2 Days. 160+ Artists. Unlimited Possibilities.
Art by the Falls
Art by the Falls is a juried fine art and contemporary craft festival that draws 160+ artists and 25,000 attendees from across the country for a two-day event in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Saturday, June 6th @ 10am-7pm
Sunday, June 7th @ 10am-4pm
In addition to the high caliber of art to peruse and purchase, live music, kids’ activities, culinary offerings, free trolley to town, art raffle, community art and unique photo ops provide non-stop entertainment. Whether you come for a few hours or all weekend, you are sure to find an art-filled experience the whole family will enjoy.
While we love our fury pets, please leave your animals at home as no pets will be permitted in the artist area.
Art by the Falls is brought to you by Valley Art Center, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Valley Art Center is the hub of the visual arts in the Chagrin Valley, providing local communities with art classes, art exhibitions, and art shopping for over 50 years.
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Call for Artists - Apply to Art by the Falls
With a larger event space, we are thrilled to be able to increase the amount of talent for attendees to explore! This year we will be accepting 160 artists representing a variety of mediums to be featured at Art by the Falls.
Artists will enjoy special hotel rates, onsite parking, dedicated booth zone for artists with physical disabilities, booth sitters, dedicated zone leaders, continental breakfast on show days and artist’s party on Saturday night with complimentary dinner. Cash awards include Best of Show, First, Second and Third place in 2-D and 3-D art.
Apply to Art by the Falls 2026The Art by the Falls jury is conducted by a panel of three experienced artists and industry professionals. Invitation to exhibit is based solely upon the quality of the work as illustrated in the submitted digital images.
Application is open!
Deadline for entries: February 15, 2026
Non-refundable entry fee: $45
Notification of Jury Results: March 3, 2026
All artists must apply to Art by the Falls 2026 through Zapplication.
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THANK YOU to our Art by the Falls Volunteers!
Valley Art Center could not pull off an event of this magnitude without the hundreds of volunteers that support the festival. We are so grateful for all of the volunteers who have helped us over the years.
Support your local art community and volunteer for Art by the Falls! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available depending on your skill or interest.Sign Up sComing Soon!
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Art by the Falls couldn’t happen without the support of our community. Sponsors and non-profit organizations offer a variety of interactive arts and promotional activities designed to engage and enhance the experience for our guests. With prime placement at the festival, Art by the Falls offers a unique opportunity for sponsors to showcase their brand to a key audience of over 25,000.
Contribute to the dynamic arts and culture scene in the Chagrin Valley and consider becoming a sponsor of Art by the Falls 2025! We offer differing sponsorship tiers depending on your needs.
Ready to become a sponsor or have questions about becoming a sponsor? Email director@valleyartcenter.org.
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Save the dates!
Saturday, June 6th @ 10am-7pm
Sunday, June 7th @ 10am-4pm
More information coming soon!
Welcome to Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Falls is a charming town nestled in the heart of Chagrin Valley and just a quick drive from Cleveland, Ohio. Known as an arts community, Chagrin Falls is home to a number of arts organizations, including Valley Art Center, Chagrin Valley Little Theater (one of the oldest community theaters in the country), the Performing Arts Academy, Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival, Chagrin Symphony Orchestra, Chagrin Arts, and numerous independent art galleries and working art studios.
The Polo Field has plenty of parking for both attendees and artists. Free parking is available in TWO LOTS! One is south of the field off Chagrin River Road, and the other is north of the field off of South Woodland Blvd.
GPS Address to the Chagrin River Road Lot:
3801 Chagrin River Road
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
GPS Address to the Woodland Blvd/Route 87 Lot:
41001 S. Woodland Blvd
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022
We’re back at the Polo Field
This will be our third year of Art by the Falls at The Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field, and we’re excited to return! The Polo Field is centrally located to Chagrin Falls and easily accessed for art aficionados in the Cleveland area. We had overwhelming positive feedback from last year’s artists and attendees about the new location‑‑ample green space, easy parking, and shady spots to relax!
Please leave your four-legged friends at home as dogs will not be permitted in artist area this year.
Food & Music Vendors
We are happy to be bringing back a wide array of food truck vendors to enjoy, plus, we will be offering beer and wine while you stroll for art! Relax and pull up a chair to delight in the sounds of local musicians under a shade tree.
Trolley Into Town
We’re bringing back the beloved trolley to usher attendees to and from the festival and downtown Chagrin Falls. Park in the village and hop on a trolley to the festival…or park at the festival and hop on a trolley to the village! We deeply appreciate our community and want to continue to support the merchants and restaurants of Chagrin Falls. Make sure you visit the village before or after your time at Art by the Falls!
Kid and Family Activities
Make sure your children stop by Valley Art Center's Children's Tent, where they can make their very own works of art! Crafts, face painting, search & find, and more… Join us at our Kids’ Pavilion for fun the whole family can enjoy.
Art Raffle
A festival favorite! Every exhibiting artist donates a work of art for VAC's Raffle at the front of the park. Choose the art you want to win. Purchase 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5. Get a "wingspan" for $20. Or receive a free ticket for every $50 you spend on artwork at the festival. Raffle tickets are available at Art by the Falls during festival hours.
All proceeds from purchasing raffle tickets benefit the Valley Art Center and our mission to enrich and inspire the community through meaningful visual art education, exhibitions, events and partnerships.
Art by the Falls
in the News
Valley Art Center holds 40th annual Art by the Falls festival in Chagrin Falls (news5cleveland.com)
Outdoor fine art festival draws Kenny to Chagrin Falls | Fox 8 Cleveland WJW
Art by the Falls brings out a colorful, unique experience for local residents - cleveland.com
Art By The Falls creates artistic experiences for all ages (youtube.com)
Chagrin Falls’ Art by the Falls Is Back for the 39th Year | CoolCleveland
Over 130 artists showcase work at Art By The Falls (fox8.com)
