Galveston Island's ARToberFEST

10/11/2025

With Strand Brass and Christmas on the Strand – I just got recognized as one of their rising fans! 🎉

10/10/2025

Can’t wait to welcome everyone to this amazing event!! It looks like weather will be amazing Saturday October 18th 10am-5pm and Sunday October 19th 10am-4PM. One of the top 50 art festivals in the US rated by Sunshine Artist Magazine. You don’t want to miss!!

10/04/2025

10/01/2025

🎨 Artist Spotlight: Stacy Gresell 🎨

Stacy Gresell transforms vintage and recycled objects into stunning encaustic and mixed media art that shimmers with light and depth. A self-taught artist, she brings her love of layered materials and handmade frames into every piece.

📅 Oct. 18-19th
📍 Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District

🌐 Learn more at www.stacygresellfineart.com

09/30/2025

🎨🌊 Meet Artist Camille Ellington at ARToberFEST! 🌵✨

From the deserts of Santa Fe to the shores of Oahu and beyond, Camille blends the beauty of ocean horizons and desert skies into her art. Starting her painting journey at 40, she now shares works that bring peace, healing, and inspiration.

📅 Oct. 18-19th
📍 Galveston's Historic Downtown Cultural Arts District

Come experience her stunning sailboat scenes and more at ARToberFEST—a weekend full of art, music, food, and community!

🌐 Learn more at www.csellington.com

09/29/2025

It’s a weekend packed with art, music, and fun for the whole family—and we’ve made it easy for you to plan your perfect day!

🖌️ Morning: Arrive early and explore one-of-a-kind art by over 100 artists. Find something special to take home!

🎶 Midday Music: Settle in for live tunes while you stroll, shop, and soak up the festival vibes.

Saturday: Songs for Lila (11 AM – 1 PM)
John Acevedo (2 PM – 5 PM)

Sunday: Claudia Font Milano (11 AM – 1 PM)
Robert Greaney (1 PM – 4 PM)

🍔 Lunch & Snacks: Grab delicious bites from HS American Greek Food, Mex 2 Da Soul, and Island Gelu.

🎨 Kids & Family Fun: Let the little ones get creative in the Kids Creative Zone (12 PM – 3 PM). Make memories and masterpieces to take home.

🎟️ Tickets Are Now Available
https://tickets.thegrand.com/
ARToberFEST supports the ongoing arts and education initiatives of The Grand 1894 Opera House.

For more information, please visit:
🌐 www.artoberfest.com

09/24/2025

Negroni Week day 2. We’ve got a whole menu for your drinking-for-a-cause pleasure. Let’s raise some money for .
Neons on at 4

09/23/2025

Which type of art do YOU love browsing most at ARToberFEST? 🖼️✨
🎨 Paintings
💍 Jewelry
📸 Photography
🏺 Ceramics

Tell us in the comments—your answer might inspire your first booth stop this year!

09/23/2025

✨ Artist Spotlight: Teri Jo McReynolds ✨

Teri McReynolds, our 2024 ARToberFEST Featured Artist, has spent 25+ years as a professional artist and teacher. Known for her oil paintings of local scenes, vintage gas stations, and Texas landscapes, she captures light, color, and memory in every brushstroke. From plein air landscapes to expressive portraits, her work invites viewers to experience the world through her vibrant, textured lens.

🌐 Learn more at terijomcreynolds.com

09/20/2025

Check this out musc lovers!

09/19/2025

🎨 Meet Jamie Rood at ARToberFEST! 🎨
Jamie Rood transforms his own photographs into captivating photographic art through extensive digital editing and hand-painting. His work explores themes of memory, connection, and nostalgia, inviting viewers to experience a journey through visual storytelling.

🖼️ See his work in person at the 28th Annual ARToberFEST
📅 October 18–19
🎟️ tickets.thegrand.com

Explore Jamie's full portfolio at www.jamierood.com