PhinneyWood Winter Festival – Call For Artists

by | May 4, 2026

The Phinney Neighborhood Association has several opportunities for artists right now, ranging from large-scale festivals to community-based programming. Here’s what’s currently open: 

PhinneyWood Winter Festival  

One of Seattle’s longest-running holiday markets, the Winter Festival brings together over 6,000 visitors for a weekend of art, shopping, and community. 

  • 📅 December 4–6, 2026  
  • 🛍️ Juried Artist Marketplace  
  • 🖼️ Juried Art Show (with extended exhibition dates)  
  • 🎟️ Friday Preview Night + weekend festival  

This is a juried opportunity with a fresh panel each year, plus emerging artist scholarships to help increase access. 

👉 Applications are now open 

PhinneyWood Art Walk (30th Anniversary) 

Our beloved PhinneyWood Art Walk is celebrating 30 years in 2026—and we’re going big. 

This neighborhood-wide event invites businesses and artists to collaborate, transforming the PhinneyWood area into a walkable arts experience filled with installations, performances, and pop-ups. 

  • 📅 August 14–15, 2026  
  • 🎨 Opportunities for: visual artists, performers, and interactive installations  
  • 🏡 NEW: Open Studios for artists near Phinney/Greenwood  

👉 Learn more about participating in the Art Walk 

Lead a Workshop with the PNA Art Club 

Looking for something more hands-on and community-focused? 

The PNA’s Art Club is part of the Hot Meal Program—bringing creativity and connection to participants before meals are served. 

We’re currently looking for: 

  • 🎨 Artists  
  • 🎶 Musicians  
  • 🧵 Makers  

Workshop Times: 

  • Mondays, 3–4 pm  
  • Wednesdays, 10–11 am  

This is a chance to share your skills in a meaningful way 

👉 Email: [email protected] 

Día de los Muertos Artist Marketplace 

Join us for a new and growing celebration at the PNA. 

Our Día de los Muertos event will feature an artist marketplace highlighting handcrafted goods and culturally inspired work. 

  • 📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026  
  • 🛍️ Seeking: artists, vendors, and makers  
  • 🎨 Focus: handcrafted goods, art, jewelry, and culturally inspired items  
  • ⏰ Apply by September 15, 2026  

👉 Vendor & Artist Application