M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival

The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for sale at this two-day festival, held on the beautiful grounds of the Memorial Art Gallery. Clothesline is also the place to experience all-day live entertainment, sample food from some of Rochester’s favorite food trucks and vendors, enjoy free family art activities, and visit the museum.

Artist applications for the 2026 M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival are now open!

Want to become a Food Truck/Tent Vendor at the M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival? We are now accepting applications for the 2026 festival. We are pleased to announce that, in addition to food trucks, we will be hosting food tents and carts at the festival this year.

Please fill out the survey using the link below with your information. A staff member from the Memorial Art Gallery will be in touch with you soon about your application. If you have any questions, let us know. If you are new to the festival this year, please include your email address in the contact section.