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Artists, Peformers, Food Vendors and more! Save the Date!
Save the date for Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street: May 4 & 5, 2019. Are you an artist interested in showcasing your work? Or a food vendor wanting to sell your food at the event? Or maybe you want to get the word out about your business or nonprofit to our more than 20,000 attendees. Whatever way you want to participate in our festival, sign up for this email list to be notified as soon as application open for the 2019 show and receive reminders when the application deadline draws near. Thanks for supporting the arts in Southwest Missouri!
Artsfest on Walnut Street grants nearly $5,000 in cash awards to fine artists
Artsfest on Walnut Street, southwest Missouri’s largest fine arts festival, kicked off on Saturday, May 5. The first day of the event drew thousands of patrons who enjoyed an extensive art selection, performances from musicians and dancers on six stages, food from more than a dozen vendors and a variety of family-friendly activities.
Applications Now Open for Artsfest 2018 on Historic Walnut Street
Applications are now open for Artsfest on Walnut Street, the largest fine arts festival in southwest Missouri. Festival organizers are seeking artists, nonprofits and performers for this year's festival, occurring May 5 and 6. The 2018 festival marks 38 years of strong arts patronage in the Springfield area, supporting artists and art enthusiasts in the Ozarks—and beyond.
Video: More than 140 artists featured at Artsfest May 6 and 7
Artsfest on Walnut 2017, May 6 and 7, features more than 140 juried artists from around the country.
Evenson inspired by children, nature; featured at Artsfest May 6-7
Northwest Arkansas artist Karrie Evenson describes her style as whimsical and illustrative. From the hills of Arkansas, Evenson returns to Artsfest on Walnut for a fifth year on May 6 and 7—one of more than 140 artists from around the country.
Call for artists: Live Art Demonstrators at Artsfest
Heather Kane paints live during Artsfest 2016.
#ArtsfestOnWalnut 2017 is May 6-7
Artsfest is the largest fine arts festival in Southwest Missouri – featuring 140 artists from all over the country, over 80 performances, delicious food from some of Springfield’s favorite restaurants and food vendors, and a kids hands-on area with activities including Chalk-It-Up and the Claymobile, a mobile ceramic arts workshop.