Festival of the Arts

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) presents the 26th annual Festival of the Arts October 30 & 31 for an entire weekend of art, music, food and fun for everyone. The area's premiere fine arts festival takes place at the MKAF Cultural Arts Village in Destin, Florida. Free for all attendees.  More info at: https://mkaf.org/art-festival/

Saturday Oct 30 | 9am - 5pm
Sunday Oct 31 | 10am - 4pm

Celebrating 26 years, the two-day signature event features artists from across the United States will offer up their original artwork in the form of oil, watercolor, acrylic, and glass paintings; photography, sculpture, pottery, wood, paper, fiber, mosaics, mixed media, jewelry designs, and more. The Festival also features a Collaborative Art Exhibit, which showcases select artwork of more than 60 community adult and student artists. 

A celebration of art, music, food, and family fun, special features of the Festival include a live music lineup, arts, souvenir posters and t-shirts, and more. 

Sorry, no pets! Unfortunately, the event venue is not pet friendly. All registered service animals are welcome.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is a non-profit member and volunteer organization that has inspired over 320,000 children in over 70 schools, and United Way agencies including children with special needs and wounded warriors. For more information on MKAF events, community outreach program, volunteering or investing in the arts, visit online at www.MKAF.org or call (850) 650-2226 to get involved. For more information, visit mattiekellyartsfoundation.org. Follow Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation on Facebook for updates on events, concerts and programs.