Inspiration Around Every Corner

Art Activities

At The Fenton Art Festival, patrons can not only buy art from regional artists, but they can also watch art being created,

and make some art themselves!

Original art by

Kevin- John

What You'll Find

Artist Kevin-John

Featured Artist

KEVIN-JOHN

Disney Master Artist, Kevin-John will be meeting guests and signing limited edition festival posters that he designed as part of his new Pop Stylism Collection

Kevin-John has spent nearly 40 years cultivating a career defined by expressive storytelling and a deep sense of place. His work spans fine art, licensed entertainment properties, tourism imagery, and professional sports. Recognized for his collaborations with Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and major sports leagues, his art continues to bridge narrative, memory, and masterful technique.

Art activities will be located in the Paseos that link parking areas to Fenton Main Street.

Look for public festival maps when you arrive so you won't miss any of the fun!

Public Chalk Painting

Pick up some chalk and design a chalk square on the Fenton lawn. You will be entered to win a gift certificate from Warby Parker!

Collaborate on a public art piece

Add your brushwork to a large canvas set up by Raleigh CoLab. See how it turned out at the close of the festival

Choose the People's Choice

Visit the Info Tent on the Fenton Lawn and vote for your favorite artist booth. The winner will be declared at the close of the festival and win $500 . Sponsored by Bailey's Fine Jewelry

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Gelli Plate Printing with Jamie Lynn Moore

Instructor Jamie Lynn Moore will teach a class in mixed media using gelli plate printing and collage. Registration required.

For ages 13 and up.

KIDS Backyard Art Party

Fun art classes for kids aged 5-14! Led by art teachers Luis and Om from Lune Spark, and Chapel Hill artist Mitzie Jokich, kids can sign up in advance to participate in one of three different classes in the backyard of the Allison at Fenton. Pre-registration required. Space is limited

CHOOSE YOUR CLASS

A Special Thank You to sponsors: Brewery Bhavana

and Bovenizer & Baker Orthodontics

Demonstration Alley

Three nationally recognized artists will demonstrate their craft in demonstrations in the breezeway beside ArHaus.

Featured artists are Maureen Scullin,

Dan Campbell, and Shalimar Waffa. Visit their websites for a sneak peek at their work. Thank you to sponsor Cary Family Dental

Bee Hive Painting

Buddha Bees has artistic bee hives located in Fenton. Check out a local artist who will be painting a hive throughout the festival on the Fenton Lawn