Bethesda Fine Arts Festival to Return to Downtown

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BETHESDA, MD-The Bethesda Urban Partnership is getting ready for the 13th annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, a two-day event highlighting more than 120 contemporary artists selling their original fine art and craft.

The festival is scheduled for May 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The festival will again welcome artists from across the country and Canada to showcase and sell their original painting, drawing, photography, furniture, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics and more in downtown Bethesda. Participating artists were selected and juried by members of the Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District.

The event will be in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle along Norfolk and Auburn Avenues and will be held rain or shine. The festival will also feature live entertainment, children’s activities and local restaurants.

Admission to the Bethesda Fine Arts Festival is free. The festival is located six blocks from the Bethesda Metro station and free parking is available adjacent to the event in the parking garage located on Auburn Avenue.

The Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, produced by the Bethesda Urban Partnership for the Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District, is directed by Catriona Fraser, a veteran of fine arts festivals for nearly two decades, international award-winning photographer and owner of the Fraser Gallery.

Bethesda Magazine, The New York Times, MIX 107.3FM, Pella Windows & Doors, Landis Architects/Builders, Flats 8300 and Flats at Bethesda Avenue are serving as event sponsors.