Advertise in the 2016 Program Book

May 31, 2016July 19, 2018Justin Fair

The Hyattsville CDC invites area businesses to place an advertisement in the Program Book for “Arts & Ales” the 2016 Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival.

The Program Book, now in its 4^th year, is designed to showcase local businesses and services alongside our exhibiting artists, artisans, performers, and attractions. A festival staple, the Program Book will be seen by the 4,500 visitors who will attend the event. Ad blocks begin at $75, on a first-come first-serve basis due by 6pm on Friday, August 19^th, 2016.

Click the image above to open our PDF here to view our rates. Browse our 2015, 2014, and 2013 online program books!

Please e-mail Hyattsville CDC festival coordinator, Mr. Justin Fair for further questions.

Exhibitors Applications Now Open

April 13, 2016July 24, 2018Justin Fair

Open E-Mail Newsletter

Exhibitors Applications Now Open

For Visual Artists and Artisans throughout the DC., Maryland and Virginia area

Wednesday, April 13, 2016— Exhibitors Applications for the Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival are now available online. The Festival will be held Saturday, September 10th, 2016, from 12:00 P.M. –6:00 P.M. and is organized by the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation. This is a juried festival.

Only original artwork, photography, handmade jewelry, handmade crafts, and creative literary arts are allowed. No commercial merchandise will be accepted, unless it is incredibly unique and environmentally friendly in nature.

Important Application Dates:

Online applications must be sent in by 6pm on Friday, July 15th, 2016
Receive notification of acceptance on Friday, July 22nd, 2016
Submit Booth Participation Fee and confirm paperwork by 6pm on Friday, July 29th, 2016

Head to Application

Aplicaciones Expositores ahora abierto

Para los artistas visuales y artesanos a lo largo de la DC, área de Maryland y Virginia

Miércoles 13 de abril de 2016– Aplicaciones artista para el centro de Festival de las Artes Hyattsville están ahora disponibles en línea . El Festival se llevará a cabo sábado, 10 de septiembre de 2016, de 12:00 P.M. a 6: 00 P.M. y está organizado por la Hyattsville Community Development Corporation. Este es un festival con jurado.

Solamente están permitidos los trabajos originales de arte, fotografía, joyería artesanal, arte hecho a mano y las artes literarias. No se aceptará mercancía comercial, al menos que sea increíblemente único y ambientalmente amistoso en naturaleza.

Fechas importantes de aplicaciones:

Aplicaciones en línea deben de ser recibidas para las 6pm del lunes, 19 de julio de 2016
Reciba notificaciones de aceptación el viernes, 22 de julio de 2016
Entregue la tarifa de la carpa ($100 por una carpa entera o $55 para compartir la mitad del espacio de la carpa) antes de las 6pm el viernes, 29 de julio de 2016

La aplicación

Arts & Ales: The Hyattsville Arts Festival Comes Of Age

April 11, 2016July 24, 2018Justin Fair

2016’s Arts Festival Features A New, Larger Site, Adds Maryland Craft Breweries, And More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, April 11^th, 2016

Contact: Justin Fair, Hyattsville CDC

(301) 683-8267 festival@hyattsvillecdc.org

Hyattsville, MD — Joining forces, Hyattsville Community Development Corporation and the Brewers Association of Maryland are proud to introduce “Arts & Ales,” the 2016 Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival. Additional key partners include the City of Hyattsville and M-NCPPC. Hyattsville is gearing up for Prince George’s County’s largest yearly arts event in the Gateway Arts District. http://hyattsvillearts.com

With a new venue incorporating 3 city blocks of downtown Hyattsville, “Arts & Ales” will take place on Saturday, September 10^th, 2016, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The juried festival will feature over 100 exhibiting artists and artisans, Maryland craft breweries, food vendors, as well as music and dance on two stages. The festival is expected to attract 4,500 visitors. The event is free and family-friendly. Tasting passes (ages 21+) are $30 in advance online and can also be purchased at the gate.

Directions and parking are also available online. Visitors will be welcome to park for free at the event in designated lots. Along with the new homes of Pyramid Atlantic and Artworks Now under construction; the recent installation of “Ribbon of Life” at the new Safeway; and five other public artworks in development within the Hyattsville Community, the Arts are on the rise.

Applications will be available April 13 for exhibiting artists and artisans. Applications for food trucks and vendors, and civic organizations will be announced via the festival mailing list. Once juried-in and accepted, over 100 exhibitors and vendors will be announced mid-August.

Lead sponsors include Brewers Association of Maryland, Hon. Deni Taveras, Prince George’s County District 2 Councilmember, City of Hyattsville, The Prince George’s County Revenue Authority, Washington City Paper’s Crafty Bastards Fair, and the Maryland State Arts Council. For a Festival Sponsorship Guide, please inquire with Stuart Eisenberg, Executive Director of the Hyattsville CDC: eisenberg@hyattsvillecdc.org or 301-683-8267. For all other inquiries, including advertising, please inquire via festival@hyattsvillecdc.org.

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The 5 W’s

March 18, 2016July 19, 2018Justin Fair

Our quick-sheet for 2016’s event has been released! Head to

Plan Your Visit: 2016 Basic Information →

Thank You! Take our Festival Survey for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate!

September 29, 2015July 19, 2018Justin Fair

Thank you for helping to make another incredible Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival. We hope you supported your favorite artists and artisans or found some new favorites!

Please tell us what you thought and fill out the feedback survey. Complete by Monday, October 5th for a chance to receive a $25 gift card to Franklin’s Restaurant & Brewery. Your input helps us develop next year’s festival.

Check out our Storify Recap Page full of pictures, video and updates from the event! Share your favorite purchases and memories by tweeting @hyattsvillearts and tagging on Twitter, Instagram or Tumblr #hyvillearts

Remember you can find all of the festival exhibitors, including links to their websites and online shops, on the festival website.

See you next year!

Stuart Eisenberg
Executive Director
Hyattsville Community Development Corporation

Our Generous Sponsors

Our sponsors’ support enables us to develop a high-quality event that attracts visitors from across the DMV Region to the Gateway Arts District! Please learn more about our sponsors by clicking their names below.

Interested in sponsoring next year’s festival? We’d love to hear from you! Please email eisenberg@hyattsvillecdc.org.