Panoply 2026

Panoply is the Southeast's premier arts weekend where Huntsville's innovative spark shines through a festival of art, music and more! This Spring will mark the 44th year of the Festival located in beautiful Big Spring Park in Downtown Huntsville. Each year the festival averages more than 70,000 visitors. The festival weekend features an art marketplace consisting of over 100 of the finest artists from across the United States, two performance stages, hands-on art and STEAM interactives and award-winning food trucks.

The Art Marketplace is open Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Accepted categories include Clay, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Two Dimensional, Wood, and Other. All work must be original artwork produced by the exhibiting artist, showing significant manipulation and originality in the chosen medium. No buy-sell, resale items, kits, or commercially manufactured items are accepted.

$3250 in prizes are awarded including the Pat Flynn Kyser Best of Show Award ($1,000), Award of Distinction ($500), and seven Merit Awards ($250 each). Application requires 5 images - four of individual pieces and one booth shot. Jury fee is $35, standard booth fee is $275, corner booth is $375, and double booth is $550. Booth fees must be paid in full by February 16, 2026. Artists must be present for the entire festival and may only exhibit work in their accepted category.