Through ZAPPlication, artists submit four images of their work and one image of their booth display. A blind jury scores each artist based on the submitted images and artist statement. Top-scoring artists are invited to participate.

To be notified about artist applications, please join our mailing list here.

Important Dates

Applications Open: December 6, 2024

Applications Close: April 28, 2025

Notification: Week of May 19, 2025

Cary Art Daze food vendors are a core part of the our green initiative! With the incredible support and cooperation of our food vendors, over 4,000 pounds of compost was collected at Cary Art Daze events in 2024! Please note that all festival food vendors are required to use compostable serviceware at the event.

Stay up to date on food vendor opportunities by joining our mailing list.

Important Dates

Applications Open: Monday, March 3, 2025

Applications Close: Friday, May 2, 2025

Notification: Week of May 19, 2025

Live Art Vendors include things such as face painting, fairy hair, henna, caricatures, and DIY crafts. Live Art vendors may have insurance requirements depending on their service. More information will be available at a later date.

Important Dates

Applications Open: May 14, 2025

Applications Close: June 9, 2025

Notification: Week of June 23

Lazy Daze festivalgoers love to watch artists in action and enjoy the opportunity to try new arts and crafts! Local guilds and artisans have offered both hand-on demonstrations where participants can actively engage in the craft, and instructional demonstrations showcasing skilled techniques for observers.

If you're interested in sharing an art demonstration at Lazy Daze or learning more about this opportunity - please contact Maddie Lamkins at Maddie.Lamkins@carync.gov.

Non-profit organizations with a 501(c)3 designation based in Wake County that regularly come together for purposes of promoting, providing or supporting activities for visual, literary, or performing arts for the Cary community are eligible to participate at Lazy Daze.

What the Community Cove Offers:

• Free Booth Space: Participating nonprofit organizations will receive free booth space at Lazy Daze, enabling them to reach thousands of attendees without any cost.
• Artful Engagement: In exchange for the booth space, each organization will provide an interactive arts-related activity for our event guests. These activities can range from hands-on art workshops to large-scale community art projects, art exhibitions, or interactive demonstrations that align with your nonprofit's mission.
• Community Connection: The Community Cove is designed to foster connections between nonprofit organizations, the arts, and our event attendees. It's a platform for sharing your passion for art and community service with a wider audience.

Learn more about Community Cove here.

Important Dates

Applications Open: May 14, 2025

Applications Close: June 9, 2025

Notifications: Week of June 23, 2025

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