Frequently Asked Questions

Artists, please be sure to read all the FAQs before contacting us.

How can I apply?
Go to the Artist Registration page.

Where do I send my application?
Please send your application to:
Art in the Park
53 Strathcona Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1S 1X3

Please make cheques payable to Art in the Park.

What happens after I send my application?
Once the entire application is received, it will be reviewed and you will get an email informing you whether or not your application has been accepted, this typically takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Where is the park?
See Directions to the Park.

Where should I park my car?
Exhibitors must park on the street. Please note that there is a three-hour parking limit on-street in Ottawa.

Isn’t there any snow fence this year?
No, we are no longer providing snow fence. You can build your own structure to hang paintings from, see below.

How can I display my paintings?
Tim Deslippes, an Art in the Park participant, explains how to easily create a structure.

When do I set up?
In order to respect the neighbours next to the park, noise and activity in the park CANNOT begin before 7 a.m. Art in the Park staff will be on-hand to ensure that participants are set up in the correct pre-assigned spots, respecting the size of their space and the spaces of their neighbours.

What if it is raining?
Our event will go ahead unless the weather is catastrophic. Please prepare to protect yourself and your work in the event of rain. Be sure to bring a plastic sheet or tarp. Just a reminder that anyone set up at 10 a.m. is NOT permitted to strike camp before 5 p.m. Once you are set up, you are committed for the event. In the event of rain, there will be no refunds. Art in the Park does not provide any tents.

Will there be toilets?
There will be portable facilities available on site as well as hand-washing stations.

Will there be food?
There will be food and coffee available at the park on the day of the event.

Can I leave artwork in the park overnight?
At the end of the day on Saturday, all artwork and merchandise must be taken away from the park. Booths, shelving units, and very large heavy objects can be left behind. There will be security in the park overnight, but despite this, in the past, there has unfortunately been damage to artwork left by participants at their own risk, therefore it is imperative to take all artwork away overnight. Art in the Park will NOT be responsible for any items left over night (including the above mentioned). There is NO camping in the park.

What about clean up?
At the end of the day all participants are responsible for cleaning their own area. Please be sure to bring a garbage bag and take your garbage home with you (there will NOT be room for everyone to dump their garbage behind at the end of the day as the garbage cans will be full at that point). Art in the Park is a green organization and we pride ourselves on being able to leave the park behind just as we found it.

When will my cheque be cashed if my application is accepted?
Your cheque will be cashed in the two-week period after we have emailed a confirmation of your acceptance into the festival.

What happens to my cheque if my application is not accepted?
Your cheque will be mailed back to you in the self-addressed stamped envelope that you have included with your hard-copy application.

What is the Online Artist Directory?
This is an optional service that is available to participating artists for a fee of $25. Those choosing to be included in the directory will have their name, phone # (optional), email address, website and medium posted on the Art in the Park website. This enables visitors to contact you long after the festival is over, even if they lost (or forgot to grab) your business card. The Directory is posted approximately one week before the festival and remains up for the following year.

How do people find my space on the day of Art in the Park?
There will be a few large maps posted throughout the park with lists of artists. Brochures including a map of the park and a list of the artists will also be handed out to visitors on the weekend of the event at both information booths. Please note that artists registered after May 1st will NOT be included in the brochure. This brochure is NOT the Online Artist Directory. It is a free service that lists participating artists and their booth numbers.

I have more questions, who can I contact?
Contact Art in the Park.