CONWAY, Ark. (Sept. 19, 2022) — Conway Alliance for the Arts (CAFTA) will hold the 16th annual Conway ArtsFest on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Park. This event is free and open to the public.
The theme of this year’s ArtsFest is Unity Through Art and festivities will include:
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Hands-on art activities for all ages
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Live performances and workshops from local schools and arts organizations
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Public art demonstrations
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Food provided by Conway Kiwanis
ArtsFest would not be possible without our sponsors. We thank the following organizations for supporting this year’s event: Arkansas Community Foundation of Faulkner County, Children’s Clinic of Conway & Greenbrier, Conway Kiwanis, and First Security Bank.
ArtsFest has always been free and organized by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at this year’s ArtsFest, register online at conwayarts.org/artsfest.
Below is a complete schedule of events:
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10-10:30 a.m. – Performance by Conway Elementary Schools Choir with students from across the district
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10:30-11 a.m. – Conway Public Schools Orchestra chamber ensemble
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11-11:30 a.m. – Performance by Funk Fusion Dance Company
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11:30-12 p.m. – Highlights from the cast of Red Curtain Theatre‘s James and the Giant Peach
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12:30-1 p.m. – Instrument Petting Zoo with the Conway Symphony Orchestra
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1-1:30 p.m. – The Light Switch Company
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1:30-2 p.m. – Hip hop dance class taught by Stage Door Dance Arts
In addition, the 6th annual Neighbors, an Art Show will be presented from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Brick Room in downtown Conway. Experience beautiful art created by local artists, watch live music and entertainment, get a taste of Conway from local food trucks, and much more! Don’t forget to stop by the “CAFTA Corner” on Front Street to get hands-on with art and take some incredible photos, too.
This event, sponsored by Engage Management, is held in conjunction with Conway ArtsFest 2022 and is free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Conway Alliance for the Arts is a 100% volunteer-run non-profit in Conway, Arkansas, that exists to promote local artistic endeavors and connects the community through ArtsFest and the annual Arts Awards.
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