Event Information

This first Mason Districts Art Festival is the result of over a year's worth of effort and planning. This event is produced by the Mason Arts Council, a local group of artists and supporters in the Mason District of Fairfax County, formed in 2024. The Mason Arts Council seeks to increase the role of culture in our community through the support of artists of all types by promoting community activities, social events, and arts-focused programming. 

The Mason Arts Council's goal for the Festival is to connect artists with patrons and to support promotion and sales of the artists’ work. We believe in keeping the cost to artists as low as possible; thus, no commission is collected by Mason Arts Council on any artwork sold. While cultivating collectors and patrons of the arts, the Festival also strives to make art accessible to all.

Please Note: Participating artists are to provide their own tent/booth set up.  If artists are unable to provide a tent, please contact the Festival Organizers to see about loans of tents.

Festival Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations

The purpose of the Mason District Art Festival is to provide an opportunity to engage directly with exceptional artists.

• All artwork must be original, handcrafted work by the participating artists.

• At the time of application, the artist confirms the authenticity of the artwork, that the work was created by their own hands, and that the description provided for the artwork is accurate to what is presented.

• All artwork exhibited must be of the quality, category, and body of work shown in the application.

• Photographic prints must be made from the artist’s original negative and/or image. The prints must be processed under the artist’s direct supervision by a reputable service.

• ​All exhibiting artists are solely responsible for the security of their artwork.

• Artists are required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage and protection for their artwork and displays.

• Artists are permitted and encouraged to utilize quiet, battery-powered lighting systems within their booths. No electricity is available on site. Wi-fi is not available on site.

• This event will take place rain or shine. Fees will not be refunded in the case of inclement weather.

• Mason District Arts Council will not be held responsible for damage, theft, or loss of artwork, or that of any other participating artist. There will be numerous volunteers at the event throughout the day; no work is to be stored overnight at the site.

Booth Information

• All booth spaces are located on grass in marked spaces measuring 10’ x 10' 6". All tents and/or structures must fit within the allotted footprint. 

• Assignments will be announced on October 4 via e-mail.

Refund Policy

The application fee of $25 is non-refundable.  Once an artist accepts the invitation to participate in the Festival, they submit the Artist Acceptance Form, and pay booth fee(s), the artists automatically guarantees commitment to comply with event policies and to participate in the Mason District Arts Festival.

In the event a registered artist cannot participate the artist must e-mail masondistrictarts@gmail.com on or prior to October 1, 2025

Code of Conduct for the Mason District Arts Festival

The Mason District Arts Festival is a celebration of the glorious mix of cultures and people that makes our community vibrant and fun. We want to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all our attendees. To make this happen, we need everyone to treat others respectfully.

Please make our Festival a welcoming space for everyone by following these guidelines: 

• Be respectful. Hate speech or clothing with messages or images that promote hatred will not be tolerated. 

• Fighting, violence or possession of weapons by individuals other than law enforcement is not permitted.

• Using people's correct pronouns is essential to showing them respect. Feel free to wear a preferred pronoun button. 

• Smoking outside of designated smoking areas will not be tolerated.

• Drinking alcoholic beverages will not be tolerated.

If you experience inappropriate behavior, please contact festival staff or send a message to masondistrictarts@gmail.com. 

We reserve the right to expel anyone who violates the terms and conditions outlined in this code of conduct.

Please feel free to post photos of our festival on your social media. Our social media hashtags are: @masondistrictarts