The downtown skyline serves as a dramatic backdrop for art, music, dance, and interactive activities at the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown.

The annual, juried, fine art event boasts a stress-free outdoor gallery brimming with 300 artists working in 19 artistic media. Adding to the festive outdoor gallery are wine cafés, the interactive Capital One Creative Zone for children, restaurants, and a performing arts stage with on-going multicultural musical and dance entertainment presented by The Houston Arts Alliance.

The festival is showcased in front of City Hall and around Hermann Square on the streets of Walker, Bagby,and McKinney, as well as Sam Houston Park.For more information about the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown, please contact the Art Colony Association
 

 

Volunteer support that make the festivals run smoothly Bayou City Art Festival Non-Profits Partners The Non-Profit Partners of the Art Colony Association include a wide-array of local Houston organizations. We rely on our Non-Profit Partners for the volunteer support that make the festivals run smoothly. All proceeds from the Bayou City Art Festivals are donated to our Non-Profit Partners for use in our community. To date, the Art Colony Association has donated more than $2.5 million to local Houston organizations. You can view a list of our Non-Profit Partners for the 2009 Downtown Festival and a brief description of their services on the Non-Profit Partner Page >>