Welcome to Art Fest 2026
Art Fest is a community arts festival that brings together local and regional artists, makers, and creatives to showcase and sell their work. It’s a celebration of art, creativity, and local culture—designed to highlight artists while providing a fun experience for attendees of all ages.
RegisterWHEN ⏱️
WHERE 📍
May 2nd, 2026
2:00 - 6:00 PM
in Canyon
Silent Auction
Art Vendors
Authors Corner with
Burrowing Owl Books
Paint and Sip Class
Inflatables
Downtown Shopping & Dining
Art Vendor Information
- Cost is $100
- Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, and canopies.
Art Demonstrations
Live demonstrations are welcome!
Please ensure you:
Clean up after yourself.
Protect all public property and surrounding areas.
- Drawings (pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel)
- Paintings (acrylic, watercolor, oil, gouache)
- Mixed‑media works on canvas or paper
- Printmaking (lithographs, etchings, block prints)
- Collages
Photography
- Fine art photography prints
Digital 2D Art
- Digital illustrations
- Procreate or tablet-created artwork
- Graphic design prints
- Digital paintings printed on paper or canvas
Handmade Paper Art
- Paper cut art (flat, not pop‑up or 3D)
- Hand‑lettering or calligraphy pieces
- Posters or art prints made by hand
Other Acceptable Forms
- Maps or stylized illustrations
- Flat textile art that is explicitly artwork (e.g., printed fabric art), not quilts
- Screen-printed art posters
- Art cards and fine‑art greeting cards
- Flat, framed artwork of any medium
- Pottery
- Sculptures
Hand‑Painted Functional Items
These items are allowed as long as the focus is original artwork, not mass‑produced products:
- Hand‑painted cups or mugs
- Hand‑painted books or journals
- Hand‑painted canvases or boards
- Hand‑painted signs
- Hand‑painted ornaments
- Hand‑painted coasters
- Hand‑painted flat wood pieces
Key rule: The piece must be primarily valued for its art, not for its function.
For example:
A mug with original artwork = YES
A mug with vinyl stickers or commercial patterns = NO
- Quilts
- 3D‑printed items
- Crafts or décor with no original 2D art
- Crocheted or knitted crafts
- Jewelry or accessories
- Food or baked goods
- Political, violent, or sexually explicit content
- Controversial subject matter
- Any merchandise not considered fine art
Note: Although we love our Farmer’s Market vendors, this event is not a market—it is a dedicated art space. Please respect this boundary.
We will come support you at the Farmer's Market this summer!!
Content Guidelines
All displayed artwork must be family friendly.
Prohibited themes include:
- Violence
- Sexual content or explicit imagery
- Political themes
- Controversial or divisive subject matter
This is an inclusive environment, and all artists are expected to honor that standard.
$10 to enter
Rules & Guidelines
All Artwork Must Fit the Americana Theme
Americana is meant to be welcoming, nostalgic, and inclusive.
Allowed:
- Vintage roadside & Route 66 imagery
- Classic cars (non-political)
- National Park scenery
- Western or cowboy folklore
- Folk art patterns
- Music culture (blues, jazz, bluegrass, etc.)
- Smalltown charm (storefronts, barns, diners)
- Fireworks, festivals, parades (non-political)
Not allowed:
- Political symbols or figures
- Controversial or divisive imagery
- Anything violating the “family-friendly” rule (see below)
- Violence
- Sexual or suggestive content
- Gore
- Disturbing or offensive content
Medium Restrictions
- Chalk or chalk pastels only.
- No paints, markers, sprays, adhesives, or permanent mediums.
- Water may be used for blending.
Space Use
- Stay within your assigned square.
- Respect public property at all times.
Clean-Up
Remove all trash and materials when finished.
Do not rinse chalk into storm drains.
Judging Criteria
- Interpretation of the Americana theme
- Creativity & originality
- Color use & technique
- Overall visual impact
Prize
1st Place: $100 cash
Winner announced at event conclusion.
Free to Enter but MUST Register on site during Art Fest
Rules & Guidelines
All Artwork Must Fit the Americana Theme
Americana is meant to be welcoming, nostalgic, and inclusive.
Allowed:
- Vintage roadside & Route 66 imagery
- Classic cars (non-political)
- National Park scenery
- Western or cowboy folklore
- Folk art patterns
- Music culture (blues, jazz, bluegrass, etc.)
- Smalltown charm (storefronts, barns, diners)
- Fireworks, festivals, parades (non-political)
Not allowed:
- Political symbols or figures
- Controversial or divisive imagery
- Anything violating the “family-friendly” rule (see below)
- Violence
- Sexual or suggestive content
- Gore
- Disturbing or offensive content
Medium Restrictions
- Chalk or chalk pastels only.
- No paints, markers, sprays, adhesives, or permanent mediums.
- Water may be used for blending.
Space Use
- Stay within your assigned square.
- Respect public property at all times.
Clean-Up
Remove all trash and materials when finished.
Do not rinse chalk into storm drains.
Judging Criteria
- Interpretation of the Americana theme
- Creativity & originality
- Color use & technique
- Overall visual impact
Prize
Tickets to the CAP (Canyon Aquatic Park)
Cost $25 per student
Instuctor Nikki Dennis
Join us for a fun and relaxing live art class experience! This step‑by‑step session will guide you through creating an 11×14 canvas painting of a predetermined art piece. No experience needed — just come ready to have a great time!
What’s Included
- All paint and supplies
- An 11×14 canvas to take home
- Step‑by‑step instruction
- A completed artwork you’ll be proud of
Booth Details
- Cost to enter is $50
- Each author will receive a 10×10 space.
- You are responsible for bringing your own
supplies, tables, chairs, and tent
- Booths should be professional and welcoming to readers.
- Authors may bring display materials such as banners, book stands, and signage.
- Please ensure all content displayed and sold is family‑friendly.
Meet our Muralist
Hi, my name is Murphy. I’m a 20-year-old creative and designer based in Canyon and the Texas Panhandle. I graduated from Canyon High School after starting at Caprock High School, where I connected with Blank Spaces Murals , an experience that changed my life. I’ve been painting murals since I was a freshman, and over the past six years, have contributed to more than 100 murals across the Panhandle, primarily in the Amarillo area. Art began as a personal outlet and coping mechanism, but it quickly grew into something bigger. I see it as a powerful way to transform spaces, share messages, and bring people together. Public art is especially meaningful to me because it’s accessible to everyone , regardless of age, culture, or background , simply by walking down the street.To me, murals are more than paint on a wall. They create connections, turn places into landmarks, and leave lasting memories within a community. I’m honored to continue creatingwork that lives in and grows with the Panhandle.
Featured Artist
When he’s not scanning the sky for eagles, transforming homes in Canyon’s Hunsley Hills and Country Club neighborhoods, or battling the worst dust bunnies Amarillo’s flip houses have to offer, Jacob Morin is almost certainly thinking about two things: art and his daughter.Art isn’t just a hobby for Jacob...it has sustained him. More than once, he has lived solely off his creativity, driven by passion, skill, and an eye for the extraordinary in everyday life. Whether he’s restoring a business’s distressed old sign or sketching in the front seat of his truck, Jacob is always creating something.If you meet him at an event, he might offer to draw your portrait on the spot or gift you an angel, a stallion, or even a Statue of Liberty print pulled from his ever‑present mobile studio. Jacob is equally ready to paint a canvas for your living room or repaint the living room itself. His art bridges the gap between imagination and reality, and he welcomes every challenge with a “let’s make it happen” spirit. Bring him your wildest idea. A mural? A portrait? A full‑home repaint? A custom piece pulled from the corners of your imagination? Jacob Morin is ready to help you bring your vision to life.
