATION
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Times TBD
Where: Location TBD
Benton County ArtsFest will include an art competition, fine art and craft vendors, artist demonstrations, street performances, kids' craft area, chalk art contest, and more! The objectives of this event are to showcase different forms of art by our talented Benton County artists, while inspiring visitors to explore and express their own creativity. The vendor show welcomes artisans from within and beyond our county lines to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy and purchase unique handmade art and crafts, to interact with working artists in the community, and to raise awareness and appreciation for the creativity of Missouri artisans.
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Performance applications are open to:
Theater
Comedy
Poetry
Storytelling
Dance
Music
Special performance talents
Selection Criteria:
The ArtsFest committee will be selecting applicants that best represent our festival objectives above. Decisions will be based on a completed application, with entries that exemplify the arts, quality craftsmanship, and unique talents being given priority.
Please describe the performance and explain how it ties into our objectives and the mission of this festival. The ArtsFest committee reserves the right to reject any application which, in the committee’s opinion, conflicts with local ordinances or is considered inappropriate for this festival.
You will need to send a performance audition video or photos to bentoncountyarts@gmail.com at the time you complete the application, or upload into the online registration form.
Weather:
As is the case with all outdoor events, inclement weather conditions will not be rescheduled. Please prepare yourself, performance instruments and props being used for the possibility of such weather with the appropriate protective measures. The ArtsFest committee will determine whether to close down or move stage events due to inclement weather.