Get Involved with the 2026 East by Southeast’s Festival of the Arts
October 16–18, 2026 | Clarkston Community Center
The East by Southeast Festival of the Arts (ExSE) returns this October for three days of performances, workshops, visual art, community programming, vendors, and creative connection at Clarkston Community Center.
ExSE highlights Asian-descended artists and creatives from Atlanta and across the Southeast while creating opportunities for businesses, organizations, artists, and community members to take part in the festival.
Current opportunities are focused primarily on vendors and sponsors.
Become a Vendor
ExSE is currently accepting applications for its festival market from craft, food, beverage, and visual art vendors.
Vendors are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized based on the festival’s needs.
ExSE is particularly interested in:
- Craft and handmade goods vendors
- Visual artists interested in selling their work
- Food vendors
- Specialty non-alcoholic beverage vendors, including boba, tea, juice, mocktails, and similar offerings
Vendor Details
The vendor registration fee is $25 per day.
Vendor markets are planned for:
- Friday, October 16: 5:00-8:00 PM
- Saturday, October 17: 2:00–8:00 PM
- Sunday, October 18: 2:00–8:00 PM
Friday will also include vendors as part of the festival’s opening mixer and community activities.
The vendor application will remain open until the week before the event, although ExSE may continue considering vendors based on availability as the festival approaches.
Submitting an application does not automatically confirm participation. ExSE reviews applications and confirms participation directly with selected vendors.
Apply to become a vendor:
ExSE Vendor Application
Become a Sponsor or In-Kind Partner
Businesses, organizations, and community partners can support the festival through monetary sponsorships or in-kind contributions.
Sponsorship helps support artist participation, festival production, technical needs, volunteer coordination, marketing, and community programming.
Current areas of need include:
- Food for volunteers, staff, and guests
- Technical and lighting equipment
- Festival production expenses
- Art supplies for participating visual artists
- General monetary support
Sponsorship Opportunities
ExSE offers sponsorship opportunities ranging from $50 to $7,500, with benefits varying by sponsorship level.
Benefits may include:
- Festival signage and logo placement
- Website and social media recognition
- Digital program advertising
- Festival tickets
- Vendor market or lobby space at select levels
- Exclusive ticket discounts for a sponsor’s community, customers, or clients
September 20, 2026, is the deadline to receive the full benefits associated with a sponsorship level.
Organizations interested in supporting the festival can review the complete sponsorship opportunities here:
2026 ExSE Festival Sponsorship Packet
For sponsorship questions or to discuss supporting the festival, contact:
Artists & Creative Participants
The festival is not broadly accepting additional performers or workshop leaders at this stage.
However, visual artists interested in selling their work may still participate through the vendor market by submitting a vendor application.
Artists and other creatives are also encouraged to attend the festival, experience the programming, meet participating creatives, and connect with the broader ExSE community.
Attend the Festival
The 2026 East by Southeast Festival of the Arts takes place October 16–18 at Clarkston Community Center and features three days of performances, workshops, film, visual art, community programming, family activities, and vendor markets.
Purchase Tickets:
Buy Tickets for the 2026 ExSE Festival of the Arts
Festival Information:
www.eastxsoutheast.com
Location:
Clarkston Community Center
3701 College Avenue
Clarkston, GA 30021
