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Welcome to Conway Art Walk!

Friday - August 7th

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5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Downtown Conway

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Friday - August 7th ✧ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm ✧ Downtown Conway ✧

Conway Art Walk transforms downtown into an arts and entertainment festival with live music, pop-up galleries, and interactive experiences.

Plan Your Visit

Get Involved!

Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply below:

Artists

Showcase your talent!
Apply to display your work.

A woman with curly hair, glasses, and a strapless black top, singing into a microphone outdoors with a man playing guitar behind her. The woman is sitting on a chair, raising one hand, in front of a brick wall with black-and-white artwork.

Musicians

Share your music with the community!
Apply to perform.

A female fire performer with tattoos on her arm is performing a fire-breathing act in front of an audience, with flames coming out of her mouth.

Performers

Put on an enchanting show!
Apply to perform.

Two staff members standing outdoors, smiling, with face paint, wearing matching navy blue shirts, one with a butterfly face painting and the other with a colorful feather design on her cheek.

Volunteers

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Vendors

Offer your unique goods and treats.
Secure your spot.

Plan Your Visit!

Check out the season calendar, event schedule, and map to plan your Art Walk experience.

First Fridays of the Month!

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

1100 Oak St, Downtown Conway

See our Event Schedule

View the Map

Accessibility Guide

Want more info? Check our Frequently Asked Questions!

Photo Gallery

Check out recent highlights!

People smiling and chatting at an art walk event inside a warmly lit building, with artwork and display tables visible.

Three musicians performing in an indoor balcony, two playing a violin and one playing a viola, seated in a room with musical sheets in front of them, lit by a small clip light.

A festive holiday scene with two women sitting on a bench in front of a vintage turquoise truck decorated with Christmas ornaments. A Santa Claus holding a teddy bear stands next to them with Christmas presents on the ground, and small Christmas tree

Group of five women wearing curly red hair wigs and matching outfits, posing and smiling indoors.

Night street fair with people walking, colorful tents, and blurred bubbles in the foreground.

A young girl with colorful face paint and rhinestones looking at a mirror held by the adult woman painter.

People gathered around a table crafting with yarn and knitting supplies at an outdoor night event.

Night market with various vendors selling items under tents and crowd of people walking along the street, illuminated by streetlights.

Colorful abstract paintings displayed on a table outdoors during an art market, with a woman standing in the background near a brick building.

Children and adults playing with soap bubbles on a street near a brick building with a sign that reads 'Baker Drugs' during sunset.

Bustling street scene with people shopping at outdoor artist booths, some browsing and others walking, on a sunny day with storefronts, parked cars, and hanging flower baskets in the background.

A person with curly black hair is tattooing a black ink design onto another person's hand, which appears to be a whimsical or abstract dragon or animal. The tattoo artist is focused on their work, and a smartphone rests on the wooden table nearby.

People at an indoor event browsing handmade crafts and playing a local developer's game.

The Creative Cove zone with banners, tents, and people gathering in the street, featuring trucks, tables, and umbrellas. The main banner reads 'CREATIVE COVE' and there are signs for Celebrate Conway and other sponsors.

A young boy with messy hair in a red shirt sitting in the driver’s seat of a construction vehicle, looking out the window with focus.

Crowd of people walking through an outdoor street market with vendors' tents on both sides, some shops, and a pink tent in the background.

Two men wearing colorful party hats and clothing, standing next to a large bag of multicolored balloons, along a sidewalk with parked cars and residential buildings in the background.

A group of people watching a live outdoor music performance on a sidewalk against a brick wall. The band includes a man singing into a microphone, a guitarist, and percussionists with conga drums.

Nighttime street fair with tents, vendors, and a crowd of people walking and browsing stalls.

An indoor craft fair or market with demo artists displaying handmade items, quilts, and textiles, and people browsing the different textile techniques.

A woman wearing glasses and a blue crocheted top, looking down with a name tag that says 'Christine Wearing', working at a loom.

A woman measuring fabric with a rotary cutter in a quilting display, surrounded by colorful fabric and quilting supplies.

People browsing and working at a quilt or craft exhibit, with quilts and textile art displayed on the wall behind them.

Woman wearing glasses, a red shawl, and a floral dress, spinning fiber using a spindle or wheel, with a quilted wall hanging in the background.

A with glasses and long curly hair, wearing a red, white, and blue patchwork shirt, is sitting at a table reading a pamphlet titled 'Niche Fiber Arts.' On the table, there are knitted or crocheted items including a blue hat or piece, a small stuffed

Person working on a colorful loom to weave fabric, with a quilted table cover featuring patchwork patterns.

A woman with tattoos and glasses is painting a lion face on a young boy's face at an outdoor event.

A crowd of people gathered around tables at an outdoor event, with activities and crafts on the tables, under tents and near storefronts, including a sign for Squizito Olive Oil and a banner that says 'Creative Cove'.

A community street fair with children and adults gathered around a table doing arts and crafts, with tents and shops in the background.

A live outdoor band performs in an alleyway with brick walls, with some people, including children, sitting in front of them and watching the performance.

Three people standing behind a table with art and merchandise for sale at an indoor market or event, smiling at the camera.

An artist holding a small canvas with abstract blue and red paint design created with a real leaf.

An abstract tie-dye artwork in a square shape, created with colorful paints in a spinner, surrounded by bottles of different colored paints, notebooks, and art supplies on a table.

Street scene with vendors selling art and crafts on a sidewalk during daytime, with people browsing and shopping, and American flags hanging from street lamps.

Group of five people dressed in fantasy or medieval costumes standing outside in front of a building with large windows and brick walls.

People shopping at an outdoor market on a city street, with a woman with tattoos talking to a vendor and others browsing various items.

A woman is getting a henna tattoo on her arm while sitting at a wooden table. The artist is focused on creating the design with a small tool. The table has various henna design stencils, supplies, and a phone.

An older woman with short gray hair and glasses displays colorful handmade pottery on a black table outside a store, with a mannequin dressed in gold and black in the background.

A woman and a man are at a clothing booth at an indoor market, talking to young children. The booth displays colorful clothing and accessories on a table and rack, with other shoppers in the background.

People participating in a nighttime yarn crafting event at a table filled with colorful yarn and knitting supplies, with a food truck and storefronts in the background.

Support the Art Walk

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Help us make the arts thrive in Conway!

Businesses, partner with us to show your love for the arts!

Become a Sponsor

Want to give back to your local arts community?

Join our Patron Program

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

General FAQ

All ages! Seriously… we have activities, exhibits, and events that would interest ages 1 to 101! We see families, kids, teenagers, college students, people out for girls night or date night, and more.
FREE! There is no admission fee and most of our activities and events are free to the public. Of course, we’d love you to shop with our exhibiting artists, food vendors, and local stores, but that’s up to you!
Stay tuned to our social media pages (Facebook and Instagram) for any day-of changes. If at all possible, we will continue to have the event and move all artists and activities into Downtown Conway buildings. We will cancel only if the circumstances are deemed unsafe, such as a tornado or ice storm.
It is in the historic downtown shopping district of Conway, Arkansas. Most of the event takes place outside, but our main inside venue is located at 1100 Oak Street, which is a great place to start!
There is a variety of parking around Downtown Conway. You can park anywhere except those lots marked as private parking. US Bank has accessible parking available to the public after 5:00 pm.
Yes! Our outside activities are situated far enough apart to allow for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. Our inside activities have accessible entrances – if you can’t find it, feel free to ask anyone with an Art Walk shirt on! Click the link below for our Accessibility Guide.

Download the Accessibility Guide here!

Want to get Involved?

Go to the Volunteer Sign Up on this page and click the link. Fill out the application, and one of our staff will be in touch with more details! You will be given a specific time slot and task for the date(s) you sign up for.
We have a variety of ways your business can support Art Walk! If you are interested in a sponsorship, volunteering at Art Walk, or facilitating an activity or event, reach out to our Executive Director Katie@createconway.com .
You can sign up to be a Conway Art Walk Patron at our Donate Page by giving as little as $5 a month! If you would like to become a sponsor, reach out to our Executive Director at Katie@createconway.com.

Applications FAQ

Exhibiting artists set up a booth and/or table to promote and sell their artwork during the event. There is a minimum fee per month for exhibiting artists. We have a limited number of slots for demo artists each month, ideally related to our monthly theme. Demo artists will set up and agree to demonstrate their art during the event and talk with visitors about their process. There is no fee for demo artists.
Go to the Artist Application on this page and click on the link. Fill out the application in full. Our artist selection committee will review your application and get back to you with further instructions.
Go to the Artist Application on this page and click on the link. Fill out the application in full. In the open comment box, let us know you would like to be considered for demonstration, and let us know what you would like to demo. Our staff will get back to you after that.
You will get an email either letting you know you have not been accepted, or an email with instructions on how to register.
Standard Oak St. Booth - A standard booth is a 10' space on the sidewalk of Oak Street in front of businesses downtown. Street parking is available, so you may be able to park close to your spot. Tents/canopies are not allowed to leave room for pedestrian traffic.
Standard Chestnut St. Booth - A standard 10x10' booth in the newly closed off south side of Chestnut street. Tents and canopies are allowed but there is less room for extra displays, panels, etc.
Premium Booth - A premium booth is a larger 15x15' space on Chestnut Street across from Creative Cove. Artists have the option to use a canopy for shade and more room for additional merchandising on extra displays. Premium booths also get priority for the shaded area on Chestnut.
Indoor Booth - An indoor booth is an 8-10' space inside The Studio Downtown, Conway Art Walk Headquarters. This space is air conditioned and in a heavily trafficked area of the event. Artist have the option to request a table be provided for their display.
[Check the online application for pricing.]
Go to the Musician Application on this page and click the link. Fill out the application in full. Our music selection committee will review all applications and get back with you. Keep in mind that we only select 2-3 music performers/groups per event and we strive to present a variety of musical influences throughout the season.
We are a small nonprofit run by a small team of staff and volunteers – it takes time to process through everything. Depending on the time of your application, it could take a few weeks for us to get back to you. Starting May 2025, artist applications will close three weeks before the next Art Walk, and any sent after the deadline will be entered into the next cycle. Artists will be reviewed and notified at least two weeks before each event.
Reach out to our Executive Director Katie@createconway.com .
All booth registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is postponed or canceled.