The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County proudly announces Renee Broxson as the Featured Artist for the 38th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Her custom artwork—Crowned in Courage—will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials.
The festival, a beloved May tradition, will take place May 2 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) and May 3 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.), 2026, at Grand Boulevard Town Center’s North Park. A second work—Big Ears, Clear Vision—will be the cover image for this spring’s #ArtMatters publication, available at all official Art Month events. (Read the full press release here.)
Produced by the CAA and presented by Grand Boulevard with additional support from Visit South Walton, this beloved festival showcases over 125 national and regional artists offering a diverse selection of original works for viewing and purchase.
As a juried fine arts show, ArtsQuest features artists across multiple categories, including Ceramics, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oils & Acrylics, Original Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and Works on Paper (Watercolor, Printmaking, Pastels, Pencils, Ink). The festival awards $10,000 in cash prizes to participating artists and welcomes attendees rain or shine.
A $5 admission donation is encouraged to support the Arts.
Beyond the art, festival goers can enjoy live art demonstrations, a CAA member exhibition, a Walton County student exhibit, a special showcase from the CAA’s Prison Art program, an interactive public art installation, a Silent Auction, and continuous live music and entertainment. Young creatives will love "ImagiNation: where kids rule", a hands-on experience designed just for them.
A full cash bar will be available all weekend in Grand Park, ensuring you can sip, stroll, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of ArtsQuest—where creativity, community, and culture come together!
Shop the Silent Auction
Renee's custom-painted Distillery 98 Half Shell bottles are part of CAA's Art Month Silent Auction! Bidding opens today, Monday, April 27, and closes on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p.m. CST. Items will be on site and available for viewing during ArtsQuest on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Auction Tent at Grand Boulevard. The CAA will have volunteers to assist and answer questions all weekend at the Auction Tent. To register to bid, click below or text '2026ArtMonth' to 76278.
Don’t Miss the ArtsQuest Happy Hour
Saturday, May 2 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Meet featured artist Renee Broxson as she signs prints and serves up a special signature cocktail. Plus, celebrate the ribbon cutting of the newly named Donnelle Clark Reagin Collaborative Exhibit featuring CAA member artists.
#ArtMatters | Summer 2026 Issue
The CAA’s latest issue of the #ArtMatters publication featuring Renee's Big Ears, Clear Vision puppy portrait is hot off the press! Click through the images below to read the article, or visit CAA’s website to read the full issue.
