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MAC ArtFest 2025

May 30–June 1 on the MAC Campus

Join us in celebrating 40 years of ArtFest—where art, music, food, and community come together for an unforgettable weekend!

What to Expect

  • 75 art and fine craft booths showcasing talented artists
  • Live, local music daily in the amphitheater
  • Beer garden featuring BrickWest Brewery and Townshend Cellar 
  • Make-It-Art Kids’ Project Center for hands-on creativity
  • Eight local food trucks serving up delicious eats
  • Free museum admission—last chance to see Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset before it closes on June 1st.

 Admission is just $5—free for children 5 and under. 

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ArtFest—SpOkaNe’s preMiEre juriEd art And fiNe cRaft faIr

Connecting our community to the world of art since 1985

ArtFest is committed to presenting exceptional artistry and providing a thriving marketplace where artists can showcase their work to art lovers from throughout the Inland Northwest. The festival atmosphere is created with the addition of live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and Make-it-Art Kids’ Projects. It is presented and produced by The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, (MAC) a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the event support art education, exhibitions, and community programming for youth and adults. All revenue from art sales goes directly to the artists. The $5 admission fee helps cover essential festival costs, including security and top-tier musical performers.

Located on the MAC campus, the ArtFest grounds offer a beautiful, park-like backdrop with all the charm of the Browne’s Addition historic neighborhood and easy access to the MAC’s amenities.

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Hours

Friday, May 30  10 am-7 pm
Saturday, May 31  10 am-7 pm
Sunday, June 1  10 am-5 pm

Entry

The perimeter of ArtFest will be fenced with two entrances on First Avenue; near the museum's main entrance and near Campbell House. Admission is $5 per person with a $20 maximum for families of 4 or more. Children 5 years and under are free. Your ticket includes access to all ArtFest amenities as well as entrance to the Museum and Campbell House. Tickets on sale starting May 29th at 10 am.

Traffic

To ensure that people can come and go from ArtFest with as few traffic delays as possible, First Avenue will be blocked from Hemlock Street to S. Poplar Street and W. Pacific Avenue. Only residents, emergency vehicles, and those needing assistance will be admitted at the barricade.

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Parking

Free on-street parking available throughout Browne’s Addition. Handicap parking available in the MAC parking garage—enter on Hemlock & Riverside. Elevator access is available to the ArtFest grounds level.

Transportation

Spokane Transit Routes 1 and 20 have stops within a block of the MAC. Bike racks are available near the main ArtFest entrance.

Museum Access

The MAC will be open regular hours during ArtFest so visitors can combine their visits to the festival and museum exhibitions. Museum admission will be free with a $5/person cover charge to get into ArtFest all weekend.

Friday, May 30  10 am–7 pm
Saturday, May 31  10 am–7 pm
Sunday, June 1 10 am–5 pm
Campbell House will be open 12–4 pm each day.

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ArtFest 2025 Musicians

Music Hours (amphitheater)

Friday, May 30, 1:30–7 pm
Saturday, May 31, 11:20 am–9 pm
Sunday, June , 11 am–5 pm

tHe FeaTurEd ArtIstS

Visit Artist Gallery

  • Jenny Armitage
  • Tom Brooke
  • Cheryl Brown
  • Viki Ciesiul
  • Lessa Clayton
  • Ilse Coffman
  • Niko Culevski
  • Samantha Dankert
  • Samba Daramy
  • Caroline Davis
  • Ruly Deen
  • Grace Douglas
  • Lee Drake
  • Sue Dranchak
  • Denny Driver
  • Sheila Evans
  • Sheila Evans
  • Dan Filler
  • Hannah Fountain
  • Jani Freimann
  • Katie Frey
  • Craig Goodwin
  • Gregg Graff
  • Debby Gumke
  • Tiffany Hansen
  • John Harden
  • Rachel Harvey
  • David Hentzel
  • Alan Higinbotham
  • Dan Houser
  • Katzie Hughes
  • Lori Jacobs
  • Hitomi Johnson
  • Chris Kelsey
  • Steve Knox
  • Valerie Laboski
  • Steve Lawler
  • Adam Layland
  • Rodi Ludlum
  • Darah Lundberg
  • David Lusk
  • Johnny Ma
  • Claire Mannheimer
  • Jacquie Masterson
  • Alan McNiel
  • Stan Miller
  • Alexander Milsap
  • LR Montgomery
  • Sarita Morgan
  • Lee Morrison
  • Joseph Muchina
  • Daniel Neill-Gubitz
  • Kim Nickens
  • Paul Nzalamba
  • David Parry
  • Megan Perkins
  • Ian Petersen
  • Hung Pham
  • Erin Pietsch
  • Dennis Portz
  • Barbara Safranek
  • Cassie Schaefer
  • Stephen Schmidt
  • Michelle Schneider
  • Jan Schultz
  • Lyn Sedlak-Ford
  • Julie Simpson
  • Dan Sterrett
  • Jake Szramek
  • Melanie Thompson
  • Shaller Tuell
  • Nicholas Vicknair
  • Gay Waldman
  • Laura Wandry
  • Amber Wyckoff
  • Jennah Litecky Yost
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ArtFest FoOd TrUcks

Friday  Noon–7 pm
Saturday  10 am–7 pm
Sunday  10 am–5 pm

BeEr GaRdeN

BrickWest on Tap and Townshend Cellar Wines plus bottled water.

Friday  Noon-7 pm
Saturday, 11:30 am-9 pm
Sunday, Noon-5 pm

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