Festival of the Arts: Arty Kick Off Party

Join Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and culture at the 29th Annual MKAF Festival of the Arts. The festivities kick off with the Arty Kick Off Party at 6pm on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, followed by an exciting weekend exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27 at the picturesque Dugas Pavilion at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Destin.

The Arty Kick-Off Party features award-winning artists, while guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. The fun begins at 6pm on Friday, October 25th at the Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. 

2024 Festival of the Arts
Friday, Oct 25 | 6pm: Arty Kick Off Party
Saturday, Oct 26 | 9am - 5pm
Sunday, Oct 27 | 10am - 4pm

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) presents the annual Festival of the Arts October 26 & 27, 2024, 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/

Celebrating 29 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.