Opportunity Type
Call for Artists
Artist Discipline
Application Available
Start Date:
End Date: June 1, 2026
Opportunity Contact Information
Cassandra Hoffer
arts@indianolaiowa.gov
515-961-9410
Compensation / Fees (if applicable)
Compensation Amount:
Application Fee:
Event Participation Fee: $100
Opportunity Location
Buxton Park, Indianola
Learn More About This Opportunity
The Indianola Art Festival is September 20, 2026 from 10 AM – 5 PM at Buxton Park (705 N Buxton)!
The Indianola Public Arts Commission is excited to bring back our annual Art Festival!
The Art Festival will take place in Indianola’s historic Buxton Park on Sunday September 20, 2026, from 10 AM – 5 PM. Our event will be held rain or shine, no rain date is scheduled.
The festival draws over 30 artists! Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, including singers, flutists, and pianists, yard games, food trucks, and other activities!
We are excited to announce that emerging artists are eligible to apply for the 2026 show! Please click the link below for more information
Important Dates:
June 1, 2026 – Artist applications due
July 1, 2026 – Notification of acceptance
August 1, 2026 – $75 Vendor booth fee due after August 1 $100.00.
September 20, 2026 – Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Teardown at 5 p.m. not before
New Artists please click here.
Returning Artists click here.
Emerging Artists Click here.
Last Updated: May 31, 2026, expires: Jan. 01, 1970