Exhibiting Artists
Since 1957, Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has been recognized as a fine art and craft show of high quality original artwork, drawing well-educated buyers from affluent neighborhoods of Marin County and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The Festival provides an exceptional opportunity for the sale of unique, creative and high-end work.
2/15/25 Accept applications open
4/15/25 Early bird app deadline (app fee goes up $10)
5/15/25 Final application deadline
5/17/25 Jury starts
5/21/25 Jury ends
5/30/25-6/10/25 Artists notified if invited, waitlisted, or not invited
6/12/25 Booth spaces go on sale
6/26/25 Purchase deadline (waitlisted artists will get contacted after this date)
Mid-August Artist participant packets with space number and set-up info go out
Book Space Booking Coming Soon!
2025 Exhibiting Artist Important Dates
From vibrant visionaries to emerging makers, our festival showcases an incredible lineup of artists who bring creativity to every corner. Explore the talents shaping this year's experience—and revisit the inspiring work of artists from festivals past.
Meet the Artists Behind the Magic
FAQ’s
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We are a fine arts and crafts event and do not accept commercial manufacturers, plants/ flowers, edible art, skin care products etc.
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The jury committee selects 5 - 6 new jurors each year. Jurors are qualified artists, gallerists or collectors
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Waitlisted artist must wait until after the accept and pay deadline of 6/26/25 to inquire as to their status. Each year at least 20 wait listed artist are invited to the show. If you are able to come at short noticed that increases your chance of getting in.
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SPACE TYPE, SIZE, & FEE:
Premium 10x10 - $860.00
Premium Oversized 10x15 - $1,085.00
Premium 10x8 - $810.00
Premium long and narrow 12x5 - $710.00
Premium 8x8 - $685.00
Primary Path 10x10 - $635.00
Primary Path Oversized Triangle - $885.00
Primary Path Oversized 10x15 - $885.00
Primary Path 10x8 - $560.00
Primary Path, long and narrow 12x5 - $535.00
Primary Path 8x8 - $510.00
Standard Path 10x10 - $510.00
Standard Path 10x8 - $490.00
Standard Path 8x8 - $445.00
Sloped up Oversized 10x15 - $400.00
Sloped up 10x10 - $385.00
Sloped down long and narrow 12x5 - $410.00
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Most artists must load in with dollies from the street.
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Yes. We have a limited number of volunteers on first come first assigned basis.
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Yes. To obtain a temporary permit: contact 800-400-7115 or http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/.
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It includes just the space. You must provide any covering or structure. We do offer chair, table and canopy rentals. The rental from will go out with your booth assignment in August.
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We do not. No gas generators are allowed in the park. Battery operated power is fine.
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We require the artist to be at the festival for both days.
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Golden Gate Trailer Park in Corte Madera http://www.goldengatetrailerpark.com/.
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Yes, artists have designated parking near the park.
