Saturday, September 27, 2025 11-5pm
The Marine City Art Drift
Explore Marine City's Vibrant Art Scene and Local Businesses in a Citywide Exhibition
Businesses
We’re looking for Marine City businesses to host local artists!
For just $25, your business can be a featured stop on the Drift, connecting with visitors and supporting our community’s vibrant art scene. The sponsorship fee helps cover marketing and promotion for the event.
Register and submit your $25 non-refundable sponsorship fee by Saturday, August 16th to secure your spot. Download your application below!
Artists
Calling all artists!
The 3rd Annual Marine City Art Drift is happening September 27, 2025 — and we want you to be part of it. Apply to be a featured artist hosted by a Marine City business, share your work through live demos, and sell your art onsite.
Applications with 3 images are due by Saturday, August 16th. If selected, a $25 non-refundable participation fee will go toward marketing and promotion. Download your application below!
The Origin of the Marine City Art Drift
The Marine City Art Drift was born from a bold collaboration between three creative forces: New Century Art Gallery, MC Marketplace, and The Painted Toad. Spearheaded by Jeanne Burris Johnson and Cory Johnson, founders of New Century, the idea took shape after the gallery received a $5,000 Backing Small Business Grant from Main Street America and American Express. That early seed money—and the momentum it created—later led to an additional $25,000 enhancement grant.
But this wasn’t just about funding. The vision was clear from the beginning: to spotlight Marine City’s thriving art scene and strengthen the connection between artists, local businesses, and the community. The Art Drift launched with purpose—and it now stands as a springboard for future events that will continue to celebrate art, elevate Marine City, and build lasting bridges between creativity and commerce.
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