Celebrate the Arts Party

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Frances Anderson Center Plaza,
650 -700 Main St, Edmonds, Washington

The Celebrate the Arts Party is the joyful kickoff to the Edmonds Arts Festival — and, for many in our community, the first party of summer.

Join friends, neighbors, and arts supporters for an evening of gallery access, great conversation, celebratory drinks, and delicious hors d’oeuvres as we toast the start of festival weekend and the season ahead. Relaxed, festive, and unmistakably Edmonds.

NOTE: This event is for people aged 21+.

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!

First Look Experience
6:00 – 7:00 PM

Limited to 100 guests only!

Begin the evening with an elevated, relaxed start to festival weekend. In addition to everything included with General Admission tickets, enjoy:

  • Early access to the galleries before general admission opens, providing a  smaller, uncrowded experience to view and purchase art at an easy pace

  • A celebratory welcome drink and festive touches that set the tone for the night served in a take-home commemorative glass

  • Extra time to enjoy food, galleries, and conversation before the crowds arrive

General Admission
7:00 – 10:00 PM

Evening access to Festival galleries.

Enjoy:

  • Gallery access until 8:30 PM—browse and buy your favorite pieces

  • A lively, welcoming atmosphere to celebrate the start of the Festival

  • A generous spread of gourmet appetizers

  • Two drink tickets included with admission

  • Live music from the Dogtones

  • Create with us! Co-create a live community masterpiece with artist Jesse Reno, presented by Art Walk Edmonds - add your own creative touch, then bid to take it home!

Extra Drink Tickets

Need more than 2 drinks?

  • • $15 pre-sale | $20 at the event

  • • Limit 100 per order—(and if you're buying that many, why not toss in a donation, too!)

Tickets

  • First Look Experience: $135, limited to 100 tickets only

  • General Admission Only: $85

  • Groups of 10+: $70 per ticket (for GEN ADM only) available when you buy 10 or more tickets at once

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