Showcase 2026 – Celebrating 50 Years!

A Celebration of Fine Art, Creativity, and Community

Join Dorchester Center for the Arts for Showcase 2026, a juried arts festival celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Showcase in historic Downtown Cambridge.

Held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Showcase features exceptional artwork, regional artists and artisans, live entertainment, creative organizations, and the popular Chalk Walk, where artists of all ages turn downtown sidewalks into colorful outdoor art.

This rain-or-shine event highlights fine arts, artistic excellence, and the creative spirit of our region.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Downtown Cambridge, Maryland

Featured Experiences

• Juried fine arts exhibition and marketplace
• Original artwork by regional artists
• Artist demonstrations
• Chalk Walk
• Live music and performances
• Local flavors from food vendors and specialty makers
• Creative activities and community engagement
• Local arts organizations and cultural partners

Vendor Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you to all of the artists, food vendors, and community organizations who applied to participate in Showcase 2026! We appreciate your interest in being part of this year’s celebration.

Applicants will be notified of their application status by Friday, September 11, 2026.

If you have been accepted, please be sure to complete your vendor payment if you have not already done so. Your participation is confirmed once payment has been received.

Questions or need assistance with payment? Please contact us at showcase@dorchesterarts.org.