A great opportunity for artists!
Artist Application now Open for the 28th Bethesda Row Arts Festival, September 12-13, 2026 --- Apply here.
The application for our 28th Fine Arts Festival is now open! The festival takes place on five blocks of Bethesda Row, located in Bethesda, Maryland (Woodmont, Ave., Bethesda Ave., and Elm St.). “Art Fair Sourcebook” has recognized the Bethesda Row Arts Festival (BRAF) as one of the top 30 Fine Art Shows in the United States.
Every September, over 30,000 affluent art enthusiasts from the Washington, DC Metro Area and its surrounding suburbs, including Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and the Upper Northwest, converge upon the Bethesda Row Arts Festival. The three-mile radius surrounding the Festival boasts an average household income of $196,910, positioning the event as one of the nation’s most affluent and educated art marketplaces.
Renowned for its exceptional quality, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival is highly esteemed by artists and is frequently recognized as one of the country’s premier events. The competition is fierce, and the caliber of art presented demands the utmost creativity and skill — all in pursuit of cash prizes up to $2,000.
Our integrated marketing strategy promotes the event through a diverse mix of mediums, including a broad social media and internet campaign, traditional print ads, and radio promotion. Collaborating with the local chamber of commerce and urban district, our PR firm actively engages the community and targets new audiences.
Last year, we appeared on our NBC and FOX affiliates, and were featured on WTOP (news radio) and WAMU (public radio) radio.
