Bayou City Art Festival Returns to Downtown Houston Benefiting Six Local Nonprofit Partners
Produced by Art Colony Association, Inc. (ACA), the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
One of the city’s most popular art events has chosen their six non-profits to support this year.
Each nonprofit will benefit from a portion of the proceeds from the event, provide volunteers, and has the option to host an art or craft station in the Active Imagination Zone. The six nonprofit partners benefiting from Bayou City Art Festival Downtown this year include:
· ARTReach
· The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
· The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency
“Giving back to the Houston community is at the core of our mission while producing Houston’s largest art festival to showcase and enhance the experience of art for all Houstonians. I hope everyone will join us again in Downtown Houston as we welcome artists from all over the country,” said Kelly Batterson, Executive Director of ACA.
The outdoor gallery will take over Sam Houston Park along Allen Parkway. Patrons can meet with artists, view original works, and purchase one-of-a-kind art, world-class paintings, prints, jewelry, sculptures, functional art, and more. This year’s featured artist is Gwendolyn Redfern of Raleigh, NC.
The weekend festival will feature entertainment stages, a food truck park, beverage stations throughout the festival, and a Chef’s Culinary Arts Stage and tasting experience featuring local chefs. Guests will enjoy Houston’s skyline views while enjoying the festival’s wine and craft beer garden. Bayou City Art Festival will also feature the top 30 finalists from the Middle School Art Competition.
For the ultimate art lover, Bayou City Art Festival will offer a limited availability VIP Hospitality Lounge, which will include complimentary light bites, beer, wine, and other refreshments. The relaxing setting under a canopy of trees will feature roaming musicians, artistic décor, and more. VIPs will receive access from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to the VIP area, and VIP parking.
Online early bird tickets will be available at www.bayoucityartfestival.com for $18 for adults, and all children ages 5-12 are $5. Adult tickets purchased after March 17, 2025, are $20. A General Admission Weekend Pass for adults is $30. VIP tickets are $75. Online pre-purchased tickets are required to enter the festival. Physical tickets will not be sold at the gate and can only be purchased online.
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For more information, please visit www.bayoucityartfestival.com. Photos courtesy of BCAF.