MPAartfest Seeks Artists for Fall Festival

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McLean Project for the Arts is looking for artists to participate in the seventh annual MPAartfest. McLean’s popular outdoor arts festival will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, in McLean Central Park. Art-lovers flock to the park to see and purchase the work of 50 local and regional juried artists. With live music, a children’s art walk, Innovation Station for art activities, local food and more, MPAartfest offers activities for the whole family.

Artists can find the application on McLean Project for the Arts’ website at mpaart.org/artfest.php. The deadline for application is May 1 and selected artists will be posted on the MPA website on June 1.

MPA is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. For more information about MPA, visit mpaart.org or call 703-442-4724.

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