Ottawa Art League Art in the Park
Fine Art Show & Sale
2025 TBA
Deadline for entry: TBA
Eligibility
Art in the Park is open to all artists. Original works in painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, wood, glass, metal, fabric, ceramics, jewelry, and mixed media are eligible. No craft kits are allowed. Artists may only exhibit in the medium in which they are juried. The Ottawa Art League reserves the right to refuse exhibition of work not consistent with application submissions.
Jury Process
Artists must submit 4 digital images that accurately represent their current work. Please include one image of display setup. Digital images should be labeled with the artists name and medium. Notification of acceptance will be emailed as applications are received. No refunds after May 31, 2024.
OAL Members and artists who participated in the 2024 OAL Art in the Park do not have to pay the jury fee, but are required to submit images of current art. Participating in the 2024 show does not guarantee a space in the 2025 show.
Requirements
Artists are required to be in attendance during show hours. This is a fine art show and artists are required to display original art. Prints and reproductions must be marked and cannot comprise more than 10% of the display. All art should have clearly marked prices. All sales tax reporting is the responsibility of the artists. Ottawa's tax rate is 7%.
Show Time & Location
9am-5pm. Art in the Park is held in Washington Square Park at the corners of LaSalle and Lafayette Streets in downtown Ottawa, Illinois.
Booth Space
Booth space is approximately 10x10 feet. All booths are on grass facing the sidewalk.
Artists are responsible for providing their own tents and displays. Set up is from 3-8 pm on Friday, and 7-9am on Saturday. Tents maybe left up overnight.
Illinois Business Tax Number
A list of artists participating in Art in the Park is turned into the city for reporting sales tax. Illinois Business Tax Numbers are included on this list. If you do not have an IBT # you may still apply for Art in the Park and will receive paperwork from the City of Ottawa to complete after the show.
Fees
Booth fee $30
Non-refundable Jury fee $5.
No jury fee for 2024 returning artists. Digital images required.
Ottawa Art League Members booth fee $25. No jury fee. Digital images required.
Application Deadline
Applications must be postmarked by TBA, 2025.
Send questions and digital jury images to:
Note: applications are accepted as we receive them. There are limited spaces available.
Make checks payable to: Ottawa Art League
Mail completed application with jury fee, and booth fee to:
Adrienne Pike
2600 E 1569 Rd
Ottawa, IL. 61350
Ottawa Art League ART IN THE PARK Application
Name_______________________________
Address_____________________________
City______________State______Zip______
Cell phone___________________________
E-mail_______________________________
Media_______________________________
Website_____________________________
Illinois Business Tax Number_____________
Disclaimer
The Ottawa Art League and / or the City of Ottawa are not responsible for any loss or damage to the artist's work, displays, or any personal injury which may result during set-up, take-down, or inclement weather. I do not hold the Ottawa Art League, it's officers or members, responsible for accidental loss or damage of any kind. I have read the rules and agree to observe them. I understand that I will be responsible for any damages that I inflict on Washington Square Park or City of Ottawa property.
Signature________________________Date__________
Send this form along with a check for booth fee to:
Adrienne Pike 
2600 E. 1569 Rd. Ottawa, IL. 61350
2600 E. 1569 Rd. Ottawa, IL. 61350
