Artist FAQ
POLICIES, CANCELLATION & INSURANCE
Insurance
At this time it is recommended that you should obtain your own insurance for the show through online insurers like DUUO or your local insurance agent. WFAF is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
What does set up look like?
Setup begins April 4 at 8am-3pm. Central display will have already erected your booth space so you just have to fill it. There will be a welcome package at your booth with hooks, information etc. The map of the layout will be provided in advance so you know where to setup. An organizer will be on hand to answer questions. You must complete set up 1 hour before the show starts at 4pm.
If I paid my booth fees but find I am later unable to attend?
Cancellations must be made 60 days prior to the show. If you’ve cancelled prior to February 4, 2026 you will be refunded 75% of the fees, 25% is held back for administration costs. No refunds or cancellations after February 4, 2026. In case of sickness you are responsible for having your booth set up and manned in your absence at your expense.
What happens in the event of unforeseeable circumstances?
In the event of another COVID closure, earthquake, hurricane, flood or other unforeseeable circumstance we will make every effort to allow the event to continue. If the event must be rescheduled you can roll your fees into the next event, or receive a full refund less a $50 administration fee.
Is there a bursaries available?
At this time, there will be 4 bursaries available for our 2026 show. We are an INC non-profit and our mission statement speaks to how important access and equality in the artistic community and larger community is to us. We have several categories, but a limited number of bursaries available. Therefore, just because you qualify in a category does not mean there is a spot available. Apply early for the best chance to receive a bursary. These bursaries are made possible by our private sponsors. In future, if more bursaries become available our juried artists will be notified and have the chance to apply for one.
We are an inclusive community… (Code of Conduct)
We are an inclusive community with a commitment to creating and maintaining respect for human rights, and fostering equality and inclusion. We encourage participating artists to develop empathy and respect for everyone. Inappropriate behaviour: discrimination, bias, harassment, unfairness, is not tolerated. Non-inclusive behaviour: use of words, humour, gestures, other acts or omissions that cause offence, is not tolerated. An artist who feels victimized or witnesses these behaviours should report it to the organizers whose job it is to mediate the situation. An offending artist/person will be asked to leave the event with no chance of refund for violating the inclusive community guidelines. There is a zero tolerance policy for violence or harassment.
Can there be nude artwork? And other content issues (policy-related)
The human body is a beautiful and natural thing and long a part of arts creation. For this reason nude art depictions are allowed at WFAF. The public is notified of this in the terms and conditions of online ticket sales. However any art pieces considered vulgar, offensive, explicit, or violent in nature are not to be displayed. This is up to the discretion of the organizer.
What is your policy on cultural appropriation?
The Winnipeg Fine Art Fair is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for artists, collectors, and the broader community. We recognize that art can engage with culture, identity, and history in complex ways, and that these conversations can be meaningful and challenging.
Artists participating in the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair are fully responsible for the subject matter, imagery, and cultural references within their artwork. By participating in the fair, artists acknowledge that their work may be interpreted in different ways by viewers.|
If a complaint is raised regarding cultural appropriation of a specific artwork during the fair, the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair reserves the right to ask the artist to remove the artwork from public display.
The artist will be given the opportunity to explain the intent, context, and inspiration behind the work. This explanation may be considered in determining if the artwork can stay on display. However, the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair’s primary responsibility is to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all attendees.
The Winnipeg Fine Art Fair reserves the final decision regarding whether an artwork is removed from the fair. Refusal to remove a work when requested may result in further action, including removal from the fair.
This policy is not intended to censor artistic expression, but to ensure accountability, respect, and care within a shared public space.
Insurance
At this time it is recommended that you should obtain your own insurance for the show through online insurers like DUUO or your local insurance agent. WFAF is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
What does set up look like?
Setup begins April 4 at 8am-3pm. Central display will have already erected your booth space so you just have to fill it. There will be a welcome package at your booth with hooks, information etc. The map of the layout will be provided in advance so you know where to setup. An organizer will be on hand to answer questions. You must complete set up 1 hour before the show starts at 4pm.
If I paid my booth fees but find I am later unable to attend?
Cancellations must be made 60 days prior to the show. If you’ve cancelled prior to February 4, 2026 you will be refunded 75% of the fees, 25% is held back for administration costs. No refunds or cancellations after February 4, 2026. In case of sickness you are responsible for having your booth set up and manned in your absence at your expense.
What happens in the event of unforeseeable circumstances?
In the event of another COVID closure, earthquake, hurricane, flood or other unforeseeable circumstance we will make every effort to allow the event to continue. If the event must be rescheduled you can roll your fees into the next event, or receive a full refund less a $50 administration fee.
Is there a bursaries available?
At this time, there will be 4 bursaries available for our 2026 show. We are an INC non-profit and our mission statement speaks to how important access and equality in the artistic community and larger community is to us. We have several categories, but a limited number of bursaries available. Therefore, just because you qualify in a category does not mean there is a spot available. Apply early for the best chance to receive a bursary. These bursaries are made possible by our private sponsors. In future, if more bursaries become available our juried artists will be notified and have the chance to apply for one.
We are an inclusive community… (Code of Conduct)
We are an inclusive community with a commitment to creating and maintaining respect for human rights, and fostering equality and inclusion. We encourage participating artists to develop empathy and respect for everyone. Inappropriate behaviour: discrimination, bias, harassment, unfairness, is not tolerated. Non-inclusive behaviour: use of words, humour, gestures, other acts or omissions that cause offence, is not tolerated. An artist who feels victimized or witnesses these behaviours should report it to the organizers whose job it is to mediate the situation. An offending artist/person will be asked to leave the event with no chance of refund for violating the inclusive community guidelines. There is a zero tolerance policy for violence or harassment.
Can there be nude artwork? And other content issues (policy-related)
The human body is a beautiful and natural thing and long a part of arts creation. For this reason nude art depictions are allowed at WFAF. The public is notified of this in the terms and conditions of online ticket sales. However any art pieces considered vulgar, offensive, explicit, or violent in nature are not to be displayed. This is up to the discretion of the organizer.
What is your policy on cultural appropriation?
The Winnipeg Fine Art Fair is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming environment for artists, collectors, and the broader community. We recognize that art can engage with culture, identity, and history in complex ways, and that these conversations can be meaningful and challenging.
Artists participating in the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair are fully responsible for the subject matter, imagery, and cultural references within their artwork. By participating in the fair, artists acknowledge that their work may be interpreted in different ways by viewers.|
If a complaint is raised regarding cultural appropriation of a specific artwork during the fair, the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair reserves the right to ask the artist to remove the artwork from public display.
The artist will be given the opportunity to explain the intent, context, and inspiration behind the work. This explanation may be considered in determining if the artwork can stay on display. However, the Winnipeg Fine Art Fair’s primary responsibility is to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all attendees.
The Winnipeg Fine Art Fair reserves the final decision regarding whether an artwork is removed from the fair. Refusal to remove a work when requested may result in further action, including removal from the fair.
This policy is not intended to censor artistic expression, but to ensure accountability, respect, and care within a shared public space.
