Mulvane Art Fair (Topeka, KS) – Call For Artists
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Mulvane Art Museum announces a call for artists for the Mulvane Art Fair in Topeka, Kansas.
In 2025, the 31st annual juried event will feature more than 85 artists from across the country and will draw thousands of art lovers. With a focus on quality and variety, the fine art event is a favorite in the community and region. Proceeds from the event support the mission and programs of the Mulvane Art Museum, which is Topeka’s only art museum and on the Washburn University campus. High standards for art are key to the success of the 2025 Mulvane Art Fair.
Click here for the application / registration
Enter by: 24 February 2025
The Mulvane Art Fair has been an annual favorite among artists and art appreciators since 1992. During this two-day event, thousands of people visit the beautiful grounds of Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. The Mulvane Art Fair has a robust patron program with art buyers who purchased $45,000+ from participating artists in 2024.
Jurors will select up to 90 artists from those who apply.
Mulvane Art Fair Cash Awards
- $500 Best of Show
- $350 Best of 2-Dimensional
- $350 Best of 3-Dimensional
On-site judging of the artists’ booths will take place 10am-1pm the Saturday of the Art Fair. The Award Presentation will occur at 3pm on Saturday.
Artist Amenities
- Art Show – Not a Festival!
- Monetary Awards
- Purchase Patron Program
- Saturday morning coffee and muffins provided
- Sunday morning coffee and granola bars provided
- Booth sitters
- Drinking water delivered to your booth
- Exhibit map / flyer
- Overnight security
- Booth signs
- Food court
- Clean, convenient restrooms on site
- Assistance with move-in / move-out
- On campus housing / accommodation
“Love the patron program and purchase awards. Love the on-campus housing option, the relaxed Friday setup. All volunteers and organizers were very helpful and friendly. While the crowd is smaller than other shows, the quality is better.” ~ Landscape Painter/exhibiting artist (anonymous artist survey)
About The Mulvane Art Museum
The Mulvane Art Museum is an accredited art museum located on the Washburn campus. The museum and children’s art education programming are free to the public. The annual art fair helps fund raise to keep the museum services and programs free. An art education program extends into the local public school system with art integration programming and sponsored field trips. All of this is supported by the art fair.
For more information, contact stacy.ash@washburn.edu