Jury Process

Each application is juried by our in house art and design team. Every submission is reviewed thoughtfully to align with our vision for beautiful, cohesive, and intentionally curated Fairs. Our jurors have 10-15+ years of experience jurying and curating Renegade Craft events, and strive to select artists whose work will appeal to our audience.

Applications are juried according to the jury criteria listed below, with consideration given to Renegade’s aesthetics and artistic direction, a balanced variety of product categories, a mix of emerging and established artists, and the size and layout of each event.

Jury Criteria

QUALITY
You use high quality materials and techniques to make your work durable, sustainable, and market ready. We have seen an increase in vendors sourcing discounted, lower quality goods for resale. If you are attempting to resell premade products, Renegade isn’t the event for you.

ORIGINALITY
Your work, branding, and packaging are thoughtful, intentional, and unquestionably by your own design.

PRODUCTION
Your work is designed and/or handmade by you, and materials are sourced in an ethical and sustainable way. If you outsource your work in any way, you must clearly describe your supply chain and your relationship with the makers in your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my odds?
Our recent acceptance rates average around 50%. Larger outdoor events may have higher acceptance rates, while smaller indoor and holiday events often have lower acceptance rates due to space constraints. Please review the Booth Sizes + Prices grid to compare event capacities.

Does application timing matter?
The timing of your submission does not affect your score. All applications are reviewed after the application window closes.

Does past participation matter?
Previous participation in Renegade does not impact your application. On average, our events include approximately 60% returning artists and 40% new participants.

How and when will I hear?
All applicants will receive an email on the listed notification date (see “Application + Notification Dates” below) whether accepted, waitlisted, or not selected. If you do not see a message from us, please check your spam folder.If you applied for a Grant, you will receive notification a few days after general acceptance emails are sent.Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received an official acceptance email.

Can I request individualized feedback from the jury?
We know many applicants are eager for jury feedback. While we’re always glad to request feedback from our jurors, individualized notes can take time and is not always available, as our jurors are part of our small core team who also produce and staff the events.

To be proactive, we’ve outlined some of the most common areas our jurors flag across applications. Some may not apply to you, but we encourage you to reflect on whether any of these areas could be refined in your application materials.

We’re also happy to receive updates to your existing application at any time. Please feel free to email info@renegadecraft.com with any new links, additional information, or updated photography you’d like us to include. For images, kindly send a shareable link via Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar file-sharing platform, and make sure the access settings allow us to view the files.

Common Areas for Improvement

• Alignment with Renegade’s artistic direction, aesthetic, or customer base.
• Clear communication about production methods, materials, and sourcing.
• Cohesive, developed branding that feels authentic and unique, rather than overly corporate.
• Strong, thoughtfully designed booth presentation.
• High quality photography that clearly shows craftsmanship and detail.
• Unique product offerings, or a distinct point of view within highly saturated product categories.
  • FYI: Our most popular participant categories are: Visual Art, Ceramics, Jewelry, Clothing, & Food.

The following factors do not affect your application:

• Application order or submission timing
• Previous participation in Renegade fairs
• Whether you are an officially registered business
• Size of your social media following
• Price points of your products
• Location of your studio or business
• Familiarity or rapport with Renegade team members