Anacortes Arts Festival

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!

05/30/2026

The Anacortes Arts Commission has a call to artists for the Madrona Sculpture Grove, located near the Depot.
Please see this link for details:
https://www.anacorteswa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/35101/2026-Madrona-Grove-Sculpture-Exhibit

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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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.

04/27/2026

Our very own Rita James is leading a downtown art walk as a part of the first annual Anacortes WalkFest. Join her on Saturday at 1:30p.m. to explore our rich downtown public art history.

Dive into Anacortes’ vibrant visual art scene on this immersive stroll. You’ll explore the public art gems found throughout downtown, hearing stories behind each artist and installation. Along the way, you’ll uncover details on the community’s rich art background and history. This culture-fo...

04/18/2026

Procession of Species next weekend.
🌎🌳🐿️

With the city's fifth-annual Procession of the Species and other Earth Day events fast approaching, artists are using the historic Olson Building in downtown Anacortes as a space to create

04/13/2026

Please share this opportunity with the high school-aged artists in your life.

I encourage the gifted young artists of Northwest Washington to submit their artwork to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by this Friday. I look forward to seeing this year's submissions soon. For more information, visit https://larsen.house.gov/helping-you/2026-art-competition.htm