Information for Artists
ARTIST INFORMATION:
August 2 & 3, 2025
Friday, August 1 setup: See this link for your setup time: SoMi Art Fair 2025 – Artist Instructions
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm
Location:
Bachman’s Home & Garden – North Parking Lot (6010 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis)
The Bachman’s flagship store on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is a beloved landmark, celebrated for its rich history and dedication to quality in flowers, plants, and home décor. Established in 1885, this family-owned business has become an iconic part of the Twin Cities community, drawing generations of customers who cherish its vibrant greenhouses, expertly designed arrangements, and seasonal displays. A destination for gardening enthusiasts, interior designers, and anyone seeking inspiration, the Lyndale Avenue location is more than a store—it’s a local treasure that embodies creativity, beauty, and a deep connection to nature. Its loyal following of buyers and admirers reflects the store’s enduring commitment to excellence and its significant role in shaping the area’s aesthetic charm.
Features: The primary focus of the SoMi Art Fair is the juried exhibition of gallery quality fine art, partnering with the iconic Bachman’s Garden Center reflecting their high level of excellence. Additionally, the event offers family activities, art demonstrations, live music, and food trucks. Safety and 24 hour-security is our highest priority!
Attendance: Attendance at a much smaller 2024 event was recorded at 50,000 for the two-day event.
Mission: The vision of the SoMi Art Fair is to bring art to the people, draw visitors to South Minneapolis, and provide a showcase and sales outlet for both professional and amateur artists from around the country. As the Uptown Association’s primary fundraising event, event is an economic engine for the community, generating revenue that pays for Uptown projects including community clean ups, marketing and education seminars, donations to local causes and neighborhood organizations, and other community building activities.
CONTACT INFO:
Uptown Association
2801 Hennepin Ave. S., Box 281
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Phone: 612.823.4581
jill@uptownminneapolis.com
AT THIS TIME ALL VENDOR SPACE IS FULL WITH A FULL WAIT LIST.
FEES
Application Fee: $35
Booth Fee:
$350 (single booth); $700 (double booth)
$400 (single corner booth); $800 (double corner booth)
2025 SoMi ART FAIR IMPORTANT DATES
March 23 – Application deadline at midnight (CST); Invited artist applications due. APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS, BUT NOT SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
April 4 – Jury completion and invitation status e-mailed with contracts
May 15 – ACCEPT INVITATION: Booth Fee AND Contract due; ST-19 with Sales Tax ID number must accompany fee and contract. Booth assignments are determined on a first-come, first-served basis, based on when fees received.
May 31 – Deadline for cancellation with FULL REFUND. Cancellation must be in writing, e-mails sufficient.
June 15 – Deadline for cancellation with 50% REFUND
July 1 – Deadline for cancellation with 25% REFUND. NOTE: Refunds will not be given after July 1.
August 1 – Friday setup
August 3 & 4, 2025 – SoMi Art Fair; Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday: 10 am – 4 pm
OTHER INFO:
Free artist parking & shuttle
No electricity provided
MARKETING
SoMi Art Fair works to market our artists through many different channels, including:
Social Media – We feature artists through our various social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) and often interact with artists who engage with us through these media.
We work with local and national media channels to cover the SoMi Art Fair and our artists- Media coverage for the 2024 Uptown Art Fair was valued at almost $10 million with over 20 stories done on TV!
MEDIA CATEGORIES
While a balanced show that showcases fine art and diversity of media is a principal objective, the Uptown Art Fair does not establish a quota in each media category. IF COMPUTER MANIPULATION IS USED IN THE CREATION OF WORK, IT MUST BE DIVULGED IN THE “DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL AND TECHNIQUE” SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION- FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
2-D MIXED MEDIA
Two-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production.
3-D MIXED MEDIA
Three-dimensional works that incorporate more than one type of physical material in their production.
CERAMICS
All original clay and porcelain work other than jewelry. No machine made or mass produced work is permitted. If multiple pieces of the same design are displayed, each piece must be signed.
DRAWING
Works created using dry media including chalk, charcoal, pastels, pencil, wax crayons, etc. or from fluid media of inks and washes applied by pen or brush.
FIBER
All works crafted from fibers including leather, paper, basketry, embroidery, weaving, tapestry and papermaking. Machine tooling, machine screened patterns or miscellaneous forms of mass production are NOT permitted. No factory produced wearable items, regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artists, will be accepted.
GLASS
Glass works that may be functional or purely decorative in design. Works that have been crafted via glass blowing, molding, or casting, as well as works that have been kiln-formed. Works may be etched or engraved. No form of mass production is permitted.
JEWELRY
All jewelry, whether the work is produced from metal, glass, clay, fiber, paper, plastic or other materials. No commercial casts, molds, mass production, or production studio work allowed.
PAINTING
Works created in oils, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographic prints made from artist’s original negative that have been processed by the artist or under his/her direct supervision. Photographers are required to disclose their creative process and printing process. USE OF COMPUTER MANIPULATION MUST BE DIVULGED IN APPLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.
PRINTMAKING/DIGITAL ART
Printed works for which the artist hand-manipulated the plates, stones, or screens. Prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition. Printmakers are required to disclose their creative process and printing process. Digital work must be the artist’s original creation.
SCULPTURE
Three-dimensional original work created in any media.
WOOD
Original works in wood that are hand-tooled, machine worked, turned or carved.
AWARDS
Best of Show (12 categories)
Acceptance into the 2026 SoMi Art Fair
Application fee waived for the 2026 art fair
Booth fee waived for the 2026 art fair
A certificate and banner for their booth
Marketing and publicity during and after the event