The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council (MVCAC) is now accepting applications for the Maple Valley Days Arts Festival, a juried community art event scheduled for June 12–14, 2026 at Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley, Washington. The festival invites regional artists and artisans to exhibit and sell works across multiple mediums including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, and handcrafted goods, with a new dedicated Textile Exhibition highlighting fiber arts. Selected participants will have their work displayed over three days, with awards presented at a VIP Opening Gala on June 12.
This festival matters because it provides a vital platform for local and regional artists to gain exposure, connect with collectors, and generate sales in a community-centered setting. The addition of a curated textile exhibition signals growing recognition of fiber arts within the broader visual art landscape, and the juried selection process ensures a high-quality, diverse showcase that strengthens the cultural fabric of Maple Valley and the surrounding region.