Artists / Authors
Artists / Authors
Greetings from the Mississippi Delta!
On behalf of the Crosstie Arts Council, I would like to formally invite you to participate in the 2025 Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival. For over 50 years, we have transformed the Bolivar County Courthouse lawn into a juried fine arts show alongside hundreds of exhibitors, featuring paintings, sculpture, pottery, fabric and paper designs, hand-made furniture, jewelry, and much more. With a multitude of activities and live music surrounding the art, Crosstie attracts thousands of collectors and festival goers each year. We hope to see you Saturday, April 5, 2025 on the Bolivar County Courthouse lawn in downtown Cleveland, MS.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
2025 Artist Chair,
Lyndsi Naron
For exhibitor questions or information, please email crosstiefestival@gmail.com.
You can join as an artist/author vendor by submitting your application in below.
Become An Artist
Become An Artist
Artist / Author Application:
Application and Fees
Artists must (for eligibility):
Submit their application
Pay the application fee by mail or through PayPal to crosstiefestival@gmail.com
Email 3 photos or slides of their work to crosstiefestival@gmail.com
Send a headshot (if applicable) for social media usage
A fee of $75 ($50 student artist fee) reserves a 10’ by 12’ space and allows for competition pieces in any combination of the categories listed above.
awards and categories
A total of $5250 for awards is made possible through our constant support from our incredible donors; we are so grateful!
Best In Show Purchase Prize ($1500)
Crosstie will purchase your selected piece at this amount to keep in the Permanent Collection.
Category Prizes
1st Place ($400)
2nd Place ($250)
3rd Place ($100)
Artist participation will determine how many awards will be given, categories will receive awards at the discretion of the judges.
1. Paintings
2. Drawings, Graphics, & Photography
3. Multimedia & Sculpture (2-D & 3-D)
4. Pottery
5. Crafts
Rules
If accepted, our signed application is considered a commitment to show. There will be no refunds of entry fees.
Only original works by the exhibitor will be accepted for display and competition.
Only work in the listed categories below may be exhibited.
The Festival Committee reserves the right to limit the number of exhibitors in a category.
All checks should be made payable to Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival or payment can be made online at www.crosstiefestival.com.
Exhibitors who require electrical service must specify their needs in advance on the application form. Electrical service is limited and not guaranteed.
Exhibitors may report to the Crosstie Festival Booth on Friday at 1 pm or Saturday at 6 am for reserved space assignment. Exhibitors are responsible for any equipment necessary to display their work, which must be in place by the time the judging begins at 9 am.
An alternate location is secured for inclement weather.
Applications will be screened and accepted as long as space remains available; however, potential exhibitors should apply as soon as possible to ensure acceptance and location.
Exhibitors and guests will receive an invitation to Crosstie Patron’s Party on Friday night and are welcome to sell a piece of their art through the silent auction during the event.