Applications close 4th September 2025

This is your opportunity to apply to be an artist at the 2026

• IFAM welcomes applications from traditional folk artists whose work reflects time-honored community-based traditions, and artists who are inspired by these cultural traditions but who may also innovate upon them. Contemporary items that do not demonstrate an innovation of a tradition may not be accepted.

• Individual artists, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, businesses or individual sponsors are eligible to apply.

• The work you submit must have been made within the past five years.

• Since there are many venues open to American folk artists to show and sell their work, participation in the International Folk Art Market is limited to artists who reside outside the United States or who have legally immigrated to the United States and actively create folk art that is consistent with the traditions of their native country.

• There is no fee to apply

Head to the website to learn more about the application process and criteria.