LABOR DAY ART SHOW

Presented by the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, the 55th Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park is one of the largest art shows in the Washington D.C. area. The exhibition features the work of more than 400 artists from the mid-Atlantic region. The show includes works in a wide range of artistic mediums, including:

• Sculpture
• Painting and Drawing
• Ceramics
• Glass
• Jewelry
• Fiber Arts
• Photography
• Furniture
• Works on paper

Through August 3, 2026, artists are invited to submit entries for the show.

For more than half a century the Labor Day Art Show has been enjoyed by thousands, from art collectors to casual viewers. Don't miss this amazing show! 
 

RSVP for the Opening Reception        RSVP for the Labor Day Art Show

RSVPs are preferred, not required for the Labor Day Art Show and Opening Reception. Learn more about the Donor Preview below.

Location, Dates & Hours

Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park
September 5 - 7, 2026  |  12:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission is free.

Join us on Friday, September 4, 2026 for the Opening Reception from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

(The Spanish Ballroom is not air-conditioned; large fans will run throughout the day.)

More Details, Receptions + RSVP: 

Donor Reception & Preview

Friday, September 4, 2026

5:30pm - 7:00pm | Donor Reception | Bumper Car Pavilion
6:00pm - 7:00pm | 1-hour Donor Preview | Spanish Ballroom

Refreshments in the Bumper Car Pavilion

Already a Donor or a Member? Please RSVP for the preview & reception!
 

RSVP for the Donor Reception & Preview
 

Make a donation of $50 or more between July 1, 2026 and September 4, 2026 to receive a $10 voucher toward your purchase at the show! 

Not a donor yet? First-time donors who make a donation of $50 or more between July 1, 2026 and September 4, 2026 will receive a $15 voucher toward your purchase at the show! 

 

Donate Now!

 

Opening Reception

Friday, September 4, 2026  |  7:00pm - 9:00pm | Spanish Ballroom

Refreshments in the Bumper Car Pavilion

 

RSVP (Preferred, not required)

 

Labor Day Art Show Awards

Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is proud to present the Labor Day Art Show Awards Program. Cash prizes of $250 each will be awarded for top works in the 2D and 3D categories. In addition, the Park View Artist Award 2026 will include the opportunity for a solo art exhibition for our selected winner in our Park View Gallery in 2027. All participants qualify to be considered. The award selection is subject to the judge's discretion.

2026 Labor Day Art Show Awards Judge: Edith Graves

Edith Graves is the founder of Edith Graves, Art Advisor, LLC (EGAA), representing a select group of contemporary artists nationwide. With a BFA in Art History and Studio Art and 30 years in marketing and branding, she brings a unique blend of business expertise and art world experience to her advisory practice. After co-founding Studio E Partners in 2012, she launched EGAA in 2023 to connect collectors and designers with exceptional artists and artwork. A member of ArTTable since 2014, Edith is known for fostering meaningful relationships between artists and collectors through exhibitions, studio visits, and curated events. 

Website  -  EdithGraves.com                  
Instagram -  @EdithGravesArt

 

 

Watch this short video to see what the show is like!

Thank you to our Art Show Sponsor, Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown
 

Suggested Donation: $10

Every contribution helps us present free festivals, concerts, preserve and maintain the Park's historic buildings, and more.

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