Fairs/Festivals
Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival 2026
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Submission Limit: 3
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
The 20th ANNUAL “CAMANO ISLAND MOTHERS DAY ART FFESTIVAL”
MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
MAY 8TH, 9TH, 10TH, 2026
Come be part of Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals (SCAFs) "Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival" on Camano Island, WA. This is an outdoor juried show, with quality, handmade crafts. The artists are evaluated on the originality, quality and marketability of their work. We will not accept items that are commercially made, or sold by a distributor. Another special thing about Camano Island is, there are no ferry's needed. Camano Island has a bridge that connects it to the mainland.
OUR MISSION:To invest in the Stanwood, Camano Island and surrounding areas by providing cultural opportunities, community programs and general assistance to community organizations, schools and indeviduals.
Remember: we all need to support small business's. Artists put their Hearts & Souls into their work (along with what they've learned along the way) and want nothing more than for it to touch someone else. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone! Please visit our website for information: http://stanwoodcamanoartsfestivals.org or scafs.info or artsfestivals.org.
MOTHERS DAY WEEKEND
MAY 8TH, 9TH, 10TH, 2026
Come be part of Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals (SCAFs) "Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival" on Camano Island, WA. This is an outdoor juried show, with quality, handmade crafts. The artists are evaluated on the originality, quality and marketability of their work. We will not accept items that are commercially made, or sold by a distributor. Another special thing about Camano Island is, there are no ferry's needed. Camano Island has a bridge that connects it to the mainland.
OUR MISSION:To invest in the Stanwood, Camano Island and surrounding areas by providing cultural opportunities, community programs and general assistance to community organizations, schools and indeviduals.
Remember: we all need to support small business's. Artists put their Hearts & Souls into their work (along with what they've learned along the way) and want nothing more than for it to touch someone else. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone! Please visit our website for information: http://stanwoodcamanoartsfestivals.org or scafs.info or artsfestivals.org.
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General Information
This is an outdoor event and your booth must be designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. All tents MUST have weights! Each tent must have at least 50 pounds on each leg! The tents must have all 4 sides on their tents at night. We do get some big winds at night especially being on the water, especially at night! No stakes or anything can be inserted into the grass for weights. All Weights must be above ground due to sprinkler system or blacktop. All booths must be kept open till closing times. Event will be held, regardless of weather.
Application Requirements
We have great respect for our participating artists, and therefore we ask that these rules are honored so that quality original artwork is the essence of this event. Any failure to comply with the following Festival Rules will result in immediate removal from the Festival and the Artist will be ineligible to participate in future Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals events. The following rules and policies are provided to ensure fairness to all participating artists and to the buying public.
This is an outdoor event and your booth must be designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. All tents MUST have weights! Each tent must have at least 50 pounds on each leg! The tents must have all 4 sides on their tents at night. We do get some big winds at night especially being on the water, especially at night! No stakes or anything can be inserted into the grass for weights. All Weights must be above ground due to sprinkler system or blacktop. All booths must be kept open till closing times. Event will be held, regardless of weather.
Artists/Vendors must provide their own booth materials. Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, Owners of Terry's Corner “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” , provides the space only. *Vendors agree that the Owners of Terry Corner and Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals shall be held blameless and not financially liable for any personal injury to the exhibitor or his/her helper. Management is not liable for any merchandise or property stolen or damaged in any way. The vendor assumes all responsibility. Electrical connections for artist booths are NOT available.
Artist Must Be Present - The artist/artists who sign the contract MUST be present at the show for the entire event. Representatives may not attend in place of the artist. You may be asked to provide a Photo I.D. at check-in. This is intended to give our audience an opportunity to engage with the artists themselves, which creates a greater connetion to the works.
Rain or Shine Event - Artists agree to be present despite weather conditions. Each participant is responsible for preparing their displays to withstand weather fluctuations including rain and wind.
Collaborators - By signing this application, the exhibitor assures that he or she has direct hands on involvement in the creation and executuion of each piece of work to be exhibited. Collaborating artists, if accepted, may show only their collaborative works and their names must be listed as collaborators on the show application. Collaborations are intended to true artistic collaborations rather than business partners. The creative contributions of each artist in the collaboration must be identified on the application.
No Distributors Allowed - Artists involved in distributing volume production for others are not permitted to exhibit. If the artist himself/herself is a distributor or wholesaler, then only work personally created and made by the exhibiting artist is allowed to be presented in the festival.
Original Work - Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, has the right to investigate the origins of all artwork presented. If any artwork is found to be not original of the applicant's creation, the Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, has the right to refuse participation without refund.
Jewelry - Jewelry can only be present in the booths of those artists in the jewelry category. Please do not sell jewelry or pins if you have not been juried and accepted as a jewelry artist. Chains and chokers not made by the artist may be sold by jewelry artists as part of a unit, but they may not be sold by themselves if they are not original works of the artist.
Rain or Shine Event - Artists agree to be present despite weather conditions. Each participant is responsible for preparing their displays to withstand weather fluctuations including rain and wind.
Collaborators - By signing this application, the exhibitor assures that he or she has direct hands on involvement in the creation and executuion of each piece of work to be exhibited. Collaborating artists, if accepted, may show only their collaborative works and their names must be listed as collaborators on the show application. Collaborations are intended to true artistic collaborations rather than business partners. The creative contributions of each artist in the collaboration must be identified on the application.
No Distributors Allowed - Artists involved in distributing volume production for others are not permitted to exhibit. If the artist himself/herself is a distributor or wholesaler, then only work personally created and made by the exhibiting artist is allowed to be presented in the festival.
Original Work - Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, has the right to investigate the origins of all artwork presented. If any artwork is found to be not original of the applicant's creation, the Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, has the right to refuse participation without refund.
Jewelry - Jewelry can only be present in the booths of those artists in the jewelry category. Please do not sell jewelry or pins if you have not been juried and accepted as a jewelry artist. Chains and chokers not made by the artist may be sold by jewelry artists as part of a unit, but they may not be sold by themselves if they are not original works of the artist.
Upcycled / Creative Re-use - Works included for sale in this category must be 75% reclaimed materials that are altered by the artist.
Only Approved Inventory May Be Included - Work displaid on site must be consistent with the work shown in the digital images submitted. No work outside of your juried category will be allowed.
Only Original Work Permitted - All work - in every category - must be original work produced by the exhibiting artist. No "buy/sell," mass-produced component assembly, or other art that is not personally created and produced by the applying artist is permitted. Work which has been produced with commercially-acquired kits, mold, patterns, plans, prefabricated forms or other commercial methods is not permitted.
No Promotional Additions Are Permitted - Exhibitors are prohibited from selling non-original promotion items that are not their own (i.e., posters, postcards, calendars, tee shirts, videos, DVDs, etc.) at “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” items exhibited must be submitted for jury approval in their appropriate categories listed on the aritsts application inventory.
Disclosure of Licensed Image Sales - If artist has sold or licensed images of his/her original work to commercial concerns and those images which will be displayed at “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” the artist must disclose that licensing through on-site public disclaimer signage stating that some of the images being presented have been licensed for reproduction and may be found at commercial sale as reproductions being sold at discounted prices.
On-Site Set-Up/Strike Requirements - All applicants are required to check in prior to setting up. Photo identification is required. Booths must be set-up by 9 a.m., open by 10 a.m. and remain open until the official close all days. Applicants are responsible for removing debris and ensuring the general cleanliness of the area surrounding their booths throughout “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” and following its conclusion. No on-site storage is available unless it is arranged during the booth application process.
Tents -
This is an outdoor event and your booth must be designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. All tents MUST have weights! Each tent must have at least 50 pounds on each leg! The tents must have all 4 sides on their tents at night. We do get some big winds at night especially being on the water, especially at night! No stakes or anything can be inserted into the grass for weights. All Weights must be above ground due to sprinkler system or blacktop. All booths must be kept open till closing times. Event will be held, regardless of weather
Booth Cancellation:
Registration is final. However, if you need to cancel, you may receive a 100% refund if you inform us by April 25th, 2025. However, there are NO refunds after April 25th, 2025 and there will be no refunds due to bad weather.
ALL applicants must be juried into “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” and will be required to provide application, photos, jury fee, and adhere to all regulations. The Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals website may feature vendor photos.
Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals in Parnership with the Owners of Terry's Corner and the “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” its employees, volunteers, directors, security or insurance company are not financially liable for losses or damages of any kind. Booth artisans should make arrangements with their own insurance companies for proper coverage. Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, Owners of Terry's Corner “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” not be held responsible for any theft or damage to artists work or other personal property.
Registration is final. However, if you need to cancel, you may receive a 100% refund if you inform us by April 25th, 2025. However, there are NO refunds after April 25th, 2025 and there will be no refunds due to bad weather.
ALL applicants must be juried into “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” and will be required to provide application, photos, jury fee, and adhere to all regulations. The Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals website may feature vendor photos.
Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals in Parnership with the Owners of Terry's Corner and the “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” its employees, volunteers, directors, security or insurance company are not financially liable for losses or damages of any kind. Booth artisans should make arrangements with their own insurance companies for proper coverage. Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals, Owners of Terry's Corner “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” not be held responsible for any theft or damage to artists work or other personal property.
Restrictions:
- Artists/Vendors are not allowed to ROVE with their merchandise at any time.
- Artists/Vendors are NOT allowed to break down early or leave early.(Leaving early may jeopardize future participation.)
- Alcoholic beverages, loud music, television, and hawking will not be allowedin the vicinity of your booth.
- The “Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals," Owners of Terry's Corner and “Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival” logos are trademarked and any use of them must be first approved by the Stanwood Camano Arts Festivals directors.
- Absolutely NO SMOKING or Vendor’s non-service animals in or around the booths! • Artists/Vendors are responsible for the behavior of their associates, assistants, and children. Please be respectful to the other Artists/Vendors and store merchants within Camano Island Mothers Day Art Festival area.
Parking:
Please note the Artists/Vendor parking area maps will be provided in Vendor Packets that will be emailed to you. Artists/Vendors are required to park in Vendor Parking Area ONLY. By submitting the application, you agreed to comply with the parking regulations that are strictly enforced. This means you may NOT park anywhere except the Vendor Parking Area so visitors will have ample parking spaces elsewhere.
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
65
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
32
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
2
Booth Information
SET UP TIME:
Thursday May 7th 12:00pm to 7:00pm or Friday May 8th 7:30am to 9:00am. If any artist needs to set up on Saturday email Sally Pray at sallyprayscaf@yahoo.com Artist load in schedule will be with acceptance email.
BOOTH FEES:
Application Fee: $15.00
Single 10 x 10 $150.00
Double 10 x 20 $300.00
BOOTH:
This is an outdoor event and your booth must be designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. All tents MUST have weights! Each tent must have at least 50 pounds on each leg! The tents must have all 4 sides on their tents at night. We do get some big winds at night especially being on the water, at night especially! No stakes or anything can be inserted into the grass for weights. All Weights must be above ground due to sprinkler system or blacktop. All booths must be kept open till closing times. Event will be held, regardless of weather.
SECURITY:
This year the Police Explores will be joining us as our security on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Thursday May 7th 12:00pm to 7:00pm or Friday May 8th 7:30am to 9:00am. If any artist needs to set up on Saturday email Sally Pray at sallyprayscaf@yahoo.com Artist load in schedule will be with acceptance email.
BOOTH FEES:
Application Fee: $15.00
Single 10 x 10 $150.00
Double 10 x 20 $300.00
BOOTH:
This is an outdoor event and your booth must be designed to withstand wind and inclement weather. All tents MUST have weights! Each tent must have at least 50 pounds on each leg! The tents must have all 4 sides on their tents at night. We do get some big winds at night especially being on the water, at night especially! No stakes or anything can be inserted into the grass for weights. All Weights must be above ground due to sprinkler system or blacktop. All booths must be kept open till closing times. Event will be held, regardless of weather.
SECURITY:
This year the Police Explores will be joining us as our security on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
Refund Policy
There will be no refunds after April 25th 2026, and we apologize in advance that there can be no exceptions to this policy.
Additional Fees
Booth Fee 10x20: $300
Booth Fee 10x10: $150
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $15
