RiverArtsFest celebrates nearly 20 years
in downtown memphis.
Located in Downtown Memphis, Tenn, RiverArtsFest has successfully presented rich, cultural artistic talent from around the Mid-South and all 50 states, in what has become the longest-running fine arts festival in this region. The festival attracts thousands of visitors, and garners high praise with comments of “excellent examples of artistic creativity” and “great diversity in a high caliber of artists.”
What we do as a festival:
A juried artist market featuring gallery quality artists in an open-air setting
An invitational art show held off-site at Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects gallery
Live musical entertainment
Live street performances daily throughout the festival grounds
Culinary delights in two food court areas and beer and wine throughout the grounds
Local artists introducing new and innovative artistic techniques while interacting with the public
Hands-On Art projects for kids of all ages encouraging them to explore their creative energies at interactive art stations
Community reinvestment projects with an emphasis in arts education and teacher training
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate, promote, encourage and develop public appreciation and support of the visual and performing arts for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the citizens of Memphis and the surrounding communities in the Mid-South.
General Information
RiverArtsFest, Inc. is recognized by the IRS and State of Tennessee as a tax exempt art services organization under IRS Code section 501(c)(3). All proceeds are used to produce RiverArtsFest and to support other artistic, non-profit activities in this region.
RiverArtsFest steering committee is comprised of individuals from both organizations along with former board members of Arts in the Park. While we come from diverse backgrounds, we all share a genuine desire to promote an appreciation of the arts by the citizens of our community.
