Snake Alley Art Fair
Burlington's Favorite Father's Day Tradition
Sunday, June 15, 2025 // 9am-4pm
#SeeYouAtTheAlley
Here's the scoop:
- Celebrating 58 Years!
- Hand selected Artists
- Live Music All Day Long
- Kids Art Activities from 10a-2p
- Emerging Artists on Snake Alley
- Tasty Food
- Burlington Public Library Storywalk
- Handicap parking between Court + High St on 6th St.
- Free parking at North Hill Elementary School.
Snake Alley Art Fair is a daylong celebration of creativity and community, centering on a love for the visual arts. Growing from a start more than 50 years ago as a small gathering of local artists who set up for the day along historic Snake Alley, "The Crookedest Street in the World!"
Now an annual event, SAAF encompasses much to see and buy from Midwest artists. Everything at the Snake Alley Art fair is handmade and original. Meet the artist and learn about what inspires them and how they create their art. Each piece is made with love and care. SAAF offers a one of a kind experience to see and purchase original works of fine art directly from the artists who create them!
This family event also entails art-making activities for children, live music, and the best food vendors.
The Fair is organized by Art Center of Burlington, a local non-profit organization with a mission to use the power of art to awaken the creative nature that is in every person, to connect us socially and to contribute to the vibrancy of Burlington.
Call for Artists!
Snake Alley Art Fair in Burlington, IA
Show Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2025 | No Exceptions!
Apply Today, and/or Spread the Word!
We are looking for artisans who create original art: paintings, drawings, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, sculptures, pottery, photography and more!
This is a juried event. Please read our Rules + Regulations below before applying.
• Artists may not exhibit or sell work by other artists.
• No booth sharing unless the artists collaborate.
ELIGIBLE ARTWORK:
• All artwork must be original work of the individual displaying it.
• Only original artwork is allowed.
ARTWORK NOT ELIGIBLE:
• Ceramics made from commercial molds
• Commercially fabricated jewelry
• Items from kits
• Copies of others' paintings
• Mass produced items, commercial, or production methods
• Decorated wholesale items, kit-art or hobby crafts
• 2D – Original two-dimensional work including graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastels, wax crayon, inks, washes, photography, and collages.
• 3D Functional – Dimensional work that has a function – such as wearable fiber or wood furniture.
• 3D Non-Functional – Art that serves an aesthetic not functional purpose. Generally, sculptures made from wood, glass, clay, metal.
• Painting – Original, two-dimensional work created with pigment, including oils, acrylics, watercolor, egg tempura, etc.
• Jewelry – No buy/sell or buy/sell fill-in allowed.
If you want to sell more than one medium in your booth, you will need to fill out separate applications for each medium.
Emerging Artists
This opportunity is for artists with great potential who haven’t yet received major recognition. We invite artists of all ages, particularly those with limited exhibition experience. Students and young artists are encouraged to apply.
Tasty Treats
We're now accepting applications for Food and Beverage Vendors for the Snake Alley Art Fair! Early bird pricing ends February 15th, so apply today to secure your spot!
Live Music
With two stages running all day, we’re seeking musicians to bring a low-key, fun vibe to the event. If you're interested in showcasing your music, send us an email to be part of this vibrant celebration!
2024 Fair Information
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2024 Merch
- This year’s featured artwork is by Becky Vorkapich
- T-shirts, posters, note cards, + ornaments available
2024 Music Line Up
SouthEast Stage
Columbia + 6th
10am Bodhi Utah // Eric+Ed
11am Tim Smith
12pm Skunk River Medicine Show
1pm John Heasley
2pm James Hunnerdose
NorthWest Stage
Court + 7th
10am Pat Kaltefleiter
11am Kent Strabala & The Basement Band
12pm Jonas Magram
1pm Jefferson Connection
2pm The Old Blue Jazz Collective
Thank you to our 2024 Premier Sponsor:
Thank you to our 2024 Supporting Sponsors:
