SPRING 2027
FINE ARTS FAIR
Saturday, April 17 | 11am - 4pm
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
DEADLINE to APPLY: February 28, 2027
at the Historic Newark Arcade
About the Fall 2026 Fine Arts Fair
The Fine Arts Fair is a juried event held at the Historic Newark Arcade. The upcoming fair will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 11am-4pm, providing an opportunity for selected artists to show and sell their fine art works. We hope to have participants whose works include paintings, photography, ceramics & pottery, glass art, fabric art, wood art, and other creations.
How It Works
All submitting artists must be a minimum of 18 years old and live in the state of Ohio.
Submissions must be made online via the link posted on the Fall 2026 Fine Arts Fair page on the BALL HILL The Arcade website (www.ballhill.com).
All entries are due by 11:59pm on September 20, 2026.
Up to 30 artists will be selected to participate in the Fine Arts Fair.
Selected artists will be notified via email on or before September 27, 2026. A list of selected artists will also be listed online (www.ballhill.com).
Declined submissions will be notified by September 27, 2026.
If selected, each artist must pay $50 to secure their space at the event.
On the day of the event, selected artists can begin their set up as early as at 9:30am.
Placement in the corridor of the Newark Arcade will be on a first come first served basest.
The selected artists must provide all necessary materials and display items. Tents are not permitted at the Newark Arcade. Individual Artists will have approximately 8-10 feet of storefront space (locations will vary) to display their art works.
Selected artists are prohibited from distributing or displaying political materials, religious materials, offensive materials, or items of a similar nature. Any displayed items must directly relate to the art being sold and displayed by the artist as described in the original artist’s application.
Selected artists are solely responsible for the cleanliness of their area and are required to leave the space clean at the end of the Fine Arts Fair. The Newark Arcade space will be brought back to pre-Newark Arcade status. Artists are required to ensure stains and debris are removed from the space.
Selected artists must notify Kevin Connell at BALL HILL The Arcade (kevin@ballhill.com/917-689-8268) as early as possible if they are unable to attend the Fine Arts Fair.
The Hosts and Jurors
The Hosts and Jurors
Christopher Stokes Moseley and Kevin Connell are the proud owners of BALL HILL The Arcade (Antiquities & Fine Art), at the Historic Newark Arcade. They are sponsoring and adjudicating this event with their Arcade colleagues, Jill Crowe of the Licking County Arts Association and Allisha Fox of the Blank Canvas Craft Studio & Vintage Grind Coffeehouse.
About the Historic Newark Arcade
Originally built in 1909, then rededicated in 2024, the Newark Arcade is now once again a cornerstone of downtown, connecting generations through its unique architecture and historic charm. Today, thanks to Newark Development Partners commitment to preservation and innovation, the Arcade is being reimagined as a space that blends history, commerce, and community engagement.
The Newark Arcade is a hub for Local Businesses & Events. As part of its mission, the Historic Newark Arcade provides an accessible space for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artisans to thrive. The Arcade also proudly hosts the Canal Market District’s Indoor Winter Farmers Market, offering fresh, local goods every Friday from 4-7pm until May. This partnership aligns with our commitment to supporting local commerce and creating a dynamic gathering place for the community.
Located just a few steps outside of the Square, The beautiful Newark Arcade is your one-stop shopping destination in the heart of Downtown Newark, Ohio. The historic building offers a diverse range of 15+ retail stores to fulfill all your shopping needs, while being surrounded by the magnificent architecture of the past.