Art in Legion Park
August 23 and 24, 2025
Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm
Fine arts and crafts, kids art activities, live music, food trucks.
Wine Garden!
AAC celebrates creativity of all kinds by showing the talent of AAC members and friends, who offer paintings, photography, wood work, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, gourds and whatever media our artists choose to work with.
Vendor Questions: Call Berta Baker at 360-474-8576 or Email youpergirl42@gmail.com
Music on stage Saturday
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10am to noon Cal Finnesand & Guit Fiddle
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2-4 pm Kelly Shirley
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6-8 pm Jo Mamma Band
Music on stage Sunday
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10am to noon David Lee Howard guitar
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2-4 pm Bonfire Band with Bonnie Rose
Fine arts & crafts
Wine garden with Skagit Cellars, Saturday 2-8pm
Kids art activities
Live music
Food trucks
Made possible in part by assistance from the City of Arlington Hotel-Motel tax fund.
Oktoberfest Fine Art Show
CALLING ALL ARTISTS FOR THE ARLINGTON ARTS COUNCIL OKTOBERFEST EXHIBIT 2025
Exhibition dates: October 17-19, 2025
Location: Innovation Center, 404 N Olympic Avenue, Arlington
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline for Submission: Monday, September 22
Acceptance notification emails sent: October 1
Delivery of Artwork: Thursday, October 16, 4-6pm
Artist Reception: Friday, October 17, 5-7pm
Show hours: October 17, 5-7pm, October 18, 10-6pm, October 19, 10-4pm
Pickup of Artwork: Sunday, October 19, 4-5pm
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS:
Deadline for Submission: September 22, 2025
There is no entry fee for current members. Entry fee is $20 for non-members. Pay online or sign up for membership on our website.
• All work must be delivered gallery ready. Any 2D work should be framed if appropriate & wired to hang quickly.
• 2D and 3D work accepted. All 2D work must be hung with wire that is placed 1/3 of the way down from the top of the artwork, suspended between 2 eye-screws or D-ring hangers. No sawtooth hangers. If your work is not configured to accept wire hanging, please contact the Show Coordinators.
• Work must be original, designed and made by the artist (no kits, pre-designed patterns, etc.)
• Identify your artwork on the back with a label listing your name, title and price.
• We reserve the right to reject work for the exhibition that differs significantly from the submitted images and/or has damaged framing or craft issues.
• You may submit up to 3 entries, as attached jpg or png only. (No links, pdfs, websites, videos, drop box or google docs.) This is a juried exhibit and not all work will be accepted. Submit all entries to: arlingtonartscouncil@outlook.com
In the body of the email provide the following:
Artist information:
Artist name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
For each entry provide the following information:
Title:
Medium:
Size (width x height in inches):
Price:
Labels for accepted work will be generated from information you provide.
How to Submit your Image:
Submit clear, quality images of the artwork. Take your photos straight on with as little tilt and glare as possible. Crop image to exclude any background clutter.
Submit Image: JPG or PNG only. Maximum file size: 4mb; Minimum file size: 500k; Minimum image width: 800px.
File Name: Label all images by changing the file name to: Lastname_Firstname_title_medium_size(wxh)_price.jpg
Example: Doe_Jane_Night_Lights_Photography_20x16_300.jpg (size is in inches, do not use punctuation marks or dollar sign.)
Liability:
Arlington Arts Council takes all reasonable precautions to prevent loss or damage to art, but entrants must assume liability in the event of loss.
Digital images of selected work will be retained by the Arlington Arts Council. The AAC assumes permission to reproduce accepted artwork for promotional uses.
Email all questions to arlingtonartscouncil@outlook.com
Holiday Bazaar
Date to be determined., 10am to 4pm at Hadley Hall - Arlington Boys and Girls Club 18513 59th Avenue NE Arlington. $30 Booth fee. Questions, call Berta Baker 360-474-8576.
Please click on our News tab to see the list of winning entries.
Event Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Art Show Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Olympic Theater Cafe, 107 S. Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA 98223
Show features the natural depictions of the beautiful Pacific Northwest flora and fauna as created by local artists in all media types.
Sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council.
Entry Requirements
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Open to Snohomish County, Skagit County and Island County residents
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$5 per entry for up to four entries
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Youth entry fee is a donation to the food bank
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One eagle photograph (for eagle photo contest) and up to four entries total
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Artwork must be sized from 8-by-10 inches to 18 by 24 inches (including frame)
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Photos can be framed or canvas wrapped
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All 2-D art must have a wire for hanging
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All entries must be labeled on back with artist’s name and phone number
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Submit art with completed entry form
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Art must be picked up after the show on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Youth Category
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Youth art must meet art entry requirements
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Youth art will be judged in categories:
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ages 1-7
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ages 8-12
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ages 13-17
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Youth are eligible for Best of Show award. Ribbons are awarded in Youth Category.
Eagle Photo Contest
Photos submitted for the photo contest will be featured on the City and Arlington Art Council social media.
Eagle photo first place $200.
You can submit 1 entry.
Eligibility: Open to residents in Snohomish County, Skagit County, and Camano Island. Photos should be of local eagles.
Along with cash prize, the winning eagle photo may be displayed on the City’s website, featured in the City newsletter, on the promotions for the Eagle Festival, and may be used in other ways to promote the City and future Eagle Festivals.
Link to photos entered in 2021 contest
Awards
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Best Eagle Photo $200 with ribbon
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Best Nature Photo $100 with ribbon
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Best Nature Art- 2 Dimensional $100 with ribbon
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Best Nature Art - 3 Dimensional/other media $100 with ribbon
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Best Youth Nature Art (0-10 years) $50
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Best Youth Nature Art (11-17 years) $50
How to Enter Art and Photos
Please complete this entry form.
Forms available at the drop off location also.
Deliver: Up to three entries to Olympic Theater Cafe, in downtown Arlington, on the day before the show, Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
No submissions will be accepted after this time. Olympic Theater is located at: 107 S Olympic Avenue, Arlington, WA.
Haiku Poetry Contest
The Nature Haiku Poetry Contest is presented by Arlington Arts Council.
Prizes are $50 for first place , two categories, Youth up to 17 years, and Adults age 18 and older.
Contest ends January 27, 2025 at midnight.
Enter: [City of Arlington Washington] Haiku
The Nature Haiku contest is open to Snohomish County residents. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables. The format of the haiku should be the traditional non-rhyming three line poem of 5 syllables in the first line, 7 syllables in the second line, 5 syllables in the third line, and have no punctuation. The theme of the poem should be connected to nature. You may submit a maximum of two haiku, each on its own entry form.
Enter Online or by mail to: City of Arlington, Recreation, 238 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223, or place in utility payment box on outside of City Hall, 238 N Olympic Avenue.