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Artist Information & Applications

Artist Information

Ohio Designer Craftsmen is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting fine craft for over 50 years. The goals of our fairs, exhibitions, education programs and publications are to establish a standard of excellence in craft, encourage creative growth, provide professional support to craftspeople and build public awareness, appreciation and collection of fine craft. Click here to be redirected to Winterfair.

Columbus Winterfair

Columbus Winterfair is currently Number 2 on the 2023 Sunshine Artist 100 Best list in classic and contemporary crafts category and still going strong. Winterfair is supported by a loyal, craft-buying audience of 18,000, and draws patrons from as far as Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. This popular sale is the perfect way to end your sales season.

New Artists

If you’d like information on future fairs at ODC but don’t wish to apply to a show at this time, please complete the form at the bottom of the page to be added to our artist mailing list.

Columbus Winterfair
Ohio Expo Center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

December 1–3, 2023
Fri. 10 am-7 pm
Sat. 10 am-7 pm
Sun. 11 am-4 pm

Application Deadline: July 3, 2023
Notification of Participant Status: July 26, 2023
Accept Invitation & Booth Fee Deadline: August 30, 2023
Deadline for Cancellation Refund: September 13, 2023 (less $75.00 administrative fee). ALL cancellations must be received in writing by September 13, 2023 to receive refund. Requests after this date are non-refundable.
Artist Set-Up: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Booth Fees:
10X10- $535
10X15- $800
10X20- $1070
*ALL booths are corner booths due to our quad layout

Link to apply to Columbus Winterfair at Zapp

Art Studio Clearance Sale Artist Information

Lausche Building, Ohio Expo Center, Columbus

Saturday, February 3- Sunday, February 4

Deadline to apply to Art Studio Clearance Sale is December 10, 2023. 

To apply, click on the link to ZAPPLICATION.

We’re looking forward to even more bargain hunters at the Expo Center in 2024 for this laid-back, fun and profitable show.  Booth fees are low and there is no fancy set-up is required. This increasingly popular show is a great place to try out creative sales approaches, reduce overstock and slightly imperfect inventory, and generate income during the “off” season for Midwest fairs.  Limited to 150 exhibitors.

Application Fee: $35.00
Application Deadline: December 10, 2023
Set-Up Date: February 2, 2024
 
Booth Fees (to be paid after acceptance, along with signed contract)
10’ x 10’ space $300
10’ x 15’ space $450
10’ x 20’ space $600 Corner space is an additional $75

Questions? If you have problems with ZAPPLICATION please call 614-486-7119 or email [email protected].


 

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Established in 1963, Ohio Designer Craftsmen engages and enriches the community through high-quality exhibitions and education programs, and supports/promotes the professional development of craft artists. The organization owns and operates the Ohio Craft Museum in the Grandview Heights area and has organized Winterfair in Columbus for over 45 years. Ongoing funding for Ohio Designer Craftsmen is provided by the Ohio Arts Council, Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Foundation.

 

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1665 W. Fifth Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614-486-4402

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Saturday 11 am–4 pm
Closed SUNDAY and major holidays

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