Fiesta Arts Fair 2026

Art lovers from far and wide convene on Fiesta Arts Fair, now in its 51st year, on the picturesque and historic grounds of the University of Texas at San Antonio-Southwest Campus (formerly Southwest School of Art) and located along San Antonio's renown River Walk. The festive two-day event offers knowledgeable and appreciative art lovers an intimate opportunity to interact with artists and purchase high quality contemporary and traditional art and craft. Fiesta Arts Fair is an official "kick-off event" for San Antonio's renowned Fiesta® San Antonio celebration — 11 days of merriment, pageantry, parades and festivals, which bring thousands of visitors to the Alamo City every year in April.

Fiesta Arts Fair is a two-day, intimate event that offers art patrons an opportunity to purchase contemporary and traditional art and craft from approximately 105-115 high caliber selected artists. The Fair also includes live national and regional music, food and beverage booths and an interactive youth art area. Artists/exhibitors are selected with consideration of Fiesta Arts Fair's standards of quality, originality and creativity, and production methodology as interpreted by a jury of 3-4 visual arts professionals. Artists submit 5 total images (4 of individual work consistent with what will be shown at the Fair, and the 5th image, a booth shot with no name or signage shown).

Artist amenities include volunteer artist relief/booth sitting, 24-hour on-site security, promotional e-cards for mailing customer lists, air-conditioned hospitality breakroom with indoor restrooms, Saturday Artists' Social, and juror awarded cash prizes. The fair is ranked in the top 100 Fine Craft & Art Festivals by Art Fair SourceBook. Application fee is free, emerging artists are accepted, and the purchase deadline is January 12, 2026.