SUPPORTING THE ARTS. STRENGTHENING EDMONDS.
Sponsorships now open for the 2026 Edmonds Arts Festival
From June 19–21, 2026, Edmonds will once again fill the Frances Anderson Center and Civic Center Playfields with art, music, and community spirit as the Edmonds Arts Festival celebrates its 69th year overlooking Puget Sound. As the Festival enters its 69th year, organizers are inviting businesses and individual supporters to become 2026 Sponsors - helping sustain one of the region’s most enduring cultural traditions.
A Tradition Woven Into Edmonds
The Edmonds Arts Festival has long been part of the fabric of this city.
It’s live music drifting toward the water.
It’s children seeing their artwork displayed with pride.
It’s artists and collectors connecting face-to-face.
It’s a community gathering in Washington’s first designated Creative District.
Each year the Festival features:
● More than 160 juried artists showcasing fine art and artisan crafts
● Over 400 juried works exhibited in the Festival Gallery
● 1,000+ K–12 student artworks from the Edmonds School District
● Free live entertainment throughout the weekend
● Tens of thousands of attendees from across the greater Seattle region
Produced entirely by volunteers, the Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards more than $80,000 annually in scholarships and grants and has contributed over $1 million to public art and cultural initiatives.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gallery Awards Sponsorships Honor Artistic Excellence — Or Someone Who Loved It.
Gallery Awards Sponsors fund the cash awards presented to outstanding artists in the Festival’s Juried Art Gallery, recognizing achievement across multiple categories of fine art and craft.
Your sponsorship:
Funds awards presented directly to winning artists
Places your name — or the name of someone you wish to honor — beside your sponsored award category in the Festival Gallery
Includes recognition in the official Festival brochure
Includes recognition on the Festival website
For many supporters, a Gallery Award Sponsorship is also a meaningful way to celebrate or remember someone who cherished the arts. Sponsors may choose to dedicate an award:
In memory of a loved one
In honor of an artist, teacher, or mentor
In recognition of a family member’s passion for creativity
A memorial or honorary award creates a visible and lasting tribute — connecting a loved one’s name with artistic achievement and community celebration.
Gallery Awards Sponsorships start at $100 and provide a personal, heartfelt way to sustain the arts while honoring a meaningful legacy.
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Festival Sponsorships - Maximize visibility. Strengthen community impact.
For businesses seeking meaningful brand exposure and direct access to engaged, arts-minded consumers, a Festival Sponsorship offers strategic visibility across one of the region’s largest and longest-running cultural events. The Edmonds Arts Festival attracts tens of thousands of attendees from throughout Puget Sound and the greater Seattle region — including collectors, families, professionals, and community leaders. A Festival Sponsorship positions your organization in front of a high-value audience while reinforcing your brand as a community leader.
Marketing Reach Includes:
Pre-event promotion through print, digital, social media, and email campaigns
Recognition in the official Festival program
Logo placement and backlink visibility on the Festival website
Exclusive on-site signage and public acknowledgment during the event (at select levels)
Business Benefits
Align your brand with a trusted 69-year cultural institution
Increase local brand recognition and goodwill
Reach arts patrons with demonstrated purchasing power
Demonstrate authentic corporate social responsibility
Differentiate your business in a competitive marketplace
Sponsorship levels start at $1000, offering scalable options for small businesses, regional firms, and major corporate partners.
Click here to find out more about Festival Sponsorships!
For nearly 70 years, the Edmonds Arts Festival has united the community through creativity on the shores of Puget Sound. The 69th Festival is now taking shape — and sponsorship commitments are being secured. Invest today, stand visibly behind the arts, and be part of the tradition that defines Edmonds.