Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival 2026 (Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Market)

ARTISTS, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! Be part of Arts in the Heart of Augusta, an award-winning festival celebrating its 45th year in downtown Augusta, Georgia. For 2½ days, the city transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity, featuring a nationally ranked Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Market, five stages of live entertainment, and a Global Village offering authentic international cuisine. Families and young creatives can also enjoy the Family Area and Young Artist Market. Recognized as one of Sunshine Artist’s Top 200 Festivals for nine consecutive years and named among the Top Festivals of the Decade (2010-2020), Arts in the Heart is a must-attend event for artists. The festival has also earned the Silver Kaleidoscope Award for Best Festival from SFEA. With 80,000+ attendees, this is a prime opportunity to connect with enthusiastic art lovers and collectors. Festival hours: Friday, 5 PM – 9 PM; Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM; Sunday, 11 AM – 7 PM. Apply now and submit your work by May 30, 2026, at www.artsintheheart.com. We look forward to celebrating art, culture, and community with you! The Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Market is the heart and soul of Arts in the Heart of Augusta a cherished and celebrated part of the festival experience. Each year, we carefully curate a stunning selection of original artwork, ensuring a range of price points so that everyone can take home something special from the seasoned art collector to the young enthusiast spending their allowance on a first piece. We are dedicated to showcasing exceptional artistry, bringing together works that are original, beautiful, innovative, and well-crafted. Artists from all over the country join us in Augusta, drawn by the festival’s reputation for high-quality art, engaged crowds, and an unparalleled artist experience. Each year, we ask our participating artists for feedback, and the response is overwhelmingly positive. Here’s what they LOVE about being part of the festival: ✅ Artist Profiles featured on artsintheheart.c