Arty Kick Off Party Festival of the Arts

Arty Kick Off Party Festival of the Arts
October 25 6PM
Henderson Beach Resort, Piazza Plaza

This year’s 29th annual celebration of art, food, music and family fun begins on Friday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. with the Arty Kick Off Party on the Piazza Plaza at Henderson Beach Resort.

Mix and mingle with Festival artists, watch award-winning featured guest artist Melanie Moore paint live, enjoy live music by Coconut Radio, light bites and cash bar.

$50 per person (Includes welcome cocktail courtesy of Black Sheep Tequila.)

MKAF Members save 10%

Proceeds benefit MKAF and its ArtsReach community outreach education initiatives.

29th Annual Festival of the Arts
Cultural Arts Village in Destin
October 26, 9 AM-5 PM
October 27, 10 AM-4 PM

The Festival of the Arts, produced by Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, is a celebration of art, music, food and family fun. Head to the Cultural Arts Village in Destin Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to browse original artwork by more than 100 premier artists from across the United States (and Europe!). Watch live artist demos, hear live music, enter the art drawing, purchase souvenir Festival merchandise, enjoy hands-on creative children’s activities, street performers, snap a keepsake “masterpiece” photo, savor food truck fare, sip beer, wine, Bloody Marys and more. Join in the festivities by casting your vote for the People’s Choice Award (Saturday).

Free admission
Proceeds benefit MKAF and its ArtsReach community outreach education initiatives.