Overview

The Shoreline Arts Festival gathers 5,000+ attendees for a summer celebration of the arts and local artists. The two-day event is a long-established tradition in this suburban Seattle community.

This diverse Festival features an active Artists Marketplace along with juried art exhibitions, cultural performances, theatrical & literary performances, Hands-On Art, a children’s area, Food Court and much more.

Held at a great venue, the Festival is located on the grounds of the Shoreline Community Center and Shoreline Auditorium, with both indoor and outdoor activities, excellent amenities, and ample parking for attendees.

The vibrant Artists Marketplace is situated at the core of the Festival, with booths lining the walkways between activities. This year’s Marketplace will feature 70+ juried artists. The organizers strive for a well-balanced mix of art types and price points, with emphasis always on quality of craftsmanship and vision. Last year’s spotlight on artist demonstrations was very well received, and will be an integral part of the Marketplace this year.

Booth Specifications: Two types of outdoor booth spaces are available:
- 4’ by 10’ covered, on concrete walkway: $75
- 10’ by 10’ uncovered, on asphalt or grass: $95
All booths must withstand Northwest weather conditions, with canopies weighted or staked against wind. Tables & chairs are available for rental. Overnight security is provided. In addition to booth fee, a Shoreline business license may be needed.

Demonstrating: Demonstrations are strongly supported; they add to the vibrancy of the Marketplace as well as the success of the artists. Demo artists may get access to extra space and electricity (for demo purposes only), and are highlighted in the Festival guide. Out of consideration for other visitors and vendors, please no VOCs.

Jurying: The jury panel includes working artists, gallery managers, and/or Festival directors, who determine the balance of categories and select the artists. Categories are based in part on success data from previous years. Jury decisions are confidential.

Eligibility: We are a juried Artists Marketplace.

Requirements for artists include:
- Work must be handmade. No commercially produced work, kits, or imported goods.
- All work must be original and created by or under direction of the artist(s).
- Artist(s) must attend the entire Festival.
- Items must match type & quality submitted for jurying. No work by non-juried artists.

Eligible media

Visual Arts, Craft