SPECIAL EVENTS

Come one come all to the 13th Annual ARToberFest, a juried fine art festival on Downtown Galveston's Historic Postoffice Street.

Galveston's premier art event! The Island's hospitality, and the relaxed atmosphere provide a beautiful settings in which to enjoy the wide variety of original art in all media. Featuring over 125 artists.  Fun, food, music and art in a beautifully restored historic settings.

ARToberFEST 2010, Galveston's 13th Annual Juried Fine Art Festival, takes place October 16 & 17 on Postoffice and 22nd Streets amid the historic charm of downtown Galveston. The Island's hospitality and the relaxed atmosphere provide a beautiful outdoor setting in which to enjoy a weekend of art and fun!

ARToberFEST has grown to include over 125 fine artists and master craftsmen and is visited by thousands of appreciative guests who enjoy and purchase fine art and contemporary crafts. ARToberFEST partners with the Galveston Island Humane Society and the AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, which provide volunteers during the festival. ARToberFEST also donates free booth space to local high school and college art students, to enable them to obtain valuable experience in the real world of creating, marketing, and selling their artwork.

Click here for a list of artists.

Net proceeds to benefit AIDS Coalition of Coastal Texas, Inc., and Galveston Island Humane Society.