See The Woodlands Waterway® transformed into a magnificent outdoor art gallery at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, set for Saturday, April 12 from 10 am – 7 pm and and Sunday, April 13 from 10 am – 5 pm. Ranked #1 in Texas and #3 in the U.S. by Art Fair SourceBook, this juried art show features over 200 fine artists displaying their original artwork along The Waterway and in Town Green Park in The Woodlands Town Center. Tickets for the festival are $12 per adult or $15 for a weekend pass. Children 12 and under are admitted free.

“The Woodlands Town Center is an ideal venue for a weekend celebration of the arts and culture,” said Jenny Wright, Festival Director. “With the Four Diamond Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, plus hundreds of stores and restaurants at The Woodlands Mall and Market Street within walking distance, The Woodlands Town Center is a great place for a mini-vacation.”

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, a spectacular outdoor amphitheater, is also hosting a concert featuring jazz legends Spyro Gyra and Lee Ritenour on the evening of April 12, adding a new dimension to the Arts Festival weekend.

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is fun for the whole family. Adults can start the festivities at the Festival Kick-Off Party and 60-Second Art Dash, a fast-paced cocktail party experience where you can dash for art and meet the festival artists. The party is set for Friday, April 11 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott. Tickets are available online at the link below.

At the festival, kids 4-12 can discover The Early Inspiration Gallery where they can select their own piece of art for their collection for only $5. At ARTopoly, children of all ages can create and take home their own art projects led by The Woodlands Children’s Museum and other local non-profit organizations.

At The Palette Café, enjoy culinary demonstrations by local chefs sponsored by Hubbell & Hudson, along with great food from Jasper’s, Russo’s and Fielding’s. You can also sip Stella Artois, take a break at the Master’s Golf Tent, and purchase the signature commemorative poster highlighting the 2014 featured artists, Paul Willsea and Carol O’Brien, renowned for their exceptional works in glass.

Come see why 18,000 art shoppers visited The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival last year, and why it ranks so high with participating artists. Mark your calendars now for a fun-filled Arts Festival weekend!

Want a sneak preview? Follow The Woodlands Arts Festival on Facebook and see the beautiful work of our artists. Take advantage of chatting with the artists before they arrive and be ready to make your purchases. You can also read artists’ biographies and use the interactive map to locate their booths on the festival website, under visitors/artist directory. You can purchase festival tickets online too!