WINTHROP — The Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 26th annual Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival: A Celebration of Winthrop.

The festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine.

Artists who work in a variety of media are encouraged to apply. The application fee is $50 prior to June 1 and $60 after June 1. The final deadline for applications is Aug. 1.

Application forms are available online at www.winthropchamber.org/documents/2013SidewalkFestivalApplication.pdf; by emailing [email protected]; or calling 377-8020.