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.
How to Apply
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Art at Legion Park, 17th Annual Art and Fine Craft Show, August 23, 2025 (10am to 5pm) and August 24th (10am to 4pm), in Downtown Arlington. Presented by the Arlington Arts Council
Juried Show: This show is open to those who are 18 years and older. No manufactured goods are accepted; products sold must be hand made by artist. Previous artists need not be juried in. New applicants please submit by mail or email photo(s) of your work to Berta Baker (information below). Do not send check with inquiry-you will be notified.
Booth Fees: 10x10 space $60 for AAC members and $85 for non-member. Booth sharing is allowed (limit to 2 vendors), both applicants need to sign forms. Vendors must provide their own tables and chairs, display racks and grids. Tables must be fully covered on all visible sides (to the floor).
Payment: Make payable to Arlington Arts Council and mail to Berta Baker at 4609-190th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223-4790. Deadline is August 16, 2025.
Set-up: Friday, August 22 from 10am to pm. Saturday set-up will be as early as needed for you to be completed and ready for the show at 10am. Please park your vehicles in the public parking area south of the park or in the city parking lot on the south side of 3rd Street/West Avenue.
Security: We will have security Friday and Saturday nights (8pm to 6am) each night. If you feel uncomfortable in leaving your art in the booth, you may remove it when the show closes at 5pm. Never-the-less, the AAC and City of Arlington are not responsible for any merchandise or property stolen or damaged. We urge you to carry your own insurance to cover losses.
Cancellation Policy: You will be refunded half your fee through August 16, 2025. NO refunds after August 21, 2024.
Questions: Call Berta Baker at 360-474-8576 or Email youpergirl42@gmail.com
Oktoberfest Fine Art Show
Arlington Arts Council presents a juried art show as part of Arlington Oktoberfest 2024.
Saturday October 19 from 10 am to 5pm
Sunday October 20 from 10am to 2pm.
Located in the Innovation Center at
404 N Olympic Avenue.
For more information about Oktoberfest, visit Arlington Oktoberfest | Facebook
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.