Premier Artist

We seek professional art created by the artist, featuring original designs and quality craftsmanship.

A jury reviews the artist’s body of work.

We welcome artists working in all styles, genres, and mediums. Premier Artist applicants must submit original artwork they have created themselves. Makers who use licensed or purchased designs are warmly invited to apply as Event‑Only Artists.

Our goal is to select a diverse group of artists, artisans, and makers who demonstrate high-quality work. By including a wide range of talents, we aim to showcase the richness and variety within the artistic community.

Artists must live or have studio time in the Pacific Northwest for a minimum of three months a year.

You must have a Washington Business License (see WADOR for more info.)

Current Premier Artists must reapply every two years, and if their work changes significantly, they must also reapply.

How to Apply:

APPLY NOW button links directly to a Jotform application

• Fill out the Form completely

• You may jury for multiple art mediums under one application, but note that only ONE representational image of your work will be used for your Premier Artist bio on our website

• Upload clear images of your work and gallery or booth display

• Pay the $25 Jury Fee

• You will receive a notification that your application has been submitted

• All jury fees are non-refundable

• You will hear back about your application results in 7 - 10 business days

If selected as a Premier Artist, you will receive an email formally inviting you to be a Premier Artist. You will then be directed to choose either the $150 annual fee each year (1 payment now, 1 payment in a year) OR a $200 one-time fee for 2 years of Premier Artist inclusion.

 If you are not selected, you will receive an email with the decision and the reasons for the decision.

BENEFITS as a Premier Artist

Priority Access

Priority Access & Advance Notice for upcoming art events before registration opens to other artists

Digital Marketing

Featured on Premier Artists' website with a sample artwork and link to your sales page

Promotion of you, your artwork & your social profiles on our social accounts 3x a year, in addition to Event Promotions

Print Marketing

Only Premier Artists are selected to be highlighted in printed promotional materials, print ads & art publications

Money Saving

Reduced Event Booth Fees. Premier Artists Save 10% off total Booth Fee per event**

Referral Rewards Program: For every Event-Only Artist you refer to an upcoming event who is new to our events and accepted as a participating artist, your referral receives 25% OFF their booth fee on their first event with us. PLUS, the referring Premier Artist receives 25% OFF their booth fee, or it may be banked up to 75% off any art event (plus their 10% off will also be added).

Unique Opportunities

Opportunity to be included in Display Collections for business curation and gallery-based events

Opportunity to participate in Online Art Auctions for local non-profits where you set the price, the minimum bid, shipping/delivery details and receive 50% of the net sales of your artwork

**Event Booth Fees vary per event