Artist applications for the 2026 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival are now open! Learn more and apply here: https://mag.rochester.edu/clothesline/clothesline-artist-applications/

2026 Clothesline Art Festival dates: August 29 & 30, 2026

The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this juried, two-day festival that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. Clothesline is also the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities, and visit the museum.

Online artist applications close on Sunday, August 16, 2026. For any questions about artist spaces, please email [email protected] or call 585.276.8949.

Learn more and apply online here: https://mag.rochester.edu/clothesline/clothesline-artist-applications/