Shoreline Arts Festival June 24-25 at Shoreline Center

2017 Shoreline Arts Festival

June 24 - 25 at Shoreline Center

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a free community event with something creative and fun for everyone! 

Don’t miss these two extraordinary days of music, dance, theater, visual arts, food, culture, and more at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. Shoreline 98155 on Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, June 26 from 10am to 5pm.

But wait, there’s more! At 6pm on Saturday, the Main Stage, Food Truck Food Court, and Beer Garden will get the party kicked into gear with some energetic K-Pop music and more fun with friends and family!

For more information, visit the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council’s website.

Festival To Do List:

Shop for local art at the Artist Marketplace
Peruse paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and pretty much every other kind of art as you saunter through the sunshine and decide which of the masterpieces on offer will grace your mantelpiece. Enrich your home with hand-made art, support local artists, and show the world where you stand as a curator of great taste.

Rock out, or take it easy at our Showmobile Performance Main Stage
Sit back, relax, and be entertained by an array of musical and dance performances spanning a wide range of styles. From Ukuleles to Rock N’ Roll, there’s something for every musical taste. Check out the full line up at www.shorelinearts.net

Arts Festival After Hours

K-Pop World Festival / Food Trucks / Beer Garden
6pm-9pm, Saturday June 24

You wanted more Arts Festival, and you got it! At 6pm the Main Stage, Food Truck Food Court, and Beer Garden will come alive with sound, culture, cuisine, and libations. Join us for dinner, drinks, and a show you will never forget.

View the Juried Art and Photography Exhibitions
Featuring over 300 artworks from regional artists in 2D, 3D, and photography, the Juried Art Exhibit is one of the highlights of the Arts Festival. Over $2000 in cash prizes and merchandise are awarded and winners are announced at 10:00am, Saturday on the Main Stage.

Surround yourself with the creativity of students at the Youth Art Exhibition
Witness the talents of the 300+ Pre-K through 12th grade students who share their artwork in the Shoreline Arts Festival Youth Art Exhibit and vote for your favorite piece to win the People's Choice Award. Awards are given in four different age groups and art for the Shoreline School District’s 2017-18 calendar is also selected from this exhibit of 2D and 3D artworks.

Get creative at the Hands-On Art stations for children and adults
Try your hand at a festival favorite with one or all of our Hands-On Art stations! Supplies are provided, all you need to bring is your imagination and a willingness to explore. This year’s creative adventures include: Caterpillar Pets, Firework Paintings, Blasts from the Past, Water Bottle Wonders and, of course, the beloved Fish Prints—with real and rubber fish.

Tantalize your taste buds at the Food Truck Food Court
Get lunch, dinner, or just a sweet treat at this year’s Arts Festival Food Court. Conveniently located by the Showmobile Stage, the food court is the perfect place to grab lunch, meet your neighbors, and enjoy the festival atmosphere.

Fill up at the Senior Center Breakfast
This is the real deal and an Arts Festival Tradition. Come early (get the good parking!) and fill up with a hearty breakfast before the festival opens. Choose between a stack of pancakes or a Belgium waffle with sausage and eggs, or get the Shoreline Scramble with home fries! Breakfast starts at 8:30am.

Experience something new in the Cultural Rooms
Explore four cultural rooms offering many fun hands-on activities and displays. Learn about different cultures, sample foods, see art, listen to music, learn to dance, and more. This year's highlights include:

• A Glimpse of Africa! hosted by JHP Cultural and Diversity Legacy
• Chinese Cultural Rooms hosted by local Chinese Artist Groups
• Experience Korea! presented by the Korean American Historical Society
• Filipiniana Cultural Room presented by Filipiniana Arts and Culture
• Latino Cultural Room hosted by Cesar Garcia and Peggie Hernandez 

Get inspired by Missoula Children’s Theatre
An annual Shoreline Arts Festival tradition! A little red truck pulls into town with everything needed to mount a full one hour musical ... except the cast. Sixty local students are cast in a play, rehearse for a week with professional actors / directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre touring company, and perform for an audience on Saturday at 1pm. This year’s performance is Peter and Wendy! Tickets are just $10, get yours here.

Take the festival shuttle and don’t stress about parking.
Parking is a breeze with the Shoreline Arts Festival Shuttle Service! Running every 20 minutes during festival hours (Saturday 9am-9pm and Sunday 9am-6pm), the shuttle will make stops at the Shoreline Farmers Market, Meridian Park Elementary, and then come to the Shoreline Arts Festival. The Shuttle Service is provided through the generous support of Shoreline Community College.

The Shoreline Arts Festival is a program of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council with major support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts.