11th Annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art
July 18 & 19, 2026

The show site is outdoors and lakeside.  Be prepared for rain or wind; the show will be held regardless of the weather. On site Security will be provided Friday and Saturday nights, however, each artist exhibits at his or her own risk.  The Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts and show staff are not responsible for damage, theft, or loss of an individual’s work or personal property.
 

Only the artist’s own work may be displayed in his or her booth.  Artists must be present during the entire show.
 

Booth spaces are 10’x10’, 10’x15’, 10’x20’.  All artists must provide their own 10’ x 10’ or larger freestanding tent to fit booth space size. Sturdy tents (such as “Lightdome”, “Trimline” or similar) are strongly recommended as strong winds can and do occur at the edge of Polson Bay.  Weights (minimum 40 lb per leg) are required for all tents. No stakes may be used in the park. All additional equipment for set up and display is the artist’s responsibility.  Electricity is not available.
 

Booth sitters will be available.  Pets are not allowed.
 

The Festival emphasizes the artists’ original work in a wide range of mediums. The majority of displayed work must be original; reproductions may not comprise more than 40% of the hanging work.  Commercially made goods; work from kits, commercial molds, or patterns; or resale items are not permitted.
 

An accepted application is a commitment to show, and no refunds will be made for cancellation.
 

Artists’ vehicles are not allowed on the path through the park, however, Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gifts will have a dedicated vehicle to assist in transporting displays and inventory to a location near your booth.
 

Application Process:
•  REGISTER ONLINE ONLY via the Sandpiper’s website or by calling our Festival Director, Vicky Poole at (406) 518-1220.
•  All applications require three (3) photos of artist's work intended to be exhibited and one (1) booth image. Take photos of your artwork and save your digital photos in .JPG file format.  Submit your photos via email to:  
festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com . Please include your name and the show designation “FLFA” in the subject line of the email.
•  Your application and application fee need to be submitted by application deadlines.
•  The festival committee will jury all entries for creativity, quality, and originality, and send result notification to applicants.  Accepted artists will be forwarded a contract with additional details.

 

Application Fee:  $35 non-refundable.
 

Application Deadline:  Must be received April 15th, 2026
 

Booth Fee:  10' x 10'    $150 
                    10' x 15'    $200
                    10' x 20'    $250 

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Notification Date:  Notifications will be emailed to all applicants the first week of May 2026.
 

Contract Deadline:  Contract and booth fee received not later than June 1, 2026.
 

Set up:  Friday, July 17 – 4pm to 7pm, Saturday, July 18 - 7am to 9am
 

Show Hours:  Saturday, July 18 - 10am to 7pm, Sunday, July 19 - 10am to 4pm

 

Submission Checklist:

          √ Complete online application form

          √ Non-refundable Application fee of $35 paid online.

          √ Three (3) photos of work and one (1) photo of booth (if available) need to be emailed per instructions above

 

Questions?  For additional information please contact Festival Director, Vicky Poole, 406-518-1220 or e-mail festivals.sandpiperartgallery@gmail.com