GOLD CANYON ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, January 23, 2027, 9 AM - 3 PM
The Gold Canyon Arts Festival is a much anticipated community celebration produced each year by the all-volunteer Gold Canyon Arts Council. It is a one-day event featuring a juried art show, performances by musical groups throughout the day and a variety of food vendors. Last year, over 4000 people attended to peruse the art work of 85 artists and to enjoy five musical groups on the festival stage. Many participating artists say this is the best one-day art show held in the state.
The Festival will be held on the forth Saturday in January, on the grounds of the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church at 6640 S. King’s Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon.
Admission and parking are free. Festival programs are available at the entry gates.
For More information, Contact:
Carole Lindamen, Festival Chair:
GoldCanyonArtsFestival@gmail.com
Call to Artists
For the 26th Annual Gold Canyon Arts Festival
Saturday, January 23, 2027 9 AM- 3 PM
General Information:
The Gold Canyon Arts Festival is a one-day event held on the 4th Saturday of January each year. The sponsor of the event is the Gold Canyon Arts Council in co-operation with the Artists of the Superstitions. This year’s festival will again be held on the grounds of the United Methodist Church at 6640 S. King’s Ranch Rd. in Gold Canyon, AZ 85118.
This venue offers good parking and drive-by visibility. Typically, 85-90 artists are accepted to show their work. Previous year’s attendance was about 4,000 during the festival.
Artist Booth Information:
Reserved artist spaces are 10 ft. X 10 ft. (tents are encouraged but not required).
Artists are expected to be able to set-up and take-down their booths. However, Helpers may be available for assistance.
Artist Hospitality volunteers are also available to help you find your assigned space and can “tent sit” during the day to allow you to take breaks. Restrooms are available inside the church.
Complimentary coffee and donuts will be available from 6:30 am to 8:30 am, and the festival also features food vendors and musical entertainment throughout the day.
The application fee is a $30, non-refundable application fee, and, if selected, the Festival fee is an additional $150 plus a contribution of a piece of your art to support the Gold Canyon Arts Council’s School Arts Education programs. All artists will be juried into the show.
Categories
Your submitted work will be juried in one of the following categories:
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Clay art
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Fabric/Fiber/Leather art
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Glass art
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Jewelry
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Metalwork art
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Natural products (e.g., gourds, seeds)
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Painting/ Drawing
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Photographic art
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Wood art
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Other
You may submit applications in up to two categories, but you may sell your work only in the categories approved by the jury. No brokered/factory produced or imported items are allowed.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted beginning April 4, 2026 and the deadline is November 2, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be on or about November 21, 2026.
Applications must be submitted through the ZAPP website –