Dauphin Island Art Trail
We are pleased to invite you to apply for participation in the 12th Annual Dauphin Island Art Trail to be held on Dauphin Island Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM. If accepted, we will confirm your exact location as we get closer to the event. You are responsible for collecting for the artwork you sell and charging all applicable sales tax (10%). An Art Trail volunteer will visit you that day with your sales tax forms to complete and send in after you leave. The size of the booth space is dependent on your location but generally count on having the standard 12’x12’ outdoor area unless you are told otherwise.
This year’s Art Trail continues the fun and community feel our visitors love – including a “Treasure Hunt” to entice patrons to visit all booths. Following the success of last year’s changes, all artists and craftsmen will be located inside historic Cadillac Square Park beneath the majestic live oaks and towering pines.
Juried Arts, Culinary Arts, Literary Arts & Crafts are welcome. Juried artists will be grouped by medium, and craft booths will be located adjacent. Placement will be determined by the jury committee. Each area will have a “stamper” for visitors to mark their Art Trail maps, making them eligible for prize drawings throughout the day. In addition to patron prizes – such as vacation packages, fishing trips, art and gift certificates, there will be $800 in artist awards presented to selected juried artists.
Vendors must be set up and ready by 8:30 AM on the day of the event. ALL vehicles must be moved to the designated parking area by that time. No parking is allowed in or behind tent areas. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Looking To Join As An Artist?
Register online or download a physical registration form and share your craft with our community.
ALL ARTISTS/CRAFTERS ARE CHOSEN BY THE JURY COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF THE RETAILERS WHO HAVE THE FINAL APPROVAL.
This application is not a guarantee of acceptance. No resale items are allowed, the applicants must create the artwork or craft items! You will be notified by email once you are accepted. If you have questions, contact Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce by email at dialchamber@gmail.com. Your commitment to participate in Art Trail will assure a successful event. Please complete the information below and mail this form to P.O. Box 5, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, with photos of your artwork/crafts and a check for $100 to be received by June 1 (*if you would like your artwork considered for the advertising poster). The deadline for all other applications is July 15. After July 15, the fee is $125. Please make your check payable to ‘Dauphin Island Chamber of Commerce’. Applications will not be accepted after September 15 or when the show is full. But remember, acceptance is on a first come basis and space is limited so get your application in early. As a reminder, with most events of this nature, in the event of inclement weather, the booth fees are not refunded.
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Stop by our Welcome Center with complimentary Internet Access and a Lending Library, housed in the restored, original Little Red Schoolhouse.
1016 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island
Monday - Saturday
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Mailing Address
Dauphin Island
Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 5
Dauphin Island, Al 36528
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(251) 861-5524
