Bethesda Fine Arts Festival 2027
Submit a minimum of 5 images of your original fine art and fine craft work for jury selection at this outdoor festival.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 95 days left
- Entry fee
- $35
- Award
- Jury-selected award winners from on-site evaluation.
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Exhibition window
- May 8, 2027 → May 9, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Jan 29, 2027
About
Overview
The 22nd Annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival will be held on May 8 & 9, 2027 in downtown Bethesda, MD. Bethesda is a state-designated Arts & Entertainment District located adjacent to Washington, D.C. The festival features 110 booth spaces and accepts all original fine art and fine craft.
Eligibility
All original fine art and fine craft is eligible, including ceramics, clothing/fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wood, and other.
Key dates
- Application Deadline: Friday, December 18, 2026
- Artist Notification Date: January 29, 2027
- Event Dates: May 8 & 9, 2027
Application requirements
Minimum 5 images required to apply.
Fees
Non-refundable Application Fee: $35
Artist amenities
- Breakfast and lunch for participating artists
- 24-hour security
- Booth sitters
- Beverages
- All booth locations are accessible by vehicle for set-up and tear down
Awards
A jury will select award winners from on-site evaluation.
Location
Downtown Bethesda, along Norfolk, Auburn & Del Ray Avenues, Bethesda, Maryland. Outdoor setting. Festival will be held rain or shine.
- Award
- Jury-selected award winners from on-site evaluation.
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