The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from September 5 - 7, 2026 with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm.

This unique exhibition and sale presents the work of more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and features a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture. The show is a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs

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

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