Thank You for attending Arts Explosion 2026!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Arts Explosion 2026! This year’s event brought together incredible artists, performers, vendors, and community members for a vibrant celebration of creativity in Federal Way. We are grateful to everyone who helped make the event a success, from participating artists and performers to volunteers, sponsors, staff, and guests. Your support helps keep the arts thriving in our community. We look forward to seeing you again at future arts events in Federal Way!
View photos from the 2026 event on our Facebook.
Arts Explosion 2027 is happening May 28 - May 30, 2027
What is Arts Explosion?
The Federal Way Arts Commission hosts the annual Arts Explosion Juried Art Show Festival at the Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC). This vibrant celebration of creativity showcases the talents of both adult and youth artists from across the region, while promoting artistic growth, diversity, and community engagement.
From paintings and photography to sculpture, artisan work, and miniatures, Arts Explosion showcases a wide range of artistic styles and media. Artwork will be on display throughout the festival and available for public viewing and purchase. Join us to explore local talent, support artists, and experience the arts in an engaging, welcoming setting.
The 2026 entry deadline was March 19, 2026. Thank you to all of the artists who shared their work with the community.
Information about artist submissions for Arts Explosion 2027 will be posted closer to the event date!
What you can expect next year....
- 2D Art: ready to hang on the wall, paintings (digital/physical), prints, drawings
- Photography: ready to hang on the wall, black and white, color, printed, framed
- 3D Art: Self standing, secured to pedestal or hanging relief from wall, non-functional 3D art of any material, sculpture
- Artisan Work: Self standing, can hang from wall, wood, furniture, mosaic, glass, fiber art, jewelry
- Miniatures: same media specifications as 2D Art: paintings, prints and drawings
- Youth: same media specifications as any of the other categories - for youth ages 15-18 only