The Live Oak Artwalk

The Live Oak ArtWalk is located just outside of the KCBX Stage audience area and showcases fine art/craft with the artist “in residence” at his/her booth most of the time. Artists are encouraged to work on pieces while tending their booths, should their medium permit, to educate the public about their process.

The main differences between the ArtWalk and the Marketplace areas are that the ArtWalk does not come standard with electrical hookups (electricity is available for an additional $25), and goods sold should be made by the artist (not imported or purchased). Additionally, because the ArtWalk is located inside the patron area, artists must arrive and set up on the Thursday before the festival starts – please do not apply if you cannot be in attendance Thursday afternoon through the close of the festival on Sunday evening. You are not required to camp at the festival and may leave in the evening, but you may not bring your vehicle into the ArtWalk area to pack up until the public has cleared out Sunday evening.

There is a very limited amount of space in the ArtWalk area. For this reason, new applicants are accommodated after returning artists have committed, and there are usually only 2 to 3 spots for new artists each year. Applications must be in by April 1st, although the fee is not required until May 1st, if you have been accepted. If your fee is not received by May 1st, your booth spot may be given to another artist. You will be required to include photos of your work and a copy of your BOE Seller's Permit with the application. In addition to your cash booth fee, there will be the donation of a piece(s) of your art valued at $50 or more for the Live Oak Silent Auction. Booths may be shared by two artists, but both artists must apply individually (indicating their desire to share) and send all enclosures.

What you receive for your fee: a 10' x 10' outdoor space in the ArtWalk area, two full-festival passes with camping, and one parking permit. Shared booths still receive only two festival tickets and one parking permit. Additional festival tickets and parking permits may be purchased for other people in your party. 

There is shade, but some booths have direct sun for the better part of the day. Please plan accordingly for the wind; all corners of your booth must be secured with tent stakes or sandbags (per fire marshal regulations), and consider not using your tent to directly support your product. You will need to supply your own canopy, and although security is provided for the night hours, you will need to secure your booth at the close of business daily.