IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts takes place January 27, 28 and 29, 2023 in New Smyrna Beach, the arts festival is ranked in the Top 50 in the nation for Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine in 2022.
IMAGES: A Festival of the Arts was founded 47 year ago, and is spread along Riverside Drive, partway up Canal Street, and throughout picturesque Riverside Park in New Smyrna Beach.
The free family event runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on January 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on January 29.
The annual arts event attracts 53,000+ arts enthusiasts, and has something for everyone – enjoy the work of 230 artists, including five Daytona State College students who will be selected for the Trish Thompson Memorial Emerging Artist Program at IMAGES in partnership with Daytona State College, food trucks, fabulous live music, free art projects for the kids and an exhibit of student artwork.
Stroll through the park, buy some art, and have a great weekend with family and friends!
Highlights of the festival include:
The information tent, located at the intersection of Canal Street and Riverside Drive, is the place to go to buy festival items such as t-shirts and posters, or if you get separated from your group and need help finding them.
You can also ask the volunteers to look up an artist and see if they are in the show – and if so, where they are located.
Children can participate in hands-on art projects presented by the ACA Volunteer League and area art teachers at the Creative Education Tent. The tent is located in Riverside Park, adjacent to the playground.
The Student Art Exhibit, featuring the work of over 100 students in Southeast Volusia schools, is adjacent to the Creative Education Tent.
There will be a free Sparkly Tattoo tent across from the Children’s tent as well!
A food court features Food Trucks and is located in the Brannon Civic Center parking lot and by the Information Booth and features a diverse selection of food.
