McLean Artfest 2026
McLean Project for the Arts
Who can apply
McLean Project for the Arts is seeking solo exhibition proposals for the Spring of 2026/ 2027. Contemporary living artists working in the Mid-Atlantic Region are invited to submit exhibition or project proposals to be on display in one of our 5 galleries. The dates for the exhibitions will be from April 30 - June 13, 2026, Spring 2027 TBD. Proposals will be submitted via the online submission system Submittable. Exhibition proposals will be reviewed by the curatorial team of the McLean Project for the Arts. All works must fit through an 81” x 64” doorway. Each selected artist will receive a $500 honorarium. Visit our website, www.mpaart.org, for more information. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Lillis, Assistant Curator jlillis@mpaart.org.. Entry must be made on-line via Submittable. There is no fee for submission. Visit our website for more information: www.mpaart.org.
About this opportunity
MPAartfest 2026 Festival Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 10AM-4PM Location: McLean Central Park 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA 22101 Accepted Artists will be provided one tent in McLean Park on October 4th. Artists retain 100 percent of in the park sales from MPAartfest Fees (if accepted): $300 participation fee Each artist will be provided with a 10’x10’ tent Please note that electricity is not available To Enter: 1. IMAGES Artists may submit up to ten high resolution images in JPEG format. Each image should be labeled with the artist’s last name, first name and image number (example, smith.jane1.jpeg) 2. LIST OF IMAGES Include artist name, title of piece, sales price, medium, size and year completed. 3. ARTIST STATEMENT 4. CURRENT RESUME 5. WEBSITE/ SOCIAL MEDIA NOTIFICATION: Whether...