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.

An illustration of aspects of the art festival

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.

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.

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.

An illustration of a guitar, a microphone, a snare drum and some musical notes

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

Based Fiasco | DJ
Friday, 1:30–3 pm
Helmer Noel | R&B/Soul
Friday, 3–5 pm
Betsy Rogue | Folk-Pop/Americana
5:30–7 pm
Spokane Taiko | Japanese Drum Group
Saturday, 11:30 am–12 pm
August to August | Lofi Hip-Hop
Saturday, 12:30–2:30 pm
Rosie CQ | Pop Percussion
Saturday, 3–5 pm
rosethrow® | DJ
Saturday, 5–7 pm
Milonga | Latin
Saturday, 7–9 pm
Musha Marimba| Polyrhythmic African Marimba Music
Sunday, 11 am–12 pm
Time Baby | Jazz Fusion
Sunday, 12:30–2:30 pm
Aspen Kye | Neo-Soul, Folk and Jazz
Sunday, 3–5 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

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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