Open call · Bethesda, MD
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival 2027: Artist Applications
Bethesda Urban Partnership
You should apply if you sell original fine art or fine craft at outdoor shows in the Washington, DC area.
About
The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, run by Bethesda Urban Partnership, takes over the streets of Bethesda, Maryland, on May 8 and 9, 2027. Original fine art and fine craft in any medium is eligible; manufactured or mass-produced work is not, and artists bring their own white tents and weights. A jury awards prizes from on-site evaluation. Participating artists get breakfast and lunch, booth sitters, beverages and 24-hour security, and every booth is reachable by vehicle for setup. Notifications go out in late January 2027, and booth fees are due February 26.
Eligibility
Artists showing original fine art or fine craft that they created themselves; no manufactured or mass-produced work. Artists supply their own white tent and weights.
On view now
Applications happen on Bethesda Urban Partnership's website. Seeke reviews and indexes the listing but does not accept applications.