2025 Summer Art Fest Guide Information

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it's art festival season! We want to help ensure yours is a huge success. With so much vying for your attendees' attention — outdoor concerts, going "up north," hiding out in air conditioning — our Summer Art Fest Guide is the best way to reach thousands of local art lovers that SHOW UP. After spending so much time and effort planning the event, the last thing you want to see in the comment section is "That looks cool, I wish I knew about that." Become a part of the MPLSART Summer Art Fest Guide today, and we'll make sure folks are in the know.

Here's how it works

• The MPLSART.COM Summer Art Fest Guide will feature an evolving listing of art festivals, art crawls, and more happening in the Twin Cities and surrounding area from May through August.
• We will be heavily promoting the MPLSART.COM Summer Art Fest Guide on social media, in our weekly newsletter, with our media partners, through advertising, and more!

How to be a part of the Summer Art Fest Guide

• Apply at the link below to submit your festival's information.
• We will follow up to collect any additional information and send you an invoice for $125
• Upon payment we'll include your listing in the guide and confirm details with you.

APPLY TO THE SUMMER FESTIVAL GUIDE HERE

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Q: When is the Summer Art Festival Guide Launching?
We're kicking things off May 1st, however there is not a deadline for joining the guide. Feel free to apply at anytime! We'll be promoting it throughout the Summer.

Q: My event is outside of the Twin Cities Metro. Can I still apply?
Yes! Summer is a great season for a road trip. Festivals within a reasonable drive of the TC Metro are welcome to apply.

Q: What festival dates are eligible to apply?
Any art festivals happening from the start of May through the end of September are welcome to apply. The sooner you apply, the better to get the most exposure for your festival. Even if your festival is near the end of Summer, apply now so it is on folks' radar all season long.

Q: I'm hosting a film fest, studio tour, art crawl, etc. May I still apply?
YES! Our motivation is for folks to get out and experience art in all forms this Summer. Even if you are having an event that doesn't quite fit the model of "art festival", please feel free to apply. We just ask that if you are having an exhibition or similar visual arts event, you instead submit your event to our calendar.

Q: Can I buy additional advertising on MPLSART.COM for my festival?
For sure! You can see our advertising options here. Note: NEMAA members can take 20% off any advertising package.

Q: Can I reach out if I have other questions/concerns/ideas?
Please do! Drop us a note at calendar@mplsart.com and a human will get back to you. ◼︎