Spring 2026
FINE ART FAIR
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11am - 4pm
SUBMISSIONS OPEN
Deadline: February 15, 2026
at the Historic Newark Arcade
About the Spring 2026 Fine Art Fair
The Fine Art Fair is a juried event held at the Historic Newark Arcade. The upcoming fair will take place on Saturday, April 18, 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, 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 Spring 2026 Fine Art Fair page on the BALL HILL The Arcade website (www.ballhill.com).
All entries are due by 11:59pm on February 15, 2026.
30 artists will be selected to participate in the Fine Art Fair.
Selected artists will be notified via email on or before February 22, 2026. A list of selected artists will also be listed online (www.ballhill.com).
Declined submissions will be notified by February 22, 2026.
If selected, each artist must pay $30 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.
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 Art 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 the Kevin Connell of BALL HILL The Arcade (kevin@ballhill.com) as early as possible if they will be unable to attend the Fine Art 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 Jill Sheridan of the Blank Canvas Craft Studio & Vintage Grind Coffeehouse.
Kevin Connell is currently the Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra. He was the Director of NGSO’s Ellis Island: the Dream of America (Fall 2022). He is a former Professor of Theatre Arts at Marymount Manhattan College (New York City) and was the former Managing Artistic Director of Weathervane Playhouse (Newark, OH), where he worked from 2014-2019. Kevin was the Period Style and Etiquette Coordinator for the 2012-2013 Broadway production of The Heiress. As an actor, Kevin performed in productions at The National Theatre (London), The Edinburgh International Fringe Festival (Scottland), La Jolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), Steppenwolf Theatre Company (Chicago, IL), TheatreWorks USA (NYC/Tour), The Wayside Theatre (Winchester, VA), TheatreFest, NJ (Montclair, NJ) and Pinewood Film Studios (London), among other credits. He attended The Ohio State University (BFA) and the University of California, San Diego (MFA). He is a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
Christopher Stokes Moseley is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker in the states of New York and Florida, with Christie’s International Real Estate (Subsidiary of Christies Auction House, NYC) and their affiliate Fortune International Real Estate (Florida). He has been recognized as a top broker for multiple years. Christopher has worked extensively in residential sales and rentals with well over 20 years of experience in the industry. Spanning across three decades Christopher has closed countless notable transactions and has built an expansive list of residential and commercial repeat clients as well as small business owner connections. Christopher also has extensive experience working with a comprehensive group of transaction specialists, such as loan officers, real estate lawyers, along with interior designers, furniture makers/designers, landscape architects and contractors.
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.