LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The 48th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival will take place April 18-19 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.<\/p>\n
The festival is the largest fine arts and crafts festival in West Texas. More than 100 visual artists from across the nation will showcase and sell original artwork in painting, jewelry, pottery, photography, fiber art, wood and mixed media.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s festival theme is \u201cBloom.\u201d Special exhibits and installations will include the \u201cNew Floral\u201d exhibit featuring Miriam Dubinsky\u2019s paintings, screenprints and collages, and a garden-inspired installation created by the Texas Tech University College of Visual & Performing Arts. Featured Artist Gale Webb will present acrylic floral paintings.<\/p>\n
Visitors can explore the J.T. & Margaret Talkington Juried Gallery, watch artists at work in the Demonstrating Artist Area and see performances by musicians, actors and dancers throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n
The festival features a Young Artist Competition showcasing artwork from more than 30 public, private and homeschool groups. Hands-on activities include the Chalk Art Area and Children\u2019s Art Area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bizzee Bee\u201d is an interactive exhibit for children. The exhibit features a giant Texas prairie environment where children can learn about pollinators.<\/p>\n
The Culinary Canvas Luncheon will feature a light lunch, dessert, tea service and a presentation on the work of Claude Monet. The festival will recognize Edson and Jenny Way as the 2026 \u201cChampions of the Arts\u201d during the luncheon.<\/p>\n
ARTRAGEOUS! is a performance that blends live painting, music and dance. Artists create paintings live on stage during the show.<\/p>\n
Festival hours are Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
Adult general admission is $5 in advance online and $7 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult.<\/p>\n
Tickets and information are available at LubbockArtsFestival.org or by calling 806-770-2000.<\/p>\n
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