Doudna Festivals

2026 Spring Art Fair Information

Thank you for your interest in the upcoming festival season. The Holiday and Spring Festivals are sponsored by Eastern Illinois University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Doudna Fine Arts Center. The purpose of the festivals is to promote the arts to those who reside in east central Illinois and throughout the Midwest.

Eligibility

All artists wishing to sell their handcrafted goods can participate in our festivals.

Location

Doudna Fine Arts Center on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.

Festival Dates and Times

• Thursday, April 23, 12:00pm - 7:00pm
• Friday, April 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
• Saturday, April 25, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Vendor Timeline

• Application deadline: Monday, April 20, 2026
• Drop-off/set-up: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8:00am - 11:30am
• Tear-down: Begins no sooner than 7:00pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026

NOTE: Special arrangements must be made in advance by emailing Dennis Malak at dfmalak2@eiu.edu.

Artist Sale Options

All fees for this festival go towards covering the costs associated with the festival.

• Outdoor Booth: 12' x 12' outdoor grass location near the Doudna Fine Arts Center
• Indoor Booth: 10' x 10' indoor concrete location within the Doudna Fine Arts Center

Application

Electronic Registration

Questions?

Contact Dennis Malak at (217) 581-8513 or dfmalak2@eiu.edu