About the Marion Arts Festival...

The quality of art is exceptional, dishing up a singular and highly anticipated event.

Our annual “Art in the Depot” activity finds attendees of all ages contributing hands-on toward
the creation of a community project later installed as an enduring piece of public art.

The “Empty Bowls Project" involves 500+ students by facilitating the creation of over 1,000 ceramic bowls, which are then donated to the festival and sold day-of to raise funds for area food banks.

The MAF 5K race takes a flat, fast course through uptown Marion, and invites runners to experience cutting edge race technology features.

Add in live music, a slate of specialty foods and off-beat artist demonstrations.  In total, the festival is full-to-bursting, offering a high caliber, fully accessible cultural experience – a day of fine art and flip flops, families and connoisseurs, fun and education.

The Marion Arts Festival deeply appreciates community and corporate sponsorships toward the event, and we treasure the individual volunteer support that goes into making each festival.  Our thanks, always, to Marion and the larger community.