Whitefish Arts Festival
This year will be the 38th annual Whitefish Arts Festival. It is an event that has become a highlight for many over the 4th of July weekend and is sponsored by Whitefish Christian Academy. An annual favorite throughout the Northwest, the Whitefish Arts Festival maintains a long tradition of high quality arts and fine crafts. Whitefish is a picturesque village nestled in the Flathead Valley of Montana featuring beautiful lakes, majestic mountains and friendly folks strolling the streets during the 4th of July weekend.
Artists from across the country are represented in the Whitefish Arts Festival. Metal sculptures, paintings and photography, woodworking, pottery, jewelry, clothing, and home decorations are just some of the featured fine arts. There is always a variety of Montana style art available. All of the art is handmade.
Artists
The Whitefish Arts Festival (WAF) is an annual favorite for artists throughout theNorthwest and beyond with a long tradition of high quality arts and fine crafts.
The WAF is open to all artists and craftspeople. We invite you to join us for a special weekend! All work must be original and hand crafted by the artist. Commercially made goods or work from kits or a commercial pattern are not permitted. Artists are required to be present for the entire show. The WAF is a juried art festival. Artwork will be evaluated for creativity, quality and originality.
See our FAQ page for additional regulations, etc.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MAR. 3: Applications and a $35 non-refundable application fee are due.
APR. 3: E-mail of Acceptance Notifications.
APR. 21: Full booth payment including special requests are due. Late payments may not be accepted.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 3, 2017.
Food Vendors
While shopping and viewing the various artists' booths, visitors can also enjoy a variety of food and beverages. This show features local food vendors as well as those who travel throughout the state of Montana. Customers have grown to love the fresh squeezed lemonade, hot donuts, oriental food, coffee, and much more.
IMPORTANT DATES:
MAR.17: Applications and a $35 non-refundable application fee are due.
APR. 10: E-mail of Acceptance Notifications.
MAY. 1: Full booth payment including special requests are due. Late payments may not be accepted.
ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 17th, 2017.
"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls."
Pablo Picasso