Best of the Northwest Spring Show 2026

You are invited to apply for the 37th Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show, Seattle's Premier Art & Fine Craft Show. This long-running event is highly reviewed by both artists and patrons and will be held April 11 & 12, 2026 at the historic Hangar 30 in Warren G Magnuson Park in Seattle. The show features over 100 accomplished exhibitors from throughout the Pacific Northwest in this beautiful lakeside park in NE Seattle with free parking and a loyal customer base.

The application deadline is January 23rd, 2026 with a $35 jury fee. Artists must submit 5 images plus a required booth shot. Notifications will be sent February 10th, 2026, with booth purchases starting February 11th at 9am PST. Booth fees range from $522.50 to $1012 depending on size and location, with electricity included. The show includes special exhibits, free all-ages art activities, and Seattle food trucks on-site all weekend.

Artist amenities include easy ground-floor load-in, free booth sitting, Pagliacci pizza dinner on load-in night, artist lounge with snacks, juror's and people's choice prizes, 10 free passes for customers, promotional postcards, and group hotel rates. Artwork must be original, handcrafted work made by the artist, and artists must personally attend their booths throughout the show. This event is presented by Northwest Art Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to connecting the power of art, fine craft, and community.