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Submit 4 photos of your work and 1 booth display photo for jury review to participate in this indoor art and craft festival.
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Get matched →The Capital Art and Craft Festival is a juried festival held at the DTC Expo Center in Sterling, Virginia, drawing buyers from Virginia, Maryland, DC, and beyond. The festival features thousands of art and craft enthusiasts searching for unique pieces for personal collections, gifts, home decor, and fashionable clothing. The venue is a new two-level indoor facility attached to Dulles Town Center with free parking and easy access.
Open to artists who handmake art and craft. Only creators of the art/craft should apply. Buy/sell, kit-made, mass-produced, and pet-related items are not accepted. Artists found in violation during set-up or the festival will be required to close their booth with no refund.
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Submit 4 photos of your work and 1 booth display photo through Zapplication for jury review. The work represented in the images must match the work displayed at the festival. Items not in harmony with your application may not be displayed or sold.
Jury deliberation begins September 4, 2026, with rolling jury until booth space is full. Initial invitations begin September 11, 2026. For applications received after September 12, 2026, there is a 7-10 day turnaround. Accepting an invitation through Zapplication secures your booth space; the invitation alone does not. Categories fill up, so prompt acceptance is recommended.