Art Shows, Festivals & Local Markets - Vendor Opportunities

The goal of this page is to share vendor opportunities and resources with Artists and Entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business. The list is created by California Handbag and Jewelry Artist, Lisa Ramos who has featured her handmade MONOLISA collection at over 180 events. The links below will direct business owners to an event planners website with vendor applications and the latest show information.

CALIFORNIA LARGE FESTIVALS & ART SHOWS

After The Gold Rush Festivals
California Artists
Clayton Art & Wine Festival
Clayton Octoberfest
Eckerstrom Productions
Festival Productions
Mac Doogles Show Promoters
Miramaevents
Pacific of Fine Arts
Silicon Valley Pride Week Events
Team Pro Events
West Coast Craft
Williams LTD
West Coast Artists

STATEWIDE PORTAL APPLICATION

STATEWIDE FINE ART SHOW LISTINGS

ArtFairCalendar.com
American Craft Council
Thunderbirdartists.com
ArtFestival.com

CALIFORNIA ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS

Brenda Mossa Events
Fellowship of the Craft
Garan-Beadagio
Original Harvest Festival
San Jose Made
Art on the Square
Sonoma Holiday Craft Fairs

CALIFORNIA LOCAL OUTDOOR MARKETS

Head West Market Place
EBW Events
Creative Communal
Fourth Street Makers Row
Oakland First Friday's
Santa Cruz Makers Market
TreasureFest
The Barlow Market
The French Market
Brother Promotions
The Crucible
Monterey Farmers Market
Salinas Farmers Market

INDOOR POPUP OPPORTUNITIES

Mill Valley Lumber Yard
San Pedro Square
San Jose Japan Town

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE FAIRS

Alameda County Fair
California State Fair
Contra Costa County Fair
Lodi Grape Festival
Placer County Fair
Sacramento County Fair
Santa Clara County Fair
Santa Cruz County Fair

CALIFORNIA ART SHOWS & FESTIVALS LISTING

CaliforniaArtShows.com

ARTICLES - PARTICIPATING IN ART SHOWS & FESTIVALS

How I Started My Handmade Jewelry & Handbag Business - Lessons Learned Along The Way
3 Essentials to Help with Sales At An Art Show
10 Tips for Selling at Art Shows and Festivals
Artist Life - 20 Things I Do to Run My Business
The Art World - Getting Your Work into Art Shows
Lessons I learned Selling at Outdoor Art Shows & Festivals
Lessons From a Roadshow Artist - I wish I knew
The Funny Side of Business - Selling at Art Shows & Festivals
A Day In the Life of an Entrepreneur Part 1 - Doing Art Shows

STARTING A BUSINESS - INTERVIEWS

Artist Lisa Ramos - Interview with Jewellers Academy

POWEREDbyWMN Podcast Interview - Power of Face-to-Face Sales

Artist Life - Dyslexia & Creativity