Artsfest makes art essential to the lives of those living in the Southwest Missouri by showcasing talented artists and their creativity in a community-centric festival.
Support the local arts and artists, AND have an exclusive Artsfest shopping experience through the Patron Experience. Becoming a Patron elevates your Artsfest experience while further investing in artists. The Patron Experience is accessible to all, includes an SRAC membership, and has several options to choose from.
The Springfield Regional Arts Council will host the Children's Business Fair this May at Artsfest.
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business!
Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace.
We will host 10 booths at this innaugural event at Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street on May, 4th from 10 am – 5 pm.
This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street, on May 4th & 5th, 2019, is now accepting applications for performers, food vendors, non-profit booth spaces, live artists, and volunteers.
Thirty-nine years strong, Artsfest on Walnut Street is one of the largest outdoor festivals in Southwest Missouri, attracting over 20,000 patrons annually. Featuring 120+ artists from across the country, live performances, and delicious food, this has become a Springfield tradition not to be missed.
Attention artists:
Do you need extra help with your Zapplication for Artsfest? Swing by The Creamery for one-on-one assistance with Bethany Bell, Artsfest Event Coordinator, or Nicole Chilton, SRAC Director of Marketing.
Feel free to call 417-862-2787 to make an appointment during that time slot, or stop by.
Just in time for the gift-giving season, Great Southern Bank's downtown location (331 South Ave, Springfield, MO 65806) will be carrying ARTBUCKS, sold in $25 increments. Art Bucks are spendable vouchers for arts and goods* at Artsfest on Walnut, held this year on May 4 & 5th.
Artbucks are also available to purchase at The Springfield Regional Arts Council office, located inside The Creamery at 411 N Sherman Parkway. Or you can call Christa at 417-862-2787 to order some. $1 will be added to any mail orders, for shipping & handling.
Interested in participating in your first outdoor art festival but unsure how to get started? We chatted with Crystal Moody, a professional artist working in Springfield, about her journey as an Artsfest artist.
Interested in applying for Artsfest on Walnut (or any other outdoor art festival)? The Springfield Regional Arts Council, along with a panel of pros (including artist Crystal Moody, ArtsFest event coordinator Bethany Bell, and SRAC Director of Marketing, Nicole Chilton), will help answer any questions you may have about how to get started. Bring a lunch and meet us at The Creamery Board Room.
