Anacortes Arts Festival

Anacortes Arts Festival The Anacortes Arts Festival creates events to raise money to support art programs in our community. www.AnacortesArtsFestival.com
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the festival features 250 booth artisans, a fine art exhibit, ethnic and regional foods, music on multiple stages, youth activities and demonstrating artists

AnacortesArtsFestival.com - one of the oldest and largest arts festivals in the northwest celebrating 50 years in 2011.

06/09/2026

Join us on Wednesday, July 1, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Maritime Plaza, located directly behind the WT Preston at 713 R Avenue in Anacortes!

Come enjoy delicious offerings from Anacortes Farmers Market vendors, refreshments from Rockfish Brewery, and live local entertainment as we gather to mark this exciting addition to our waterfront community.

This project was made possible through funding from a Skagit County Economic Development Grant, helping create a vibrant new public space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

We hope to see you there!

The countdown is on! The Anacortes Arts Festival is now less than 60 days away!Join us for a weekend filled with creativ...
06/02/2026

The countdown is on! The Anacortes Arts Festival is now less than 60 days away!

Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and fun, featuring:

Booth Artists from near and far
Fine Art Exhibition
Two live music stages
Two beer & wine gardens
Youth discovery area
Delicious food trucks & vendors

There’s something for everyone at one of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite summer traditions. Gather your friends and family, and get ready to celebrate art, music, food, and community in beautiful Anacortes!

Mark your calendars for July 31 - August 2 — the Anacortes Arts Festival is almost here!

06/02/2026

Join us at City Hall for our Summer/Fall 98221 Gallery opening. This show features 33 works of art by 26 local artists!

05/30/2026

Drop in to the Forest Discovery Center to make nature art with us! Flower pounding utilizes plants to create a unique print onto material – and it’s just fun to do. Help us kick off our Art in Nature series as we explore nature’s way of printing.

All materials are provided unless you want to bring your own fabric or thick paper to use.

No RSVP needed!

⚠️ Important Reminder for Artists & Vendors ⚠️The Anacortes Arts Festival will NEVER contact you through social media re...
05/19/2026

⚠️ Important Reminder for Artists & Vendors ⚠️

The Anacortes Arts Festival will NEVER contact you through social media regarding booth space, booth availability, vendor applications, or payments.

Please be cautious of scams and fraudulent accounts claiming to represent the festival on Facebook or Instagram.

Official festival information is shared ONLY through:
• Our official website
• Our official page & event page
• Our official Instagram account

If you ever have questions about applications or booth availability, please contact us directly through our official channels.

Thank you for helping us keep our artist community safe!

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CALL TO ARTISTS: Piano-Cortes 2026 🎹🎨The Anacortes Arts Festival is seeking artists living or working in Skagit County t...
05/15/2026

CALL TO ARTISTS: Piano-Cortes 2026 🎹🎨

The Anacortes Arts Festival is seeking artists living or working in Skagit County to transform pianos into interactive works of art for Piano-Cortes 2026!

Selected artists will receive:
- A $200 supplies stipend per piano
- A piano provided for your project
- Piano moving/transport provided
- Public display in Downtown Anacortes through Labor Day

Artists will receive their piano in early June 2026 to begin prepping at a location of their choice. Final artwork will be completed live during the festival, July 31 – August 2, 2026.

To apply, submit:
• 3–5 images of past work (or a portfolio link)
• A brief description of your creative concept for Piano-Cortes
• Your contact information

Deadline: June 8, 2026
Submit to: [email protected]

Bring music and art to the streets of Anacortes this summer!
City of Anacortes Government Downtown Anacortes Alliance

05/02/2026

We Explored the Open-Air Gallery of Anacortes!

We saw the city through a new lens during the Creative District Walk at the Anacortes Walk Fest!

Downtown Anacortes proved to be much more than just streets—it was a true open-air gallery. We were led by Meredith McIlmoyle, Executive Director of the Anacortes Arts Festival, and Bob Hogan, an acrylic artist and board member of the Anacortes Arts Commission.

On this immersive stroll, we:

Discovered Art Gems: Explored striking public art and street art throughout downtown.

Heard the Stories: Learned the history behind the artists and their installations.

Explored Local Culture: Uncovered the community's rich artistic heritage and visited local studios and galleries.

It was a wonderful day to experience the creative spirit woven throughout our town.

Address

505 O Avenue
Anacortes, WA
98221

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13602936211

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