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ArtFest

ArtFest, sponsored by the University of Mount Union and the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, annually features original works by area artists showcasing various media, including watercolor, oil, ceramics, fine crafts, photography, jewelry, and printmaking, among others. ArtFest will also feature merchants selling vintage items, plants, and bulk-created items like t-shirts, mugs, jewelry, etc. The event features items that are both on display and for sale.

The 62nd annual ArtFest will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event will be held at its historic location around the Campus Lakes and will include live music and vendors. This year’s event will be held in conjunction with the Carnation City Food Truck Rally, Homecoming and Alumni Weekend, Family Day, and the Mount Union vs. Marietta football game. Registration for vendors will open on July 1, 2026.

In the past, ArtFest has hosted more than 60 vendors and 3,000 visitors.

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Allison Brosch, LaLa Ceramics
Amy H. Miller, Fabric Evolution
Barbara Ormiston, Crafty Sisters
Carli (McQuilkin) Hardman, Clay It By Ear
Carmen Copeland, CarmCopeArt
Cindy Molnar, Cindy’s Cards
Damon Huntsman, Alliance High School
Edie Springer, Calico Cabin Pottery
Erin Walters, Bull Craft Cards, 
Eva Miller, University of Mount Union
Gina Jones, Perspective on Paper
Gracie Trummer, Avon
Holly Oyster, CroMagna Crochet
Jacie Bivins, Jacie's Gems
Jenny Penny, Designs By Scamper
Karla van Eeden, Karla’s Creations
Kelby Davis, KD Studio
Kim Dessecker, Kimby’s Earrings
Lori Smith, Linked-Memories
Madeline James, Alliance High School
Maiko Hinton, Wabi Sabi by Mai
Nellie Lanzer, Mystery Match Books, Alliance High School
Olivia Booth, Acclimated Art
Rebecca Baughman, Lazer Etched Creations
Renee Hughes, Color of Hughes
Sarah Friedenberger and Erica Speer, Dream in Color
Sheila Galeano
Sidney Chunat, Sid's Handmade Stuff
Stephanie Newuiett, TCT Creations
Steve Hoskins, Steve’s Glass Flowers
Susan Stuck, Susan Stuck Art
Sydni McQuilkin, Syd’s Stuffies

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