Festival Applications
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Gallery Artists
Our gallery artists feature high quality paintings, prints, drawings, photography, digital art, sculpture, and artisan works.
Applications will open on CaFE: February 15, 2025
Applications will close: April 29, 2025 at 10pm PDT
CALL ONE: Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery Arts Main Categories
CALL TWO: Edmonds Arts Festival Miniatures, Small Paintings and Small Artisan Works
View the Juror Bios here.
Click here to see a list of important dates and to subscribe to the Gallery Artists email list.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Student Art
The Edmonds Art Festival Student Art Exhibit includes K-12 artwork that is juried through either their school’s juried process (School Select) or through Open Class Registration. Open Class is juried by two professional artists selected by the directors of the EAF Student Art Exhibit.
Applications will open: April 24, 2025
Applications will close: May 2, 2025
View the 2025 Open Class Prospectus here.
Click here to subscribe to the Student Art Open Class email list.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Food Vendors
Our Festival food booths feature traditional festival food, ethnic specialties, and healthy food choices. There is something for everyone!
Applications will open:
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Applications will close:
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Click here to subscribe to the Food Vendors email list.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Performing Arts
Every year the Festival entertains visitors with a wide variety of music, dance, and theater performances.
Applications will open:
Monday, January 15, 2025
Applications will close:
Sunday, March 31, 2025
Click here to subscribe to the Performing Artists email list.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Edmonds Arts Plaza
The Edmonds Arts Plaza is a unique venue that is part of the Arts Festival located at a separate area on the west end of the Festival grounds above the Edmonds Library, accessed from 7th Ave & Main Street . Here we showcase nearly 50 professional and emerging visual artists from the Edmonds area .
Applications will close:
Saturday, March 15, 2025
View the 2025 Prospectus here.
Click here to subscribe to the Edmonds Arts Plaza Artist Booths email list.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Artist Booths
The Festival features more than 160 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and other unique artisans on the grassy field east of the Frances Anderson Center.
Applications will open on ZAPPlication: November 23, 2024
Applications will close: January 24, 2025
View the 2025 Prospectus here.
Click here to subscribe to the Artist Booths email list.
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Operations Crew
The Edmonds Arts Festival Operations team is hiring for the 2025 Festival! If you’re interested, please apply and let your friends know. The positions will fill up quickly!
We need individuals aged 16 and up willing and able to:
• Perform a little manual labor
• Work in a team environment
• Participate in an amazing community event
• Make some money
• Have a lot of fun
Duties include:
• Moving festival gear from storage to the Frances Anderson Center and back.
• Festival set up and tear down
• Routine cleaning of facilities and garbage patrols during the Festival weekend.
• Other duties as directed by the Operations Directors
Other Information:
• Pay starting from $20/hour
• Some flexibility is available, but commitment is necessary
• We need anywhere between 15-18 people throughout the Festival
• Current and former area students and prior Festival employees are given first consideration
THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025
Leadership Roles
Are you passionate about community, creativity, and making memorable experiences? Now’s your chance to lead the way! We're looking for dedicated, energetic individuals to take on leadership roles for next year's Edmonds Arts Festival. As a Festival leader, you'll help shape the event, inspire others, and bring ideas to life—all while gaining valuable experience and having a ton of fun. Whether you're a seasoned organizer or eager to try something new, your voice and vision can make a real difference. Join us in creating something extraordinary—step up, lead, and be a driving force behind the celebration!
APPLY HERE!
Join us for a relaxed and lively evening at Brigid's Bottle Shop to learn how you can play a key role in bringing the Edmonds Arts Festival to life!
Come grab a drink, meet some of the amazing folks behind the scenes, and discover what leadership roles are all about. No pressure—just good vibes, great conversation, and plenty of inspiration!
When: July 23, 2025 from 7-8:30pm
Where: Brigid’s Bottle Shop, 188 Sunset Ave S, Edmonds, WA 98020