Festival of the Arts: Arty Kick Off Party

Join Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and culture at the 28th Annual MKAF Festival of the Arts. The festivities kick off with the Arty Kick Off Party on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, followed by an exciting weekend exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 28, and Sunday, Oct. 29 at the picturesque Dugas Pavilion at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Destin.

The Arty Kick-Off Party features award-winning oil painting artist Kathy Schumacher painting live, while guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, creative cocktails by Black Sheep Tequila, live music by Coconut Radi, and a cash bar. Tickets to the Arty Kick-Off Party are $75 per person (includes two drink tickets). Arty Kick Off Party Ticket Link: PURCHASE HERE

Arty Kick Off Party LOCATION:
Henderson Beach Resort
200 Henderson Resort Way
Destin, FL 32541

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) presents the annual Festival of the Arts October 28 & 29, 2023, 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/arts-festival/

Saturday, Oct 28 | 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Oct 29 | 10am - 4pm

Celebrating 28 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 65 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.

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. Follow Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation on Facebook for updates on events, concerts and programs.