Mason District Art Festival

Our next Mason District Art Festival will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine.

To be considered as a participant, please complete and submit the form below before September 15, 2026. The 2026 festival is the result of more than a year’s effort and planning by the Mason District Arts Council, formed in 2024 by local group of artists and supporters in the Mason District of Fairfax County as an all volunteer effort. The Council seeks to increase the role of culture in our community through the support of visual and performing artists of by promoting community activities, social events, and arts-focused programming.

Our goal for the festival is to connect artists with patrons and to support promotion and sales of the artists’ work. We believe in keeping the cost to artists as low as possible; thus, no commission is collected by Mason District Arts Council on any artwork sold. While cultivating collectors and patrons of the arts, the festival also strives to make art accessible to all.

Please Note: Participating artists are expected to provide their own tent/booth set-up. If you are unable to provide your own tent, please contact us via masondistrictarts@gmail.com before October 12 to inquire about the loan of a tent.

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Name *

First

Last

Email *

Artist Name or Moniker (if used)

all that two,

Street Address (including city, state, and ZIP code) *

Your Instagram/Facebook handles (if any)

Your website (if any)

Written Description/Artist Statement of Work (just a sentence or two, please) *

Artist Category (select all that apply) *

• Ceramics
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Digital & Multi-Media Art / Drawing / Mixed Media 2D
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture / Mixed Media 3D / Metal
• Textiles
• Wood
• Other

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Video of performances from 2025 festival by Anthony Dauer.

Festival Rules and Regulations

The purpose of the Mason District Art Festival is to provide an opportunity to engage directly with exceptional artists from our community.

• All artwork must be original, handcrafted work by the participating artists.
• At the time of application, the artist confirms the authenticity of the artwork, that the work was created by their own hands, and that the description provided for the artwork is accurate to what is presented.
• All artwork exhibited must be of the quality, category, and body of work shown in the application.
• Photographic prints must be made from the artist’s original film and/or digital file to an archival format created under the artist’s direct supervision by a reputable service.
• All exhibiting artists are solely responsible for the security of their artwork.
• Artists are required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage and protection for their artwork and displays.
• Artists are permitted and encouraged to utilize quiet, battery-powered lighting systems within their booths. No electricity is available on site. Wi-fi is not available on site.
• This event will take place rain or shine. Fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather.
• Mason District Arts Council will not be held responsible for damage, theft, or loss of artwork, or that of any other participating artist. There will be numerous volunteers at the event throughout the day. No work is to be stored overnight at the site.

Booth Information

• All booth spaces are located on grass in marked spaces measuring 10’ x 10′ 6″. All tents and/or structures must fit within the allotted footprint.
• Assignments will be announced on October 4 via e-mail.

Refund Policy

The total event fee of $30 is non-refundable. Once an artist accepts the invitation to participate in the festival, they will be sent the separate URL to submit the Artist Acceptance Form and pay booth fee(s) online. Upon submission of that acceptance form, the artist will be contractually required to comply with event policies to participate in the Mason District Art Festival.

In the event a registered artist cannot participate, the artist must send an e-mail masondistrictarts@gmail.com prior to October 1, 2026

Code of Conduct for the Mason District Art Festival

The Mason District Art Festival is a celebration of the mix of cultures and people that makes our community vibrant and fun. We want to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all our attendees.

Please make our festival a welcoming space for everyone by following these guidelines:

• Be respectful. Hate speech or clothing with messages or images that promote hatred will not be tolerated.
• Fighting, violence, or possession of weapons by individuals other than law enforcement is not permitted.
• Using people’s correct pronouns is essential to showing them respect. Feel free to wear a preferred pronoun button.
• Smoking outside of designated smoking areas will not be tolerated.
• Drinking alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated.

If you experience inappropriate behavior, please contact festival staff, a festival volunteer, or send a message to masondistrictarts@gmail.com.

We reserve the right to expel anyone who violates the terms and conditions outlined in this code of conduct.