Festival de Arte e Artesanato de Qualidade “Clothesline” do M&T Bank

The M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival, hosted by the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) in Rochester, NY, is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser and a celebrated juried exhibition. Over 300 artists from across the United States are invited to apply for booth spaces—both outdoor and indoor—where they can showcase and sell original work. The festival runs on August 29 and 30, 2026, from 10 am to 5 pm each day, with early member shopping beginning at 9:30 am. Artists must submit a portfolio of 1‑3 images of their work, a booth layout photo, and a brief description for vetting. An application fee of $35 applies (waived for certain award winners). Booth fees range from $330 to $1,165 depending on size and location. Selected artists are eligible for cash prizes: three awards of $300 each, a $100 prize for a first‑time exhibitor, and the Luvon Sheppard Award for Creative Excellence. The festival provides artists with an artist packet, promotional support, and the opportunity to reach a broad public audience. Applications close on August 16, 2026, with an earlier internal deadline of July 31 for printed materials. The event is recurring annually.

Artist booth space (standard, corner, double, endcap, indoor options), opportunity to sell work, artist packet, promotional support, eligibility for cash awards

Work must be original and created by the artist; eligible media include painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, digital, mixed media, photography, fiber, jewelry, metal, glass, leather, wood, printmaking; no commercial kits, purchased items, edible goods, candles, plants, or partisan work; artists must submit images and booth layout for vetting